Stormwater Spread Calculations using Storm Networks

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Road Design Workflows

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, provides a step-by-step introduction to road design using Carlson Software. It covers essential workflows including drawing setup, creating centerlines, profiles, templates, intersections, and cul-de-sacs for civil design projects.

Key Topics:

Carlson drawing setup and coordinate systems
Creating and managing road centerlines and profiles
Building and editing templates for pavement, curbs, and grading
Handling intersections and cul-de-sacs
Using Google surfaces for preliminary design

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 03/15/2023.

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Surfaces and Breaklines – the Basics

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Surfaces and Breaklines Basics

This webinar provides a step‑by‑step introduction to creating and refining surface models in Carlson Software. It covers
essential workflows for checking elevations, defining boundaries, using breaklines, and merging terrain data from multiple
sources.

Key Topics:

Surface modeling fundamentals in Carlson Survey and Civil
Using breaklines and shrink‑wrap boundaries
Field‑to‑Finish automation and non‑surface point management
Importing and merging Google Earth and NED elevation data

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/16/2023.

Survey Project From Field to Plotted Sheet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Create a Plotted Survey Sheet

This webinar demonstrates how to take a survey project from raw field data to a finished plotted sheet using Carlson Survey
2023. The session covers importing points, configuring settings, creating boundaries, aligning deed data, building surfaces,
and producing final annotated drawings.

Key Topics:

Carlson Survey 2023 workflow setup
Importing and managing point files (control, topo)
Deed entry, alignment, and correlation
Field‑to‑Finish automation
Surface creation, contouring, and plotting

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/14/2023.

The Power of Tool Palettes

A Virtual Webinar Using CAD Software – Learn Tool Palette Automation

This webinar, The Power of Tool Palettes, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, explores how CAD
professionals can use tool palettes to standardize drafting practices, automate repetitive tasks, and improve team
consistency. The session covers setup strategies, macro scripting, and sharing palettes across teams for efficient project
workflows.

Key Topics:

Setting up and managing tool palettes
Using macros and scripts for automation
Maintaining CAD standards and consistency across teams
Sharing and exporting palettes for office-wide use

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/30/2023.

The Ultimate Project Template

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Build Project Templates and Standards

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and led by trainer Travis Maxwell, provides a comprehensive walkthrough of creating and managing an “Ultimate Project Template” in Carlson and IntelliCAD. It covers CAD standards, template setup, line type scaling, paper space vs. model space, and advanced sheet management for survey and civil projects.

Key Topics:

Setting up and customizing Carlson/IntelliCAD templates
Understanding LT Scale, PSLT Scale, and MSLT Scale
Paper space vs. model space best practices
Viewports, legends, and line type scaling
Civil vs. survey template differences
Sheet sets, plotting, and CAD standards management

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 02/15/2023.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Build Project Templates and Standards

This webinar, part of the “Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software” series, features Travis demonstrating
advanced table functionality in Carlson and IntelliCAD. The session covers linking data from CSV and
Excel files, table editing, and dynamic data updates to improve design accuracy and efficiency.

Key Topics:

Creating and editing Carlson and IntelliCAD tables
Linking tables to external data sources (CSV, Excel)
Dynamic updates and data synchronization
Table formatting, formulas, and field insertion
Upcoming training sessions and workshops

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/24/2023.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn CAD Efficiency Tips

This webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, covered advanced tips and tricks for
Carlson Software users, focusing on CAD efficiency, data linking with Excel, template management,
and IntelliCAD updates. The session demonstrated practical workflows for text handling, viewport
color overrides, data linking, and Lisp compatibility.

Key Topics:

Exploding text and managing fonts in CAD templates
Using ETRANSMIT and project archiving for file sharing
Linking Carlson tables with Excel spreadsheets
Viewport color overrides and layer management in templates
IntelliCAD 11.1 updates and tool palette enhancements
Troubleshooting and adapting AutoLISP commands for IntelliCAD

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 09/12/2023.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn CAD Efficiency Tips

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, covered advanced tips and tricks in Carlson Software, focusing on text management, drawing cleanup, workspace customization, and grading workflows. The session demonstrated practical commands and methods to improve efficiency and accuracy in daily CAD operations.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software text and MText management
Drawing cleanup and Overkill command usage
Creating and customizing workspaces and menus
Swale design using 3D polylines and Pad Template tools

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 10/12/2023.

Web Feature Services with Carlson GIS

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson GIS – Learn Web Feature Services

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis, provides a detailed walkthrough of using
web feature services (WFS) and web map services (WMS) within Carlson GIS. It demonstrates how to
access, import, and manage GIS data layers such as FEMA flood maps, USGS topo maps, wetlands, and
soils data to create accurate base maps for civil and survey projects.

Key Topics:

Accessing and importing web feature and map services in Carlson GIS
Integrating USGS, FEMA, wetlands, and soils data layers
Setting coordinate projections and verifying grid alignment
Using shape files and QGIS for supplemental GIS workflows
Creating tool palettes for efficient project setup

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 05/24/2023.

Working With Sheet Sets

A Virtual Webinar Using IntelliCAD – Learn Sheet Set Automation

This webinar, presented by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, provides a comprehensivewalkthrough of using sheet sets in IntelliCAD and AutoCAD. It covers setup, numbering, field management, and automation techniques to streamline large CAD projects.

Key Topics:

Creating and managing sheet sets in IntelliCAD
Automating title block data with fields and LISP scripts
Organizing large projects and publishing multi-sheet PDFs

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 10/27/2023.