TECHNICAL DIRECTORATE

Technical Services Department

Engineering Standard ES.0.01.0015

AutoCAD 2004 Configuration
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CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Custodianship
3.0 Purpose
4.0 Application
5.0 AutoCAD Version An Overview
5.1 Drawing Environment
6.0 Drawing Borders
6.1 Drawing Units
6.2 Drawing Grid & Snap
6.3 Title Blocks
6.4 Text Styles
6.5 Line Thickness
6.6 Plot Configuration
6.7 Layers, Colours and Line Types
6.8 Symbols
6.9 Dimensioning
7.0 Database Support
8.0 AutoLISP Files
9.0 AutoCAD Filenames
10.0 Approval to Deviate
11.0 Revision History Log
12.0 Glossary
13.0 Bibliography

APPENDICES
A Layers
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1.0 Introduction

This engineering standard gives details about the minimum requirements for configuration and format
of engineering drawings produced in AutoCAD 2004. This standard assumes a certain degree of
AutoCAD2004 user familiarity and expertise with personal computer systems. Knowledge of standard
personal computer usage is therefore assumed.

Note that any changes to this document from its last revision are highlighted by a bold vertical
bar to the left of each area of change. Should there be a need to consult this documents change
history log, refer in the first instance to its custodian (EE). References made to other standards
throughout this standard are numbered inside square brackets [ ] and may be found in the Bibliography
of section (13).

2.0 Custodianship

The Custodian of this standard is EE, who is responsible for the accuracy and quality of its contents
and for its future revisions, where these are required to reflect industry trends or changes to QP
business practices.

3.0 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to ensure that QP and any Consultant or Contractor provides AutoCAD
2004 drawings produced in an agreed single standard manner. This standard guides users to the
minimum AutoCAD 2004 configuration requirements. AutoCAD users shall also refer to [1].

4.0 Application

Personnel engaged in the development of AutoCAD 2004 drawings for or on behalf of the Corporation
shall apply this standard.

5.0 AutoCAD Version

AutoCAD Release 2004 is the QP standard version. Other versions of AutoCAD shall not be used
without the approval from the custodian of this standard.

5.1 Drawing Environment

All 2D drawings shall be drawn in model space.

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6.0 Drawing Borders

Electronic versions of the blank drawing borders in model space are available on request from the QP
Data Center. Additionally they are available from Engineering Standard CD of [1]. For listing of these
borders refer to Engineering Standard [1]. The drawing borders are set to actual ISO Standard A
sizes.

6.1 Drawing Units

Setting shall be as shown below:-

6.2 Drawing Grid & Snap

Standard borders shall be set to a grid of 10 and snap of 5. This may be changed to suit the drawing
development, typically when producing scaled drawings.

All P&IDs, Flow diagrams, Logic diagrams, Isometric drawings, SLDs block diagrams and the like
shall be prepared using grid and snap mode. The grid and snap toggle mode shall be set to ON when
creating objects or entities in these types of drawing.

All drawing borders shall be set to drawing grid limits.

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6.2 Drawing Grid & Snap (Continued)

All drawing borders shall be set to a starting coordinate of 0,0,0, e.g. x = 0, y = 0 & z = 0. These
settings may be changed if drawing development requires specified coordinates.

6.3 Title Blocks

All information shall be completed within the title block through the Edit Attributes dialog box as
shown below. The text size, style and position are already defined by default within the title block
attribute.
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6.4 Text Styles

Apart from the default AutoCAD text style name STANDARD, ST1 and ST108 are the standard text
styles to be used for all two and three dimensional drawings as shown below:-

Setting Default Alternative

Style name ST1 ST108

Font file Romans.shx
Big Font file None None
Height 2.50 2.50
Width factor 0.8 0.8
Obliquing angle 0 0
Backwards No No
Upside-down No No
Vertical No No

The font file romans.shx is the default character font for all the text in drawings except for the
Consultant box in the title box, where the Consultant can use their own standard font file.
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6.5 Line Thickness

Drawing line thickness shall be standard for any given function or specific purpose. Line thickness is
dependent on the colour assigned to each pen and the actual thickness used for each entity. The
following default settings shall be used:

Colour Line Colour Line

Setting Thickness Setting Thickness

Red 0.25 Grey 0.35

Yellow 0.35 Dark Red 0.25
Green 0.50 Dark Yellow 0.50
Cyan 0.70 Dark Green 0.35
Blue 0.35 Dark Cyan 0.35
Magenta 0.50 Dark Blue 1.00
Black * 0.35 Dark Magenta 0.35

* Shown as white on screen.

