Carlson GIS for Surveyors

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson GIS – Learn to Import, Query and Label Shapefiles

This webinar introduces surveyors to GIS functionality within Carlson Software, covering the creation, import and management of GIS data sets, shapefiles and databases. It demonstrates practical workflows for integrating GIS with surveying workflows, including data labeling, querying and image retrieval.

Key Topics:

Shapefile structure and components
GIS data setup in Carlson (GIS file and database creation)
Importing/exporting GIS and shapefile data
Attribute-based layers, queries and labeling
Working with aerial imagery and Google Earth integration
Building GIS data from CAD drawings or Excel spreadsheets

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/11/2017.

Tips and Tricks with CAD and Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage DWG Files, Export to Google Earth and Clean Up Polylines

This webinar from That CAD Girl covers essential productivity tips and hidden features in Carlson and Autodesk tools, including TrueView, DWG Convert, Google Earth exports, polyline editing and layer library management. It provides practical demonstrations to help CAD professionals improve efficiency when handling DWG files, converting drawings and maintaining clean design data.

Key Topics:

Autodesk TrueView and DWG Convert for DWG file management
Exporting CAD drawings to Google Earth (KML/KMZ)
Efficient polyline editing and cleanup in Carlson
Managing standard layers using Carlson’s Layer Library
Handling complex or faulty blocks in imported drawings

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/21/2017.

Beyond Field to Finish – How to get the most out of SurvCE or SurvPC with Carlson Survey

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Extend Beyond Field-to-Finish survey workflows

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Jeremy Taylor, demonstrates advanced workflows that move “Beyond Field to Finish” within Carlson Survey, SurvCE and SurvPC. It covers practical applications such as Carlson Cloud file sharing, tree survey automation, GIS data integration and efficient stakeout methods that streamline office-to-field operations.

Key Topics:

Using Carlson Cloud for field-office data transfer
Tree Survey setup and reporting with Field to Finish
Applying GIS attributes through CRDB files
Streamlined stakeout workflows using alignments and offsets

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This session was presented by Jeremy Taylor on 02/16/2017.

Basics of Annotation In Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Set Up Text Styles and Auto Annotate Labels

This webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of annotation tools and workflows in Carlson Software, focusing on text styles, scaling, labeling and plot settings within CAD environments. Participants gain practical guidance on text management, auto-annotation, lot labeling and configuration tips for consistent and professional drawing output.

Key Topics:

CAD text style management and scaling
Auto Annotation and line labeling
Lot and area labeling customization
Annotate defaults and settings files (CFG, AAN, ARF)
Carlson-specific tools like twist screen and survey text

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/05/2017.

Basics of Annotation in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Annotate and Label Drawings

This webinar presented by That CAD Girl covers the fundamentals of annotation in Carlson Software, including text styles, scaling, labeling and layout techniques. It offers practical guidance on setting up, controlling and customizing annotation elements for consistent plotting and presentation in CAD drawings.

Key Topics:

Setting up and managing text styles in Carlson and CAD
Understanding scaling, height and plotted text size
Using Auto‑Annotate, Area Labels and Survey Text tools
Adjusting styles and templates for points and labels
Time‑saving tips for rotating, offsetting and customizing text

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/10/2017.

Annotation for Surveyors

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn Annotation for Surveyors with Auto Annotate

This webinar demonstrates best practices for creating and automating survey annotation in Carlson Survey, presented by licensed surveyor Jeremy Taylor and hosted by That CAD Girl. The session covers manual and automatic annotation techniques, configuration of text and layer settings, use of line and curve tables and time-saving automation tips for producing survey plats.

Key Topics:

Carlson Survey annotation fundamentals
Auto Annotate configuration and optimization
Managing line and curve tables
Using object linking and global reannotation
Practical plat preparation workflows

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This session was presented by Jeremy Taylor on 05/24/2017.

Advanced Field to Finish – Perfecting Coding & Creating Linework

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Clean Up Point Descriptions and Auto-Generate Linework

This advanced Carlson Software webinar by That CAD Girl explores best practices for using Field to Finish workflows, focusing on consistent coding, generating linework and cleaning point data. Attendees learn efficient methods for building FLD files, managing point descriptions and automating drafting processes in Carlson Survey and Civil.

Key Topics:

Field to Finish overview and data dependencies
Normalizing and cleaning point descriptions
Creating and editing FLD code tables
Auto-generating linework from field codes
Using special codes for curves, offsets and closing features

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/20/2017.

Advanced Field to Finish – Tree Surveys & GIS Data Collection

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Set Up Tree Surveys and GIS Data in Field to Finish

This in-depth webinar by That CAD Girl explores advanced Carlson Field to Finish workflows focused on tree surveys and GIS data collection integration using SurvCE and SurvPC. It walks users through tree feature coding, creating GIS feature files, linking attributes and automating map generation with attribute-rich CAD blocks.

Key Topics:

Carlson Field to Finish tree survey setup
Tree feature type configuration, labeling and report tables
Creating and linking GIS data with FLD/FCL/VTT files
Building and modifying symbol libraries for GIS attributes
Integration between SurvCE/SurvPC and Carlson desktop software

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/23/2017.

Advanced Carlson Hydrology

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Hydrology – Learn to Design Storm Drains and Compute HGL

This in-depth webinar, led by Mark Long from Carlson Software and hosted by Jennifer DiBona, covered advanced hydrology design using Carlson Civil and Hydrology modules. The session explored watershed setup, storm drainage, pipe network design and detention pond modeling within the Carlson environment.

Key Topics:

Watershed layer setup and runoff coefficients
SCS and Rational method configuration
Sewer network design and HGL computation
Automated and manual storm drain design
Detention pond creation and stage/storage analysis

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This session was presented by Mark Long on 05/17/2017.

3D Site Grading Tips & Tricks

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Grade Pads and Lots and Analyze Cut and Fill

This Carlson webinar walks through practical techniques for 3D site grading in Carlson Civil and GIS. Participants learn how to build and manipulate surfaces, import imagery, design pads and roads, manage contours and compute volumes using both manual methods and semi‑automated Carlson tools.

Key Topics:

Building background images and surfaces (Esri ArcGIS / WMS / NED)
Manual pad and lot grading with Design Pad Template
Surface management, merging TINs, contouring and cut/fill analysis
Elevation labeling, slope and volume reports for QA and presentation
Road and lot design integration without full Road Network setup

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/23/2017.