Fast Track to Carlson Takeoff – Session #1-3
Recorded 1/23/2024

This FastTrack Carlson Takeoff training session focuses on creating, cleaning, and preparing a working drawing for takeoffs and surface modeling using Carlson Software. The instructor demonstrates best practices for managing CAD data, cleaning imported files, handling Civil 3D and LandXML data, and preparing accurate 3D models for construction and machine control.

Key Topics:

  • Creating and managing a “working drawing” in Carlson
  • Cleaning and importing CAD and Civil 3D data
  • Using Drawing Cleanup and Layer Inspector
  • Managing Xrefs, layouts, and scaling
  • Elevating polylines and preparing 3D models

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/23/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Takeoff, Session #1-2
Recorded 1/23/2024

This webinar session from That CAD Girl’s Fast Track Carlson Takeoff series demonstrates advanced takeoff and modeling workflows in Carlson Takeoff Suite and Carlson Civil. It covers material quantity reporting, topsoil removal and replacement, surface inspection, XML export for machine control, and 2D‑to‑3D polyline elevation techniques.

Key Topics:

  • Material quantity and volume reporting in Carlson Takeoff
  • Topsoil removal/replacement setup and surface logic
  • Surface Inspector and surface file management (EX, FG, SG)
  • Exporting surfaces to LandXML, TIN, and Topcon formats
  • Cut/fill color maps, quick profiles, and 3D drive simulations
  • Elevate / 3D Data tools for converting 2D to 3D polylines

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/23/2024.


Fast Track to Carlson Takeoff, Session #1-1
Recorded 1/23/2024

This introductory FastTrack Carlson Takeoff training session explains the structure of the six‑part course, the GoToWebinar controls, and the differences among Carlson Takeoff Suite, Construction, Civil, CAD Net, Trench, and GeoTech. Participants learn how to prepare clean working drawings, organize layers, and build surfaces for quantity takeoffs and earthwork modeling.

Key Topics:

·      Overview of Carlson Takeoff Suite modules and platform options

·      GoToWebinar controls and class format

·      File and layer organization for takeoff projects

·      Using IntelliCAD vs. embedded AutoCAD versions

·      Creating and cleaning working drawings for quantity takeoffs

·      Defining layers, materials, and subgrades for surfaces

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/23/2024.


Construction Workflows Drawing Cleanup and Point Population Tools

A Virtual Webinar Using MicroSurvey – Learn to Streamline Construction Workflows

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by MicroSurvey Software’s James Johnston, explored efficient construction workflows using MicroSurvey CAD tools. The session demonstrated drawing cleanup, point population, and export techniques to streamline field layout and stakeout processes.

 

Key Topics:

  • Drawing cleanup and rescale wizards
  • Point population and management tools
  • Exporting CAD and point data for field stakeout

 

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

 

This session was presented by James Johnston on 06/19/2025.


Making Models from a Mess – Using Carlson Cleanup and Elevate Tools

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Clean Up CAD Drawings

This webinar teaches Carlson Civil users how to transform messy, imported CAD drawings into clean, usable models for staking and surface creation, with their cleanup tools. It covers practical workflows using Carlson’s Drawing Cleanup and Elevate Tools to fix geometry, layers, and elevations for accurate 3D modeling.

 

Key Topics:

  • Cleaning and organizing messy DWG files
  • Using Carlson Drawing Cleanup effectively
  • Elevating 2D polylines to 3D for surface models
  • Managing layers, blocks, and spot elevations
  • Avoiding common pitfalls and data corruption

 

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

 

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/28/2025.


Elevating Polylines and Surface Modeling with Carlson Construction and Takeoff

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build Surface Models

This webinar demonstrates how to elevate 2D polylines into 3D polylines and perform surface modeling using Carlson Construction and Takeoff. Jennifer DiBona walks through practical workflows for cleaning drawings, assigning elevations, building surfaces, and calculating volumes for construction and land development projects.

Key Topics:

  • Elevating 2D polylines to 3D for surface modeling
  • Using Carlson Civil, Construction, and Takeoff tools
  • Drawing cleanup and contour elevation assignment
  • Building and analyzing surfaces with SiteNet
  • Calculating volumes, materials, and topsoil replacement


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/18/2025.