Introduction to Carlson Software-Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This training webinar introduces new Carlson Software users to the essential configuration tools for managing defaults, projects,
data folders, and drawing settings in programs like Survey and Civil. Participants learn how to customize templates, configure system settings, and streamline workflows for consistent CAD and survey setups.

Key Topics:

  • Default settings and configuration in Carlson Software
  • Project and data folder organization (fixed, drawing, and project methods)
  • Drawing setup, templates, and scaling principles
  • Linking data files (CRD, CL, TIN, PRO) and maintaining consistency
  • Saving and sharing configuration profiles (CFG 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 11/06/2019.



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Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This Carlson Software setup webinar helps users configure settings, organize project files, manage templates, and work with points more efficiently. This webinar introduces new Carlson Software users to key setup and configuration concepts, including settings management, project folder organization, and default drawing controls. Participants learn how to customize Carlson’s configuration files, manage data paths, and properly set up points, layers, and templates for efficient project workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Configure settings, data folders, and drawing setup
  • Object linking and file management between DWG and CRD files
  • Templates (DWT), drawing scales, and point symbol configuration

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/01/2019.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This Carlson Software setup webinar helps users configure settings, organize project files, manage templates, and work with points more efficiently. This instructional webinar introduces new Carlson Software users to foundational setup procedures, configuration options, and key defaults for points, drawing templates, and project organization. It provides a guided walkthrough of Carlson Configure settings, folder structures, and the use of templates to ensure consistent drawing environments.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Configure: General Settings, Project/Data Folders, Drawing Setup
  • Managing configuration builds and software updates
  • Project Folder vs Drawing Folder methods
  • Working with templates and default layers
  • Point settings, symbol sizes, text layouts, and 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 07/01/2019.

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings, Setup, Configuration & Points

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Configure Settings, Setup and Points

This instructional webinar introduces new users to Carlson Software’s core configuration process, explaining how to manage settings, templates, folders, and point data. It covers default drawings, data links, project organization, and practical steps for setting up and displaying survey points effectively.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson Software configuration and setup fundamentals
  • Project and data folder methods (fixed, drawing, and project folders)
  • Template drawings and file management
  • Importing and displaying points (CRD files, text formats, scaling)
  • Adjusting drawing scale, symbols, text, and fonts

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

 

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/03/2019.

Working with Carlson Hydrology – Drafting Pipes & Structures

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Draft Pipes and Structures with Hydrology

This Carlson Hydrology webinar provides a practical walkthrough of drafting pipes and structures using Carlson’s Civil and Hydrology modules. It covers profiles, network configuration, pipe and manhole creation, labeling settings, and profile drafting within project drawings.

Key Topics:

  • Sewer and storm network drafting setup
  • Working with profiles and surface files
  • Creating and labeling manholes, inlets, and pipes
  • Sewer network settings and automation
  • Drawing network plans and profiles in 2D/3D

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/11/2019.

Features of Carlson Survey & Civil – Setting Points and Stakeout

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Point Setting and Stakeout

This webinar, hosted by Jennifer DiBona of That CAD Girl, walks through the process of creating and managing points within Carlson Survey and Civil for surface modeling and stakeout. It highlights practical uses of point defaults, Field-to-finish styling, and data creation from AutoCAD and GIS entities to streamline CAD workflows.

Key Topics:

  • Carlson point creation and management
  • Field-to-Finish file usage and symbols
  • Creating Carlson points from CAD or GIS entities
  • Building offsets, elevations, and stakeout workflows

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/25/2019.

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots… Deed Entry _ Correlation, Legal Description Writer

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Create Deeds and Legal Descriptions

This webinar from That CAD Girl demonstrates how to manage deed data, subdivision layouts, and lot networks using Carlson Survey software. Topics include deed entry, correlation, labeling, setback creation, and legal description generation.

Key Topics:

    • Entering and editing deed descriptions in Carlson Survey
    • Performing deed correlation and best-fit alignment
    • Auto-labeling and managing subdivision lots and setbacks
    • Using Lot and Lot Network tools for layout design
    • Generating legal descriptions and reports

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 02/11/2019.

Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots…Deed Entry Legal Description Writer & More

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Create Deeds and Legal Descriptions

This webinar, Deeds of Lots and Lots of Lots, demonstrates multiple methods in Carlson Software to create, edit, and label deeds lots and legal descriptions. It walks users through detailed workflows including deed entry, legal description creation, lot labeling, setbacks, and the use of  Carlson’s Lot Network routine.

Key Topics:

  • Entering and editing deed descriptions in Carlson
  • Generating legal descriptions automatically
  • Creating, labeling, and managing lots
  • Using area labeling and setback tools
  • Designing subdivisions with Lot Network

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 10/22/2019.

Centerlines, Profiles – Overview of RoadNet

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Learn Centerlines and Profiles in RoadNet

This webinar introduces Carlson CAD users to the process of manually creating centerlines and profiles, then automating design using Carlson RoadNet. It walks through step‑by‑step examples, from building a surface and defining geometry to designing roads, sewer profiles, and intersections with RoadNet tools.

Key Topics:

  • Creating and editing centerlines (.CL files)
  • Generating existing and proposed profiles (.PRO files)
  • Building surfaces from contours and triangulations
  • Road design with Carlson RoadNet (RDN workflow)
  • Templates, intersections, cul‑de‑sacs, and grading automation

 

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 04/23/2019.

CAD & Carlson Tips & Tricks

A Virtual Webinar Using Carlson Software – Improve CAD Workflows with Tips and Tricks

In this 2019 webinar, That CAD Girl’s Jennifer DiBona demonstrated practical tips and advanced workflows for working with Carlson Software and AutoCAD. Thesession covered LandXML data exchange, 2D–3D conversions, layer management, and Carlson- specific utilities to improve drafting efficiency and interoperability.

Key Topics:

  • LandXML export/import between Carlson and Civil 3D
  • Point, surface, alignment, and profile management
  • 2D to 3D polyline elevation workflows
  • Handling drawings from other sources (architectural DWGs)
  • Using Carlson’s Layer Library for standards 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 11/26/2019.