2023 Virtual Workshop:
Session #3-4 Overview of Carlson Survey, GIS and Point Cloud

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Point Cloud – Work with Public LiDAR Data

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

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona and Doug Aaberg on 11/29/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshops:
Session #3-3 Overview of Carlson Survey, GIS and Point Cloud

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson GIS – Collect Survey Attributes with Field Data

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

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This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 11/29/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshop:
Session #3-2 Overview of Carlson and What’s New in Carlson 2024

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson Civil – Create Lots, Roads, Profiles, and Sheets

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

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This session was presented by Scott Griffin on 11/29/2023.

2023 Virtual Workshops:
Session #3-1 Overview of Carlson CADnet, SiteNet & Takeoff

A Virtual Workshop Using Carlson GIS – Collect Survey Attributes with Field Data

This virtual workshop, led by Scott Griffin and hosted by Jennifer, provided an in‑depth overview of Carlson Software’s 2024 updates and practical demonstrations of key CAD and surveying tools. Topics included drawing cleanup, Google Earth integration, PDF import, BIM handling, field‑to‑finish workflows, and point cloud processing.

Key Topics:

  • Drawing cleanup and data preparation
  • Google Earth and GIS imagery integration
  • PDF import and vectorization using CADnet
  • BIM and IFC/Revit file handling
  • Field‑to‑Finish enhancements for trees, pipes, and labeling
  • Point cloud processing and AI‑based feature extraction

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This session was presented by Scott Griffin on 11/29/2023.

In-Depth Carlson Takeoff:
Session 2-3

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff: Finish Grading in Carlson Takeoff

This advanced Carlson Takeoff training session walks participants through elevating 2D polylines to 3D, creating grading surfaces, and performing material quantity takeoffs. The instructor demonstrates step‑by‑step workflows for building pads, sidewalks, curbs, and balancing cut/fill volumes within Carlson Construction Suite.

Key Topics:

  • Elevating 2D to 3D polylines using text, points, and leaders
  • Building pad and sidewalk grading workflows
  • Managing layers, offsets, and contour cleanup
  • Quantity takeoff setup and material reporting
  • Balancing cut/fill and generating subgrade surfaces
  • Troubleshooting and workflow optimization

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/26/2023.

In-Depth Carlson Takeoff:
Session 2-2

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Define Materials for Carlson Takeoff Quantities Report

This in-depth Carlson Takeoff training session guides users through advanced layer management, surface modeling, and material quantity calculations. The webinar demonstrates how to clean CAD files, assign layers, build surfaces, and calculate cut/fill volumes and topsoil adjustments for accurate takeoff reporting.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Takeoff layer-based workflow and TRG file management
  • Cleaning and organizing CAD layers for modeling
  • Building existing and design surfaces
  • Subgrade and topsoil removal/replacement calculations
  • Exporting LandXML and TIN files for machine control

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/26/2023.

In-Depth Carlson Takeoff:
Session 2-1

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff: Calculate Volumes in Carlson Takeoff

This session continues the In-Depth Carlson Takeoff training, focusing on building accurate 3D surface models from 2D plans, digitizing spot elevations, and preparing data for quantity takeoffs. Participants learned best practices for managing layers, creating polylines, and converting spot elevation labels into Carlson points for modeling and analysis.

Key Topics:

  • Setting up and managing project drawings for takeoff
  • Digitizing and labeling spot elevations
  • Creating and elevating 2D/3D polylines
  • Converting labels to Carlson points
  • Modeling surfaces for cut/fill and quantity calculations
  • Layer management and naming conventions
  • Using symbols for inlets, curb stops, and other site features

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/26/2023.

In-Depth Carlson Takeoff:
Session 1-3

A Virtual Webinar: Calculate Volumes in a Carlson Takeoff Volumes Webinar

This session is part of a two-day in-depth virtual workshop on Carlson Takeoff, led by That CAD Girl. The training introduces participants to the differences between Carlson Takeoff OEM and the IntelliCAD-based Takeoff Suite, covering setup, importing PDFs, merging images, and preparing data for takeoff and modeling.

Key Topics:

  • Overview of Carlson Takeoff OEM vs. IntelliCAD Takeoff Suite
  • Using CADnet, Construction, Civil, Trench, and Geotech modules
  • Importing and merging PDFs and raster images
  • Converting raster/vector data and digitizing for takeoff
  • Preparing 2D and 3D features for quantity takeoff and modeling

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/25/2023.

In-Depth Carlson Takeoff:
Session #1-2

A Virtual Webinar: Digitize Plans for Carlson Takeoff

This session is the second part of an in-depth Carlson Takeoff training, demonstrating how to import, scale, and digitize PDF grading plans to prepare existing and proposed surfaces for quantity takeoff. The instructor walks through practical CADNet and Takeoff workflows, emphasizing control setup, layer management, and contour digitization.

Key Topics:

  • Importing and scaling PDF grading plans
  • Setting control points and layers in Carlson CADNet
  • Digitizing existing and proposed contours
  • Using Scale Wizard, Raster cleanup, and Digitize tools
  • Preparing data for surface modeling and takeoff

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/25/2023.

In-Depth Carlson Takeoff:
Session #1-1

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Takeoff – Prepare PDFs for Carlson Takeoff PDF Workflows

This session is part of a two-day in-depth virtual workshop on Carlson Takeoff, led by That CAD Girl. The training introduces participants to the differences between Carlson Takeoff OEM and the IntelliCAD-based Takeoff Suite, covering setup, importing PDFs, merging images, and preparing data for takeoff and modeling.

Key Topics:

  • Overview of Carlson Takeoff OEM vs. IntelliCAD Takeoff Suite
  • Using CADnet, Construction, Civil, Trench, and Geotech modules
  • Importing and merging PDFs and raster images
  • Converting raster/vector data and digitizing for takeoff
  • Preparing 2D and 3D features for quantity takeoff and modeling

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/25/2023.