Introduction to Carlson Takeoff (Construction & CADNet)

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn Carlson Takeoff PDF Digitizing

This webinar provides an in-depth introduction to Carlson Takeoff, focusing on the Construction and CADNet modules. It covers setup, project layering, model building, surface creation, digitizing techniques and the workflow for volume calculations and machine control exports.

Key Topics:

Carlson Takeoff configuration and module overview
Setting up layers and target files for takeoff analysis
Drawing cleanup, surface generation and cut/fill volumes
Topsoil removal/replacement, subgrade and quantity reporting
PDF import and digitizing workflows using CADNet

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/26/2014.

Introduction to Carlson Survey & GIS

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey and GIS – Learn Carlson Survey GIS Setup

This in‑depth Carlson Software webinar provides a guided introduction to Carlson Survey and GIS tools, highlighting setup, configuration, field‑to‑finish workflows and integration with IntelliCAD 8 and AutoCAD platforms. It covers best practices for project setup, layer management, annotation, coordinate files, surfaces, centerlines, profiles and importing shapefiles for GIS use.

Key Topics:

Carlson Survey 2015 beta features and IntelliCAD 8 integration
Drawing and project setup, templates and configuration files
Points management, coordinate files (CRD), and field‑to‑finish automation
Annotation tools, labeling and legal descriptions
Surface models, TINs, contours, profiles and centerline management
Carlson GIS functions and shapefile/GIS data import

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/18/2014.

All About Carlson Hydrology

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Hydrology – Learn Carlson Hydrology Webinar Workflows for Storm Drainage Design

This webinar features Mark Long of Carlson Software walking through setup and design workflows in Carlson Hydrology, starting in the Carlson 2015 beta on IntelliCAD 8 and finishing in Carlson 2014 on AutoCAD. It covers hydrology libraries, Rational and SCS methods, storm sewer network design with HGL checks, detention ponds and custom sewer reports.

Key Topics:

Carlson Hydrology 2015 update and IntelliCAD 8.0 preview
Setup of hydrology libraries and settings (rainfall, inlet, pipe and structure libraries)
Using Rational and SCS methods for stormwater analysis
Sewer network setup, design automation and hydraulic grade line (HGL/EGL) analysis
Detention pond design, watershed layers and drainage area management
Reporting and profile drawing tools

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This session was presented by Mark Long on 06/10/2014.

Introduction to Carlson Civil & Hydrology

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Civil and Hydrology – Learn Surface, Grading and Volume Workflows

This webinar presented a detailed introduction to Carlson Civil and Hydrology software, led by That CAD Girl, Jennifer DiBona. The session guided participants through drawing setup, layer management, annotation tools, surface modeling, road design and storm sewer basics inside Carlson’s CAD environment.

Key Topics:

Drawing templates, configuration and default settings
Layer libraries and National CAD Standards
Auto Annotate and labeling techniques
Surface creation and contouring
Road Network design workflow (profiles, templates, quantities)
Storm Sewer setup and hydrology design features

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/15/2014.

Intro to Field to Finish with Carlson Survey and SurvCE or SurvPC

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn Field to Finish Coding Workflows

This webinar provides an in‑depth demonstration of Carlson Survey’s “Field to Finish” system for automating survey data processing—from importing and coding field points to generating linework, symbols and layers. It walks users through code definitions, point‑layer management and live exercises that model typical field‑to‑office workflows.

Key Topics:

Overview of Field to Finish concepts in Carlson Survey
Creating and editing FLD (field code) files
Layer management and point group automation
Linework coding, special codes (begin/end, curves, offsets, multi‑codes)
Using Substitution codes and size attributes
Integrating SurvCE/SurvPC data collection with office processing

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/14/2014.

Introduction to Carlson Survey and GIS

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey and GIS – Learn Survey and GIS Workflows

This recorded webinar serves as a detailed training session for Carlson Survey and GIS, focusing on configuration, file setup, annotation, field-to-finish procedures and surface modeling. It provides step-by-step demonstrations on how to use the software’s primary tools, from project organization to shapefile integration and surface profiling.

Key Topics:

Carlson Survey & GIS Configuration and Setup
Drawing Templates, Layer Management and Annotation Setup
Coordinate Files (CRD), Field-to-Finish Processing, and Surface Triangulation
Working with Images (Google Earth, ESRI Maps)
Creating Centerlines, Profiles and Managing Shapefiles

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/25/2014.

Overview of SurvNet Least Squares

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson SurvNet – Learn Least Squares Survey Adjustment

This webinar by Donnie Stallings provides an in-depth introduction to the SurvNet least squares adjustment program, covering its origins, key settings, project setup and interface components. Stallings walks through the workflow for processing surveying data, interpreting error reports and utilizing visualization tools within the software.

Key Topics:

Origins and background of the SurvNet program
Setting up and managing projects in SurvNet
Understanding report outputs and error files
Working with graphics tools for project analysis
Handling raw data and file formats (RW5, C&G formats)

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This session was presented by Donnie Stallings on 04/18/2014.

Overview of Annotation with CAD and Carlson

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Annotation in CAD and Carlson

This webinar provides an in-depth overview of annotation principles in CAD and Carlson software, including text styles, plot sizes and labeling workflows. It guides users through setting up CAD standards, managing text scaling and automating annotation using Carlson’s built-in tools.

Key Topics:

Text style creation and font setup
Scale-dependent text sizing and plotted text height
Annotation defaults and text size scalars in Carlson
Auto-annotate and labeling commands
Managing labels for lines, arcs, areas, stations, points and contours
Dynamic labeling and drawing rotation

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/14/2014.

Introduction to CAD Standards Manager

A Virtual Webinar Using CAD Standards Manager – Learn CAD Standards Compliance Workflows

This webinar hosted by That CAD Girl features Matt Sparks of CAD Masters demonstrating CAD Standards Manager in AutoCAD 2014 to keep layers, blocks and styles in line with the National CAD Standard. It walks through the user and administrator tools for building a standards database, converting non-standard layers and sharing blocks, details, dimension styles and page setups across a team.

Key Topics:

National CAD Standard background and the survey/civil task team
CAD Standards Manager user and admin modules
Layer databases, assignment and conversion of non-standard layers
CSM palettes for blocks, details and NCS content
Dimension styles, text styles and page setups from the database
Publishing the standards database for offline laptops

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This session was presented by Matt Sparks on 03/26/2014.

Introduction to Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Intro to Carlson Project Setup

This webinar provides a detailed introduction to Carlson Software, covering installation basics, configuration, project data management and essential workflows for new users. It explains setup methods, drawing creation, template use, point management, surface generation and integration with IntelliCAD and AutoCAD platforms.

Key Topics:

Installing and maintaining Carlson Software builds
Setting up projects, drawings and default configurations
Managing points, surfaces and coordinate files
Configuring drawing templates and annotation scaling
Field-to-Finish workflows, data folders and symbol libraries
Building and editing surfaces, centerlines and profiles

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/10/2014.