A design memo will announce the official date consultantdesigned plans need to adhere to the cad standards and the specific requirements. The standards checker, added to the microstation v8 2004 edition, allows you to check your files against a set of standards that are defined in a separate dgn file or set of dgn files. Cadd standards and microstation drafting files public works. Each sheet should maintain consistent title blocks, logos, and sheet borders. Indot has selected microstation and inroads for its departmentwide computer aided drafting and design package used to generate most contract plans. We do however encourage consultants to be proactive and begin incorporating the cad standards now. Accuracy control through working units and resolution providing state wide coverage of the state coordinate system on a design plane.
Microstation, or view port within the layout in autocad to align within the border. Caltrans memorandum implementation of the 2018 construction contract standards, 8312018 pdf limited copies of 2018 standard plans books and 2018 specifications books available for sale design publications order form pdf 2018 standard plans. Openroads cadd section nh department of transportation. However, we have made a direct link for easy accessibility of all the documents contain in these zip files. A great deal of work and coordination went into this manuals development. These seed files are templates in which the standard file parameters working units, global origin, view attributes, color table, text settings, coordinate readout, etc. It is currently in use for inhouse designed projects. It is the only book on the market that covers an introduction to microstation powerdraft 2d and 3d. Mcdot v8i cadd standards 1 jan2010 mcdot cadd standards for microstation v8i january 2010. Ladotd cadd standards microstation resource files basics january 1, 20 microstation resource files basics 1 of 1 january 1, 20 microstation resources files overview, version 3.
The standards and applications have been tested and deployed for production use at ndot running within the following environment. When the format is consistent, readers can find information quicker and a standard level of professionalism is met and maintained. Wvdot cadd standards menu bar, cell files, resource files, and pen tables used to configure microstation. You can choose one or all six as inspiration for developing your own inhouse standards. Cadd data standards this pdf file contains mndot standards such as level, linestyle, text etc.
Design standards are in adobe acrobat pdf format only. Also, the 1995 release of the cad standards was not all inclusive. Microstation v8 cad standards manual 6142004 pdf, 1. Information in dgn format can be viewed and printed with bentley view.
The manual is specifically written for microstation v8. The last comprehensive release of cad standards by maryland state highway administration was in 1995. Downloading cadd standards documentation the cadd standards documentation is presented in portable document format pdf. Pdfs use 16bit integer coordinates, which are substantially less accurate than the resolution you expect from microstation or any other cad tool. The cadd standards files are in microstation v8i select series 2 08. Deldot cadd standards manual preface by natalie barnhart, chief engineer. The nebraska department of transportation has standardized on microstation ss3 and geopak ss4 and has released their cad standards, supporting applications and subsequent documentation to support this environment. These standards increase the readability and consistency of design plans. This page contains all the functional data relating to the nddot cadd standards and their associated resource files. Data is provided as viewable text and graphics pages, pdf portable document format files and downloadable, zipped resource files.
Use of the term cad tech refers to the computer aided drafting technician. Microstation is the standard drafting software at caltrans the following 2014 caltrans memorandum mandates the use of microstation as the caltrans standard drafting software. General autocad standards documentsheet layout sheet sizes. Logon scripting storage location of login scripts used to keep cadd software updated on client computers. Microstation uses a seed file concept to create new design files. Introduction to ncs ncs steering committee webinar presentation may, 2016 pdf presentation webinar video. Pdf icon city computer aided design and drafting cadd standards 2018.
The odot workspace contains the configuration for bentleys microstation application and the vertical applications that run on the microstation platform. Cadd standards allow applications such as microstation and geopak to work together. Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions more information about microstation and geopak standard drawings various design elements used throughout flh plus detail drawings pertaining to individual divisions. Indot cad resource files are available on the cad support v8i downloads web page, along with their related configuration variable information. The documents, found below, are based on those of the maryland state highway administration mdsha. Introduction introduction this cadd standards manual is a comprehensive document designed to be used along with the national cad standards version 4 ncs for all work on the terminal renewal and. My understanding is that bentley chose to make pdfs available only as raster references because of the relative inaccuracy of pdf geometry. We are hopeful there is more of an automated process to do this task.
