The CADD Office offers bi-weekly GOTO Webinars, generally held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time), addressing the hottest topics and most frequently asked questions.
The FDOT Contact Management system at: FDOT Contact Management is available for participant to sign up for email alerts as the Webinars are scheduled. For “How to…” assistance select How To Sign Up for FDOT Contact Manager help document.
Future topic suggestions are more than welcome! Please send to: Kandi Daffin.
Participants may obtain the required session information and links to join meetings from the Webinar Schedule table below just by clicking on the links provided. Don’t forget to check for any attached resource documents to review!
Feel free to send any comments, suggestions, and questions to CADD Support.
The FDOT Contact Management system at: FDOT Contact Management is available for participant to sign up for email alerts as the Webinars are scheduled. For “How to…” assistance select How To Sign Up for FDOT Contact Manager help document.
Future topic suggestions are more than welcome! Please send to: Kandi Daffin.
Participants may obtain the required session information and links to join meetings from the Webinar Schedule table below just by clicking on the links provided. Don’t forget to check for any attached resource documents to review!
Feel free to send any comments, suggestions, and questions to CADD Support.
Webinar Schedule
This is a list of upcoming webinar sessions. Please register early and remember to login at least 15 minutes prior to the webinar to ensure a timely session. PDH credits will not be available for any webinar unless expressly stated in the webinar's description.
2025 CADD Webinar Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Video | Q&As |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | FDOT C3D 2025 Plan Production Workflows | Mike Racca | - | - |
| 01/16/2025 | FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Bottom's up! | James Worley | - | - |
| 01/30/2025 | FDOT C3D 2025 Drainage Workflows | Randy Roberts & Mike Racca | - | - |
| 02/13/2025 | FDOTConnect2023 Custom Drainage Resources | James Worley | - | - |
| 02/27/2025 | FDOTConnect Custom Drainage Structures: Pond Control | James Worley | - | - |
| 03/13/2025 | FDOTConnect2023 Automated Quantities Troubleshooting and Custom Pay Items | Kandi Daffin | - | - |
2024 CADD Webinar Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Video | Q&As |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2024 | Transoft Aqcess Ramp Demonstration | Michael Veerman | Webinar Video | Q&A |
| 03/07/2024 | ORD Curb Ramp Civil Cells | Zachary Billings | Webinar Video | Q&A |
| 03/21/2024 | FDOT Reference Checker, GCS Report, and Supporting Tools | James Griffith | Webinar Video | Q&A |
| 04/25/2024 | FDOT Rebar Tool | Heather Piorun | Webinar Video | Q&A |
| 10/17/2024 | FDOTConnect General Workspace Setup Configuration and Troubleshooting | Matt Sexton | Webinar Video | - |
| 10/24/2024 | FDOT C3D 2025 What’s New | Mike Racca & Randy Roberts | Webinar Video | - |
| 10/31/2024 | FDOTConnect2023 CADD Compliance Delivery Checklist Tools | Matt Sexton & James Griffith | Webinar Video | - |
| 11/07/2024 | FDOT C3D 2025 Traffic Plans Tools Update | Randy Roberts | Webinar Video | - |
| 11/14/2024 | FDOTConnect2023 ProjectWise Managed Workspace | Mike Robertson / Buddy Branham | Webinar Video | - |
| 11/21/2024 | FDOTConnect2023 Traffic Tools Update | Marcus Duval | - | - |
| 12/05/2024 | FDOT C3D 2025 Geotech Tools | James Griffith | - | - |
| 12/12/2024 | FDOTConnect2023 Geotech Tools | James Griffith | - | - |
Past Webinars
The CADD Office provides a list of webinar training sessions previously recorded that addresses the hottest topics and most frequently asked questions. View all previously recorded webinar sessions in their respective categories below.