6.6 Plot Configuration

The plot configuration settings include pen assignments, plot area, scale, paper size, and rotation.

All pens shall be set to number 7 when plotting a black and white output. All lines shall be set to
object line type. Colour values distinguish different line widths or weights when assigned to pen
numbers in a pen plotter, designjet, inkjet or raster printers.

The pen width setting shall be for drawings plotted to a scale 1:1.

Colour Pen Line/Pen Colour Pen Line/Pen

Setting No. Width Setting No. Width

Red 7 0.25 Grey 7 0.35

Yellow 7 0.35 Dark Red 7 0.25
Green 7 0.50 Dark Yellow 7 0.50
Cyan 7 0.70 Dark Cyan 7 0.35
Blue 7 0.70 Dark Green 7 0.35
Magenta 7 0.50 Dark Blue 7 1.00
Black 7 0.35 Dark 7 0.35
Magenta
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6.6 Plot Configuration (Continued)

For colour prints, all pen number must be set the same as the colour setting, e.g. colour setting = 1 is
pen no. = 1.

When printing a reduced size print, e.g. A1 to A3 or A4, the printer pen width setting must be adjusted
to suit the clarity of the produced drawing. The pen width settings are as follows:-

Colour Pen Line/Pen Colour Pen Line/Pen

Setting No. Width Setting No. Width

Red 7 0.25 Grey 7 0.35

Yellow 7 0.35 Dark Red 7 0.25
Green 7 0.50 Dark Yellow 7 0.50
Cyan 7 0.70 Dark Cyan 7 0.35
Blue 7 0.35 Dark Green 7 0.35
Magenta 7 0.50 Dark Blue 7 1.00
Black* 7 0.35 Dark 7 0.35
Magenta

* Appears white on screen

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6.6 Plot Configuration (Continued)

All engineering drawings shall be plotted on either Extents or Limits parameter.

6.7 Layers, Colours, and Line types

All objects or entities are always drawn in a layer. It may be the default layer or a QP customised
layer. QP customised layers are associated with the colour, line type and line weight.

Layers can be created for each required grouping, colours and line types assigned to those layers shall
be in accordance to Appendix A. Standard borders are already associated with some of the layers with
assigned colour and line types. Any number of objects and layers can have the same colour number.
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6.7 Layers, Colours, and Linetypes (Continued)

The user can specify the linetype scale for objects. The smaller the scale values, the more repetitions
of the pattern are generated per drawing unit. For QP standard borders [1], the linetype scale factor is
set to a default of 12.

6.8 Symbols

Standard symbols shall be used in accordance with Engineering Standard [1]. These symbols are
available as AutoCAD electronic entities (AutoCAD blocks) and are issued with Engineering Standard
[1].

In some instances additional symbols may be required. If so the symbols originator shall issue the
proposed symbol(s) to the custodian of this standard for approval. The proposal shall include
representation, symbol name and types (i.e. size, block name(s), shape etc.) and any references to
international standard(s). The proposal shall be supplied in both electronic and hard copy form.
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6.9 Dimensioning

Dimensioning is the process of adding measurement annotation to a drawing. A dimension style named
Standard shall be used and modified as shown below:

All numerical values may be adjusted proportionally with the scale of the drawing. Style Overrides are
only allowed on dimensions requiring clarity or to resolve overlapping texts.
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6.9 Dimensioning (Continued)

Formats and Text shall be as shown below:-

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6.9 Dimensioning (Continued)

Primary Units settings shall be as shown below:

Precision and Unit format, other than shown above, may be set as required by the drawing. Windows
desktop settings for the Unit Format will vary from system to system and shall not be used.

Alternative Units and Tolerances shall be set when applicable.

7.0 Database Support

AutoCAD can be used to associate, or link, data stored in external database programs. Only Microsoft
Access file formats are acceptable.

8.0 AutoLISP Files

Consultants and Contractors working for, and on behalf of QP, shall supply all AutoCAD related
AutoLISP files used in the production of the various drawings within their contractually agreed work
scope.

