Video Category: Model Building for Machine Control
Overview of Carlson Takeoff
Recorded 10/30/2020
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Carlson Takeoff and the Takeoff Suite, explaining how construction and civil design professionals can use the software for estimating, modeling, and quantity takeoffs. It covers product differences, pricing, module functions, and step‑by‑step demonstrations of CAD Net, Construction, Geotech, and Trench tools. Key Topics:
Drawing Cleanup for Model Building and Construction Staking
Recorded 11/6/2020
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Walt Liles of Terrain Technology, provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Software’s Drawing Cleanup tools for preparing CAD files for construction staking and machine control modeling. The session covers best practices for reducing file size, cleaning DWGs, converting entities, and
Site Grading Tips & Tricks
Recorded 12/19/2018
This webinar by That CAD Girl demonstrates practical grading workflows in Carlson Software, covering surface creation, merging, and pad design techniques. It provides step‑by‑step examples for building, editing, and inspecting TIN surfaces and grading pads using Carlson Survey, Civil, and Construction modules. Key Topics: Creating and merging TIN surfaces Using
Making Models from a Mess – Carlson Tools to Elevate 2D Drawings to 3D for staking or surface models
Recorded 10/25/2018
This webinar, Making Models from a Mess, teaches Carlson Software users how to clean up poorly drafted CAD drawings and convert 2D entities into accurate 3D models for staking and surface modeling. It covers essential tools, workflows, and best practices for managing layers, fixing geometry, and elevating polylines to create
2020 Virtual Workshop 3-6 Hot New Features in Carlson 2021
Recorded 12/17/2020.
This virtual workshop session showcased new and enhanced features in Carlson 2021 software, focusing on Survey, Civil, and CADNet modules. Presenter Scott Griffin demonstrated dynamic point attributes, BIM/Revit file integration, road network improvements, and advanced parking design tools for surveyors and engineers. Key Topics: Dynamic Point Attributes in Survey module
2020 Virtual Workshop 3-8 Utility Network Design in Carlson Hydrology
Recorded 12/17/2020.
This virtual Carlson Software workshop, led by Mark Long, provided an in-depth demonstration of detention pond design, hydrology analysis, and utility network creation within Carlson Civil and Hydrology. The session covered practical workflows, design parameters, and troubleshooting tips for stormwater management and utility modeling. Key Topics: Detention pond design and
SiteNet & Takeoff Menus In Carlson Civil, Construction & Takeoff
A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software - Learn to Calculate Site Quantities This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of surface modeling and material takeoff workflows using Carlson Civil and Construction’s SiteNet and Takeoff menus. Jennifer DiBona explains how to prepare clean CAD layers, define surfaces, calculate volumes, and generate material
Project Case Study-Using Carlson Takeoff For Quantities and Surface Modeling
A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software - Learn to Calculate Quantities This webinar features Ashton Carey of Terrain Technology demonstrating how to use Carlson Takeoff for quantity calculations and surface modeling in a real-world project. The session covers drawing cleanup, layer management, surface creation, and exporting data for machine control
2020 Virtual Workshops Session 3-7 Sanitary Sewer Design in Carlson Hydrology
Recorded 12/17/2020.
This Carlson Software virtual workshop, led by hydrology expert Mark Long, provides an in-depth walkthrough of storm and sanitary sewer design using Carlson Hydrology tools. The session covers watershed setup, pipe network creation, stormwater management, and integration with CAD surfaces for accurate drainage modeling. Key Topics: Setting up watershed layers
2020 Virtual Workshops Session 3-5 Tips & Tricks in CAD & Carlson Software
Recorded 12/17/2020.
This virtual workshop, led by That CAD Girl, covers practical CAD and Carlson Software tips and tricks for surveyors, engineers, and CAD technicians. The session demonstrates workflows for merging raster images, using Field to Finish, managing polylines, cleaning drawings, and creating reusable title block templates. Key Topics: CADNet raster merging