A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Customize Menus and Toolbars

This webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, provides an in-depth walkthrough of how to customize menus, toolbars, workspaces, and settings in Carlson Software. It covers practical steps for saving configurations, managing tool palettes, and optimizing the user interface for efficiency.

Key Topics:

• Customizing toolbars, menus, and workspaces in Carlson
• Using the CUI (Custom User Interface) command
• Managing tool palettes and saving configuration files
• Layer management and workspace recovery
• Tips for efficient CAD setup and troubleshooting

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 05/11/2022.

This virtual workshop demonstrates advanced stormwater design techniques using Carlson Software’s HydroNet Explorer. Presenter Travis Maxwell guides attendees through converting Civil 3D files, creating surfaces from Google Earth data, and designing detention and wet ponds within Carlson’s hydrology tools.

Key Topics:

• Carlson Hydrology and HydroNet Explorer workflows
• Stormwater detention and wet pond design
• Civil 3D data conversion and surface modeling
• Curve number and time of concentration calculations
• Integration with Google Earth and LiDAR data

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.

This recorded session from the 2022 Virtual Workshops features Carlson Software’s Mark Long demonstrating step‑by‑step civil design workflows in Carlson Civil and Hydrology. The class covers sanitary‑sewer and storm‑drain network setup, surface merging, pipe‑network editing, and profile design techniques used in real‑world subdivision projects.

Key Topics:

• Creating and merging surface models (existing, finished‑grade, merged)
• Designing sanitary‑sewer networks and setting pipe parameters
• Storm‑drain design with hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Using Carlson’s Spreadsheet Sewer Editor and profile‑view editing
• Managing automation, slopes, inverts, and crossings
• Workflow philosophy and training plans for future instructional videos

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/07/2022.

This Carlson Software virtual workshop provides an in-depth demonstration of RoadNet for roadway and subdivision design, including surface modeling, template management, intersections, and grading workflows. The session covers practical techniques for widening roads, handling intersections, creating cul-de-sacs, and balancing earthwork using Carlson Civil tools.

Key Topics:

• RoadNet setup and file structure
• Template Point Center Line and Template Series usage
• Intersection grading and profile adjustments
• Super elevation and cul-de-sac design
• Earthwork balancing and volume calculations
• Profile and cross-section generation

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/07/2022.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson SurvNet – Learn Best Practices for GNSS RTK Networks

This webinar led by Carlson Software’s Doug Hoberg covers best practices for using GNSS and RTK systems in surveying workflows. It focuses on establishing accurate control networks, integrating GPS and EDM data, and performing least-squares adjustments using Carlson SurvNet.

Key Topics:

• GNSS/RTK field procedures and accuracy considerations
• Establishing and verifying control networks
• Using Carlson SurvNet for traverse adjustment and network analysis
• Managing standard errors, redundancy, and blunder detection
• Generating ALTA/NSPS relative positional accuracy (RPA) reports

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 01/27/2022.

This session from the 2022 Virtual Workshops features Mark Long of Carlson Software demonstrating advanced CAD workflows using Carlson’s LotNet and RoadNet tools. The training covers efficient subdivision layout, automated lot labeling, setbacks, and roadway design for civil engineering and hydrology applications.

Key Topics:

• Carlson LotNet setup and automation for subdivision design
• RoadNet configuration, templates, and grading workflows
• Surface modeling and triangulation (TIN) creation and validation
• Hydrology preparation and ground‑cover planning
• Troubleshooting performance and CAD layer management

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/07/2022.

This session from the 2022 Virtual Workshops series covers advanced “Field to Finish” workflows in Carlson Software, led by Doug. The training focuses on coding strategies, symbol rotation, scaling, pipe and tree features, and automated labeling techniques for survey drafting efficiency.

Key Topics:

• Field to Finish code setup and management
• Special codes (ROT, SZ, RAMP, etc.)
• Multi-point and rotation symbol handling
• Pipe and tree feature configuration
• GIS notes, attributes, and formulas
• Field-to-Finish Inspector and troubleshooting

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/06/2022.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Annotation Scaling Best Practices

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of annotation in Carlson Software, covering text styles, scaling, labeling, and configuration best practices. Attendees learn how to manage annotation consistency across drawings, use Auto Annotate, and customize text styles for professional, readable plans.

Key Topics:

• Text styles and fonts in IntelliCAD and AutoCAD
• Drawing setup and annotation scaling
• Auto Annotate for bearings, distances, and line/curve tables
• Object linking and label updates
• Managing point labels and templates

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/11/2022.

This session of the 2022 Carlson Virtual Workshops provides an in-depth demonstration of Carlson’s Field to Finish tools for survey data processing. The instructor covers code table setup, special codes, templates, and workflow optimization for efficient CAD drafting and survey data management.

Key Topics:

• Field to Finish code table setup and management
• Special codes (JOG, OFFSET, LTF, PARKING, etc.)
• FLD and F2F file configuration and sharing
• Symbol creation, labeling, and layer management
• Use of templates for curbs, steps, and parking lines
• Integration with Carlson Serve PC and GIS features

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/06/2022.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Survey Annotation Tools

This webinar, Annotation for Surveyors, presented by Carlson Software’s Doug Oberg, provides a detailed walkthrough of annotation tools and best practices in Carlson CAD software. The session covers area labeling, bearings and distances, curve annotation, and automation techniques for efficient survey drafting.

Key Topics:

• Annotation setup and configuration in Carlson Software
• Labeling areas, bearings, distances, and curves
• Using Auto Annotate and Lot Network tools for automation

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/24/2022.