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A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson GIS – Learn shapefile attribute workflows This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to Carlson GIS, demonstrating how Carlson’s GIS module integrates with Carlson Survey and CAD workflows to manage, query, and visualize spatial data. It walks attendees through shapefile imports, GIS database setup, attribute linking, and using images and map services for real‑world projects. Key Topics: Difference between Carlson Survey GIS menu and Carlson GIS module Working with shapefiles (SHP, SHX, DBF, and projection files) Creating and managing GIS files (.GIS and .MDB) Defining features and attributes Importing Esri shapefiles and managing data in Carlson GIS Using GIS Inspector to view and edit data Connecting to Esri ArcGIS and Web Map Service imagery Building GIS databases from CAD entities and Excel data Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/10/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn setup configuration and points This webinar introduces new users to Carlson Software, focusing on configuration, default settings, and practical use of points in CAD workflows. It walks through general settings, folder setup, drawing templates, point management, and troubleshooting for efficient use. Key Topics: Carlson Software configuration and settings customization Project and data folder structuring Drawing setup and template use Point management, scaling, and layout customization Using Carlson’s drawing tools effectively Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/05/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson annotation basics This webinar provides an in-depth overview of text, annotation, and labeling tools in Carlson Software, focusing on how to control text styles, scaling, and drawing setup for consistent plotting results. It covers step-by-step demonstrations of annotation defaults, line labeling, area labeling, and point management within Carlson’s IntelliCAD environment. Key Topics: Text styles and plotting consistency Annotation scaling and drawing setup Auto Annotate and labeling tools Customizing area and point labels Tips for rotating and formatting annotations Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/22/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson 2016 tips and tricks This webinar introduces key tips, tricks, and new features in Carlson Software 2016 for CAD professionals. The session covers DWG management, layer and symbol libraries, surface modeling improvements, geo‑referenced imagery, and workflow enhancements for everyday drafting and design tasks. Key Topics: DWG file management with Autodesk TrueView and DWG Convert Layer Library and Symbol Library setup in Carlson New 2016 tools: Point‑to‑Point Table, Triangulation Data Check, Drawing Inspector updates Surface import from National Elevation Dataset WMS image integration for aerials and maps Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/12/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson CADnet – Learn PDF to CAD conversion This recorded webinar provides an in‑depth overview of Carlson CADNet, detailing how it works within Carlson Takeoff Suite to convert and digitize raster and vector data. The session demonstrates importing images and PDFs, performing raster‑to‑vector conversion, merging drawings, and integrating IFC (BIM) models. Key Topics: Introduction to Carlson CADNet and its role within Takeoff Suite Importing and scaling raster images and PDFs Digitizing existing/design contours and features Raster‑to‑vector conversion processes and limitations Merging multi‑sheet images and handling matchlines Importing IFC (BIM) and SketchUp files 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 10/08/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn setup configuration and points This introductory Carlson Software webinar walks participants through the essential setup, configuration, and default management options for different Carlson desktop products. It covers workflows for project folder organization, default drawing settings, scaling, point management, and template usage across Civil, Survey, and related modules. Key Topics: Carlson Software installation, versioning, and build checks Software configuration (general, project folders, and drawing setup) Managing points using CRD files and text imports Template file customization (DWT setup) Symbol, text size, and layout customization for drawings Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/05/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn SiteNet and Takeoff surface modeling This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of preparing CAD drawings for modeling and quantity takeoff using Carlson’s SiteNet and Takeoff menus within the Civil and Construction modules. It covers file cleanup, layer organization, surface creation, and methods for calculating topsoil, subgrade, and material quantities efficiently. Key Topics: CAD drawing preparation and cleanup for modeling Sorting and managing layers for SiteNet and Takeoff workflows Building surfaces, defining materials, and computing quantities Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/24/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn CAD standards setup This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of how to standardize text styles, linetypes, scales, and dimension styles for CAD drawings-focusing on Carlson software workflows. Participants learn how consistent setup improves drawing clarity, plotting accuracy, and collaboration efficiency across projects. Key Topics: Setting up and naming text styles Managing drawing and plotting scales Line type definitions, scale factors, and generation settings Dimension style creation and scaling for consistency Adapting AutoCAD concepts within Carlson Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/16/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Carlson setup and points This webinar explores Carlson Survey and Civil features that simplify field point creation, stakeout, and surface modeling. It walks through commands, workflow examples, and common troubleshooting steps for setting, describing, and managing points in CAD environments. Key Topics: Working with points, descriptions, and layers Using Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) files in different Carlson modules Creating points from entities, offsets, and intervals Using centerline and profile files for staking Generating and labeling surfaces and pad designs Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/08/2015.

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn setting points and stakeout This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to Carlson Software, guiding new users through configuration settings, drawing templates, project folder setups, and point management within Survey, Civil, and Takeoff modules. Participants learn practical skills for customizing defaults, drawing setup, handling coordinate systems, and efficiently importing and displaying survey points. Key Topics: Carlson configuration and default setup Drawing templates and folder structures Point management, sizing, and display configuration Horizontal scale and text plotting principles Using GIS projections and aerial images Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/01/2015.