Webinar Series

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points
Recorded 4/8/2022
This introductory Carlson Software webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by Jennifer DiBona, walks new users through essential setup steps, configuration settings, and point management in Carlson Survey and Civil Suite. The session covers environment setup, coordinate systems, drawing configuration, and best practices for managing data and point files. Key Topics: Carlson Software environment and toolbar setup Drawing and coordinate system configuration Project folder management and data paths Carlson Configure settings and INI files 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 Doug Aaberg on 04/08/2022.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points
Recorded on 2/2/2022
This document appears to be an introductory training or instructional file related to Carlson Software, focusing on setting up configuration points and initial setup parameters. It likely serves as a guide for new users to properly configure project settings and establish baseline data for CAD and surveying workflows. Key Topics: Carlson Software introduction Configuration and setup procedures Point management and data setup Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/02/2022.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points
Recorded 3/10/2022
This webinar provides a detailed introduction to Carlson Software’s configuration, setup, and point management tools. It covers user interface customization, project folder organization, default settings, and template creation for efficient CAD workflows. Key Topics: Carlson Software interface and menu structure Default settings and configuration management Project and data folder setup methods Drawing templates and text style customization File types and object linking Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 03/10/2022

Initial Settings for Carlson Software
Recorded 1-18-2022
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Travis Maxwell, walks users through the essential initial setup steps for Carlson Software. It covers configuration best practices, profile management, drawing setup, and strategies for maintaining consistent settings across teams. Key Topics: Carlson Software initial configuration and profiles Drawing and display settings File paths, fonts, and server-based setups Carlson Configure and project data folder management Sewer, storm, and utility network setup Tool palettes and productivity shortcuts Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 01/18/2022.

How to Create the Ultimate Drawing Template and Get the Most Out of It
Recorded on 2/15/2022
This webinar from That CAD Girl and Carlson Software expert Travis Maxwell walks users through building a clean, efficient, and scalable CAD drawing template in IntelliCAD/Carlson. Topics include cleaning files, managing layers, fonts, line types, title blocks, plotting standards, and using sheet sets for multi‑sheet projects. Key Topics: Creating and maintaining clean template files Managing layers, line types, and fonts Setting up title blocks, attributes, and fields Plot styles, CTB management, and publishing PDFs Using sheet sets for multi‑sheet management Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 02/15/2022.

Customizing Menus & Toolbars
Recorded on 5/11/2022
This webinar, led by Travis Maxwell and hosted by That CAD Girl, provides an in-depth walkthrough of how to customize menus, toolbars, workspaces, and settings in Carlson Software. It covers practical steps for saving configurations, managing tool palettes, and optimizing the user interface for efficiency. Key Topics: Customizing toolbars, menus, and workspaces in Carlson Using the CUI (Custom User Interface) command Managing tool palettes and saving configuration files Layer management and workspace recovery Tips for efficient CAD setup and troubleshooting Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Travis Maxwell on 05/11/2022.

Best Practices for Network Solutions with Carlson’s GNSS RTK Systems
Recorded 1/27/2022
This webinar led by Carlson Software’s Doug Hoberg covers best practices for using GNSS and RTK systems in surveying workflows. It focuses on establishing accurate control networks, integrating GPS and EDM data, and performing least-squares adjustments using Carlson SurvNet. Key Topics: GNSS/RTK field procedures and accuracy considerations Establishing and verifying control networks Using Carlson SurvNet for traverse adjustment and network analysis Managing standard errors, redundancy, and blunder detection Generating ALTA/NSPS relative positional accuracy (RPA) reports Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 01/27/2022.

Basics of Annotation in Carlson Software
Recorded on 2/11/2022
This webinar introduces the fundamentals of annotation in Carlson Software, covering text styles, scaling, labeling, and configuration best practices. Attendees learn how to manage annotation consistency across drawings, use Auto Annotate, and customize text styles for professional, readable plans. Key Topics: Text styles and fonts in IntelliCAD and AutoCAD Drawing setup and annotation scaling Auto Annotate for bearings, distances, and line/curve tables Object linking and label updates Managing point labels and 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 02/11/2022.

Annotation for Surveyors
Recorded on 3/24/2022
This webinar, Annotation for Surveyors, presented by Carlson Software’s Doug Oberg, provides a detailed walkthrough of annotation tools and best practices in Carlson CAD software. The session covers area labeling, bearings and distances, curve annotation, and automation techniques for efficient survey drafting. Key Topics: Annotation setup and configuration in Carlson Software Labeling areas, bearings, distances, and curves Using Auto Annotate and Lot Network tools for automation Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 03/24/2022.

All About Coordinates in Carlson Software
Recorded on 9/8/2022
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Carlson Software’s Doug Oberg, explores the fundamentals of coordinate systems used in surveying and CAD workflows. It covers ellipsoids, geoids, datums, scale factors, and Carlson tools for managing grid‑to‑ground conversions and projections. Key Topics: Coordinate system fundamentals (ellipsoid, geoid, state plane, grid vs. ground) Scale factors and combined scale factor calculations Carlson Software tools for coordinate management and projection setup Upcoming datum and unit changes (NAD 2022, low‑distortion projections, U.S. survey foot retirement) Practical applications for surveyors using GPS, RTK, and CAD integration Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 09/08/2022.