This manual is subject to changes that reflect caltrans current development delivery process using microstation and civil3d for all projects on the state. Use of these files allows designers to create microstation cad documents that adhere to mndot publication standards for engineering plans. Deldot has adopted microstation and inroads as its standard drafting and design software packages respectively. Based on our experience, we recommend six standards. The purpose of the bridge cad manual bcm is to provide direction regarding the use of the drawing standards for bridge section plan sheets andsupplement al to the. Tools for managing cad standards archived microstation v8i. Cadd home microstation mx openroads downloads search nhdot home. This manual and the ddot cad standards and workspace are based on those of the maryland state highway administrations mdsha.
The detail drawings are available in two digital file formats. Location and design division vdot governance document location and design division issued january 2005 rev. Javascript must be enabled for some features to display properly. Mdot bridge microstation file naming standards follows along the same idea by describing the bridge type and number, location within. As delivered, the standards checker can perform the following operations. Microstation resources wv department of transportation. Over the years, qcad has used many different types of cad conversion procedures and guidelines. Indot is taking a moderate approach to implementing cad standards for consultantdesigned projects, beginning with standards for the look and feel of plans.
This download also includes sample drawings pdf and both are included in a selfextracting executable. Enable javascript by changing your browser options, and then try. Design consultant information nebraska department of. Ladotd cadd standards microstation resource files basics. Plan sheet development standards this is the official guide to aid in the production of consistent plan sheets for udot construction projects pdf. The standards referenced in this manual have been developed and.
The model space or design model refers to areas within cad files that contain vector objects representing the main. Ladotd software and deliverable standards for electronic plans. It is also useful for users of other cad who need to quickly get started in microstation powerdraft. Cad standards please email your comments on this chart to boe cad standards committee cad standards special order. The cad standards manual provides guidelines regarding the preparation and final appearance of road, bridge, and traffic plans. Microstation cad file dgn and adobe acrobat document file pdf. Overview this manual was created for the new mexico department of transportation to assist in standardizing computer aided drafting and design cadd deliverables produced within, and for, the department.
Computer aided drawings standard plan files disclaimer. The guidelines contained in the ddot cad standards manual are to be followed for all ddot projects. At that time, the cad standards could be used for virtually any version of bentleys microstation software. Microstation v8 cad standards training guide 6142004 pdf, 975 kb note. Cadd standards manual july 1, 2011 airport development and engineering page 1 of 93 terminal renewal and improvement program 1. Unlike traditional cad software, microstation is purpose. The ddot workspace, v8 cad standards manual and associated support files will be distributed to consultants on a cd. Microstation v8i sets forth requirements and regulates all cadd production by mcdot personnel, consultants, and contractors.
We completed our first revision to this manual in early october, 2008, which updates everything to microstation v8 2004 edition, current inroads documentation for both design and survey, our current standards, including us customary units feet and inches. The creation of a pdf document set creates an instant archival of any printed document. Recommendations to consultants for microstation 2004 edition. Ddot employees will also be able to access these on the server and should contact their it manager for guidance. The pdf listed below remains available at this link but is now obsolete with the release of workspace 2.
Computer aided drafting and design cadd is the preferred method of preparing contract. Mcdot cadd standards, example plan sheets and microstation. This will be the default output location for print jobs to pdf, saved files, etc. Ladotd software and deliverable standards for electronic plans contact ryan felder at ryan.
Stephen spangler, usace cad bim technology center february 9, 2017 pdf presentation webinar video. The most recent version of the 2012 cadd manual is presented. This is done in order to make implementation of indots ad standards as straightforward as possible. Pedersen, administrator it gives me great pleasure to introduce the latest edition of the sha cad standards. Most microstation documentation is valid for microstation v8, v8i, and ss3. Road, utilities, right of way, hydrology and landscape.