What should the working register show?

Illustrative example. Use the actual source file, project CAD standard and receiving document requirements.

CAD conversion review matrix
TopicEvidence or actionOwner
ReferenceName and relative pathDependency list
RevisionSource file and issueDocument control
DecisionExternal, bound or removedProject requirement
TestOpen and plot from clean folderQA checker

What does the source support?

Autodesk drawing standards and file guidance support controlled CAD settings. The project's delivery rules decide whether external references remain linked.

Sources: Autodesk: About Drawing Standards

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

  1. PDF Import in AutoCAD results in low quality dataAutodesk
  2. About Drawing StandardsAutodesk
  3. ISO 19650-1:2018, Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering worksInternational Organization for Standardization