AU Class
AU Class
class - AU

Improving Quality with the CAD Standards Manager in AutoCAD

Share this class

Description

AutoCAD software and Civil 3D software have CAD Standards Manager included right with the software. On the manage tab of the ribbon is where you can find the CAD Standards panel. Standards within drawing files define a set of common properties for named objects such as layers and text styles. Consistency in design and drafting are very important for maintaining and sharing drawings internally and externally in AutoCAD. The CAD Standards Manager can help you check, correct, and maintain standards within your company. At the end of this class you will be able to configure template files for standards, attach that standards file to a drawing to check consistency, use the batch checker to create a violation report, and understand how to use the powerful layer translator. Let's investigate these tools together to help provide a more efficient approach to producing and checking design drawings for consistency and standards.

Key Learnings

  • Learn how to identify, change, and create standards files (.DWS) to define your company CAD standards.
  • Learn how to attach a CAD Standards file to a drawing and check for text styles, line types, layers, multileaders, and dimensions.
  • Learn how to use the Layer Translator to automate the process of changing layers to adhere to your company standards.
  • Learn how to use the Batch Standards Checker to audit a drawing for standards violations creating a report detailing all violations.

Speaker

  • Avatar for Sam Lucido
    Sam Lucido
    I am a Senior Content Designer with Autodesk. I have over 25 years of experience in CAD drafting and design, CAD standards, CAD Customization, and Training Programs using Autodesk software. I prepare technical documentation and present workshops on CAD productivity to managers and users while providing support on architectural, civil, mechanical, and structural design projects. I am a technical writer for AUGIWorld Magazine and have been a top-rated speaker at Autodesk University for the past 8 years. I am the owner and operator of CADproTips.com, an Autodesk Expert Elite Member, and a certified professional in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. My goal is to provide you with the CAD knowledge you need to succeed.
Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 44:52
Loaded: 0.00%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 44:52
 
1x
  • Chapters
  • descriptions off, selected
  • captions off, selected
  • en (Main), selected
Transcript

No transcript