2023 CADD Webinar Series | FDOT Transportation Symposium | FDOT General Resources | FDOT Connect - OpenRoads Designer | FDOT Connect - OpenBridge Modeler | FDOT SS4 - MicroStation | FDOT C3D - Civil 3D |
2023 CADD Webinar Series
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Video | Q&As |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2023 | FDOT Drainage Training - Custom Drainage Structure: Pipe Concrete Jacket | James Worley | Webinar Video | - |
| 04/20/2023 | Plan Set Manager | Matt Sexton | Webinar Video | Q&A |
| 05/18/2023 | Traffic Plans – Pole Data Manager | Randy Roberts | Webinar Video | - |
| 06/22/2023 | Geotech Tools | James Griffith | Webinar Video | Q&A |
| 07/06/2023 | Civil 3D Milling & Overlay and Reports | Mike Racca | Webinar Video | - |
| 07/27/2023 | Custom Drainage Structures - Pond Control | James Worley | Webinar Video | - |
| 08/03/2023 | ORD Labeling Tools | Zach Billings | Webinar Video | - |
| 08/17/2023 | Design Survey Orientation | John Hazlip | Webinar Video | - |
| 09/07/2023 | FDOT Civil 3D 2024 - What’s New | Randy Roberts | Webinar Video | - |
| 09/14/2023 | ORD and OBM Retaining Wall workflow around Bridges | Rob Hunt | Webinar Video | - |
| 09/28/2023 | Project Primary Control Network Design Plan | Ron Hansen | Webinar Video | - |
| 10/19/2023 | FDOTConnect10.12 What’s New | Matt Sexton | Webinar Video | - |
| 11/02/2023 | OBM workflows for FSBs | Heather Piorun | Webinar Video | - |
| 11/30/2023 | Traffic Plans Tools for C3D | Randy Roberts/Marcus Duval | Webinar Video | - |
| 12/07/2023 | ORD Subsoil Excavation modeling with Templates and Core Samples | Zach Billings | Webinar Video | - |
| 12/14/2023 | Quantities Troubleshooting and Custom Pay Items | Kandi Daffin | Webinar Video | - |
FDOT Transportation Symposium
| Videos | Description | Presentations | Q&As | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New GEOTECH Tools for FDOTConnect | Webinar video on New GEOTECH Tools for FDOTConnect. | Presentation | Q&A | 2021/10/20 |
| Design Model Review Tools | Webinar video on Design Model Review Tools. | - | - | 2021/09/30 |
| BIM and CADD Standards Updates | Webinar video on BIM and CADD Standards Updates. | - | - | 2021/07/22 |
| General CADD Office Updates from last year | Webinar video on General CADD Office Updates from last year. | - | - | 2021/06/24 |
| FDOTConnect for ORD Drainage Workflow | Webinar video on FDOTConnect for ORD Drainage Workflows. | - | - | 2020/12/17 |
| Traffic Plan Updates | Webinar video on Traffic Plan Updates. | - | - | 2020/10/20 |
| CADD Bridge Modeling Updates and BIM Standardization | Webinar video on CADD Bridge Modeling Updates and BIM Standardization. | - | Q&A | 2020/09/15 |
| FDOT Connect Automated Quantity Workflow and ... | Webinar video on FDOT Connect Automated Quantity Workflow and Summary Reports for Open Roads Designer. | - | - | 2020/08/13 |
| CADD Manual, CADD Tools, and ... | Webinar video on CADD Manual, CADD Tools, and CADD Platform Updates. | - | - | 2020/07/14 |
| How To Review 3D Models | Webinar video on How To Review 3D Models. | - | - | 2020/06/16 |
FDOT General Resources
| Videos | Description | Presentations | Q&As | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOT / ACEC Software Check Training | This video is a pre-requisite for attending the FDOT / ACEC Software Check prior to FDOT / ACEC CADD Training. Topics include: software versions, understanding the FDOT software and FDOT training datasets. | Presentation | 2024/02/27 | |
| FDOTConnect Important Information | This webinar covers important information about FDOTConnect and FDOTConnect10.10 and what you need to know. | Presentation | - | 2022/06/09 |
| FDOT Ribbon Tab | What to do if FDOT Tab does not show up on the Ribbon in ORD and other Connect Edition applications. | - | - | 2022/02/09 |
| FDOT QC Process Overview | This video is an overview of the current FDOT QC process including QCProject and Project Validator. | - | - | 2020/06/23 |
| Create Project Tool for ... | Webinar video on Create Project Tool for District CADD Managers. | - | - | 2020/06/15 |
| FDOT Procedure for Signing Native CADD Files | This webinar covers the FDOT recommended procedure for signing native CADD files, 3D deliverables and XML files with Digital Signature Certificates. | - | - | 2020/06/08 |
