Creating & Using Points for Construction Staking

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Construction Points

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Walt Wiles of Terrain Technology, provides a detailed walkthrough of creating and managing points in Carlson Software for construction and surveying workflows. Attendees learned how to generate, edit, export, and apply point data for field staking, modeling, and data collection.

Key Topics:

  • Creating and managing Carlson CRD coordinate files
  • Drawing and locating points in IntelliCAD and AutoCAD
  • Using Carlson Survey and Civil modules for point-based workflows
  • Exporting points for field use and importing from Civil 3D
  • Automating point creation along entities and using offsets

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/21/2021



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Overview of Carlson Takeoff

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Takeoff Workflows

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:

  • Carlson Takeoff vs Civil Suite capabilities
  • CAD Net digitizing and PDF vectorization
  • Drawing cleanup and elevation tools
  • Model building for machine control and quantity reports

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/30/2020.

Drawing Cleanup for Model Building and Construction Staking

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Prepare CAD Files

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 managing layers to optimize performance in field applications.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Drawing Cleanup workflow and settings
  • File size optimization for GPS and machine control
  • Layer management and XREF handling
  • Converting Civil 3D and LDD entities into Carlson formats
  • Creating and exporting points for layout and staking

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Walt Liles on 11/06/2020.

Grading Tips & Tricks

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Improve Grading and Quantity Workflows

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 public elevation data (NED/USGS)
  • Pad grading and slope projection
  • Design Pad Template vs. manual grading
  • 3D Polyline and elevation editing tools

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/19/2018.

Making Models from a Mess

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Elevate 2D Drawings into 3D Models

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 usable 3D data.

Key Topics:

  • Cleaning and organizing messy CAD drawings
  • Elevating 2D polylines and contours to 3D
  • Managing layers and converting Civil 3D/Land Desktop data
  • Using Carlson tools for model building and stakeout preparation
  • Handling spot elevations, contours, and building pads

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/25/2018.

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
  • BIM/Revit file import and manipulation in CADNet
  • Road Network enhancements including hammerhead cul-de-sacs
  • New Parking Network and design tools
  • Handicap and layout customization features

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Scott Griffin on 12/17/2020.

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 hydrology setup
  • Rainfall data integration and hydrograph generation
  • Outlet structure configuration (riser, orifice, weir)
  • Utility network creation and pipe crossing management
  • Troubleshooting and Q&A with developers

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/17/2020.

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 quantity reports for accurate construction estimating.


Key Topics:

  • Layer management and cleanup for surface modeling
  • Defining existing and design surfaces in SiteNet
  • Setting up subgrade, topsoil, and boundary polylines
  • Calculating cut/fill volumes and material quantities
  • Visual verification and troubleshooting techniques


Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/27/2021.

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 applications.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Takeoff workflow for grading and quantity estimation
  • Drawing cleanup and layer management in AutoCAD/IntelliCAD
  • Creating and verifying existing and proposed surfaces
  • Topsoil removal and subgrade adjustments
  • Exporting data for machine control (Topcon, Leica)


Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.


This session was presented by Ashton Cary on 05/26/2021.

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 and runoff coefficients
  • Designing storm sewer networks and detention ponds
  • Creating and editing sanitary sewer systems
  • Using Carlson Hydrology’s network, drainage, and profile tools
  • Managing surfaces, rainfall data, and hydraulic grade lines

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/17/2020.