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AIA CAD Standards
The AIA CAD standards are developed and
maintained by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The most recent
guidelines are the AIA CAD Layer Guidelines, 3rd Edition.
AIA Layer Guidelines
For those looking to develop and implement CAD standards and minimize the amount
of work required to create layers, utilizing the AIA CAD Standards is
recommended.
Some firms prefer to use their own standards that specifically meet their needs,
and that works great for them.
Developing and maintaining office standards, is a
time consuming process and many firms opt to utilize the AIA CAD Standards.
Some CAD software vendors, such as Autodesk®, are utilizing the AIA layers along
with other standards, within the latter of the Architectural Desktop series.
If you are interested in purchasing the AIA standards directly, visit the
American Institute of Architects at aia.org for more information.
For a basic overview of the AIA layers, have a look at the
AIA CAD Standards
that Harvard has adopted.
National CAD Standards
Another option is to purchase the AIA layer guidelines within the broader
content of the National CAD Standards (NCS), otherwise know as U.S. National CAD
Standard Version 3.1.
Although a more expensive option through the NCS, there are additional CAD
publications included.
In addition to the AIA layering guidelines included, you also have access to the
Uniform Drawing System (from the Construction Specification Institute, or, CSI)
and the Tri-Service Plotting Guidelines (by the United States Department of
Defense). There are also other important CAD standards documentation included.
There are three price categories for purchasing the National CAD Standards. For
AIA or CSI members, the price is $250. Non-members pay $350 and students pay
$175.
Visit nationalcadstandard.org for more information.
Bentley Systems, the makers of the Microstation CAD software program, is
developing a plug-in utility to be used in conjunction with their software which
integrates the National CAD Standards.
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