Basics of Annotation in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Annotate and Label Drawings

This webinar presented by That CAD Girl covers the fundamentals of annotation in Carlson Software, including text styles, scaling, labeling and layout techniques. It offers practical guidance on setting up, controlling and customizing annotation elements for consistent plotting and presentation in CAD drawings.

Key Topics:

Setting up and managing text styles in Carlson and CAD
Understanding scaling, height and plotted text size
Using Auto‑Annotate, Area Labels and Survey Text tools
Adjusting styles and templates for points and labels
Time‑saving tips for rotating, offsetting and customizing text

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/10/2017.

Annotation for Surveyors

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn Annotation for Surveyors with Auto Annotate

This webinar demonstrates best practices for creating and automating survey annotation in Carlson Survey, presented by licensed surveyor Jeremy Taylor and hosted by That CAD Girl. The session covers manual and automatic annotation techniques, configuration of text and layer settings, use of line and curve tables and time-saving automation tips for producing survey plats.

Key Topics:

Carlson Survey annotation fundamentals
Auto Annotate configuration and optimization
Managing line and curve tables
Using object linking and global reannotation
Practical plat preparation workflows

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This session was presented by Jeremy Taylor on 05/24/2017.

Advanced Field to Finish – Perfecting Coding & Creating Linework

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Clean Up Point Descriptions and Auto-Generate Linework

This advanced Carlson Software webinar by That CAD Girl explores best practices for using Field to Finish workflows, focusing on consistent coding, generating linework and cleaning point data. Attendees learn efficient methods for building FLD files, managing point descriptions and automating drafting processes in Carlson Survey and Civil.

Key Topics:

Field to Finish overview and data dependencies
Normalizing and cleaning point descriptions
Creating and editing FLD code tables
Auto-generating linework from field codes
Using special codes for curves, offsets and closing features

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/20/2017.

Advanced Field to Finish – Tree Surveys & GIS Data Collection

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Set Up Tree Surveys and GIS Data in Field to Finish

This in-depth webinar by That CAD Girl explores advanced Carlson Field to Finish workflows focused on tree surveys and GIS data collection integration using SurvCE and SurvPC. It walks users through tree feature coding, creating GIS feature files, linking attributes and automating map generation with attribute-rich CAD blocks.

Key Topics:

Carlson Field to Finish tree survey setup
Tree feature type configuration, labeling and report tables
Creating and linking GIS data with FLD/FCL/VTT files
Building and modifying symbol libraries for GIS attributes
Integration between SurvCE/SurvPC and Carlson desktop software

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/23/2017.

Advanced Carlson Hydrology

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Hydrology – Learn to Design Storm Drains and Compute HGL

This in-depth webinar, led by Mark Long from Carlson Software and hosted by Jennifer DiBona, covered advanced hydrology design using Carlson Civil and Hydrology modules. The session explored watershed setup, storm drainage, pipe network design and detention pond modeling within the Carlson environment.

Key Topics:

Watershed layer setup and runoff coefficients
SCS and Rational method configuration
Sewer network design and HGL computation
Automated and manual storm drain design
Detention pond creation and stage/storage analysis

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This session was presented by Mark Long on 05/17/2017.

3D Site Grading Tips & Tricks

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Grade Pads and Lots and Analyze Cut and Fill

This Carlson webinar walks through practical techniques for 3D site grading in Carlson Civil and GIS. Participants learn how to build and manipulate surfaces, import imagery, design pads and roads, manage contours and compute volumes using both manual methods and semi‑automated Carlson tools.

Key Topics:

Building background images and surfaces (Esri ArcGIS / WMS / NED)
Manual pad and lot grading with Design Pad Template
Surface management, merging TINs, contouring and cut/fill analysis
Elevation labeling, slope and volume reports for QA and presentation
Road and lot design integration without full Road Network setup

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/23/2017.

Overview of Carlson Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Set Up Field to Finish Code Tables for Points and Linework

This Carlson webinar introduces Field to Finish workflows for building FLD code tables, assigning point symbols and turning survey descriptions into organized CAD geometry. Jennifer demonstrates CRD setup, raw versus full descriptions, separate attribute layers, special codes, multiple-code linework, curves, offsets, joins and building closure tools.

Key Topics:

FLD and CRD setup
Points-only code definitions
Attribute layers and survey symbols
Special codes for descriptions and sizes
Field-to-Finish linework and building geometry

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/12/2019.

The Very Basics of Carlson Field to Finish

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Set Up Field to Finish Codes for Points and Symbols

This Carlson Field to Finish webinar introduces Jennifer’s basic workflow for building an FLD code table that controls survey point layers, symbols and descriptions. The session demonstrates Carlson 2019 point-only field codes, Draw Locate Points, Draw Field to Finish, point attribute layers, special-code prefixes and suffixes and practical setup habits for cleaner survey drawings.

Key Topics:

Carlson Field-to-Finish code-table fundamentals
Point-only field codes and layer control
Generic versus specific point symbols
Separate attribute layers for labels and symbols
Special codes for appended and prefixed descriptions

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/22/2019.

Making Models From A Mess: Tools to Elevate 2D to 3D

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

This Carlson webinar shows how to turn messy 2D design drawings into workable CAD files for staking and surface modeling. Jennifer demonstrates LandXML and Civil 3D conversion options, Drawing Cleanup, Layer Inspector, contour elevation tools, spot-elevation conversion and practical 2D to 3D polyline workflows.

Key Topics:

Working drawings for staking and surface modeling
LandXML, Civil 3D and DWG conversion options
Drawing Cleanup and Layer Inspector workflows
Contour, curb line and building-pad elevation methods
Spot elevations, nested blocks and Carlson points

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/07/2020.

Taking a Survey Project from Field to Plotted Sheet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Survey – Learn a field to plotted sheet workflow

This webinar presents a full Carlson Survey project workflow for taking field observations from point import and drawing setup through deed work, surface modeling, annotation and final plotting. It demonstrates practical commands for CRD file creation, point grouping, deed correlation, Field-to-Finish-style redraws, contours, georeferenced imagery, sheet orientation, title blocks, scales and legends.

Key Topics:

Carlson Survey project setup and point import
Deed entry, processing and correlation
Field coding, redraws and surface preparation
Annotation, labels, imagery and sheet orientation
Final plotting elements, scales, title blocks and legends

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/07/2019.