Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Configure Settings and Points

This webinar introduces new and existing Carlson Software users to the fundamentals of configuring settings, managing data and project folders, and working with points in Carlson Survey and Civil. Jennifer from That CAD Girl demonstrates how to navigate the interface, set up templates, and maintain efficient file organization for CAD and surveying workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software interface and configuration
  • Project and data folder management
  • Drawing templates and point settings

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/6/2021.



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Drawing Profiles with Mark Long

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Roadway and Utility Profiles

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Mark Long of Carlson Software, provides an in-depth tutorial on using the Draw Profiles dialog box in Carlson Civil. The session covers practical workflows for creating, managing, and optimizing roadway and utility profiles efficiently.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Civil Draw Profiles dialog box
  • Roadway design and profile management
  • Quick Profile and sewer/storm network integration


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


This session was presented by Mark Long on 11/11/2021.

Drawing Cleanup for Model Building and Construction Staking

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Clean Up CAD Drawings

This webinar from That CAD Girl covers best practices for cleaning up CAD drawings before model building and construction staking using Carlson Software. Jennifer demonstrates step-by-step how to prepare, simplify, and optimize drawings for accurate modeling and staking workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Preparing and cleaning CAD drawings for modeling and staking
  • Using Carlson’s Drawing Cleanup tool effectively
  • Managing layers, entities, and file conversions
  • Handling elevations, contours, and polyline 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 06/23/2021.

Drawing Cleanup for Model Building and Construction Staking

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Fix Bad Elevations

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Walt Liles of Terrain Technology, provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Software’s drawing cleanup tools for preparing CAD files used in model building and construction staking. The session covers file optimization, layer management, polyline conversion, and best practices for ensuring clean, efficient data transfer to field devices.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software drawing cleanup process
  • File optimization and size reduction
  • Converting and managing polylines, layers, and entities
  • Preparing DWG files for machine control and staking
  • Handling Civil 3D and architectural files


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


This session was presented by Walt Liles on 03/24/2021.

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots… Deed Entry Legal Description Writer & More

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Deeds and Lots

This webinar from That CAD Girl demonstrates how to use Carlson Survey tools for deed entry, lot creation, and legal description writing. It covers practical workflows for entering deed calls, processing deed files, labeling lots, creating setbacks, and automating subdivision layouts with Lot Network.


Key Topics:

  • Entering and editing deed descriptions (PDD files)
  • Using the Legal Description Writer
  • Performing map checks and closure reports
  • Creating and labeling lots, setbacks, and areas
  • Automating subdivisions with Lot Network


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/16/2021.

Cross-Sections for Roads Streams and Everything In-Between

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Cross Sections

This webinar, hosted by The CAD Girl team, features Mark Long demonstrating how to create and manage cross sections in Carlson Software for roads, streams, and other civil design applications. The session covers both automated workflows using RoadNet and manual methods for stream geometry and flood studies.


Key Topics:

  • Creating cross sections using Carlson RoadNet
  • Manual cross section generation for streams and flood studies
  • File management, settings, and labeling techniques in Carlson
  • Integration with HEC-RAS for water surface elevation analysis


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


This session was presented by Mark Long on 09/09/2021.

Creating and Maintaining CAD Standards with Tool Palettes

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Maintain CAD Standards

This webinar, presented by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, explores how to create and maintain CAD standards using tool palettes in Carlson and IntelliCAD. It covers practical workflows, automation techniques, and scripting methods to improve consistency and productivity in CAD environments.


Key Topics:

  • CAD standards management using tool palettes
  • Automating workflows with scripts and LISP
  • Setting up reusable notes, layers, and blocks
  • Troubleshooting and sharing palettes across teams
  • Integrating Google Earth and LIDAR data in Carlson Civil


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


This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 11/18/2021.

Centerlines, Profiles & Overview of RoadNet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Roadway and Utility Profiles

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Mark Long of Carlson Software, provides an in-depth tutorial on using the Draw Profiles dialog box in Carlson Civil. The session covers practical workflows for creating, managing, and optimizing roadway and utility profiles efficiently.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Civil Draw Profiles dialog box
  • Roadway design and profile management
  • Quick Profile and sewer/storm network integration


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


This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 11/08/2021.

Best Practices for Network Solutions with Carlson’s GNSS RTK Systems

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Prepare CAD Files

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Walt Wiles of Terrain Technology, provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Software’s drawing cleanup tools for preparing CAD files used in model building and construction staking. The session covers file optimization, layer management, polyline conversion, and best practices for ensuring clean, efficient data transfer to field devices.


Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software drawing cleanup process
  • File optimization and size reduction
  • Converting and managing polylines, layers, and entities
  • Preparing DWG files for machine control and staking
  • Handling Civil 3D and architectural files


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


This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/24/2021.

Annotation in Carlson Software-the Basics

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Standardize Annotation

This webinar provides a foundational overview of annotation tools and settings in Carlson Software, focusing on text styles, scaling, and labeling techniques across modules. It demonstrates how to standardize annotation for consistent plotting and efficient drafting workflows.


Key Topics:

  • Text style management and configuration
  • Annotation scaling and plotted size concepts
  • Auto Annotate, area labels, and point text setup
  • Managing offsets, leaders, and line/curve tables
  • Practical annotation examples for survey and civil 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 10/18/2021.