Land Surveying & GIS

2022 Virtual Workshops 1-2, Introduction to CAD
Recorded 11/15/2022
This virtual CAD workshop session covers foundational and intermediate concepts in IntelliCAD and AutoCAD, focusing on layers, properties, symbols, dimension styles, and drawing templates. Participants learned how to manage visibility, organize drawings, create reusable blocks, and apply national CAD standards for consistent project setup. Key Topics: Layer management and visibility control Properties toolbar and entity editing Symbols, blocks, and WBLOCK creation Dimension styles and scaling National CAD Standards and template setup Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/15/2022.

2022 Virtual Workshops 2-3 – Introduction to Carlson
Recorded 11/17/2022
This session from the 2022 Carlson Virtual Workshops provides a detailed, hands‑on walkthrough of Carlson Survey tools, including symbol insertion, field‑to‑finish workflows, surface creation, GIS imagery, annotation, legends, title blocks, and plotting. Participants learn practical CAD techniques for producing professional survey drawings and managing multi‑sheet plan sets efficiently. Key Topics: Carlson Survey commands and workflows Field‑to‑Finish, surfaces, and contour generation GIS imagery integration and plotting automation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/17/2022.

2022 Virtual Workshops 2-2 – Introduction to Carlson
Recorded 11/17/2022
This virtual training session introduces participants to Carlson Software’s CAD tools, focusing on annotation settings, drawing templates, point management, and survey project workflows. Instructor Jennifer DiBona demonstrates practical commands and configuration strategies to standardize drafting and survey processes within Carlson. Key Topics: Auto Annotate, Scalers, and Annotation Defaults Drawing Templates and Layer Libraries Importing and Managing Points (CRD files) Deed Entry, Translation, and Correlation Tools Survey Project Workflow and Best Practices Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/17/2022.

2022 Virtual Workshops 2-1 – Introduction to Carlson
Recorded 11/17/2022
This virtual workshop introduces participants to Carlson Software 2023, focusing on setup, configuration, and best practices for new users. The session covers installation, interface customization, project folder organization, and annotation standards within Carlson Survey and IntelliCAD environments. Key Topics: Carlson 2023 installation and version updates Interface setup and configuration (menus, ribbons, toolbars) Managing projects, data folders, and settings Understanding Carlson vs. CAD commands Annotation, text scaling, and drawing setup Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/17/2022.

Survey Project From Field to Plotted Sheet
Recorded 9/14/2023
This webinar demonstrates how to take a survey project from raw field data to a finished plotted sheet using Carlson Survey 2023. The session covers importing points, configuring settings, creating boundaries, aligning deed data, building surfaces, and producing final annotated drawings. Key Topics: Carlson Survey 2023 workflow setup Importing and managing point files (control, topo) Deed entry, alignment, and correlation Field‑to‑Finish automation Surface creation, contouring, and plotting Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/14/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-4
Recorded 12/06/2023
This virtual Carlson Software workshop demonstrates advanced SiteNet workflows for calculating material and dirt quantities, managing topsoil removal and replacement, and performing drawing cleanup and 2D‑to‑3D data conversion. The session provides practical guidance for preparing accurate takeoff models and cleaning complex CAD drawings for construction and civil design. Key Topics: Carlson SiteNet volume and material […]

2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-3
Recorded 12/06/2026
This virtual Carlson Software workshop demonstrates advanced SiteNet workflows for calculating material and dirt quantities, managing topsoil removal and replacement, and performing drawing cleanup and 2D‑to‑3D data conversion. The session provides practical guidance for preparing accurate takeoff models and cleaning complex CAD drawings for construction and civil design. Key Topics: Carlson SiteNet volume and material reports Topsoil removal and replacement setup Surface Inspector and Surface Tools 2D‑to‑3D Polyline conversion methods Drawing Cleanup and Layer Management LandXML export and machine control files Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/06/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-2
Recorded 12/06/2023
This virtual workshop, led by Mark Long of Carlson Software, provided an in-depth walkthrough of hydrology and pipe design tools within Carlson Civil and Hydrology modules. The session covered watershed setup, storm drainage design, pipe network creation, and profile management for civil engineering projects. Key Topics: Hydrology and watershed layer setup Storm drainage and pipe network design Surface modeling and volume balancing Inlet and structure libraries Sewer network settings and profile generation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/06/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-1
Recorded 12/6/2023
This virtual training session, led by Mark Long from Carlson Software, provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Civil’s RoadNet module for roadway and site design. The class covers setup, surface modeling, templates, intersections, cul-de-sacs, knuckles, and integration with hydrology and grading workflows. Key Topics: Carlson RoadNet setup and configuration Creating and managing surfaces, templates, and subgrades Handling intersections, cul-de-sacs, and knuckles Layer discipline and hydrology integration Template point centerlines and super elevation design Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/06/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #3-4
Recorded 11/29/2023
This Carlson Software virtual workshop, hosted by That CAD Girl, provided an in-depth demonstration of Carlson’s Point Cloud module, lidar data integration, and survey data processing workflows. The session concluded with updates on coordinate projection changes in 2024 and practical guidance on raw data editing and GPS processing. Key Topics: Point Cloud module setup and […]