Layer names are the first step in a CAD Standard. Most firms start here and move forward with other areas. I have seen some CAD Standards that are just a layer list and they stop there. Following the AIA and the NCS will put you in line with most firms. Here is some wording that […]
CAD Standards need to address all the info that might be in the template files or that need to be set by the users. The Standard Settings and Styles are defined and documented well enough to let people know what they should be using. By defining these in your standard you assist them to verify […]
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Making Sheet files – the files you plot from – is the core output process for the projects you create. Getting them right will increase your consistent output and processing of Construction or Manufacturing Documents. Here are some thoughts on getting them right. Sheet File Creation Sheet files are located in the Sheet folders under […]
XREFs are one of the most powerful and the most confounding tools that AutoCAD and other CAD programs have introduced. Get them right (which is actually easy to do) and your work is much easier and well coordinated. Get them wrong (which can happen) and you can get twisted into a knot so tight that […]
Here are some guidelines you could consider for your standard. Or create some of your own. Model Files Locate all Model files in the discipline specific MODEL folder. Model information is typically divided up by file type. Creation of the model files (whether to combine or split the Model file information based on plan type) […]
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Creating individual files in done all the time by all users. Include in your standard some rules or guidelines that should be followed by those that create them. Some users open up old files and do a Save As for all other files. This is a good shortcut, but can backfire. I have seen “infections” […]
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I encourage you to include a brief comment on MS and PS in your standard. Some of the Paper Space and Model Space issues you may want to define include: What do you draw in Model Space and what goes in Paper Space Layouts? Some may think that one object goes in one place and […]
LTSCALE has been around forever. There are now several “SCALE” issues surrounding your linetypes. We now have LTSCALE, PSLTSCALE, CELTSCALE and MSLTSCALE. LTSCALE – LineType Scale – Controls overall linetype scaling of objects displayed. Sets the global linetype scale factor. The linetype scale factor cannot equal zero. This system variable has the same name as […]
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When you are writing your CAD Standard you should consider including a lengthy explanation of your Border and Title Block file. Take the time to make sure that everyone knows where the correct files are and what goes where. Don’t let the project team get creative on the location of standard information. Don’t let them […]
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