Video Category: Using basic CAD

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Survey Network Adjustment and Annotative Scaling This session from the 2021 Virtual Workshops series featured Doug from Carlson Software demonstrating advanced survey workflows using Carlson Survey and SurvCE/Carlson CNET. The training covered GPS vector processing, network adjustments, annotative text handling, and subdivision design using LotNet. Key Topics: GPS and vector data processing in Carlson CNET [...] This content is only available to members.

This virtual workshop session, led by Doug Aaberg and hosted by That CAD Girl, provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Survey tools for performing traverse adjustments, compass rule balancing, and least squares network adjustments. The presentation includes practical demonstrations using real survey data, focusing on everyday workflows for field and office surveyors. Key Topics: Carlson Survey’s Edit Process Raw and Traverse Adjustment tools Compass Rule and Least Squares (SNET) adjustment methods Integrating RTK/GNSS data with EDM traverses Managing raw files, control points, and error tolerances Practical field and office workflows for survey accuracy Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/14/2022. This content is only available to members.

This virtual training session continues the Advanced Field‑to‑Finish workshop led by Doug, focusing on Carlson Survey tools for automating legends, tree features, and pipe networks. The session demonstrates practical workflows for survey data processing, symbol management, and integration with Carlson Hydrology for plan and profile generation. Key Topics: Field‑to‑Finish legend creation and symbol management Tree feature setup and automation Pipe feature and sewer network integration Carlson Hydrology module usage for plan/profile drawings Code table organization and substitution codes Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/14/2022. This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Advanced Field-to-Finish Survey Coding This advanced Carlson Software workshop, led by Doug Aaberg, focused on mastering Field to Finish workflows for survey professionals. The session demonstrated efficient coding, linework automation, and advanced features in AutoCAD Survey 2022 to streamline field-to-office data processing. Key Topics: Field to Finish essentials and advanced coding techniques Efficient linework creation, templates, and special codes Automating survey drafting with Carlson Software Handling 2D/3D linework, offsets, and templates [...] This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn SiteNet Grading, Takeoff and Surface Cleanup This session from the 2021 Virtual Workshop series provides a detailed, step-by-step demonstration of grading, drawing cleanup, and surface modeling techniques in Carlson Civil. It focuses on using LandXML, Civil 3D object imports, and the SiteNet/Takeoff tools to create accurate surface [...] This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Grading and Making Surface Models from a Mess This 2021 Virtual Workshop session, Making Models from a Mess, teaches Carlson Software users how to clean up and prepare messy CAD drawings for accurate surface modeling and grading. The session covers practical workflows for converting 2D linework into 3D data, managing layers, and building balanced, constructible surfaces. [...] This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Site Grading from Start to Finish This virtual workshop session, led by Jennifer DiBona of That CAD Girl, provides a comprehensive walkthrough of a site grading project using Carlson Civil software. The training covers practical tools and workflows for converting 2D linework into 3D models, managing layers, [...] This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Building and Troubleshooting Surface Models This session from That CAD Girl’s 2021 Virtual Workshops introduces the fundamentals of surface modeling in Carlson Software. Jennifer DiBona demonstrates how to build, verify, and refine surfaces using points, breaklines, and public elevation data sources. Key Topics: Building and checking surfaces in Carlson Software Using shrink‑wrap boundaries, 3D viewer, and triangulate & contour tools Creating and applying breaklines for accurate terrain models Importing and merging public elevation datasets (NED, Google Earth) Best practices for contour generation and data exchange (LandXML) [...] This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Field-to-Finish Fundamentals This virtual workshop session provides an in-depth demonstration of Carlson Software’s Field to Finish feature, showing how to automate point layering, symbol insertion, and linework generation from survey data. The session walks through setup, coding, and customization of FLD files to streamline survey drafting and surface modeling workflows. Key Topics: Introduction to Carlson Field to Finish Comparison to Land Desktop and Civil 3D description keys Setting up and editing FLD code tables Layer management and symbol control Handling descriptive codes and special characters Q&A on tree surveys, point groups, and symbol scaling Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/02/2022. This content is only available to members.

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Software - Learn Survey Project from Deed Entry to Surface This session from the 2021 Virtual Workshops walks participants through a complete Carlson Survey project from importing field data and creating boundaries to building surfaces and generating deliverables. Jennifer DiBona demonstrates practical workflows, data management techniques, and visualization tools to [...] This content is only available to members.