Video Category: Model Building for Machine Control

This 2021 Virtual CAD Workshop session, led by Jennifer DiBona of That CAD Girl, focuses on practical CAD fundamentals including line types, line weights, and dimension styles in AutoCAD and Carlson Software. The session provides detailed demonstrations, explanations of key settings, and best practices for achieving consistent, professional-quality drawings. Key Topics: Understanding and controlling line type display (LTscale, PLineGen, PSLTscale) Creating and editing custom line types with text Managing line weights and CTB plot styles Setting up and scaling dimension styles effectively Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/01/2021. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This Carlson Software virtual workshop, led by Doug Aaberg, provided advanced tips and tricks for Carlson Survey users, focusing on configuration management, field-to-finish workflows, and CAD efficiency tools. The session covered settings migration, annotation management, field text automation, grid-to-ground scaling, and practical drafting shortcuts for survey professionals. Key Topics: Carlson Settings Server and configuration management Field-to-Finish setup and standardization Annotative text, field text, and title block automation Grid-to-ground and rotation angle tools Drafting productivity commands and bug discussions Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/01/2021. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This virtual workshop session, led by Mark Long from Carlson Software, explores advanced design workflows in Carlson Civil, focusing on RoadNet, hydrology, and utility network tools. Attendees learned practical tips for roadway design, intersection grading, sewer and stormwater modeling, and creating custom structures for efficient civil engineering design. Key Topics: RoadNet advanced features and intersection control Grading, pad elevation, and contour management Sewer and storm drainage network design Utility network setup and waterline crossings Custom structure and inlet creation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/01/2021. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This session from That CAD Girl’s 2021 Virtual Workshops features Travis Maxwell presenting advanced Carlson Software and IntelliCAD techniques for establishing and maintaining CAD standards. The webinar covers fonts, line types, blocks, symbol libraries, and tool palettes to streamline drafting workflows and ensure consistent, efficient project delivery. Key Topics: Managing fonts, line types, and CAD standards in Carlson Software Creating and scaling custom blocks and symbols Setting up shared symbol libraries and tool palettes Troubleshooting IntelliCAD compatibility issues Implementing company‑wide CAD standards and workflows Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 12/01/2021. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This virtual workshop introduces Carlson Software’s core CAD tools, licensing options, and interoperability with AutoCAD and IntelliCAD. Jennifer DiBona demonstrates setup, field‑to‑finish workflows, surface modeling, lot design, and road network creation for surveyors and civil engineers. Key Topics: Carlson Software overview and independence Licensing, installation, and maintenance structure Field‑to‑Finish, surfaces, and data management GIS and Google Earth integration LotNet and RoadNet design workflows Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/07/2021. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

The opening session of the 2022 Virtual Workshops introduced participants to IntelliCAD 2023 and Carlson 2023, focusing on CAD fundamentals, interface navigation, and drafting precision. Jennifer DiBona guided attendees through command usage, settings, object snaps, polylines, text tools, and practical workflow tips for survey and civil design professionals. Key Topics: Workshop logistics and GoToWebinar Q&A setup Overview of Carlson 2023 (IntelliCAD 10.1) release and stability improvements CAD interface elements: command line, toolbars, menus, ribbons, workspaces Default settings, options, and drafting preferences Command entry, quick keys, and aliases Object snaps (OSNAP) and precision drafting Lines vs. polylines, grips, and selection methods Text creation (single‑line vs multi‑line) and editing Saving, backups, and workspace 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 11/15/2022. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

In the final session of That CAD Girl’s 2022 Virtual Workshop series, Travis demonstrated advanced CAD project management workflows using tables, custom fields, and sheet sets. The session also covered Civil 3D conversions, LIDAR data handling, grading, watershed analysis, and integration with HEC-RAS for hydrology modeling. Key Topics: Automating project data with tables and custom fields Using Sheet Set Manager for large projects Civil 3D file conversion and XREF management LIDAR data processing and surface creation Watershed analysis and drainage modeling HEC-RAS integration for hydraulic design Grading and pad design enhancements Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 12/13/2022. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This virtual workshop session features civil engineer Bill Dennis demonstrating a streamlined field-to-office GIS and CAD workflow using Carlson Software. The presentation covers integrating GPS data, GIS mapping, and CAD design to improve efficiency in large-scale land development projects. Key Topics: Field-to-office GIS and CAD integration GPS-based conceptual design workflows Carlson Software tools for civil engineering Data export/import between CAD, GIS, and mobile devices Real-world project demonstration Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Bill Dennis of Civil Design Team LLC of Greer on 12/13/2022. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This Carlson Software virtual workshop session, led by Travis Maxwell, demonstrates how to model waterline extensions and perform fire flow and hydrostatic pressure analysis using Carlson’s Pressure Pipe Network tools. The presentation covers setup, data input, hydraulic grade line calculations, and integration with EPA Net for validation. Key Topics: Pressure Pipe Network setup and configuration Fire flow and hydrostatic pressure testing Hydraulic grade line (HGL) and PSI-to-head conversions Integration with EPA Net for model verification Managing pipe crossings, profiles, and demand nodes Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 12/13/2022. To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.

This virtual workshop showcased a real-world case study on designing a permeable paver stormwater system using Carlson HydroNet. Engineers from Finch & Associates demonstrated how to model complex drainage networks, link watershed areas, and simulate stormwater detention using Carlson’s 2022–2023 hydrology tools. Key Topics: Permeable paver stormwater design Carlson HydroNet modeling and routing Stormwater detention and drainage analysis Project case study: Veterinary hospital expansion in Knightdale, NC Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Finch & […] To access this content, you must purchase test webinar.