Recorded in 2023

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points, Recorded on 1/6/2021
This introductory Carlson Software webinar guides new users through configuring settings, templates, and point management in Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers installation defaults, project folder organization, drawing templates, and practical workflows for creating and editing points. Key Topics: Carlson Configure and default settings Project and data folder setup Drawing templates and DWT management Point creation, linking, and editing Help resources and version/build management Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/06/2021.

Stormwater Spread Calculations using Storm Networks
Recorded 3/15/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 03/15/2023.

Surfaces and Breaklines – the Basics
Recorded 2/16/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/16/2023.

Survey Project From Field to Plotted Sheet
Recorded 9/14/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/14/2023.

The Power of Tool Palettes
Recorded 8/30/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/30/2023.

The Ultimate Project Template
Recorded 2/15/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 02/15/2023.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software
Recorded 8/24/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/24/2023.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software
Recorded 9/12/23
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 09/12/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-4
Recorded 12/06/2023
This virtual Carlson Software workshop demonstrates advanced SiteNet workflows for calculating material and dirt quantities, managing topsoil removal and replacement, and performing drawing cleanup and 2D‑to‑3D data conversion. The session provides practical guidance for preparing accurate takeoff models and cleaning complex CAD drawings for construction and civil design. Key Topics: Carlson SiteNet volume and material […]

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software
Recorded 10/12/2023
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 Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 10/12/2023.