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 new and returning users through essential setup and configuration steps for Carlson 2025 with IntelliCAD 12.1. The session covers interface customization, data folder organization, configuration management and point handling to help users optimize their CAD environment.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software 2025 with IntelliCAD 12.1 interface
  • Interface customization
  • Configuration management and settings
  • Organizing data folders
  • Working with drawing templates
  • Working with points and CRD files

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/15/2025.

Elevating Polylines and Surface Modeling with Carlson Construction and Takeoff

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Elevate Polylines and Build Surface Models

This webinar demonstrates how to elevate 2D polylines into 3D polylines and perform surface modeling using Carlson Construction and Takeoff. Jennifer DiBona walks through practical workflows for cleaning drawings, assigning elevations, building surfaces and calculating volumes for construction and land development projects.

Key Topics:

  • Elevating 2D polylines to 3D for surface modeling
  • Using Carlson Civil, Construction and Takeoff tools
  • Drawing cleanup and contour elevation assignment
  • Building and analyzing surfaces with SiteNet
  • Calculating volumes, materials and topsoil replacement


Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/18/2025.

Customizing Title Blocks and Sheet Set Manager in CAD

A Virtual Webinar Using IntelliCAD and AutoCAD – Learn to Customize Title Blocks

This webinar teaches CAD professionals how to create and customize title blocks, manage attributes and automate project data using Sheet Set Manager in AutoCAD and IntelliCAD. Participants learn practical workflows for building reusable templates, defining attributes and linking fields for efficient project documentation.

Key Topics:

  • Creating and managing blocks with attributes
  • Using commands like EXPLODE, BURST and ATTDEF
  • Building custom title blocks and templates
  • Automating data with fields and Sheet Set Manager
  • Managing multi-sheet projects and updating properties globally

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/28/2025.

Case Study for a Sanitary Sewer Collection System

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, provided a detailed case study on designing a sanitary sewer collection system using Carlson Software. The session covered practical workflows, from project setup and Google Earth integration to sewer network creation, labeling and profile generation.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Sewer Network setup and configuration
  • Exporting CAD data to Google Earth
  • Sewer design workflow and profile creation
  • Managing plan view and profile labels
  • Troubleshooting and best practices

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 02/27/2025.

Fast Track to CAD, Microsurvey & Carlson:
Session #3-3 Getting Started in Carlson

A Virtual Classroom Using Carlson Software – Learn Deed Entry and Field-to-Finish Basics

Learn how to streamline your surveying workflow with Carlson Survey’s deed entry, correlation, and field‑to‑finish tools. This session covers practical CAD automation techniques for accurate boundary creation, point management, and efficient drafting.

Key Topics:

  • Entering and processing deed descriptions
  • Correcting closure errors and editing PDD files
  • Translating and correlating deed points with field data
  • Creating and customizing Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) files
  • Managing point groups, layers, and attributes
  • Using 3D Drawing Viewer and Layer Inspector for QA
  • Snapping and drafting best practices
  • Drawing tangent and non‑tangent curves
  • Generating legends and using full‑name descriptions
  • Carlson Survey tips, automation, and workflow optimization

 

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

 

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 9/18/2025.

Fast Track to CAD, Microsurvey & Carlson:
Session #3-2 Getting Started in Carlson

A Virtual Classroom Using Carlson Software – Learn Points, Templates, and Coordinate Setup

Learn how to create and customize Carlson drawing templates, manage coordinate and point files, and streamline your CAD workflow. This session covers practical steps for building standards, importing survey data, and preparing for field‑to‑finish automation.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson DWT template creation and customization
  • Layer, line type, and text style management
  • Importing and editing CRD (coordinate) and point files
  • Using IntelliCAD Explorer for layer and block control
  • Point groups and description‑based organization
  • Maintaining data integrity between drawings and CRD files
  • Coordinate systems and real‑world datum setup
  • Field‑to‑Finish introduction and automation overview

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 9/18/2025.

Fast Track to CAD, Microsurvey & Carlson:
Session #3-1 Getting Started in Carlson

A Virtual Classroom Using Carlson Software – Learn Setup, Templates, and Configuration Basics

Learn how to set up and customize Carlson Software with this in-depth training session led by That CAD Girl. Discover best practices for configuring projects, managing data files, and optimizing your CAD environment for surveying and civil design.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Carlson Software installation and startup
  • IntelliCAD vs. AutoCAD interface overview
  • Using the Start Page, templates, and drawing setup
  • Customizing toolbars, ribbons, and menus
  • Carlson modules: Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, and more
  • Object linking and external data file management (CRD, CL, TIN)
  • Project folder organization and subfolder setup
  • Dropbox integration for field and office collaboration
  • Default drawing settings and coordinate systems
  • Accessing help, updates, and version builds
  • Saving and sharing configuration files for office standards

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 9/18/2025.

CAD Tips & Tricks – for AutoCAD and IntelliCAD

A Virtual Webinar Using AutoCAD and IntelliCAD – Improve CAD Block and Layer Workflows

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, explored practical CAD tips and tricks for AutoCAD and IntelliCAD users, focusing on block management, layer control and dimensioning best practices. The session demonstrated how to manage and redefine blocks effectively across CAD platforms.

Key Topics:

  • Working with blocks and layer zero behavior
  • Managing and redefining blocks in messy drawings
  • Using IntelliCAD Explorer and AutoCAD Design Center
  • Creating tool palettes and exporting blocks
  • Dimensioning techniques and text overrides

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/19/2025.

Fast Track to CAD, Microsurvey & Carlson:
Session #2-3 Fast Track to MicroSurvey

A Virtual Session Using MicroSurvey CAD – Learn Digital Terrain Model Workflows

This MicroSurvey CAD training session covers advanced workflows for survey and civil design professionals, focusing on point management, CAD settings, DTM surface creation, contour generation, and volumetric analysis. The session also includes troubleshooting tips, boundary setup, and an introduction to automated site design tools.

Key Topics:

  • CAD settings and PD Mode troubleshooting
  • Point Cluster Reports and Point Patterns
  • DTM surface creation and editing
  • Contour generation, labeling, and smoothing
  • Volumetric (cut/fill) calculations
  • Auto Site Design and building pad modeling
  • MicroSurvey online training resources

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by James Johnston on 9/17/2025.

Fast Track to CAD, Microsurvey & Carlson:
Session #2-2 Fast Track to MicroSurvey

A Virtual Classroom Using MicroSurvey CAD – Learn Construction Point and Stakeout Workflows

This FastTrack MicroSurvey training session, led by James Johnston, provided a detailed walkthrough of construction workflows in MicroSurvey CAD. Participants learned how to clean up architectural drawings, generate staking points, manage grid lines, and export data efficiently for field use.

Key Topics:

  • Drawing cleanup and rescaling workflows
  • House placement and lot definition tools
  • Grid line and point population automation
  • Point pattern, cluster, and QA tools
  • Exporting data for field staking and reporting

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.

This session was presented by James Johnston on 9/17/2025.