Webinar Series

Paper Space, Title Blocks & Templates
Recorded 4/9/2024
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, provides a comprehensive walkthrough of using paper space, title blocks, and templates in Carlson and AutoCAD. It covers best practices for layout setup, viewport management, scaling, plotting, and sheet set organization to streamline CAD production workflows. Key Topics: Paper space vs. model space fundamentals Layout tab setup and page configuration Viewports, scaling, and locking techniques Managing layers, line types, and rotations Using Sheet Set Manager and drawing templates Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/09/2024.

Overview of Carlson Point Clouds
Recorded 10/24/2024
This Carlson CAD Solutions webinar, led by Doug Oberg, provided a detailed overview of Carlson Point Clouds software, demonstrating how surveyors can use it to process, clean, and extract data from LiDAR and drone-based point clouds. The session covered both basic and advanced modules, including workflows for creating surfaces, extracting features, and integrating with CAD. Key Topics: Introduction to Carlson Point Clouds and workflow integration with CAD Importing and managing LiDAR and drone data Creating bare earth models and virtual surveys Feature extraction tools (curbs, sidewalks, parking lines) Field-to-finish and surface modeling techniques Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 10/24/2024.

Overview of Carlson Field to Finish
Recorded 2/14/2024
This webinar provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Carlson Software’s Field to Finish feature, demonstrating how to automate point processing, symbol insertion, and linework generation from field data. Attendees learn how to configure FLD files, manage layers, and apply coding standards to streamline survey drafting and surface modeling. Key Topics: Field to Finish fundamentals and FLD file setup Layer management and symbol configuration Point labeling, attribute layers, and raw vs. full descriptions Special codes for linework (BEG, END, PC, PT, etc.) Handling default codes, sizes, and descriptive modifiers Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/14/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points
Recording 2/1/2024
This introductory Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, walks new users through key setup and configuration steps for Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers interface customization, project folder organization, configuration management, and working with points and templates for consistent CAD standards. Key Topics: Carlson Software interface and configuration basics Project and data folder setup Managing builds, updates, and technical support Drawing templates and default settings Creating, importing, and editing points Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/01/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points
Recorded 9/3/2024
This webinar introduces new and returning users to Carlson Software 2025, covering interface navigation, configuration defaults, project folder organization, and drawing templates. Participants learn how to customize settings, manage data files, and create reusable templates for consistent CAD standards. Key Topics: Carlson Software 2025 interface overview Configuring default settings and project folders Creating and managing drawing templates Importing and displaying survey points Understanding object linking and data management Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/03/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points
Recorded 8/6/2024
This webinar introduces new and existing Carlson Software users to key setup and configuration concepts, including interface customization, data folder management, drawing templates, and point handling. Jennifer DiBona demonstrates how to optimize Carlson 2025 for efficient project organization and consistent CAD standards. Key Topics: Carlson 2025 installation and interface overview Configuration of general, project, and drawing settings Creating and customizing drawing templates (DWT files) Managing points, coordinate files, and text styles Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/06/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points
Recorded 6/4/2024
This introductory Carlson Software webinar walks new and existing users through essential setup and configuration steps, including user interface customization, project folder structures, default settings, and point management. The session also covers creating templates, managing data files, and best practices for maintaining consistent CAD environments. Key Topics: Carlson Software user interface and configuration Project and data folder organization Default drawing and survey settings Creating and customizing drawing templates Importing and managing survey points Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/04/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points
Recorded 3/6/2024
This introductory Carlson Software webinar explains how to configure default settings, manage data and project folders, and handle points within Carlson Survey and Civil modules. Participants learn how to customize the user interface, create templates, and establish consistent standards for efficient CAD workflows. Key Topics: Carlson Software interface and configuration Project and data folder organization Drawing templates and standards setup Importing and managing points (CRD files) Best practices for defaults, linking, and backups Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/06/2024.

Intro to Carlson Surfaces, Centerlines and Profiles
Recorded 7/16/2024
This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to building and managing surfaces, centerlines, and profiles in Carlson Survey and Civil. Participants learn best practices for configuration, surface modeling, breaklines, field‑to‑finish automation, and profile creation for road and utility design. Key Topics: Building and validating surface models (TINs and contours) Using shrink‑wrap boundaries and non‑surface points Creating and editing centerlines (CL files) Generating and labeling profiles (existing, proposed, and utilities) Importing, merging, and inspecting surfaces from Google Earth or USGS Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/16/2024.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points
Recorded 10/8/2024
This introductory Carlson Software webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, walks users through the essential setup, configuration, and default settings for Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers user interface options, project folder structures, templates, and point management to help new users optimize their CAD environment. Key Topics: Carlson Software interface overview (menu bar, ribbon, toolbars) Default settings and configuration (Carlson Configure) Project folder setup and data management Drawing templates and customization Importing and managing points (CRD files) Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/8/2024.