Year Recorded

2020 Virtual Workshop 1-3 Annotation Tips & Tricks for Land Surveyors
Recorded 12/15/2020
This Carlson Software virtual workshop, led by Jeremy Taylor, demonstrates efficient methods for annotating subdivision plats in Carlson CAD. It covers manual and automated annotation, lot closure verification, line and curve tables, and practical workflow tips for surveyors. Key Topics: Carlson Software annotation tools and defaults Auto Annotate and line/curve table automation Creating and managing lot files and closure reports Area labeling and area tables for small lots Troubleshooting annotation issues and CAD cleanup Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jeremy Taylor on 12/15/2022.

2020 Virtual Workshop 1-2 Overview of Carlson Software
Recorded 12/15/2020
This Carlson Software virtual training workshop, led by Scott Griffin and hosted by That CAD Girl, provides an in-depth walkthrough of Carlson Survey and Civil tools, focusing on Field‑to‑Finish workflows, coordinate file utilities, lot and road design, and 3D modeling. The session demonstrates efficient CAD automation, data exchange with data collectors, and integration with Google […]

2020 Virtual Workshop 1-1 – Introduction & Welcome
Recorded 12/15/2020
This session opened the 2020 Carlson Software Virtual Workshop, introducing attendees to the event structure, instructors, and logistics for the three-day training. The presentation covered session navigation, Q&A procedures, certificate details, and special promotions for participants. Key Topics: Workshop overview and logistics Instructor introductions and session previews Virtual booth and Q&A process Recording access and […]

Introduction to Carlson Software – Settings Setup Configuration & Points, Recorded on 1/6/2021
This introductory Carlson Software webinar guides new users through configuring settings, templates, and point management in Carlson Survey and Civil modules. It covers installation defaults, project folder organization, drawing templates, and practical workflows for creating and editing points. Key Topics: Carlson Configure and default settings Project and data folder setup Drawing templates and DWT management Point creation, linking, and editing Help resources and version/build 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 01/06/2021.

2021 Virtual Workshops 4-5 Traverse Adjustment & Best Practices for Network Solutions
Recorded 12/14/21
This session from the 2021 Virtual Workshops series featured Doug from Carlson Software demonstrating advanced survey workflows using Carlson Survey and SurvCE/Carlson CNET. The training covered GPS vector processing, network adjustments, annotative text handling, and subdivision design using LotNet. Key Topics: GPS and vector data processing in Carlson CNET Network adjustment and chi-square testing Annotative text and symbol scaling in CAD drawings LotNet for subdivision and parcel layout Troubleshooting survey data and configuration migration Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/14/2021.

2021 Virtual Workshops 4-4 Traverse Adjustment, Best Practices for Network Solutions Carlson GNSS RTK Systems
Recorded 12/14/21
This virtual workshop session, led by Doug Aaberg and hosted by That CAD Girl, provides a detailed walkthrough of Carlson Survey tools for performing traverse adjustments, compass rule balancing, and least squares network adjustments. The presentation includes practical demonstrations using real survey data, focusing on everyday workflows for field and office surveyors. Key Topics: Carlson Survey’s Edit Process Raw and Traverse Adjustment tools Compass Rule and Least Squares (SNET) adjustment methods Integrating RTK/GNSS data with EDM traverses Managing raw files, control points, and error tolerances Practical field and office workflows for survey accuracy Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/14/2022.

2021 Virtual Workshops 4-2 Advanced Field to Finish in Carlson Survey cont.,
Recorded 12/14/2021
This virtual training session continues the Advanced Field‑to‑Finish workshop led by Doug, focusing on Carlson Survey tools for automating legends, tree features, and pipe networks. The session demonstrates practical workflows for survey data processing, symbol management, and integration with Carlson Hydrology for plan and profile generation. Key Topics: Field‑to‑Finish legend creation and symbol management Tree feature setup and automation Pipe feature and sewer network integration Carlson Hydrology module usage for plan/profile drawings Code table organization and substitution codes Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/14/2022.

2021 Virtual Workshops 4-1 Advanced Field to Finish in Carlson Survey
Recorded 12/14/2021
This advanced Carlson Software workshop, led by Doug Aaberg, focused on mastering Field to Finish workflows for survey professionals. The session demonstrated efficient coding, linework automation, and advanced features in AutoCAD Survey 2022 to streamline field-to-office data processing. Key Topics: Field to Finish essentials and advanced coding techniques Efficient linework creation, templates, and special codes Automating survey drafting with Carlson Software Handling 2D/3D linework, offsets, and templates Real-world workflow improvements and troubleshooting Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Doug Aaberg on 12/14/2022.

2021 Virtual Workshops 3-4 Tips & Tricks for Site Grading
Recorded 12/09/2021
This session from the 2021 Virtual Workshop series provides a detailed, step-by-step demonstration of grading, drawing cleanup, and surface modeling techniques in Carlson Civil. It focuses on using LandXML, Civil 3D object imports, and the SiteNet/Takeoff tools to create accurate surface models and calculate earthwork and material quantities. Key Topics: Importing and managing LandXML and Civil 3D data Drawing cleanup and layer management best practices Building existing and design surfaces in SiteNet Performing topsoil removal/replacement and material takeoff calculations Troubleshooting proxy entities and nested blocks Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/09/2022.

2021 Virtual Workshops 3-3 Making Models from a Mess
Recorded 12/09/2021
This 2021 Virtual Workshop session, Making Models from a Mess, teaches Carlson Software users how to clean up and prepare messy CAD drawings for accurate surface modeling and grading. The session covers practical workflows for converting 2D linework into 3D data, managing layers, and building balanced, constructible surfaces. Key Topics: Converting 2D polylines and contours into 3D surfaces Cleaning and organizing CAD layers for modeling Grading workflows using Carlson Civil and Takeoff tools Handling curb lines, building pads, and daylight projections Calculating cut/fill volumes and balancing earthwork Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/09/2022.