9.0 AutoCAD Filenames

Data files should be saved as the same coding system the data is coded with the addition of its revision
indicator and appropriate file extension or default. The file name will have no separators, dashes (-) or
underscores ( _ ).

Example: An AutoCAD drawing revision B coded:

1234 0001 SHEET 001 OF 001 Rev B Will be saved as: 12340001001B
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10.0 Approval to Deviate

Strict compliance with this standard is required. Any deviation must obtain written approval from its
Custodian (EE).

11.0 Revision History Log

For history log details, refer to the Custodian of this standard.

12.0 Glossary

The following acronyms, abbreviations and key word used in this standard are defined as follows:

.dwg - Standard file format for saving vector graphics from within AutoCAD.
EE - Technical Services Manager.
QP - Qatar Petroleum.
EED - Head of Data Center

13.0 Bibliography

[1] ES.D.10 Latest Issue Engineering Standards Draughting Development of

Technical Data
[2] ES.0.07.0100 Latest Issue Process Engineering Flow Diagram Standard Symbols-

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APPENDIX A

- LAYERS
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PROCESS / MECHANICAL
Layer Name Description Colour Line Type
0 AutoCAD Default Layer W Continuous
BORDER Standard Borders N/A N/A
BUSBAR N/A
CABLE N/A
CIVIL N/A
DIM All Dimension, Arrows & Text R Continuous
ELEC Electrical Line R Dashed
EQUIP All Equipment B Continuous
EQUIP1 Equipment Text G Continuous
EQUIP2 Motor Text Y Continuous
INST Instrument Valves & Symbols Y Continuous
Instrument Specific Lines Refer [2]
FIRE_GAS N/A
HVAC All HVAC Symbols G Continuous
SCHEM N/A
MECH All Fittings & Symbols Y Continuous
Sight Glass & Level Indicator Text Y Continuous
Box & Line Refer [2]
PIPING All Piping Symbols Y Continuous
PIPESUP Pipe support W Continuous
PROCESS Main Process Line C Continuous
Other Process Lines Refer [2]
PROCESS1 Centre Line R Centre
PROCESS2 Hidden Line Y Dashed
PROCESS3 Match Line 13 Phantom
MISCMECH1 Vendor Limit W Divide
MISCMECH1 Skid Outline Y Phantom
REV Revision Triangle and Text Y Continuous
REV1 Revision & Hold Cloud C Continuous
PROEXT Project extents cloud Dark Bl Continuous
ROAD N/A
STRU General Symbols Y Continuous
TXT25 Text 2.5mm Height R Continuous
TXT30 Text 3.0mm Height Y Continuous
TXT35 Text 3.5mm Height Y Continuous
TXT50 Text 5.0mm Height G Continuous
TXT70 Text 7.0mm Height C Continuous
VALVE All Valves Y Continuous
WELD N/A

NOTES: The use of relevant set layers of other disciplines is encouraged. This will eliminate the
need to duplicate information for each discipline.
e.g. If Mechanical Discipline requires to show a building outline the Civil discipline layer
should be used. Hence, there would be no need to list this under Process Mechanical.

N/A = Not applicable A/R = As required

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CIVIL / STRUCTURAL
Layer Name Description Colour Line Type
0 AutoCAD Default Layer W Continuous
BORDER Standard Borders N/A N/A
BUSBAR N/A
CABLE N/A
CIVIL All Civil Details Y A/R
DIM All Dimension, Arrows & Text R Continuous
ELEC N/A
EQUIP N/A
INST N/A
F & GAS N/A
SCHEM N/A
HVAC All HVAC Symbols G Continuous
MECH N/A
PIPING N/A
PIPESUP N/A
PROCESS N/A
MISCSTRU Site Plan W Continuous
REV Revision Triangle and Text Y Continuous
REV1 Revision & Hold Cloud C Continuous
PROEXT Project extents cloud Dark Bl Continuous
ROAD1 All Roads Y Continuous
ROAD2 Highlighted Road G Continuous
STRU1 All Steel work G Continuous
STH Steel hidden Y Hidden
STSY General Symbols Y Continuous
SECM Section Marks G Continuous
TXT25 Text 2.5mm Height R Continuous
TXT30 Text 3.0mm Height Y Continuous
TXT35 Text 3.5mm Height Y Continuous
TXT50 Text 5.0mm Height G Continuous
TXT70 Text 7.0mm Height C Continuous
VALVE N/A
WELD All Weld Symbols Y Continuous

NOTES: 1) The use of relevant set layers of other disciplines is encouraged. This will eliminate the
need to duplicate information for each discipline.
e.g. If Mechanical Discipline requires to show a building outline the Civil discipline layer
should be used. Hence, there would be no need to list this under Process Mechanical.

