CAD Manual: SPU/SDOT Inter-Departmental CAD Standard

CAD Manual
SPU/SDOT Inter-Departmental CAD Standard
Updated: May 22, 2015

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 1
SPU/SDOT CAD Requirements for Consultants......................................................................................... 1
Supported Software Version ................................................................................................................. 1
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Tracking Numbers ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Obtaining a Project Tracking Number (PTN) for SPU Projects .............................................................. 2
Obtaining a Project Tracking Number (PTN) for SDOT Projects ........................................................... 2
Obtaining Vault Plan and Serial Numbers ............................................................................................. 2
Common Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 3
The Highlights ........................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 1: Workflow for Civil Projects ................................................................................................ 4
Base Map Creation Workflow ................................................................................................................... 5
Design Drafting Workflow ......................................................................................................................... 6
Record Drawing Workflow ........................................................................................................................ 7
SECTION 2: Support Files ...................................................................................................................... 8
Support Files Disclaimer of Warranties .................................................................................................... 8
Templates.................................................................................................................................................. 8
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Templates .............................................................................................................. 9
Title Block Template............................................................................................................................ 10
Additional Support Files .......................................................................................................................... 15
Hatch Patterns .................................................................................................................................... 15
Civil 3D® Pipe Network Catalog ........................................................................................................... 15
Plot Style Table (.CTB) Files ................................................................................................................. 15
Fonts.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Linetypes ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Blocks .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Reference Drawings ............................................................................................................................ 15
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Object Classification ............................................................................................................................ 15

SECTION 3: Project Data Sharing ........................................................................................................ 16
Folder Structure ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Sheet Set Manager .................................................................................................................................. 17
SPU/SDOT Title Block Overview .......................................................................................................... 17
Sheet File-Naming Convention ........................................................................................................... 20
View Planning...................................................................................................................................... 21
XREFs ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
XREF File Naming Convention ............................................................................................................. 23
Detail View Naming............................................................................................................................. 24
Placing XREF Views on Sheets ............................................................................................................. 25
Creating Civil 3D® Data in XREFs .......................................................................................................... 27
Data Shortcuts and Data Referencing ..................................................................................................... 28
Design Data Shortcut Source File Naming Convention (Civil 3D Data XREFs) .................................... 28
SECTION 4: Drawing Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 29
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 29
General Drafting Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 29
Planning and Setup ................................................................................................................................. 30
Annotation (Viewport Zoom) Scale Guidelines for Plan Views ........................................................... 30
Presentation Standards Checklists .......................................................................................................... 31
Title Blocks .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Cover Sheet Presentation ................................................................................................................... 31
Survey Control Presentation ............................................................................................................... 32
General Plan & Profile Sheet Presentation ......................................................................................... 33
Removal/Demolition Plan Presentation ............................................................................................. 33
Construction Stormwater Erosion Control (CSEC) Plan Presentation................................................. 34
Paving Plan Presentation .................................................................................................................... 34
Paving Profile Presentation ................................................................................................................. 35
Paving Cross Section Presentation ...................................................................................................... 35
Sewer, Storm Drain, and Water Main Plan Presentation ................................................................... 36
Sewer, Storm Drain, and Water Main Profile Presentation ................................................................ 36
Detail & Section Presentation ............................................................................................................. 38

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QC Markup Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 39

SECTION 5: Layers .............................................................................................................................. 40
Layer Fields: Discipline Designators ........................................................................................................ 40
Layer Fields: Major Group ....................................................................................................................... 41
Layer Fields: Minor Group....................................................................................................................... 43
Layer Fields: Status ................................................................................................................................. 47
Layer Color Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 48
Common Layer Names ............................................................................................................................ 48
Sheet Annotation ................................................................................................................................ 48
Legal .................................................................................................................................................... 49
Site/Topo Features .............................................................................................................................. 52
Utilities ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Roadways ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Details ................................................................................................................................................. 65
As-Built and Record Drawings ............................................................................................................. 66
External References ............................................................................................................................ 67
SECTION 6: Linework and Data ........................................................................................................... 68
Drafting Existing Features on Base Maps................................................................................................ 68
Blocks ...................................................................................................................................................... 68
Drafting Utilities in Plan .......................................................................................................................... 69
Best Practices for 2D Utility Drafting .................................................................................................. 69
Designing Utilities with AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Pipe Networks ................................................................ 74
Best Practices for Designing in 3D and Drafting in 2D ........................................................................ 74
Drafting Utilities in Profile....................................................................................................................... 74
Drafting Proposed Paving and Grading Plans ......................................................................................... 76
Drafting Proposed Paving and Grading Profiles ...................................................................................... 76
Drafting Proposed Landscaping Plans ..................................................................................................... 76
Hatch Patterns for Proposed Utilities, Paving & Vegetation .................................................................. 77
Exporting LandXML for Field Verification ............................................................................................... 77
Drafting As-Built and Record Drawing Utility Linework .......................................................................... 77
CAD to GIS ............................................................................................................................................... 78
Object Classification for Proposed and Record Drawing Utilities ....................................................... 78

