What should the intake cover?

Illustrative example. Record the source set, output format, CAD standard, title block, xrefs, QA basis and issue status before work starts.

CAD intake fields
FieldRequired evidence
SourceIndexed PDF, raster or CAD set
OutputRequired DWG version and PDF
StandardLayers, styles and plotting rules
DependenciesFonts, xrefs and images
QAComparison and review requirements

What is outside the checklist?

It does not confirm scale, design intent, field conditions or engineering compliance. A qualified reviewer must check the output.

Common questions

What else should the bid team know?

Does the checklist convert the files?

No. It prepares the conversion brief.

Are selections stored?

No. Checklist selections remain in the browser.

Who approves the delivered drawings?

The responsible project team and registered engineer where engineering sign-off is required.

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