Written By : Rod Newton, June 2006 “near enough is not good enough” The aim of this paper is to highlight the obvious decline in the standard of Architectural drafting & explore some ways in which Woodhead's can lead the industry in improving this aspect of their technical culture. The Issues The Education Process (tertiary & secondary).Social Attitudes … [Read more...] about Drafting In Decline – A Study Paper
Discipline Codes
A suggestion on discipline codes for a given drafting standard.A- ArchitecturalC- CivilE- ElectricalF- Fire ProtectionG- GeneralH- Hazardous MaterialsI- InteriorsL- LandscapeM- MechanicalP- PlumbingQ- EquipmentS- StructuralT- TelecommunicationsX- Other disciplinesZ- Contractor / shop drawings … [Read more...] about Discipline Codes
Metric Dimension Current Practices
By Steve Dimensioning practices for metric drawings are similar to those for non-metric drawings, but there are some subtle differences. This material outlines the current practices. Dimension Lines and Projection Lines Projection lines are used to indicate the extremities of a dimension. They are generally drawn up to 1 mm from the outline of the object. … [Read more...] about Metric Dimension Current Practices
Decimal Sheet Numbering for Civil Drawings
Sheet Numbering Concept The core concept of this system is to break the drawing sheets into more manageable chunks by isolating elements into groups. The Divisions Division Description Remarks C00 Civil coversheets and general notesProject Title, General Notes, Drawing Schedule C01Site, existing conditions, demolition, landscaping etc.Overall plans C02Site … [Read more...] about Decimal Sheet Numbering for Civil Drawings
Microstation
MicroStation is the platform architectural and engineering software package developed by Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Among a number of things, it generates 2D/3D vector graphic objects and elements.Its native format is the DGN (DesiGN file) format, though it can also read and write a variety of standard CAD formats including AutoCAD's DWG and DXF as well as producing … [Read more...] about Microstation
AutoLISP
AutoLISP is a dialect of Lisp programming language built specifically for use with the full version of AutoCAD and its derivatives like Autodesk Map 3D and Autodesk Architectural Desktop. Neither the application programming interface nor the interpreter to execute AutoLISP code are included in the AutoCAD LT product line. Features AutoLisp is a small, dynamically scoped Lisp. … [Read more...] about AutoLISP