Compliance Standards Flashcards
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Which command converts a drawing's layers to match another drawing's or standard's layer names and properties?
Answer: LAYTRANS
The Layer Translator (LAYTRANS) maps existing layers to standard layers and can save the mappings for reuse.
In the Layer Translator, what happens to objects on a layer that is mapped to a standard layer?
Answer: They move to the target layer and take on its properties
Mapped objects are moved to the destination layer, and the original layer can then be purged.
Which U.S. standard defines layer naming such as 'A-WALL' and 'E-LITE' for architecture and engineering drawings?
Answer: U.S. National CAD Standard (NCS)
The U.S. National CAD Standard includes the AIA CAD Layer Guidelines with discipline-designator layer names.
Under NCS/AIA layer naming, what does the first character 'M' in a layer like 'M-HVAC-DUCT' indicate?
Answer: Mechanical discipline
The discipline designator 'M' stands for mechanical.
In NCS layer naming, what is the purpose of an optional status field such as '-DEMO' or '-NEWW'?
Answer: To indicate the construction phase or status of the work
The status field distinguishes new, existing, demolition, and other phases of the work.
To make sure every new drawing begins with compliant layers, styles, and title blocks, what should a CAD manager distribute?
Answer: A drawing template (.dwt) file
Template files give every new drawing the standard settings from the start.
Which command removes unused nonstandard layers, styles, and blocks after a cleanup for standards compliance?
Answer: PURGE
PURGE deletes unreferenced named objects such as unused layers and styles.