A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Improve Grading Workflows

This webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of grading workflows in Carlson Software, focusing on site grading, building pads, retaining walls and surface modeling. Attendees learn practical tips for using Carlson Civil and related modules to efficiently create, edit and balance grading designs.

Key Topics:

• Building pad creation and elevation methods
• Using 3D Polyline Offset, Design Pad Template and Surface Inspector
• Volume calculations and cut/fill color maps
• Retaining wall modeling and surface merging
• 2D‑to‑3D Polyline conversion and labeling techniques

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/22/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Points for Stakeout

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, explores advanced features in Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil for creating, managing and staking out points. The session demonstrates practical workflows for field‑to‑finish code usage, point creation from entities and interpolation tools to streamline survey and design tasks.

Key Topics:

• Using a Field to Finish (FLD) file for point styles through Point Defaults
• Managing CAD point nodes with PDMODE and DDPTYPE
• Creating points from entities including GIS nodes and lot corners
• Matching imported descriptions to field codes with find and replace
• Building offset extensions and building envelopes
• Interpolating points by divide, interval and elevation

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/11/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using IntelliCAD – Learn to Create Dynamic Blocks

This webinar, presented by Travis Maxwell and hosted by Carlson CAD Solutions, provides an in-depth tutorial on creating and using dynamic blocks in IntelliCAD 12.1. The session covers setting up a custom toolbar for block parameters and actions, stretch and visibility states and engineering uses such as scale bars and pond outlet structures.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to Dynamic Blocks in IntelliCAD 12.1
• Creating and customizing toolbars for block editing
• Using parameters, actions and visibility states
• Associative hatching and dimensioning
• Practical engineering applications (e.g., outlet structures, scale bars)

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

This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 10/23/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn PDF digitizing for takeoff

This recorded training session covers advanced techniques in Carlson Takeoff, focusing on digitizing, scaling, and building accurate 3D surfaces from 2D plans. The instructor demonstrates practical workflows for importing PDFs, setting control points, creating layers, and elevating linework for construction takeoff and modeling.

Key Topics:

• PDF import and scaling setup
• Layer management and control points
• Digitizing contours, curbs, and building pads
• Elevating 2D polylines to 3D
• Modeling surfaces and managing breaklines

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/25/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn trench quantity workflows

This training session provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Takeoff’s Trench and CADNet modules, demonstrating how to input trench networks, create templates, calculate quantities, and import or process PDFs for takeoff and modeling. The instructor also covers practical workflows for converting raster and vector data, merging images, and extracting linework from PDFs for construction modeling.

Key Topics:

• Carlson Trench Module setup and workflow
• Creating trench templates and calculating trench quantities
• Understanding raster vs. vector PDFs
• Using CADNet to import, merge, and convert PDFs
• Extracting linework and spot elevations for modeling

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/25/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn geotech strata workflows

This session is the second day of the FastTrack Carlson Takeoff training series led by That CAD Girl. It covers advanced CAD cleanup, elevation management, geotechnical data entry, and coordinate alignment workflows in Carlson Takeoff.

Key Topics:

• Drawing cleanup and layer management
• Elevation correction and contour preparation
• Handling PDF imports and block cleanup
• Converting spot elevations to Carlson points
• Translating and aligning coordinates
• Introduction to Geotech and Trench modules

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/25/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn working drawing cleanup

This FastTrack Carlson Takeoff training session focuses on creating, cleaning, and preparing a working drawing for takeoffs and surface modeling using Carlson Software. The instructor demonstrates best practices for managing CAD data, cleaning imported files, handling Civil 3D and LandXML data, and preparing accurate 3D models for construction and machine control.

Key Topics:

• Creating and managing a “working drawing” in Carlson
• Cleaning and importing CAD and Civil 3D data
• Using Drawing Cleanup and Layer Inspector
• Managing Xrefs, layouts, and scaling
• Elevating polylines and preparing 3D models

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/23/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn material quantity reporting

This webinar session from That CAD Girl’s Fast Track Carlson Takeoff series demonstrates advanced takeoff and modeling workflows in Carlson Takeoff Suite and Carlson Civil. It covers material quantity reporting, topsoil removal and replacement, surface inspection, XML export for machine control, and 2D‑to‑3D polyline elevation techniques.

Key Topics:

• Material quantity and volume reporting in Carlson Takeoff
• Topsoil removal/replacement setup and surface logic
• Surface Inspector and surface file management (EX, FG, SG)
• Exporting surfaces to LandXML, TIN, and Topcon formats
• Cut/fill color maps, quick profiles, and 3D drive simulations
• Elevate / 3D Data tools for converting 2D to 3D polylines

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/23/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Learn the layer target materials workflow

This introductory FastTrack Carlson Takeoff training session explains the structure of the six‑part course, the GoToWebinar controls, and the differences among Carlson Takeoff Suite, Construction, Civil, CAD Net, Trench, and GeoTech. Participants learn how to prepare clean working drawings, organize layers, and build surfaces for quantity takeoffs and earthwork modeling.

Key Topics:

·      Overview of Carlson Takeoff Suite modules and platform options

·      GoToWebinar controls and class format

·      File and layer organization for takeoff projects

·      Using IntelliCAD vs. embedded AutoCAD versions

·      Creating and cleaning working drawings for quantity takeoffs

·      Defining layers, materials, and subgrades for surfaces

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 1/23/2024.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Steep Terrain Roads

This webinar, Designing in Steep Terrain with Carlson Civil, presented by Travis Maxwell, explores practical techniques for designing roads and grading projects on steep slopes using Carlson Civil’s RoadNET tools. It covers terrain modeling, template setup, drainage considerations and workflow optimizations for mountainous or hilly environments.

Key Topics:

• Road design strategies for steep terrain
• Carlson Civil RoadNET templates and transitions
• Surface modeling and grid optimization
• Drainage and erosion control on steep slopes
• Practical grading and construction considerations

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

This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 01/29/2024.