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Maintain Standards in
Drawings
Drawings are easier to interpret if you set standards to enforce consistency. You can set
standards for layer names, dimension styles, and other elements; check drawings against these
standards; and then change any properties that do not conform.
Overview of CAD Standards
You can create a standards file to define common properties in order to maintain
consistency throughout your drawing files. Standards define a set of common
properties for named objects such as layers and text styles. You or your CAD
manager can create, apply, and audit standards in drawings to enforce
consistency. Because standards make it easier for others to interpret drawings,
standards are particularly useful in collaborative environments, where many
individuals contribute to the creation of a drawing.
Named Objects for Standards-Checking
You can create standards for the following named objects:
■ Layers
■ Text styles
■ Linetypes
■ Dimension styles
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