Introduction
Using the Carlson Software Manual
Product Overview
System Requirements
Installing Carlson Software
Authorizing Carlson Software
Carlson Registration
LandXML
Setting Up a Project
Startup Wizard
Command Entry
Layer and Style Defaults
Standard Report Viewer
Report Formatter
Instruction Manual and Program Conventions
Carlson File Types
Quick Keys
Obtaining Technical Support
AutoCAD Overview
Issuing Commands
General Commands
Selection of Items
Properties and Layers
Properties Toolbar
File Menu
Set Project/Data Folder
Drawing Explorer
Project Explorer
Store Project Archive
Extract Project Archive
New
Display-Edit Text/ASCII File
Import DXF File
Export DXF File
Import/Export LandXML Files
Toolbars
Configure
Edit Menu
Erase by Layer
Erase by Closed Polyline
Erase Outside
Copy To Layer
Copy Polyline Section
Variable Offset
Block Explode
Extend to Intersection
Extend Arc
Extend by Distance
Break by Crossing Polyline
Break Polyline at Specified Distances
Break at Intersection
Change Elevations
Change Attribute Style
Change Style
Change Block/Inserts Rotate
Change Block/Inserts Substitute
Change Block/Inserts Resize
Pivot Point Rotate by Bearing
Entity Insertion Point Rotate
Text Enlarge/Reduce
Rotate Text
Change Text Font
Change Text Size
Change Text Width
Change Text Oblique Angle
Flip Text
Split Text into Two Lines
Text Explode To Polylines
Replace Text
2D Align
Entities to Polylines
Reverse Polyline
Reduce Polyline Vertices
Densify Polyline Vertices
Smooth Polyline
Draw Polyline Blips
Add Intersection Points
Add Polyline Vertex
Edit Polyline Vertex
Edit Polyline Section
Remove Duplicate Polylines
Remove Polyline Arcs
Remove Polyline Segment
Remove Polyline Vertex
Create Polyline ID Labels
Change Polyline Width
Set Polyline Origin
Remove Polyline Arcs
Change Polyline Elevation
Check Elevation Range
Highlight Crossing Plines
Fillet 3D Polyline
Join 3D Polyline
Offset 3D Polyline
Join Nearest
3D Entity to 2D
Add Points At Elevation
Select by Filter
Select by Elevation
Select by Area
View Menu
Zoom Selection
Zoom Points
3D Viewer Window
Surface 3D Viewer
Twist Screen: Standard
Twist Screen: Line Pline or Text
Twist Screen: Surveyor
Restore Due North
Set Layer
Change Layer
Freeze Layer
Thaw Layer
Isolate Layer
Restore Layer
Draw Menu
2D Polyline
3D Polyline
3 Point
PC, PT, Radius Point
PC, Radius, Chord
PC, Radius, Arc Length
2 Tangents, Radius
2 Tangents, Arc Length
2 Tangents, Chord Length
2 Tangents, Mid-Ordinate
2 Tangents, External
2 Tangents, Tangent Length
2 Tangents, Degree of Curve
Tangent, PC, Radius, Arc Length
Tangent, PC, Radius, Tangent Length
Tang, PC, Radius, Chord Length
Tang, PC, Radius, Delta Angle
Compound or Reverse
3-Radius Curve Series
Best Fit Curve
Curve Calc
Spiral Curve
Insert Symbols
Insert Multi-Point Symbols
Draw By Example
Sequential Numbers
Arrowhead
Curve - Arrow
Boundary Polyline
Shrink-Wrap Entities
Polyline by Nearest Found
Inq-Set Menu
Point ID
Layer ID
Bearing & 3D Distance
Curve Info
Polyline Info
Drawing Setup
Layer Report
Layer Inspector
Drawing Inspector
Find Point
Display-Edit File
Display Last Report
System Variable Editor
Point Object Snap
Save/Load Tablet Calibration
Tablet Calibrate
Set/Reset X-Hairs
Rescale Drawing
Mortgage Block
Title Block
Edit Symbol Library
Toolbars
Mouse Click Settings
Configure
Extract Project Archive
Store Project Archive
Project Explorer
Drawing Explorer
Set Project/Data Folders
Load Saved Report
Points Menu
Point Defaults
Draw-Locate Points
