The Architect's Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard

About This Book xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction 1

1 Drawing Set Organization 13

2 Sheet Organization 25

3 Schedules 45

4 Drafting Conventions 63

5 Terms and Abbreviations 71

6 Symbols 81

7 Notations 89

8 Code Conventions 115

9 AIA CAD Layer Guidelines 127

10 Plotting Guidelines 137

11 Implementation 147

Appendix A: List of Sheets: Example for Level 1 Discipline Designators 159

Appendix B: List of Sheets: Example for Level 2 Discipline Designators 165

Appendix C: Sheet Keynote Office Master: Example for Architectural Sheets 171

Appendix D: Reference Keynote Office Master: Example for Architectural Sheets 173

Appendix E: Sample CAD Layer Names for Architectural Sheets 215

Appendix F: Supplement to AIA Document G612-2001: Owner’s Instructions to the Architect for Construction Drawing Standards–Part D 217

Glossary 223

Bibliography 237

Index 239