Introduction to Carlson Software-Settings, Setup, Configuration & Point

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

This webinar introduces new users to Carlson Software, focusing on configuring system settings, managing project folders, and setting up points within drawings. Participants learn best practices for maintaining consistent configurations, organizing data, and customizing drawing defaults for efficient CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Configure and general settings management
  • Project and data folder organization methods
  • Drawing setup defaults (scales, symbols, text)
  • Importing and displaying points
  • Saving and sharing configuration 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 05/04/2020.


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 walks new users through essential configuration steps, default settings, and point management in Carlson Survey and related modules. It explains how to organize projects, manage data folders, update builds, and customize drawing templates for efficient CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software configuration and default settings
  • Project and data folder organization methods
  • Drawing templates, scales, and point display 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 04/02/2020.


Introduction to Carlson Software-Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Software’s configuration and setup options, focusing on managing default settings, project folder structures, and point display configurations. Attendees learn how to streamline workflows, maintain consistency across projects, and customize templates for survey and civil design work.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Configure and Drawing Setup
  • Project and Data Folder organization methods
  • Point symbol, text, and layer defaults
  • Template (DWT) creation and customization
  • Managing horizontal scales and plotted text heights

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/10/2020.


Introduction to Carlson Software-Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This webinar introduces new users to Carlson Software, focusing on system configuration, project folder management, drawing setup, and point handlin. It covers practical steps for setting up defaults, managing data paths, and customizing point display and annotation for consistent CAD standards.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Configure and Drawing Setup
  • Project and Data Folder organization
  • Point file management (CRD, text imports, drawing points)
  • Annotation scaling and plotting standards
  • Saving and loading configuration (CFG) 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 02/04/2020.


Introduction to Carlson Software-Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

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

This webinar introduces new users to Carlson Software’s core configuration tools, default settings, and point management workflows. It covers system setup, drawing configuration, project folder structures, and practical tips for managing points, symbols, and annotation scales efficiently.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Configure and Drawing Setup
  • Project and Data Folder organization (Drawing vs. Project Folder)
  • Point creation, import, and display settings
  • Managing scales, symbols, and annotation sizes
  • Saving and restoring configuration files (CFG)

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/06/2020.


An Overview of LandXML to Share and Transfer Files

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Process Drone Data

This webinar explains the importance of using LandXML as a universal data exchange format for civil engineering, surveying, and construction workflows. It demonstrates how LandXML enables seamless sharing of surfaces, points, alignments, and profiles between Carlson, Civil 3D, Land Desktop, and machine control systems.

Key Topics:

  • Purpose and benefits of LandXML
  • Data compatibility between Carlson, Civil 3D, and other CAD systems
  • How to import/export LandXML files
  • Archiving and long-term data preservation

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/20/2020.


Down & Dirty Data Transfer between Carlson and Other Programs

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Transfer Data Between Programs

This webinar explains practical methods for transferring survey and civil data between Carlson Software and Autodesk Civil 3D. It covers handling Civil 3D objects, converting points and surfaces, exporting and importing DWG files, and using LandXML for reliable cross-platform data exchange.

Key Topics:

  • Converting Civil 3D points and surfaces into Carlson formats
  • Understanding proxy entities and Civil 3D object limitations
  • Exporting Civil 3D drawings to AutoCAD DWG
  • Using LandXML for seamless data transfer between platforms

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/15/2020.


Drawing Cleanup for Model Building and Construction Staking

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

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Walt Liles of Terrain Technology, provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Software’s Drawing Cleanup tools for preparing CAD files for construction staking and machine control modeling. The session covers best practices for reducing file size, cleaning DWGs, converting entities, and managing layers to optimize performance in field applications.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Drawing Cleanup workflow and settings
  • File size optimization for GPS and machine control
  • Layer management and XREF handling
  • Converting Civil 3D and LDD entities into Carlson formats
  • Creating and exporting points for layout and staking

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

This session was presented by Walt Liles on 11/06/2020.


Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lot

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Explore Civil Suite Workflows

 

This webinar demonstrates how to use Carlson Survey tools to create and manage property deeds, lot boundaries, and subdivision layouts. It covers deed entry, editing, labeling, legal description generation, and automated lot network design for surveyors and civil designers.

Key Topics:

  • Entering and editing deed descriptions (PDD files)
  • Creating and labeling lots and boundaries
  • Legal description writer and map check tools
  • Lot network setup for subdivision design
  • Automating setbacks and building footprints


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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona  on 05/12/2020.


The Very Basics of Carlson Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Field to Finish Basics

This webinar introduces the foundational concepts of Carlson Software’s Field to Finish feature, demonstrating how to automate point layering, symbol insertion, and linework creation based on field descriptions. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up FLD files, managing layers, and using special codes for survey data processing.

Key Topics:

  • Setting up and editing Field to Finish (FLD) code tables
  • Automating point and symbol management in Carlson Survey
  • Using layers, attributes, and special codes for efficient mapping

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/21/2018.