List Points
Import Text/ASCII File
Export Text/ASCII File
Set Coordinate File
CooRDinate File Utilities
Point Group Manager
Edit Points
Erase Points
Translate Points
Rotate Points
Align Points
Scale Points
Move Points
Edit Point Attributes
Edit Multiple Pt Attributes
Move Point Attributes Single
Move Point Attributes with Leader
Scale Point Attributes
Erase Point Attributes
Twist Point Attributes
Resize Point Attributes
Fix Point Attribute Overlaps
Trim by Point Symbol
Change Point LayerColor
Renumber Points
Explode Carlson Points
Convert Surveyor1 to CRD
Convert CRD to TDS CR5/Convert TDS CR5 to CRD
Convert CRD to Land Desktop MDB
Convert Land Desktop MDB to Carlson Points
Convert Civil 3D to Carlson Points
Convert Carlson Points to Land Desktop
Convert Softdesk to Carlson Points
Convert Carlson Points to C&G
Convert C&G to Carlson Points
Convert Carlson Points to Simplicity
Convert Simplicity to Carlson Points
Convert Leica to Carlson Points
Convert Geodimeter to Carlson Points
Convert Carlson Points to Ashtech GIS
Convert Carlson Points to Softdesk
Convert PacSoft CRD to Carlson CRD
Convert Carlson Points to Eagle Point
Convert Eagle Point to Carlson Points
COGO Menu
Draw-Locate Points
Inverse
Occupy Point
Traverse
Side Shots
Enter-Assign Point
Raw File On/Off
Pick Intersection Points
Bearing-Distance Intersect
Bearing-Bearing Intersect
Distance-Distance Intersect
Divide Between Points
Divide Along Entity
Interval Along Entity
Tape Baseline
Create Points from Entities
SurvCE/SurvStar Data Transfer
Edit-Process Raw Data File
Field to Finish
4 Sided Building
Inverse with Area
Station/Polyline Centerline
Offsets Point Entry
Calculate Offsets
Cut Sheet Spreadsheet Editor
Cut Sheet Report
Field Menu
Carlson Field Icon Menu
Configure Field
Equipment Setup
Align GPS To Local Coordinates
Typical Alignment Scenarios
Point Store
Stakeout
Auto Points at Interval
Track Position
Satellite SkyPlot
Monitor GPS Position
Benchmark
Resection
Building Face Surface
Pattern Point Survey
Point Check By Robotics
DTM Menu
Elevation Difference
List Elevation
Assign Contour Elevations
Make 3D Grid File
Draw 3D Grid File
Two Surface Volumes
Run Off Tracking
Triangulate & Contour
Triangulation File Utilities
Draw Triangulate Mesh
Roads Menu
Centerline Position
Offset Stakeout
Slope Staking
Slope Inspector
Prepare Story Stake
Story Stake By Points
Story Stake Along Polyline
Input-Edit Centerline File
Polyline to Centerline File
Draw Centerline File
Centerline Conversions
Input-Edit Profile File
Draw Profile
Profile Conversion
Design Template
Draw Typical Template
Template Transition
Input-Edit Super Elevation
Draw Section File
Section Conversion
GIS Menu
GIS Settings
Define Template Database
Input-Edit GIS Data
GIS Inspector
GIS Inspector Settings
GIS Query/Report
Label GIS Polyline: Closed Polyline Image
Label GIS Polyline: Closed Polyline Data
Label GIS Polyline: Open Polyline Data
Create Links
Erase Links
Audit Links
Import SHP File
Export SHP File
Image Inspector
Attach Image to Entity
Define Note File Prompts
Database File Utilities
Field User Guide
Field to Finish
GIS Data Collection
Depth Sounder
Equipment Reference
Apache Lightbar
CSI GBX Pro
Depth Sounder
Geodimeter/Trimble 5600
InnerSpace Tech Depth Sounder
Laser Atlanta
Leica Disto
Leica GPS System 500
Leica TC Series
Manual Total Station
Mikrofyn Lightbar
Navcom Configuration Guide
Navcom GPS Setup
Nikon Total Stations
OmniStar Otto
Simulation (GPS)
Sokkia
Topcon Total Stations
Trimble