Year Recorded

Surfaces and Breaklines – the Basics
Recorded 08/15/2018
This webinar provides a detailed walkthrough of creating accurate terrain surfaces in Carlson Software, focusing on the importance of breaklines, triangulation, and contour generation. It demonstrates common pitfalls when building surfaces from contours and offers best practices for using field data, 3D polylines, and LandXML files for reliable surface modeling. Key Topics: Creating and editing surfaces in Carlson Software Using triangulate and contour commands Understanding breaklines and their role in accurate surface modeling Problems with building surfaces from contours Importing and merging surface data (NED, DEM, TIN files) Using Surface Inspector and Field-to-Finish tools Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 08/15/2018.

Site Grading Tips & Tricks
Recorded 12/19/2018
This webinar by That CAD Girl demonstrates practical grading workflows in Carlson Software, covering surface creation, merging, and pad design techniques. It provides step‑by‑step examples for building, editing, and inspecting TIN surfaces and grading pads using Carlson Survey, Civil, and Construction modules. Key Topics: Creating and merging TIN surfaces Using public elevation data (NED/USGS) Pad grading and slope projection Design Pad Template vs. manual grading 3D Polyline and elevation editing tools Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 12/19/2018.

Overview of LandXML to Share and Transfer Data
Recorded 11/08/2018
This webinar provides a detailed overview of LandXML—an open, non‑proprietary data format used to exchange survey, civil, and land‑development information between software such as Carlson Civil and Autodesk Civil 3D. Participants learn how to export, import, and archive project data using LandXML to ensure long‑term accessibility and cross‑platform compatibility. Key Topics: What LandXML is and why it matters Exporting/importing LandXML in Carlson Civil and Civil 3D Using LandXML for archiving, collaboration, and machine‑control 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 11/08/2018.

Overview of Carlson GIS
Recorded 09/25/2018
This webinar provides a practical introduction to Carlson GIS, demonstrating how to import, manage, and visualize geospatial data such as shapefiles, images, and parcel information. It covers fundamental GIS setup, data linking, querying, labeling, and exporting to Google Earth using Carlson GIS tools. Key Topics: Importing and managing ESRI shapefiles Setting up GIS feature and database files Using queries, labeling, and inspector tools Integrating imagery and exporting to Google Earth Creating and maintaining parcel-based GIS databases Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 09/25/2018.

Mark’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software – by Mark Long
Recorded 10/11/2018
This webinar features Mark Long from Carlson Software demonstrating his favorite tools and workflows in Carlson Civil and Hydrology. He walks through road design, template point centerlines, surface modeling, and hydrology setup, offering practical examples and design tips for everyday engineering tasks. Key Topics: Carlson Road Network and Template Point Centerlines Surface modeling and grading workflows Hydrology setup, watershed layers, and storm drainage design Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Mark Long on 10/11/2018.

Making Models from a Mess – Carlson Tools to Elevate 2D Drawings to 3D for staking or surface models
Recorded 10/25/2018
This webinar, Making Models from a Mess, teaches Carlson Software users how to clean up poorly drafted CAD drawings and convert 2D entities into accurate 3D models for staking and surface modeling. It covers essential tools, workflows, and best practices for managing layers, fixing geometry, and elevating polylines to create usable 3D data. Key Topics: […]

Jeremy’s Favorite Things in Carlson Desktop Software – by Jeremy Taylor PLS
11/09/2018
This webinar features licensed surveyor Jeremy Taylor sharing his favorite tools and workflows in Carlson Desktop Software. He demonstrates practical tips for surveyors and CAD professionals to streamline drafting, data management, and field-to-finish processes. Key Topics: Carlson Software utilities and cleanup tools Best Fit Centerline and Lot Closure workflows Legal Description Writer and sequential numbering Integration with Google Earth and Carlson Cloud Importing PDFs and creating alignments/profiles Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jeremy Taylor on 11/09/2018.

Features of Carlson Hydrology – Drafting Pipes & Structures
Recorded 06/20/2018
This webinar introduces the drafting and setup features of Carlson Hydrology, focusing on creating and labeling sewer networks, profiles, and pipe structures. It demonstrates how to configure network settings, build and visualize storm sewer systems, and export them into Carlson Civil profiles for design and documentation. Key Topics: Sewer network setup and drafting workflows Creating and labeling profiles (existing, proposed, and sewer) Using Carlson Hydrology’s SEW and PRO file structures Drawing plan views, profiles, and data tables Integration with Carlson Civil and 3D Viewer Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 06/20/2018.

If You’re Not Using LandXML – You Should Be (yes, all of you!)
Recorded 09/11/2018
This webinar, hosted by That CAD Girl and presented by Nathan Cruz of Carlson Software, introduces LandXML as a universal data format for sharing and managing civil engineering and survey data. It covers LandXML’s structure, supported data types, interoperability between CAD and survey platforms, and its expanding role in photogrammetry and machine control. Key Topics: Overview and history of LandXML Data exchange between Carlson, Autodesk, and Bentley products Using LandXML with photogrammetry and drone data LandXML 2.0 enhancements (materials, 3D objects) Future ISO standardization for machine control Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Nathan Crews on 09/1/2018.

Drawing Templates, Carlson Layer Library & Other Layer Management Tips
Recorded 07/27/2018
This webinar explains how to create, customize, and manage drawing template files (DWT) and layers in Carlson Software and AutoCAD/IntelliCAD. It covers best practices for setting up company standards, using the Layer Library, and improving drawing efficiency through template customization. Key Topics: Creating and customizing DWT template files Understanding Carlson and NCS layer standards Using Layer Library for layer management and standardization Descriptions, transcripts and other details of this recording have been AI-generated and may contain errors. This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 07/27/2018.