CAD Standards

CAD standards set the benchmark as well as guiding directives for producing consistent, SMART and valuable drawings that would facilitate the analysis, development, visualization, execution, modification and maintenance of the product / structure.

Objective

The information conveyed to any individual or agency by designer with the means of drawing / graphics should be very clear, transparent and consistent. This should be achieved by the mandatory deployment of job-oriented, specific and strict CAD Standards

Purpose

CAD Standards would ensure:
 Organized and branded look
 Consistent and unambiguous 2D drawings
 A precise source of graphical/attribute data for BOQ
 Presentable and resourceful drawings for design development
 Standardized requirements for workshop/site design deliverables

Moreover, the CAD standards would support the design activity by providing:
 Accurate space assignment and BOQ data
 Data Maintenance and data analysis with improved workflow
 A valuable resource for the anticipated technologies like BIM
 Record drawings for management and future renovations of works
 Drawings suitable for client agency use (such as, space planning and furniture layout)

Therefore CAD Standards set mandatory procedures for the creation and delivery of all 2D and/or 3D design, construction, and engineering drawings, including assignment drawings. CAD Standards comprise of 6 important chapters –

1. Accuracy
2. Drawing Organization and Assembly
3. Layer Naming Format
4. Other Drawing Requirements
5. Typical Directory Structure for a Project
6. Supplemental Tables

We will deal with each chapter in detail from tomorrow onwards.
Stay tuned…!