SiteNet & Takeoff Menus in Civil, Construction and Takeoff

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson Takeoff SiteNet webinar workflows for surface quantities

This webinar provides an in-depth walkthrough of using the SiteNet and Takeoff menus in Carlson Civil and Construction software to create, manage, and analyze site models and quantities. The session covers layer organization, defining materials, setting surface parameters, and running earthwork and quantity takeoffs efficiently.

Key Topics:

Defining and managing layers for existing and design surfaces
Using SiteNet/Takeoff commands for model building and material quantification
Creating and applying subgrade and topsoil logic in surfaces
Generating visual checks, reports, and volume calculations

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/20/2017.

Standardizing Linetypes & Dimension Styles in CAD

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Standardize Linetypes and Dimension Styles in CAD

This webinar provides practical instruction on how to standardize linetypes and dimension styles in AutoCAD and Carlson Software. It explains key system variables, scaling concepts, and template settings that ensure consistency across CAD drawings.

Key Topics:

Linetype definitions, scaling, and display behavior
System variables: LTScale, PSLTScale, and PLINEGEN
Creating and managing standardized dimension styles
Setting up templates and applying scale-specific dimensioning
Carlson-specific settings and tools

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/18/2017.

Plan & Profile Sheet Production with Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Create plan and profile sheets in a Carlson plan and profile sheet webinar

This webinar demonstrates how to create, style, and manage plan and profile sheets in Carlson Software, including configuration of centerlines, profiles, grids, labels, and title blocks. It provides step‑by‑step instruction for transitioning from Land Desktop workflows to Carlson’s modern layout and paper space tools.

Key Topics:

Configuring and editing Centerline (.CL) and Profile (.PRO) files
Drawing profiles and customizing grid, layers, and labels
Saving and re‑using profile settings
Generating plan‑and‑profile sheets and layouts
Customizing title blocks and adding attribute fields

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/22/2017.

Overview of Paper Space

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software and IntelliCAD – Learn Carlson paper space webinar viewport setup

This webinar offers a detailed introduction to Paper Space in CAD and how it differs from Model Space. It covers creating, scaling, and managing viewports, layout tabs, and plotting techniques using IntelliCAD and Carlson Software.

Key Topics:

Understanding Model Space vs. Paper Space
Creating and configuring viewports (MVIEW, VPCLIP)
Scale control, locking, and layer management per viewport
Layout tabs and title block setup
Troubleshooting common Paper Space issues

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/07/2017.

Overview of Cut Sheets in Carlson

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn Carlson Survey Cut Sheets for Layout Reports

This webinar explains how to create and use cut sheets within Carlson Survey 2017 for both vertical and horizontal construction layout verification. Jeremy Taylor demonstrates practical examples—such as grading walls and anchor bolt layouts—showing attendees how to import, compare, label, and report survey and design point data.

Key Topics:

Generating vertical and horizontal cut sheets in Carlson Survey 2017
Comparing surveyed vs. design points to compute cut/fill and positional error
Formatting reports and labeling drawings for contractors
Managing coordinate files and using SurvCE raw data

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/07/2017.

Overview of Carlson CADNet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson CADNet PDF Webinar Tools for Converting Plans

This webinar provides an in‑depth overview of Carlson CADNet, focusing on importing and converting PDF and image data into CAD, digitizing site information, merging raster files, and converting raster to vector data. Attendees learn how to prepare takeoff models and surfaces using Carlson’s digitizing and vectorization features.

Key Topics:

Importing and scaling raster PDFs and images
Digitizing and “heads‑up” tracing for takeoff modeling
Merging raster images across match lines
Converting raster to vector linework and text
Managing layers, surfaces, and spot elevations

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/17/2017.

Overview of Carlson Takeoff

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn Carlson Takeoff Estimating Webinar Workflows for Site Quantities

This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Takeoff, covering its core functions in cut/fill estimation, subgrade modeling, trench calculations, geotechnical data integration, and handling of CAD/PDF drawings. Todd Carlson demonstrates real-world workflows for contractors and estimators, from data preparation to volume reports and 3D visualization.

Key Topics:

Introduction to Carlson Takeoff Suite and modules
Setting up boundaries, layers, and surfaces
Cut/fill and subgrade calculations
Integrating borehole and strata data
Working with CAD and PDF plans
Trench design, cost, and quantity reporting

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This session was presented by Todd Carlson on 10/02/2017.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson surfaces grading volumes webinar workflows

This introductory Carlson Software webinar guides users through installation-level configurations, data folder organization, and point management fundamentals. It emphasizes best practices for optimizing Carlson setup, working with templates, and maintaining consistent drawing standards.

Key Topics:

Carlson Configure and system-wide settings
Project and data folder structures (Drawing vs. Project folder methods)
Drawing templates and National CAD Standards
Annotation and scale management
Point files, drawing setup, and customization

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/08/2017.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson surfaces grading volumes webinar workflows

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, introduces new users to Carlson Software through an in-depth overview of installation settings, default configurations, data management, and point handling. It covers practical setup guidance, project organization strategies, and key differences between Land Desktop, Civil 3D, and Carlson’s 3D CAD environment.

Key Topics:

Software setup and version/build management
Free support and updating Carlson builds
Configuring system defaults, templates, and project folders
Drawing setup, annotation scales, and point formatting
Managing points databases (CRD files) and linking external data

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/04/2017.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Intro to Carlson webinar setup for configuration and points

A comprehensive introductory webinar to Carlson Software, covering initial setup, configuration, project data organization, drawing setup, and efficient management of points and templates. Jennifer demonstrates practical workflows for new users to optimize their CAD and surveying productivity in Carlson.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software configuration and setup basics
Managing project and drawing folders
Default templates, drawing setup, and point display
Working with points, layers, and annotations
Efficient CAD settings and drawing control

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/02/2017.