Standardizing Layers, Linetypes & Dimensions

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Standardize CAD Drawings

This webinar by That CAD Girl covers how to standardize CAD drawings using the National CAD Standard (NCS) within Carlson Software and AutoCAD. It explains best practices for managing layers, linetypes and dimension styles to ensure consistency across civil and survey projects.

Key Topics:

National CAD Standard (NCS) layer naming and structure
Carlson template and layer library management
Linetype scaling, polyline generation and plotting behavior
Dimension style creation and scaling for different drawing types

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/07/2024.

Using Point Cloud and Public LIDAR to produce existing terrain

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Existing Terrain Models

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, demonstrates how to use Carlson Point Cloud software with publicly available LiDAR data to create accurate existing terrain models. The session covers data acquisition, classification filtering, surface generation and contour refinement techniques for civil and surveying applications.

Key Topics:

Downloading and managing public LiDAR data (USGS & state sources)
Importing LAS/LAZ files into Carlson Point Cloud
Classifying and filtering ground points
Creating TIN surfaces and contours
Managing point density and data reduction

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 07/09/2024.

Tools To Design Stormwater Collection in Steep Terrain

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Stormwater Collection

This Carlson Software webinar, led by Travis Maxwell, demonstrates how to use Carlson Hydrology tools to design stormwater collection systems in steep terrain. The session covers practical workflows for modeling swales, culverts and drainage networks efficiently using Storm Network and related Carlson tools.

Key Topics:

Stormwater design in steep terrain
Using Carlson Hydrology’s Storm Network for swales and culverts
Managing drainage areas and slope calculations
Manning’s equation and flow depth validation
Stability checks and lining selection for mountain drainage

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 06/27/2024.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

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

This Carlson Software webinar, led by Travis, covers advanced troubleshooting and productivity techniques for Carlson and IntelliCAD users. Topics include managing fonts, handling Civil 3D files, using LISP routines and optimizing stormwater design workflows.

Key Topics:

Managing formatted text and font overrides in IntelliCAD
Converting and cleaning Civil 3D files for Carlson use
Using LISP routines for text cleanup
Low-density stormwater and ditch design techniques
Productivity and troubleshooting best practices

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 03/29/2024.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

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

This webinar, led by Travis Maxwell, explores advanced tips and tricks in Carlson Software 2025, focusing on RoadNet workflows, Civil 3D file conversion and interface customization. Attendees learn practical methods to streamline grading, surface management and toolbar configuration for more efficient design work.

Key Topics:

Customizing toolbars and commands in Carlson 2025
Converting Civil 3D files for use in Carlson
Managing dense TIN surfaces and reducing file complexity
RoadNet 2025 features and workflow improvements
Troubleshooting performance and memory issues

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 09/24/2024.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Speed Up Sheet Indexes, Profiles and PDF Linework

This Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, covered advanced productivity techniques for Carlson CAD users. Topics included automating sheet indexes, importing Civil 3D drawings, creating and fitting profiles and extracting usable data from DOT PDF plans.

Key Topics:

Automating sheet index creation with block attributes
Converting and importing Civil 3D drawings into Carlson
Creating and refining road profiles and centerlines
Extracting linework and text from DOT PDF plans
Troubleshooting MLeader background masks and template file behavior

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/30/2024.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

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

This Carlson Software Tips & Tricks webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, explored advanced drafting and design techniques in Carlson 2024. Topics included dynamic arrays, labeling elevations, dynamic text linking, profile customization and title block management for efficient civil design workflows.

Key Topics:

Dynamic arrays and grid creation
Labeling elevations and using UCS for profiles
Dynamic text and Excel-linked tables
Profile drawing with cut/fill hatching and label boxes
Title block automation and block data reporting

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 07/25/2024.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Optimize Civil Workflows

This Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, explored advanced techniques and workflows in Carlson Civil and related tools. Topics included surface rendering, QGIS integration, annotative CAD scaling and the new parking lot design tool.

Key Topics:

Advanced surface modeling and rendering in Carlson Civil
Integrating QGIS and DEM data for terrain modeling
Annotative text and symbol scaling in CAD drawings
Introduction to the Parking Lot Tool for grading and layout
Workflow optimization and visualization techniques

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 06/05/2024.

Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

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

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, covered advanced tips and tricks for Carlson Software users. Topics included Field-to-Finish setup, annotative text management, custom toolbars and LotNet subdivision workflows to improve drafting and design efficiency.

Key Topics:

Field-to-Finish setup using spreadsheets
Annotative text and scaling best practices
Custom toolbar and LISP automation
Text formatting cleanup and overrides
LotNet for subdivision and lot numbering

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 04/25/2024.

Tips & Tricks in CAD and Carlson Software

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

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, provided an in-depth look at practical tips and tricks for using CAD and Carlson Software effectively. Topics included line types, polylines, wipeouts, text masks, symbol libraries and 3D polyline utilities for improved drafting and design workflows.

Key Topics:

Creating and customizing line types in CAD and Carlson
Using wipeouts and text masks for clean annotations
Managing and importing symbol libraries
Advanced polyline and 3D modeling techniques
Offsetting and daylighting with 3D polylines

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/20/2024.