Land Surveying & GIS

Fast Track to CAD and Carlson Software – Session #1-1
Recorded 3/28/2023
This session introduces beginners to the fundamentals of CAD environments and how Carlson Software integrates with AutoCAD and IntelliCAD. Participants learn about user interfaces, workspaces, command-line operations, and key differences between CAD platforms. Key Topics: CAD platforms used with Carlson (AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, OEM) User interface customization and workspaces Command-line usage and shortcuts (aliases) Carlson vs. CAD defaults and configuration Drafting tools, coordinate systems, and mouse controls Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/28/2023.

Fast Track with Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet – Session #2-3
Recorded 05/25/2023
This training webinar provides a practical walkthrough of Carlson Civil Suite’s Hydrology and CADnet modules, focusing on drafting storm‑sewer networks, creating profiles, and converting or digitizing PDF and raster data into CAD. Participants learn how to manage surfaces, pipe networks, and image‑to‑CAD workflows for design and takeoff applications. Key Topics: Carlson Hydrology: storm‑sewer network drafting and setup Sewer network profiles, surfaces, and pipe settings Carlson CADnet: converting PDFs and raster images to CAD Digitizing and scaling images for takeoff and modeling Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/25/2023.

Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet – Session #2-2
Recorded 5/25/2023
This training session continues the Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite series, focusing on creating and managing centerlines, profiles, and road networks using Carlson Civil and CADnet. Participants learn how to manually build alignments, profiles, and templates before automating workflows with Carlson’s Road Network tools. Key Topics: Creating and managing centerlines and profiles Using Carlson configuration and project folder structures Building and editing road templates and networks Generating surfaces, cross sections, and earthwork volumes Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/25/2023.

Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet – Session #2-1
Recorded 5/25/23
This training session provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet tools, focusing on site grading, surface modeling, and the SiteNet module for quantity takeoff and surface management. Participants learned how to model proposed grading, manage surfaces, calculate volumes, and create subgrade and topsoil reports using Carlson Civil’s advanced features. Key Topics: Site […]

Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet – Session #1-3
Recorded 5/23/23
This recorded training session from That CAD Girl provides a detailed walkthrough of surface modeling, annotation, and 3D data workflows in Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet. It covers best practices for building surfaces, checking elevation data, applying field-to-finish codes, and using 3D tools for grading and modeling efficiency. Key Topics: Building and validating surfaces from points and breaklines Using 3D Viewer and Shrink Wrap Entities for surface checks Field-to-Finish setup and non-surface point management Contour creation, labeling, and annotation techniques 3D data tools: elevating polylines, pad creation, and slope-based point generation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/23/2023.

Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet – Session #1-2
Recorded 05/23/2023
This training session provides an in‑depth walkthrough of Carlson Civil Suite’s CADnet, Survey, and Civil modules, focusing on area layout, lot creation, labeling, deed file processing, and field‑to‑finish automation. The instructor demonstrates practical workflows for linking external data, managing lot networks, and generating legal descriptions efficiently. Key Topics: Area layout and labeling techniques Lot file and deed file creation and management LotNet design automation and editing Legal description writer and reporting Field‑to‑Finish point processing and layer management Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/23/2023.

Fast Track to Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet – Session #1-1
Recorded 5/23/2023
This training session introduced participants to the Carlson Civil Suite and CADnet software, focusing on setup, configuration, and foundational workflows in Carlson Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, and CADnet. The instructor demonstrated key menus, data management practices, and GIS integration techniques for efficient civil engineering and surveying workflows. Key Topics: Overview of Carlson Civil Suite modules and environment setup Managing templates, layers, and project data folders Carlson Configure settings and defaults GIS data import, editing, and visualization Integration with Google Earth and Esri imagery Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/23/2023.

Process and Adjustments in the Edit-Process Raw Data Editor
Recorded 8/16/2023
This webinar, led by Doug Oberg from Carlson Software, provides an in-depth walkthrough of processing and adjusting survey data using the Edit Process Raw Data Editor in Carlson Survey. Attendees learn how to manage raw data files, perform compass rule adjustments, handle GPS integration, and troubleshoot common field-to-office workflows. Key Topics: Using the Edit Process Raw Data Editor in Carlson Survey Managing RW5 raw data files and import formats Compass rule and angle balance adjustments Integration of GPS and total station data Troubleshooting, checkpoints, and reporting settings Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 08/16/2023.

Overview of Carlson Field to Finish
Recorded 5/10/2023
This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Software’s Field to Finish feature, explaining how survey data collected in the field can be automatically processed into CAD drawings with appropriate layers, symbols, and linework. Participants learn how to create and manage FLD files, field codes, and special codes to streamline drafting and surface modeling. Key Topics: Field to Finish concepts and workflow Creating and editing FLD files and field codes Managing layers, symbols, and attribute layouts Using special codes for descriptions and linework Handling 2D vs 3D polylines and surface break lines Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/10/2023.

Features of Carlson Survey & Civil – Setting Points and Stakeout
Recorded 3/14/2023
This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Survey and Civil tools for setting points, managing field-to-finish workflows, and performing stakeout operations. Participants learn practical tips for configuring settings, creating and editing points, interpolating elevations, and leveraging automation to improve CAD productivity. Key Topics: Carlson Survey and Civil point creation and management Field-to-Finish (FLD) file setup and usage Create Points from Entities and Interpolation tools Building offsets, envelopes, and stakeout workflows Integration of profiles and centerlines for civil design Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/14/2023.