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SECTION 7: Annotation ...................................................................................................................... 80

Text Styles ............................................................................................................................................... 80
Text Color and Size Chart .................................................................................................................... 80
Notes ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Sheet Match Lines ............................................................................................................................... 81
Sheet Profile Grid Stationing ............................................................................................................... 81
Annotative Text, Dimensions, & Multileaders ........................................................................................ 82
Annotative Scale List ........................................................................................................................... 82
Dimension Styles ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Dimensions for Proposed Features ..................................................................................................... 82
Dimensions for Existing Features ........................................................................................................ 82
Multileader Styles ................................................................................................................................... 83
Multileaders for Proposed Features ................................................................................................... 83
Multileaders for Existing Features ...................................................................................................... 83
General Multileader Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 83
Loop Leaders ........................................................................................................................................... 84
Key Note Label Format............................................................................................................................ 84
Grading Label Formats ............................................................................................................................ 84
Curb Return Label Format ....................................................................................................................... 85
Table Styles ............................................................................................................................................. 85
Title Cell Style ...................................................................................................................................... 85
Header Cell Style ................................................................................................................................. 85
Data Cell Style ..................................................................................................................................... 85
Reference Boxes...................................................................................................................................... 85
Detail and Section Referencing ............................................................................................................... 86
SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing .............................................................................................................. 87
Page Setups ............................................................................................................................................. 87
Plot Style Tables (pen assignments).................................................................................................... 87
Paperless Plotting ................................................................................................................................... 88
DWF Format ........................................................................................................................................ 88
PDF Format ......................................................................................................................................... 88
Collated DWF/PDF File-Naming Convention....................................................................................... 88

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SECTION 9: Electronic Transmittals .................................................................................................... 89

Submitting CAD Files and Data to SPU and SDOT ................................................................................... 90
Submitting to Seattle Public Utilities .................................................................................................. 90
Submitting to Seattle Department of Transportation ........................................................................ 90
SECTION 10: Submittals ..................................................................................................................... 91
Pre-Submittal Checklist ........................................................................................................................... 91
30% CAD Submittals ............................................................................................................................ 91
60% CAD Submittals ............................................................................................................................ 91
90% & 100% CAD Submittals .............................................................................................................. 91
Submittal Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 92
30%, 60% and 90% Submittals ............................................................................................................ 92
100% or Conformed Drawing Set Submittals ..................................................................................... 92
As-Built and Record Drawing Submittals ............................................................................................ 92
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................... 93

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Preface

Introduction 1
Introduction
The SPU/SDOT Inter-Departmental Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD) Standard was set in place to ensure
that all CAD drafting work performed in house or by a city-hired consultant could be readily used by
various city departments and easily translated into the city’s GIS network.
Contract plans result from the work of many specialists and engineers. A base map may be used
simultaneously by disciplines such as water design, drainage design, sewer design, roadway design,
landscaping design, etc. All the disciplines of a project fit against the base map, making it possible to
compare and complete various design elements in tandem. This ability to work concurrently depends on
developing, maintaining and employing CAD standards. The goals of maintaining coherence, minimizing
wasted effort in recreating design, and maximizing the effectiveness of a project team are all best served
by adhering to the CAD standard.
The chart below shows a typical project drawing/data lifecycle:
Survey Base
Map & Data
Design
GIS Drawings &
Data
Record Survey
Drawings & Staking for
Data Construction
As-Built
Construction
Drawings &
Red-Lines
Data
SPU/SDOT CAD Requirements for Consultants

