Overview of Carlson GIS

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson GIS – Learn to Import, Query and Label Shapefile Data

This webinar provides a practical introduction to Carlson GIS, demonstrating how to import, manage and visualize geospatial data such as shapefiles, images and parcel information. It covers fundamental GIS setup, data linking, querying, labeling and exporting to Google Earth using Carlson GIS tools.

Key Topics:

Importing and managing ESRI shapefiles
Setting up GIS feature and database files
Using queries, labeling and inspector tools
Integrating imagery and exporting to Google Earth
Creating and maintaining parcel-based GIS databases

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/25/2018.

Mark’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Explore Mark’s Favorite Desktop Tools

This webinar features Mark Long from Carlson Software demonstrating his favorite tools and workflows in Carlson Civil and Hydrology. He walks through road design, template point centerlines, surface modeling and hydrology setup, offering practical examples and design tips for everyday engineering tasks.

Key Topics:

Carlson Road Network design
Template Point Centerlines
Surface modeling and grading workflows
Hydrology setup and watershed layers
Storm drainage design
Practical design tips for everyday engineering tasks

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This session was presented by Mark Long on 10/11/2018.

Making Models from a Mess

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Elevate 2D Drawings into 3D Models

This webinar, Making Models from a Mess, teaches Carlson Software users how to clean up poorly drafted CAD drawings and convert 2D entities into accurate 3D models for staking and surface modeling. It covers essential tools, workflows and best practices for managing layers, fixing geometry and elevating polylines to create usable 3D data.

Key Topics:

Cleaning and organizing messy CAD drawings
Elevating 2D polylines and contours to 3D
Managing layers and converting Civil 3D/Land Desktop data
Using Carlson tools for model building and stakeout preparation
Handling spot elevations, contours and building pads

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/25/2018.

Jeremy’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Explore Jeremy’s Favorite Desktop Tools

This webinar features licensed surveyor Jeremy Taylor sharing his favorite tools and workflows in Carlson Desktop Software. He demonstrates practical tips for surveyors and CAD professionals to streamline drafting, data management and field-to-finish processes.

Key Topics:

Carlson Software utilities and cleanup tools
Best Fit Centerline and Lot Closure workflows
Legal Description Writer and sequential numbering
Integration with Google Earth and Carlson Cloud
Importing PDFs and creating alignments/profiles

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This session was presented by Jeremy Taylor on 11/09/2018.

Features of Carlson Hydrology – Drafting Pipes & Structures

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Draft Pipes and Structures

This webinar introduces the drafting and setup features of Carlson Hydrology, focusing on creating and labeling sewer networks, profiles and pipe structures. It demonstrates how to configure network settings, build and visualize storm sewer systems and export them into Carlson Civil profiles for design and documentation.

Key Topics:

Sewer network setup and drafting workflows
Creating and labeling profiles (existing, proposed and sewer)
Using Carlson Hydrology’s SEW and PRO file structures
Drawing plan views, profiles and data tables
Integration with Carlson Civil and 3D Viewer

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/20/2018.

If You’re Not Using LandXML – You Should Be (yes, all of you!)

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Exchange Project Data with LandXML

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Nathan Crews of Carlson Software, introduces LandXML as a universal data format for sharing civil engineering and survey data. It covers LandXML structure and supported data types, interoperability between CAD and survey platforms and its growing role in photogrammetry and machine control.

Key Topics:

Overview and history of LandXML
Data exchange between Carlson, Autodesk and Bentley products
Using LandXML with photogrammetry and drone data
LandXML 2.0 enhancements (materials, 3D objects)
Future ISO standardization for machine control

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This session was presented by Nathan Crews on 09/11/2018.

Template Files and Layer Management Tips & Tricks

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Drawing Layers

This webinar explains how to create, customize and manage drawing template files (DWT) and layers in Carlson Software and AutoCAD/IntelliCAD. It covers best practices for setting up company standards, using the Layer Library and improving drawing efficiency through template customization.

Key Topics:

Creating and customizing DWT template files
Setting up company drafting standards
Understanding Carlson and NCS layer standards
Using Layer Library for layer management and standardization
Improving drawing efficiency through template customization

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/27/2018.

Doug’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Explore Doug’s Favorite Desktop Tools

This Carlson Software webinar, led by Doug Aaberg and hosted by That CAD Girl, explores best practices, common pitfalls and advanced tools in Carlson Survey and Civil software. The session covers coordinate file management, field-to-finish workflows, point linking, annotation automation and data integrity techniques for surveyors and engineers.

Key Topics:

Managing coordinate files (CRD) and linking points correctly
Understanding Carlson’s object linking and XData
Field-to-Finish setup, point groups and code management
Real-Z elevation settings and 3D drafting issues
Deed correlation, auto-annotation and curb/ramp templates

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 09/10/2018.

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots

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

This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Survey tools for creating, editing and managing property lots and deeds. It covers deed entry, correlation, legal description writing and lot automation using Carlson Lot Network and related utilities.

Key Topics:

Entering and processing deed descriptions
Deed correlation and alignment with survey data
Legal description writer configuration
Lot creation and labeling tools
Lot File and Lot Network workflows

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/18/2018.

Customizing Migrating and Sharing Settings in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Customize, Migrate and Share Settings

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Doug Aaberg of Carlson Software, provides an in-depth guide to customizing, migrating and sharing settings in Carlson Software. It covers configuration management, standardization across teams and practical use of Carlson’s Setting Server for consistent CAD environments.

Key Topics:

Managing and standardizing Carlson Software settings and CFG files
Setting support paths for fonts, linetypes and templates
Building company DWT templates
Migrating settings between versions and platforms (AutoCAD and IntelliCAD)
Using the Carlson Setting Server for multi-user environments

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 09/25/2020.