2) The above layering system caters for Oil and Gas Industry only. Layers for Architectural,
Landscaping and Building Services are more complex and multiple. These will be subject to
separate guideline, which is under development. Until such time of its approved issue those
involved with AutoCAD design services with respect to Architectural, Landscaping and
Building Services should forward the intended layering system to be used to EED for
review and approval.

N/A = Not applicable A/R = As required

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INSTRUMENTATION / FIRE & GAS

Layer Name Description Colour Line Type
0 AutoCAD Default Layer W Continuous
BORDER Standard Borders N/A N/A
BUSBAR N/A
CABLE N/A
CIVIL N/A
DIM All Dimensions, Arrows & Text R Continuous
ELEC N/A
EQUIP Equipment//Panels B Continuous
EQUIP1 JBs G Continuous
INST Instrument Valves/Symbols, etc Y Continuous
INST1 Electrical Signals R Hidden
INST2 Loop, General, Hook-up W Continuous
F & GAS F & G Symbols, Life Support Drawings etc W Continuous
HVAC All HVAC Symbols G Continuous
SCHEM Binary Logic, Schematics W Continuous
MECH N/A
PIPING N/A
PIPESUP N/A
PROCESS N/A
MISCINST Reference Valves/Equipment, etc. R Dashed
REV Revision Triangle and Text Y Continuous
REV1 Revision & Hold Cloud C Continuous
PROEXT Project extents cloud Dark Bl Continuous
ROAD N/A
STRU N/A
TXT25 Text 2.5mm Height R Continuous
TXT30 Text 3.0mm Height Y Continuous
TXT35 Text 3.5mm Height Y Continuous
TXT50 Text 5.0mm Height G Continuous
TXT70 Text 7.0mm Height C Continuous
VALVE N/A
WELD All Weld Symbols Y Continuous

NOTES: The use of relevant set layers of other disciplines is encouraged. This will eliminate the
need to duplicate information for each discipline.
e.g. If Mechanical Discipline requires to show a building outline the Civil discipline layer
should be used. Hence, there would be no need to list this under Process Mechanical.

N/A = Not applicable A/R = As required

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ELECTRICAL
Layer Name Description Colour Line Type
0 AutoCAD Default Layer W Continuous
BORDER Standard Borders N/A N/A
BUSBAR Busbar C Continuous
CABLE All Cables G Continuous
CIVIL Floor / Site plan W A/R
DIM All Dimensions, Arrows & Text R Continuous
ELEC1 Lighting, Sockets, JBS etc, (For Ltg and small Y Continuous
power layout Symbols)
ELEC2 Contactors, Switchgear, Fuses, Starters etc. W Continuous
EQUIP1 Electrical Equipment, Switchboard G Continuous
Distribution Boards, Generators G Continuous
Motors Power Transformers, etc. G Continuous
INST N/A
F & GAS N/A
HVAC All HVAC Symbols G Continuous
SCHEM N/A
MECH N/A
PIPING N/A
PIPESUP N/A
PROCESS N/A
MISCELEC Sensors, Current Transformers, Meters, W Continuous
Relays, etc.
REV Revision Triangle and Text Y Continuous
REV1 Revision & Hold Cloud C Continuous
PROEXT Project extents cloud Dark Bl Continuous
ROAD N/A
STRU N/A
TXT25 Text 2.5mm Height R Continuous
TXT30 Text 3.0mm Height Y Continuous
TXT35 Text 3.5mm Height Y Continuous
TXT50 Text 5.0mm Height G Continuous
TXT70 Text 7.0mm Height C Continuous
VALVE N/A
WELD All Weld Symbols Y Continuous

NOTES: The use of relevant set layers of other disciplines is encouraged. This will eliminate the
need to duplicate information for each discipline.
e.g. If Mechanical Discipline requires to show a building outline the Civil discipline layer
should be used. Hence, there would be no need to list this under Process Mechanical.

N/A = Not applicable A/R = As required

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