Getting Started in Carlson Session #3-1
Recorded Sept 18, 2025

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, templates, and drawing setup
  • Customizing toolbars, ribbons, and menus
  • Carlson modules: Survey, Civil, Hydrology, GIS, and more
  • Object linking and external data file management (CRD, CL, TIN)
  • Project folder organization and subfolder setup
  • Dropbox integration for field and office collaboration
  • Default drawing settings and coordinate systems
  • Accessing help, updates, and version builds
  • Saving and sharing configuration files for office standards

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

This session was presented by Jennifer DiBona on 9/18/2025.