Architectural Practices
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Show Legend
Show abbreviations
- List shows one abbreviation per line, followed by reference term
- Every abbreviation shown on drawings is included in list
- List is sorted by abbreviation, not reference term
Show text symbols
- List shows one symbol per line, followed by reference term: centerline, angle, degree
- Every symbol shown on drawings is included in list
- Text symbols are sorted by reference term, not symbol
Organize text and symbols
- List of text symbols precedes list of abbreviations
Coordinate with office standards
- Layout and formatting conform to office standards: location, layer, font, size
- Each symbol and reference term agrees with UDS recommendations
Comments
- This is an incremental task. It's usually started in DD phase and completed in CD phase.
- The legend includes text symbols and abbreviations, all in the same list. It is often titled "abbreviations" instead of "legend".
- Other types of symbols that might be included in a legend are covered under other tasks.
- UDS refers to Uniform Drawing Standards, which are part of the National CAD Standard.
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- Original post: January 22, 2004, written by Dennis V. O'Neill.
- Last revision: April 5, 2004.
Copyright 2004 - 2007 Dennis V. O'Neill