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Topic ClosedSetting Out a Drawing,How Do The Pro's Do it!

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    Posted: 16.May.2011 at 18:07

Hi,

When  I start a drawing I open a q-new template (architecture) then open my A4 or A3 title block paper space template.
 
Then  I save as I go along .How do the pros do it? do you save each view/layer as seperate drawing in model space?.
 
Whats the correct order of things when creating a drawing involving several layers as i seem to get in a mess sometimes.
 
Any advice greatly apreciated
 
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I just completed a single drawing that has four layouts in it.  I have a plan view, two layouts with elevations, and a detail sheet.  I did it this way because it seemed easier than creating four separate drawings.  I think it is up to the user to decide what works best for them.

What's the correct order of things re: layers?  Not exactly sure what you are asking.  What field do you work in?  Do you work for yourself or for a company? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.May.2011 at 19:06
Hi John Connor,
 
Thanks for the reply.
 
I am in architecture/Building control,also a Part time student
 
Yes the order of things.May sound a dumb question but how do you set out your lay outs? The way you say you do things seems a lot simplier than the way I struggle through.
 
Whats the order of things the way way you do it?
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16.May.2011 at 23:46
Each company has its own way of putting together a set of drawings.  Approach it logically in terms of how the building is constructed.  You wouldn't start off with the roof plan being the first sheet now would you?

Typically I do go with this order: site plan, foundation, plan view, elevations, sections, plumbing, electrical, roof plan then a couple of pages of details.  How do you do it?
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