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Learn how to set up and customize Carlson Software with this in-depth training session led by That CAD Girl. Discover best practices for configuring projects, managing data files, and optimizing your CAD environment for surveying and civil design. Key Topics Covered: Carlson Software installation and startup IntelliCAD vs. AutoCAD interface overview Using the Start Page, […]

This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl, explored practical CAD tips and tricks for AutoCAD and IntelliCAD users, focusing on block management, layer control, and dimensioning best practices. The session also previewed upcoming training events and demonstrated how to manage and redefine blocks effectively across CAD platforms. Key Topics: Working with blocks and layer zero […]

This MicroSurvey CAD training session covers advanced workflows for survey and civil design professionals, focusing on point management, CAD settings, DTM surface creation, contour generation, and volumetric analysis. The session also includes troubleshooting tips, boundary setup, and an introduction to automated site design tools. Key Topics: CAD settings and PD Mode troubleshooting Point Cluster Reports […]

This FastTrack MicroSurvey training session, led by James Johnston, provided a detailed walkthrough of construction workflows in MicroSurvey CAD. Participants learned how to clean up architectural drawings, generate staking points, manage grid lines, and export data efficiently for field use. Key Topics: Drawing cleanup and rescaling workflows House placement and lot definition tools Grid line […]

This webinar from That CAD Girl demonstrates practical CAD and Carlson Software tips for entering deed boundaries, drawing lines and arcs, and managing survey data. Jennifer walks through both IntelliCAD and Carlson workflows, showing how to draft, troubleshoot, and label property boundaries efficiently. Key Topics: Drawing and editing lines, arcs, and polylines in IntelliCAD Entering […]

This recorded training session introduces MicroSurvey CAD’s field‑to‑finish workflows, focusing on AutoMap configuration, point and linework customization, and data import from FieldGenius and Leica Captivate. Instructor James Johnston demonstrates practical setup, symbol scaling, substitution codes, and project management features for survey and construction professionals. Key Topicss: AutoMap field‑to‑finish setup and customization Importing and managing survey […]

Learn essential CAD drafting and editing skills with That CAD Girl’s Getting Started with CAD training series. This session covers practical tools, layer management, and real‑world workflows for IntelliCAD, AutoCAD, Carlson, and MicroSurvey users . Key Topics: CAD units and file compatibility Distance and inquiry commands (DIST, LIST) Object snaps and precision drafting Editing tools: […]

Learn the fundamentals of CAD drafting with this hands-on training session covering coordinate systems, line commands, and precision tools in IntelliCAD and Carlson. Discover how to use object snaps, polar coordinates, and ortho mode to create accurate, professional drawings efficiently. Key Topics: Introduction to CAD drafting basics Coordinate systems (X, Y, and elevation) Drawing and […]

Learn the fundamentals of CAD with That CAD Girl’s Getting Started with CAD training series. This introductory session covers essential CAD concepts, interface navigation, command-line skills, and best practices for working in Carlson, MicroSurvey, and Civil 3D. Key Topics: Understanding CAD platforms (IntelliCAD vs. AutoCAD) Navigating Carlson, MicroSurvey, and Civil 3D interfaces Using workspaces, ribbons, […]

This webinar explains how CAD users can effectively manage linetypes and dimension styles across AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, and Carlson platforms. It covers scaling principles, file management, and customization techniques to ensure drawings plot correctly at any scale. Key Topics: Understanding and editing .LIN linetype definition files Line type scaling (LTSCALE, PSLTSCALE, and PLINEGEN) Creating and managing […]