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June 2009
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Tech Report
Altus News
AutoDESK News
Carlson Software News
Survey Associations
CDS Field Day
July 7, 2009
Field Day

Come see how we do Field to Finish at our Field Day in Austin July 7, 2009.
Greetings!

 Why do you do what you do every day?  What is it that makes us go in every day and work hard and toil away at what seems to be an endless task?

Several years ago I was asked how I could spend 4 or 5 nights a week on the road and work through bad weather and sickness and sacrifice so much.  Simple, I love what I do. 

When I left Carlson Software and started CDS over 2 years ago this was part of my inspiration as well as my motivation.  My favorite part is the looks on peoples faces when something I showed them could have saved them hours on their previous project. 

That is my validation.  That is what makes it all worth while to me, knowing that you are getting something out of what I do.  Even though we had a smaller turn out than I would have liked for the Mississippi class we did last week, I know we did good work there and made a difference for those who attended.  That is what gets me excited and makes me go in to the office every day, and I have been blessed with that for the last 10 years.

I have enjoyed seeing the light bulb go off for so many clients or finding newer, better, faster ways to do things and am looking forward to another 10 years of it.  If you are ready to make my day by putting my abilities to work for you, call us and schedule a class and you may be the next one sitting there shaking your head wishing we had done this on your last project!

Not sure if we are the right company to train you?  Get a glimpse by coming to our Field Day coming next month. Click here to read the invitation.  I look forward to helping you and your staff get things done faster, easier and better than before.


Sincerely,
Paul M. Carlson
 
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."   ~Albert Schweitzer

Tech Report

question How many times have I worked with a client who was looking for a faster or easier way to do something they needed done and been able to find something that saved them minutes, hours or days?
 
answer stampToo many to count!  That is why we are here though, to help.  This month's tech tip is a short sample of a few of the commands that come up often or have come up recently that I think are a huge help.  These are just a couple of commands that may just make you say, "I wish I had known that..."  Click here to watch the short video.
 
Email your questions to support@carlsonds.com and your question could be here next month!

FOR SALE
We like to rotate our demo gear every now and then and this is good news for you.  I have a gently used Altus System that includes 4 batteries, 2 chargers, cables, a case, and an Allegro with SurvCE TS/GPS that we want to rotate out.  Buy this demo system at an unbelievable price while it is available.  Offer valid only on demo equipment and is on a first come first serve basis.  This system does not include any additional accessories.

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Altus News

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outstanding performance for Survey and GIS applications.

Download the brochure here.


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Autodesk News

Simplified Upgrade Pricing Begins March 16, 2010

Autodesk is introducing a new, streamlined upgrade pricing model on March 16, 2010. Under our current upgrade pricing model, the price of your upgrade depends on which product release you own. After March 15, 2010, your upgrade from any of the three previous software releases will cost 50 percent of the price of a new license, no matter which release you own. Learn more here.
 
Autodesk University 2009 December 1-4 Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, NV.
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Carlson News

Carlson Software Expands Carlson College™

Carlson Software recently expanded their expert level training program, Carlson College™, and started the Carlson College Training Program. This will allow individuals and companies to get training direct from Carlson Software or through the members of the Carlson College Training Program. New members of the Training Program include Harken-Reidar Inc., Carlson Desktop Solutions, and That CAD Girl.  Read full press release.
 


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