Pond Design with Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Stormwater Ponds

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, provides a detailed walkthrough of pond design using Carlson Software. It covers grading techniques, pond creation, linking to HydroNET models and practical tips for efficient hydrology workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Pond grading and design using Carlson’s Pond Grader and Bench Pond tools
  • Editing bench ponds with cut benches and berms
  • Linking pond storage files to HydroNET for stormwater modeling
  • Rainfall and runoff setup for pond analysis
  • Reporting storage and stage-storage results


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 02/23/2024.

Paper Space, Title Blocks & Templates

A Virtual Webinar Using CAD – Learn to Streamline CAD Production

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, provides a comprehensive walkthrough of using paper space, title blocks and templates in Carlson on IntelliCAD, with notes on how AutoCAD differs. It covers best practices for layouts, title blocks and reusable drawing templates.

Key Topics:

  • Paper space vs. model space fundamentals
  • Layout tab setup and page configuration
  • Viewports, scaling and locking techniques
  • Managing layers, line types and rotations
  • Using Sheet Set Manager and drawing 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 04/09/2024.

Overview of Carlson Point Clouds

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Process Point Clouds

This Carlson CAD Solutions webinar, led by Doug Aaberg, provided a detailed overview of Carlson Point Clouds software, demonstrating how surveyors can use it to process, clean and extract data from LiDAR and drone-based point clouds. The session covered both basic and advanced modules, including workflows for creating surfaces, extracting features and integrating with CAD.


Key Topics:

  • Introduction to Carlson Point Clouds and workflow integration with CAD
  • Importing and managing LiDAR and drone data
  • Creating bare earth models and virtual surveys
  • Feature extraction tools (curbs, sidewalks, parking lines)
  • Field-to-finish and surface modeling techniques


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

This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 10/24/2024.

2024 Virtual Workshops:
Session #4-4 Continuation of Advanced Design with Carlson Civil and Hydrology

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Design Storm Sewer and Hydrology Models

This advanced Carlson Software virtual workshop, led by Mark Long, demonstrates integrated civil and hydrology design workflows using Carlson Hydrology, Sewer Network, and Precision 3D Hydro. Participants learn how to model surfaces, design storm and sanitary systems, and visualize drainage networks in 3D for more efficient, accurate engineering.

Key Topics:

  • Precision 3D Hydro and Dynamic CAD integration
  • Storm drainage and sewer network design in Carlson Hydrology
  • Surface modeling, watershed analysis, and runoff coefficients
  • Pipe sizing, hydraulic grade line (HGL) setup, and profile generation
  • Utility network creation (water, conduit, laterals)
  • Future Carlson Software enhancements (2026 release preview)

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

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/11/2024.

Overview of Carlson Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Automate Field Data Drafting

This webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Carlson Software’s Field to Finish feature, demonstrating how to automate point processing, symbol insertion and linework generation from field data. Attendees learn how to configure FLD files, manage layers and apply coding standards to streamline survey drafting and surface modeling.

Key Topics:

  • Field to Finish fundamentals and FLD file setup
  • Layer management and symbol configuration
  • Point labeling, attribute layers and raw vs. full descriptions
  • Special codes for linework (BEG, END, PC, PT, etc.)
  • Handling default codes, sizes and descriptive modifiers

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/14/2024.

2024 Virtual Workshops:
Session #4-3 Advanced Design with Carlson Civil and Hydrology

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Design Roads and Subdivisions with Carlson Civil

In this advanced Carlson Software virtual workshop, Mark Long demonstrates time-saving techniques for civil and hydrology design using Carlson Civil and Hydrology modules. The session focuses on efficient subdivision layout, road network design, templates, super elevation, and grading transitions to enhance productivity and precision in engineering workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Lot Network and Subdivision Layout Tools
  • Road Network (RoadNet) Design and Settings
  • Template Creation and Management
  • Super Elevation and Transition Design
  • Grading, Slopes, and Stream Impact Minimization

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

This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/11/2024.

2024 Virtual Workshops:
Session #4-2 Continuation of Surface Modeling in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Grade Sites with Surfaces and 3D Polylines

This virtual workshop continues the 2024 series on Carlson Software, focusing on surface modeling, pad grading, and 3D polyline workflows. Participants learn practical grading techniques, daylight line creation, and surface triangulation for real‑world site design projects.

Key Topics:

  • Pad grading and daylight line creation
  • 3D polyline utilities and elevation editing
  • Building pad and curb grading workflows
  • Surface triangulation, contour generation, and volume analysis
  • Cut/fill color mapping and contour cleanup

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/11/2024.

2024 Virtual Workshops:
Session #4-1 Surface Modeling in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Build Accurate Surface Models

This session from That CAD Girl’s 2024 Virtual Workshop Series introduces participants to surface modeling and grading workflows in Carlson Software. The training covers building existing ground surfaces, using breaklines, creating 3D polylines, merging surfaces, and integrating GIS imagery for visualization.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software surface modeling fundamentals
  • Breaklines, boundaries, and triangulation (TIN) creation
  • Field‑to‑Finish automation and 3D polyline generation
  • Contour labeling, line‑type generation, and cleanup
  • Importing Google/NASA/USGS surfaces and merging TIN files
  • Using GIS imagery and 3D flyovers for visualization

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/11/2024.

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, hosted by That CAD Girl, walks new users through key setup and configuration steps for Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers interface customization, project folder organization, configuration management and working with points and templates for consistent CAD standards.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software interface and configuration basics
  • Project and data folder setup
  • Managing builds, updates and technical support
  • Drawing templates and default settings
  • Creating, importing and editing points


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/01/2024.

2024 Virtual Workshops:
Session #3-4 Continuation of Adjusting YOUR Datasets with SurvNet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Review Least Squares Reports and Survey Control

This session from That CAD Girl’s 2024 Virtual Workshop series features Donnie’s in-depth training on Carlson’s Least Squares Adjustment tools for survey data analysis. The workshop covers interpreting reports, identifying blunders, understanding statistical tests, and applying best practices for boundary and DOT survey adjustments.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Least Squares Adjustment fundamentals
  • Error analysis and residual interpretation
  • Chi-square testing and blunder detection
  • ALTA/NSPS accuracy standards
  • Practical examples: boundary and DOT survey data

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

This session was presented by Donnie Stallings on 12/10/2024.