Beyond the Basics-Advanced Layout and Grading Techniques With Carlson Software 1-1
Recorded 08/03/2022

This webinar introduces advanced subdivision layout and grading workflows in Carlson Software, focusing on Lot Net, Road Net, and Site Net integration. Attendees learn how to automate residential subdivision design, apply sheet sets, and manage 3D grading for efficient plan production.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Lot Net, Road Net, and Site Net workflows
  • Sheet Set Manager setup and custom fields
  • Layer management and naming conventions
  • Automated lot subdivision and grading logic
  • Road Network intersections, cul‑de‑sacs, and roundabouts
  • Template creation, transitions, and 3D line generation
  • Earthwork balancing and site modeling

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

This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 08/03/2022.


Surfaces and Breaklines – the Basics

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Surfaces and Breaklines Basics

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

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Create a Plotted Survey Sheet

 

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.


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 reports
  • Topsoil removal and replacement setup
  • Surface Inspector and Surface Tools
  • 2D‑to‑3D Polyline conversion methods
  • Drawing Cleanup and Layer Management
  • LandXML export and machine control 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 12/06/2023.


2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-3
Recorded 12/06/2026

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 reports
  • Topsoil removal and replacement setup
  • Surface Inspector and Surface Tools
  • 2D‑to‑3D Polyline conversion methods
  • Drawing Cleanup and Layer Management
  • LandXML export and machine control 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 12/06/2023.


2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-2
Recorded 12/06/2023

This virtual workshop, led by Mark Long of Carlson Software, provided an in-depth walkthrough of hydrology and pipe design tools within Carlson Civil and Hydrology modules. The session covered watershed setup, storm drainage design, pipe network creation, and profile management for civil engineering projects.

Key Topics:

  • Hydrology and watershed layer setup
  • Storm drainage and pipe network design
  • Surface modeling and volume balancing
  • Inlet and structure libraries
  • Sewer network settings and profile generation

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.
This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/06/2023.


2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #4-1
Recorded 12/6/2023

This virtual training session, led by Mark Long from Carlson Software, provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Civil’s RoadNet module for roadway and site design. The class covers setup, surface modeling, templates, intersections, cul-de-sacs, knuckles, and integration with hydrology and grading workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson RoadNet setup and configuration
  • Creating and managing surfaces, templates, and subgrades
  • Handling intersections, cul-de-sacs, and knuckles
  • Layer discipline and hydrology integration
  • Template point centerlines and super elevation design

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.
This session was presented by Mark Long on 12/06/2023.


2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #3-4
Recorded 11/29/2023

This Carlson Software virtual workshop, hosted by That CAD Girl, provided an in-depth demonstration of Carlson’s Point Cloud module, lidar data integration, and survey data processing workflows. The session concluded with updates on coordinate projection changes in 2024 and practical guidance on raw data editing and GPS processing.

Key Topics:

  • Point Cloud module setup and lidar data workflows
  • Creating and refining surface models (TINs)
  • Integrating lidar, Google Earth, and survey data
  • Carlson 2024 projection and datum updates (NAD83 2011)
  • Edit Process Raw Data and GPS base point handling
  • Upcoming improvements in Carlson Serve PC, Serve Net, and GNSS tools

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.
This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona and Doug Aaberg on 11/29/2023.


2023 Virtual Workshops – Session #3-3>br>Recorded 11/29/2023

This workshop session, led by Carlson Software’s Doug Aaberg, provides an in-depth overview of the GIS and Point Cloud capabilities in Carlson Survey. The presentation demonstrates how to integrate GIS data with field-to-finish workflows, manage attribute data, and import/export shape files for practical surveying and mapping applications.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson GIS module setup and usage
  • Field-to-finish integration with GIS attributes
  • CRDB vs. CRD coordinate file formats
  • Importing and labeling Esri shape files
  • Using Serve PC for field data collection
  • Managing line labels, monuments, and attribute-based symbology

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.
This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 11/29/2023.


2023 Virtual Workshop – Session #3-2
Recorded 11/29/23

This 2023 Carlson Software virtual workshop, led by Scott Griffin, provides an in-depth demonstration of new and enhanced features in Carlson 2024. The session covers Lot Network, Road Network, Sheet Production, Profile Capture, and Parking Network tools, showcasing practical workflows for surveyors, engineers, and CAD designers.

Key Topics:

  • Lot Network setup and dynamic lot editing
  • Road Network design and intersection handling
  • Sheet production and profile management
  • New Profile Capture command
  • Parking Network and 3D design tools

Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors.
This session was presented by Scott Griffin on 11/29/2023.