does turbotax give the choice of using schedule d or not when schedule d is not required?

It automatic.  Why do you want to change it?  It will still use Schedule D if needed even it's it's not required to file the actual form.  

I use the California Capital Loss Carryover  Worksheet to figure out the  Carryover to the next year and this asks for a few numbers from schedule d. Is there anther way to do this?

Thanks

Think you're right; the schedule d was not needed to be sent to IRS, in this case, so it;s not in the"For Printing file, but can be found in "For Your Record" file

Thank you very much for your help

Glad you found it.