FDOT Connect - OpenRoads Designer
| Videos | Description | Presentations | Q&As | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Worksheets for Large Format Plan Sheets | This training video demonstrates steps to create utility worksheets for large format plan sheets in FDOTConnect10.10 (or later) using Open Road Designer. | Presentation | - | 2023/10/03 |
| FDOT Drainage - Custom Drainage Structure and Pipe Concrete Jacket | This webinar session covers FDOT Drainage utilizing Custom Drainage Structure and Pipe Concrete Jacket. | - | - | 2023/04/13 |
| Print Bing Maps Background | This video shows how to have the Bing Aerial Background Map print to plan sheets. | - | - | 2022/12/02 |
| FDOTConnect Workspace Configuration | Training video demonstrating the configuration of the FDOTConnect Workspace. | - | - | 2022/07/22 |
| Connect ORD Frequently Asked Questions | FDOT Connect Frequently Asked Questions. | - | FAQ | 2021/09/22 |
| New GeoTech Tools for FDOTConnect | This session will go over the GeoTech Data Manager (GDM) Place Boreholes Tool (Place 2d Borehole and 3D Borehole) Report of Borings Tool. | - | - | 2021/08/10 |
| BIM Cryptor Tools | This video will review two new tools for signing and sealing BIM, Electronic Delivery or CADD files; with the July release of the FDOTConnect CADD software. | - | - | 2021/08/10 |
FDOT Connect - OpenBridge Modeler
| Videos | Description | Presentations | Q&As | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with FDOT Connect OBM Webinar Series | - | - | - | 2021/02/04 |
FDOT SS4 - MicroStation
| Videos | Description | Presentations | Q&As | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADD Bentley Create Subgrade Terrain | This webinar covers the upgrades to the Chapter 10 Creating 3D Deliverable Files of the FDOT Roadway Design and 3D Modeling CADD course guide with a focus on creating Subgrade Terrain. | - | - | 2018/10/08 |
| Conversion of FDOTSS4 MR2 ... | This video outlines the step by step process of converting Survey Field Book information from FDOTSS4 MR2 and before to be compatible with FDOTSS4 MR3 Survey Field Book standards. | Documentation | - | 2017/05/03 |
FDOT C3D - Civil 3D
| Videos | Description | Presentations | Q&As | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOT Intersection Island Modeling | This webinar will Walk through the process of developing a Proposed 3D Corridor model of a Traffic Island at an intersection and learn some techniques that may be used in the FDOT Civil 3D State kit. Session Objectives: Evaluate a Proposed Design 3D Model Intersection(MODLRD##.dwg), Create new FDOT MODLRD##.dwg using the FDOT Create File application, Gather data and geometry required to develop 3D Island at proposed intersection, Surfaces, Alignments, and External Reference drawings for 2D linework, Create Civil 3D Feature Lines for Corridor targeting and assigning elevations,Create Assembly and Corridor that contain FDOT Island Curb Type E Returns, Create Multiple Surfaces that represent different pieces of a traffic Island, and Create Proposed Island Surface and Mesh/Paste with Final Finished Grade Surface using Data Short Cuts. | - | - | 2018/07/10 |
| FDOT Code Set Styles | This webinar will provides lessons on how FDOT State kit Civil 3D’s Code Set Styles enables you to manage the display of Cross Sections, 2D/3D Corridors and Assembly components by using a mapping system that maps Assembly and Subassembly
codes to styles. Session Objectives: What are Code Set Styles and what do they do?, What are the elements of a Subassembly and how they relate to a Code Set Style?, What objects can you set Code Set Styles to?, Where are they located in the Tool Space Pallett?, What Objects/Commands reference a Code Set Style?, and Editing/Copying and applying Code Set Styles. | - | - | 2018/07/10 |
| FDOT Civil3D 2017 Cross Section Sheets | This webinar will provide an overview of the process of Creating Cross Sections with a Material List that will calculate and list volumes in the Finished Section Sheets. Included in this session; Sample Line Groups, Section View Creation, FDOT Material List, Sheet Creation, and Data Shortcuts. | - | Q&A | 2017/06/29 |