What should the working register show?
Illustrative example. Use the actual source file, project CAD standard and receiving document requirements.
| Topic | Evidence or action | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Scan quality, scale and sheet index | Intake |
| Geometry | Walls, symbols and lines to redraw | CAD operator |
| Text | Labels and values to verify | Source review |
| QA | Scale, layers and visible omissions | Checker |
What does the source support?
Autodesk explains that PDF import quality depends on the source and that imported data may need cleanup. The same limitation applies when a raster source is interpreted into CAD.
Sources: Autodesk: PDF Import in AutoCAD results in low quality data
What remains open for review?
Conversion does not certify design intent, field accuracy or engineering compliance. The responsible project team must approve the final drawing status.
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Does conversion create an approved design?
No. It creates a CAD deliverable from supplied source information for review.
Can missing geometry be guessed?
No. Mark uncertain content and request source confirmation.
Who approves the engineering content?
The responsible project engineer and registered engineer on the job.
Primary sources
- PDF Import in AutoCAD results in low quality dataAutodesk
- About Drawing StandardsAutodesk
- ISO 19650-1:2018, Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering worksInternational Organization for Standardization