Site Project Grading from Start to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Site Project Grading from Start to Finish

This webinar provides a complete walkthrough of grading a small site project from start to finish using Carlson Civil. It demonstrates using 3D data commands, layer management, polyline editing, surface creation and daylighting techniques to produce a balanced, accurate site model.

Key Topics:

Converting 2D elements to 3D polylines
Building and modifying surfaces in Carlson Civil
Applying slopes, offsets and elevations for pads, curbs and driveways
Managing contours and ensuring positive drainage
Using shrink‑wrap entities, polyline utilities and 3D surface analysis

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/16/2019.

Overview of Paper Space

A Virtual Webinar Using CAD – Learn to Set Up Paper Space

This webinar from That CAD Girl provides an in‑depth walkthrough of paper space in CAD software. It teaches users how to set up layout tabs, create and manage viewports, set scale and handle plotting configurations for professional‑grade drawings.

Key Topics:

Understanding model space vs. paper space
Creating and managing layout tabs and borders
Working with viewports and plot scales
Controlling visibility and layers per viewport
Change Space command and layout management

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/19/2019.

Overview of Carlson CADNet – Working with Images & Converting to Linework

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Convert Images to Linework

This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson CAD Net’s capabilities for converting and managing raster and vector files, digitizing scanned drawings, merging multiple plan sheets and importing/exporting BIM data. It shows how to efficiently transform PDFs and images into editable CAD linework for construction takeoffs and modeling.

Key Topics:

Converting raster and vector PDFs to CAD linework
Scaling and merging raster images and plan sheets
Digitizing contours and features for takeoff and site modeling
Understanding raster vs. vector data differences
Cleaning and vectorizing images for surface modeling

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/16/2019.

Surface Modeling with the SiteNet & Takeoff Menus in Civil, Construction & Takeoff

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build Surfaces and Calculate Quantities with SiteNet and Takeoff

This detailed webinar explains how to use Carlson Software’s SiteNet and Takeoff menus for layer‑based surface modeling, material quantity takeoff and topsoil management. It walks users through setting up drawings, defining layers, creating surfaces and running reports for excavation, paving and earthwork calculations.

Key Topics:

Carlson Civil/Construction SiteNet and Takeoff menus
Setting up drawings for layer‑based surface modeling
Defining layers and surfaces (Existing vs. Design)
Earthwork quantities and reports
Subgrades for curb and pavement
Topsoil management and replacement

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/15/2019.

Overview of SurvNet Least Squares

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Analyze Survey Networks

In this Carlson Software webinar, Doug Aaberg demonstrates the enhanced SurvNet Least Squares adjustment tool for Carlson 2020, detailing its updated interface, best practices for survey dataprocessing and the mathematical principles behind least squares. The session also covers project settings, error handling, integrating GPS/vector data and practical field-to-office coordination for better survey network accuracy.

Key Topics:

Carlson SurvNet 2020 interface updates and workflow improvements
Least Squares adjustment principles and network redundancy
Integrating GPS vector data with traditional traverse data
Error weighting, chi-square testing and blunder detection
Practical examples and hands-on training previews

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 10/16/2019.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This webinar introduces new and existing users to Carlson Software’s setup fundamentals—focusing on configuration management, default drawing settings and point handling. Attendees learn to streamline project organization, default settings and coordinate-file management to build efficient CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software default settings and configuration workflow
Managing coordinate (CRD) files and linking with drawings
Project folder structures and data management
Working with drawing templates and point display options

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/04/2019.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Settings and Points

This introductory Carlson Software webinar walks new users through default settings, configuration management and point setup in Carlson. Participants learn how to control project data folders, manage drawing templates and create consistent settings across projects.

Key Topics:

Carlson Configure and Default Settings
Consistent Configuration Across Projects
Project and Data Folder Methods
Managing Drawing Templates
Drawing Setup and Scales
Point Configuration

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/04/2019.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This training webinar introduces new Carlson Software users to the essential configuration tools for managing defaults, projects, data folders and drawing settings in programs like Survey and Civil. Participants learn how to customize templates, configure system settings and streamline workflows for consistent CAD and survey setups.

Key Topics:

Default settings and configuration in Carlson Software
Project and data folder organization (fixed, drawing and project methods)
Drawing setup, templates and scaling principles
Linking data files (CRD, CL, TIN, PRO) and maintaining consistency
Saving and sharing configuration profiles (CFG files)

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/06/2019.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This Carlson Software setup webinar helps users configure settings, organize project files, manage templates and work with points more efficiently. This webinar introduces new Carlson Software users to key setup and configuration concepts, including settings management, project folder organization and default drawing controls. Participants learn how to customize Carlson’s configuration files, manage data paths and properly set up points, layers and templates for efficient project workflows.

Key Topics:

Carlson Configure settings and drawing setup
Data folders and project folder organization
Object linking and file management between DWG and CRD files
Templates (DWT) and drawing scales
Point symbol configuration
Layers and default drawing controls

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/01/2019.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This Carlson Software setup webinar helps users configure settings, organize project files, manage templates and work with points more efficiently. This instructional webinar introduces new Carlson Software users to foundational setup procedures, configuration options and key defaults for points, drawing templates and project organization. It provides a guided walkthrough of Carlson Configure settings, folder structures and the use of templates to ensure consistent drawing environments.

Key Topics:

Carlson Configure: General Settings, Project/Data Folders, Drawing Setup
Managing configuration builds and software updates
Project Folder vs Drawing Folder methods
Working with templates and default layers
Point settings, symbol sizes, text layouts and styles

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/01/2019.