2020 Virtual Workshops
Session 3-3: Drawing Cleanup for Model Building and Construction Staking

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software – Learn to Clean survey and design drawings for machine-control modeling

This Carlson Software virtual workshop features Walt Liles demonstrating best practices for CAD drawing cleanup and model building using Carlson Software. The session covers file‑size reduction, polyline management, layer organization, and exporting coordinate data for field layout.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software “Drawing Cleanup” tool and settings
  • File‑size optimization and layer management
  • Converting entities to polylines and handling Civil 3D data
  • Creating and exporting points (CRD files, TXT exports)
  • Preparing 2D/3D linework for GPS and curb‑machine models

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

This session was presented by Walt Liles on 12/17/2020.

2020 Virtual Workshops
Session 3-2: Customizing Migrating and Sharing Settings in Carlson Software

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software and AutoCAD/IntelliCAD – Learn to Standardize cad settings across multiple workstations

This Carlson Software virtual workshop, led by Doug Oberg and hosted by Jennifer DiBona, focused on managing and standardizing CAD and Carlson settings across multiple platforms. The session demonstrated how to use Carlson’s Setting Server to synchronize templates, plot styles, fonts, and configuration files company‑wide.

Key Topics:

  • Cross‑platform CAD configuration (AutoCAD / IntelliCAD / Carlson OEM)
  • Centralized management of plot styles, fonts, and templates
  • Using Carlson Setting Server for company‑wide consistency
  • Creating and sharing CFG, FLD, and DWT files
  • Handling 2D vs 3D polylines and field‑to‑finish 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 12/17/2020.

2020 Virtual Workshop
Session 2-7: Autodesk Licensing Changes – Plan for the Future – How it Will Affect Carlson Users

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software – Explore autodesk subscriptions, carlson compatibility and cad workstations

This virtual workshop session, led by Bruce Carlson, provides an in-depth demonstration of Carlson Precision 3D Hydrology (P3D Hydro) and its integration with Carlson CAD modules. The training covers intelligent TIN modeling, storm sewer and culvert design, hydrology analysis, and dynamic CAD synchronization for civil engineering workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Intelligent TIN surfaces and runoff coefficient mapping
  • Integration between Carlson Hydrology and Precision 3D Hydro
  • Storm sewer and culvert design automation
  • Dynamic CAD linkage and real-time updates
  • Channel and liner analysis, parking lot design automation

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

This session was presented by Dwayne Tindall on 12/16/2020.

2020 Virtual Workshops
Session 2-6: Overview of Carlson’s Point Cloud Manipulation Programs

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software – Explore drone mapping, laser scans, surfaces and mining applications

This Carlson Software virtual workshop session provided an in-depth overview of the company’s point cloud and 3D modeling tools, including Photo Capture, Precision 3D, Point Cloud Basic and Advanced, and related hardware such as the Scan 2K and Fixed One. Presenters demonstrated workflows for processing drone, lidar, and laser scan data, and discussed integration with Carlson’s CAD and mining software.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Photo Capture (drone imagery processing)
  • Precision 3D and Point Cloud modules
  • Hardware: Scan 2K, Fixed One, and Gyro systems
  • Carlson Ops and Blast Ops software integration
  • System requirements and pricing overview

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/16/2020.

2020 Virtual Workshops
Session 2-5: Carlson SurvCE & SurvPC Software VIP Round Table

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software – Explore expert responses on carlson desktop and cad workflows

This Carlson Software virtual workshop brought together field‑software experts to answer user questions about Carlson SurvCE and SurvPC. Topics included troubleshooting, version 6 updates, Carlson Cloud file sharing, surface staking, and GPS/robotic workflows.

Key Topics:

  • SurvCE/SurvPC v6 features and bug reports
  • Carlson Cloud setup and account management
  • DWG/DXF handling, map overlays, and layer control
  • NGS monument queries and coordinate conversions
  • Surface staking, mission planning, and field‑to‑finish coding

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/16/2020.

Making Models from a Mess – Carlson Tools: Elevate 2D Drawings to 3D for Staking or Surface Model

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build 3D Models

This webinar, Making Models from a Mess, demonstrates how to use Carlson Software tools to convert messy 2D CAD drawings into clean, geo-referenced 3D models suitable for staking and machine control. Jennifer DiBona walks through file cleanup, layer management, elevation assignment and model preparation workflows using Carlson Civil, Takeoff and SiteNet.

Key Topics:

  • Cleaning and consolidating 2D CAD files for modeling
  • Using Carlson’s 2D-to-3D elevation tools
  • Handling Civil 3D and LandXML data
  • Layer management and drawing cleanup best practices
  • Preparing surface models for staking and machine control


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/16/2021.

Making Models from a Mess – Drawing prep for staking or surface models

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Prepare Drawings for Staking

This webinar demonstrates how to prepare and clean CAD drawings for use in Carlson Software’s surface modeling and construction staking workflows. It covers techniques for consolidating, cleaning and elevating 2D data into accurate 3D models ready for field and machine control applications.

Key Topics:

  • Drawing cleanup and preparation for staking and surface modeling
  • Consolidating and cleaning 2D CAD data
  • Handling Civil 3D and Land Desktop data
  • Using Carlson commands for 2D-to-3D conversion
  • Elevation control for accurate 3D models
  • Preparing models for field and machine control applications

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/20/2021.

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

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

This webinar introduces new users to Carlson Software’s setup, configuration and point management tools within IntelliCAD. It covers user interface customization, data folder organization, configuration management and drawing templates for efficient CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software installation and interface overview
  • Configuring data and project folders
  • Managing settings, templates and drawing defaults
  • Importing and displaying points
  • Understanding configuration files and backups

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/02/2021.

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

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

This webinar introduces new and existing Carlson Software users to the fundamentals of setup, configuration and point management. Jennifer from That CAD Girl provides a step-by-step walkthrough of user interface customization, default settings, data folder organization and point handling within Carlson.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software interface and configuration
  • Managing projects, data and settings folders
  • Creating and customizing drawing templates
  • Working with points, CRD files and field-to-finish settings

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/01/2021.

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Settings Setup and Points

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, introduced new users to Carlson Software settings, setup, configuration and points. Jennifer walked through the start page, menus and toolbars, checking your build and registration under Help and setting defaults in Carlson Configure, including object linking, project and data folders and drawing setup. The session also covered creating a company drawing template, fixing the point text style and importing, listing and editing points in a CRD file.

Key Topics:

  • Navigating the start page, menus, toolbars and module menus
  • Checking your build, registration and updates under Help
  • Carlson Configure: object linking, project and data folders and drawing setup
  • Backing up your settings with a CFG file
  • Creating a company drawing template and fixing the PTXT text style
  • Importing, listing and editing points in a CRD file

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/02/2021.