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 explains how to configure default settings, manage data and project folders, and handle points within Carlson Survey and Civil modules. Participants learn how to customize the user interface, create templates, and establish consistent standards for efficient CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface and configuration
Project and data folder organization
Drawing templates and standards setup
Importing and managing points (CRD files)
Best practices for defaults, linking, and backups

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/06/2024.

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Intro to Carlson Surfaces, Centerlines and Profiles

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build Surfaces and Profiles

This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to building and managing surfaces, centerlines, and profiles in Carlson Survey and Civil. Participants learn best practices for configuration, surface modeling, breaklines, field‑to‑finish automation, and profile creation for road and utility design.

Key Topics:

Building and validating surface models (TINs and contours)
Using shrink‑wrap boundaries and non‑surface points
Creating and editing centerlines (CL files)
Generating and labeling profiles (existing, proposed, and utilities)
Importing, merging, and inspecting surfaces from Google Earth or USGS

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/16/2024.

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 users through the essential setup, configuration,
and default settings for Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers user interface options, project folder structures,
templates, and point management to help new users optimize their CAD environment.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface overview (menu bar, ribbon, toolbars)
Default settings and configuration (Carlson Configure)
Project folder setup and data management
Drawing templates and customization
Importing and managing points (CRD files)

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/8/2024.

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 provides a comprehensive walkthrough of configuring settings, managing data folders, creating templates, and working with points in Carlson 2024. Participants learn how to customize their CAD environment, optimize project organization, and apply consistent standards across drawings.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software interface and configuration setup
Managing data folders, templates, and default settings
Importing and editing points in Carlson CAD environment

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/02/2024.

Intro to Carlson Software: Settings, Setup, Configuration and 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 setting up and configuring Carlson 2024 on IntelliCAD 11.1. The session covers interface customization, project folder organization, default settings, templates, and importing survey points for practical CAD use.

Key Topics:

Carlson 2024 installation and IntelliCAD 11.1 platform overview
User interface setup: ribbons, menus, and toolbars
Project and data folder configuration (drawing vs. project folder)
Carlson Configure defaults and settings management
Template drawings (DWT) and layer standards
Importing and displaying survey points (CRD files)
Managing builds, updates, and tech support

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/05/2024.

Grading Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

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

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

Features of Carlson Survey & Civil: Setting Points and Stakeout

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:

Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) file setup and usage
Point creation, configuration, and linking behavior
Creating points from entities and GIS data
Building offsets, envelopes, and interpolation methods

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

Dynamic Blocks for the Engineer and Surveyor

A Virtual Webinar Using IntelliCAD – Learn to Create Dynamic Blocks

This webinar, Dynamic Blocks for the Engineer and Surveyor, presented by Carlson CAD Solutions, provides an in-depth tutorial on creating and using dynamic blocks in IntelliCAD 12.1. The session covers setup, parameters, actions, and advanced applications for engineers and surveyors seeking to streamline CAD workflows.

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)

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

Designing in Steep Terrain with Carlson Civil

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

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

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Property Deeds

This webinar demonstrates how to create, edit, and manage property deeds and lot layouts using Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil. It covers deed entry, correlation with field data, legal description generation, and automated lot design through the Lot Network module.

Key Topics:

Entering and processing deed descriptions
Deed correlation with surveyed points
Creating and labeling lot files
Using Lot Network for automated subdivision design

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/11/2024