Grading Tips & Tricks in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Improve Grading Workflows

This webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of grading workflows in Carlson Software, focusing on site grading, building pads, retaining walls, and surface modeling. Attendees learn practical tips for using Carlson Civil and related modules to efficiently create, edit, and balance grading designs.

Key Topics:

Building pad creation and elevation methods
Using 3D Polyline Offset, Design Pad Template, and Surface Inspector
Volume calculations and cut/fill color maps
Retaining wall modeling and surface merging
2D‑to‑3D Polyline conversion and labeling techniques

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 05/22/2024.

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Features of Carlson Survey & Civil: Setting Points and Stakeout

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Points for Stakeout

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, explores advanced features in Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil for creating,
managing, and staking out points. The session demonstrates practical workflows for field‑to‑finish code usage, point
creation from entities, and interpolation tools to streamline survey and design tasks.

Key Topics:

Field‑to‑Finish (FLD) file setup and usage
Point creation, configuration, and linking behavior
Creating points from entities and GIS data
Building offsets, envelopes, and interpolation methods

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 01/11/2024.

Dynamic Blocks for the Engineer and Surveyor

A Virtual Webinar Using IntelliCAD – Learn to Create Dynamic Blocks

This webinar, Dynamic Blocks for the Engineer and Surveyor, presented by Carlson CAD Solutions, provides an in-depth tutorial on creating and using dynamic blocks in IntelliCAD 12.1. The session covers setup, parameters, actions, and advanced applications for engineers and surveyors seeking to streamline CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

Introduction to Dynamic Blocks in IntelliCAD 12.1
Creating and customizing toolbars for block editing
Using parameters, actions, and visibility states
Associative hatching and dimensioning
Practical engineering applications (e.g., outlet structures, scale bars)

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 10/23/2024.

Designing in Steep Terrain with Carlson Civil

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Steep Terrain Roads

This webinar, Designing in Steep Terrain with Carlson Civil, presented by Travis Maxwell, explores practical techniques for
designing roads and grading projects on steep slopes using Carlson Civil’s RoadNET tools. It covers terrain modeling,
template setup, drainage considerations, and workflow optimizations for mountainous or hilly environments.

Key Topics:

Road design strategies for steep terrain
Carlson Civil RoadNET templates and transitions
Surface modeling and grid optimization
Drainage and erosion control on steep slopes
Practical grading and construction considerations

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 01/29/2024.

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Manage Property Deeds

This webinar demonstrates how to create, edit, and manage property deeds and lot layouts using Carlson Survey and Carlson Civil. It covers deed entry, correlation with field data, legal description generation, and automated lot design through the Lot Network module.

Key Topics:

Entering and processing deed descriptions
Deed correlation with surveyed points
Creating and labeling lot files
Using Lot Network for automated subdivision design

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/11/2024

Creating Slope Maps for Residential Developments

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Slope Maps

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, demonstrates how to create slope maps for residential development using Carlson Software. The session covers both TIN and grid-based methods, data preparation, and troubleshooting large terrain datasets for planning and subdivision design.

Key Topics:

Creating slope maps in Carlson Software
Comparing TIN vs. grid methods
Managing large terrain datasets and point clouds
Using Google Earth and DEM data imports
Applying slope analysis and color zoning

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 09/12/2024.

Carlson Field to Finish – Perfecting Coding & Creating Linework

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Create Automated Linework

This advanced Carlson Field to Finish webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, guides users through coding best practices, FLD file creation, and efficient linework generation in Carlson Survey. Jennifer DiBona demonstrates how to streamline field-to-office workflows, manage field codes, and apply special codes for automated drafting.

Key Topics:

Building and refining Carlson FLD (Field Code) files
Managing field codes, layers, and symbols
Using special codes for linework automation (e.g., PC/PT, CLO, RECT, JPN)
Handling multiple codes, offsets, and curve geometry
Workflow tips for consistency between field and office

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/10/2024.

Basics of Surface Modeling in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Build Surface Models

This webinar introduces the fundamentals of surface modeling in Carlson Software, covering how to prepare data, build and
refine surfaces, and troubleshoot common issues. Participants learn practical workflows for triangulation, contour generation, breaklines, and integrating external elevation data.

Key Topics:

Preparing data and checking elevations before surface creation
Triangulate & Contour workflow and shrink‑wrap boundaries
Using breaklines, non‑surface points, and field‑to‑finish automation
Importing and merging Google Earth and NASA elevation surfaces
Contour labeling, line‑type generation, and quality‑control techniques

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/07/2024.

Basics of Road Design in Carlson Software

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn to Design Roads

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, provides a step-by-step introduction to road design using Carlson Software. It covers essential workflows including drawing setup, creating centerlines, profiles, templates, intersections, and cul-de-sacs for civil design projects.

Key Topics:

Carlson drawing setup and coordinate systems
Creating and managing road centerlines and profiles
Building and editing templates for pavement, curbs, and grading
Handling intersections and cul-de-sacs
Using Google surfaces for preliminary design

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This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 03/15/2024.

Tips & Tricks To Recover Corrupt Drawings In CAD With That CAD Girl

A Virtual Webinar Using IntelliCAD and AutoCAD – Learn to Recover Corrupt Drawings

This webinar by That CAD Girl demonstrates practical methods to identify, repair, and recover corrupt CAD drawings using IntelliCAD and AutoCAD. It covers essential commands, workflows, and free tools like DWG TrueView to maintain drawing integrity and prevent data loss.

Key Topics:

Identifying non-corrupt vs. corrupt DWG files
Using Purge, Audit, Recover, and WBlock commands
Handling Xrefs and layout recovery
DWG TrueView and DWG Convert utilities
IntelliCAD vs. AutoCAD recovery differences

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This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/12/2025.