If you are performing computer-aided-drafting (CAD) services for Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle
Department of Transportation you must adhere to the requirements in the SPU/SDOT Design Drafting
Guidelines document found here:
http://www.seattle.gov/util/Engineering/Consulting_Resources/For_Drafting_Consultants/
Supported Software Version

The current software supported by SPU and SDOT is Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2015.
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Legal Disclaimer
This CAD Manual (“Document”) should not be used as a substitute for codes and regulations. The
applicant is responsible for compliance with all code and rule requirements, whether or not described in
this Document.
This Document contains Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® usage tips and
instructions which are for reference only and are not a replacement for formal training. Contact an
Autodesk® Certified Instructor for training opportunities.
Tracking Numbers
A project tracking number is a unique tracking number used for file-naming (see SECTION 3: Project Data
Sharing) during and after the pre-construction phase of a project. Once a drawing set has entered the
60% design phase, Vault Plan and Serial numbers are also obtained and added to the title blocks via
Sheet Set Manager.
Obtaining a Project Tracking Number (PTN) for SPU Projects

Prior to setting up drawing files, contact SPU_CADsupport@Seattle.gov with the following information
to obtain a PTN:
1. SPU Project Manager (PM) Name

2. Project Name
3. Project Location
4. SPU Work Authorization Number (charge code/number; obtain from PM)
Obtaining a Project Tracking Number (PTN) for SDOT Projects

Prior to setting up drawing files, contact the SDOT Project Manager for the Work Authorization Number
(charge code/number). This number will serve as the PTN for file-naming purposes.
Obtaining Vault Plan and Serial Numbers

During the 60% design phase of the project, contact the Engineering Records Center (Records Vault) to
obtain an application form. A cover sheet is required to be submitted along with the completed
application.

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Common Abbreviations
CAD.......................................................... Computer-Aided-Drafting
COS .......................................................... City of Seattle
SDOT........................................................ Seattle Department of Transportation
SPU .......................................................... Seattle Public Utilities
GIS ........................................................... Geographic Information System
ERC .......................................................... Engineering Records Center (Vault)
VPI ........................................................... Vault Plan Index
PM ........................................................... Project Manager
SSM ......................................................... Sheet Set Manager
XREF ........................................................ External Reference
DWF......................................................... Design Web Format
PTN .......................................................... Project Tracking Number (unique number for each project)
More abbreviations can be found in STANDARD PLAN NO 002.
The Highlights
To help you navigate this document easier, here are the highlights:
 THE SETUP: For information on downloading templates and supporting files, see page 8.
 THE BASICS: For basic drawing and planning guidelines, see pages 29 and 30.
 FILE NAMING: Our file-naming conventions are described on pages 17, 19, 23 and 28.
 TITLE BLOCKS: Instructions on setting up title blocks and views start on pages 10 and 17.
 LAYERS: A list of common layer names is found on page 48.
 LINEWORK: Guidelines for drafting features can be found on page 68.
 ANNOTATION: Text, dimensions, leaders and table settings are found on pages 80-86.
 PLOTTING/PRINTING: Requirements for printing drawings are found on page 87.
 CHECKING: Use the checklist on page 91 to check your work.
 FINAL PRODUCT: A description of the final product is found on page 92.

4 SECTION 1: Workflow for Civil Projects
SECTION 1: Workflow for Civil Projects

The diagram below shows the workflow for typical civil projects.
Project Intake Project Technical Sheet Set

Meeting with Setup Meeting: Manager (SSM)
Client & Division Design, Survey, View Frame
Liaison & Base Map Creation
Base Map Records Survey Drawing

Research
Contract Plans Design Drawings Control Plan

and Data (stored in ERC)
Construction As-Built Record Drawings Submitted to GIS

Red-Lines Drawings and and Data and ERC
Data

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Base Map Creation Workflow

The diagram below shows the typical workflow for the Survey unit.
Gather Data in Process Field Create

Field Data & Record of Survey
Right-of-Way (if needed)
Research
Project Intake & Create Topo Create

Technical Setup Map (with right- Control Plan
of-way, surface (store in ERC)
and alignments)
Records Add Researched

Research Data to Topo
Map.
Upload Data to Final Survey &

GIS Database Base Map
Feedback
Meeting
Notify Design
Drafting Group
that Base Map is
Finished

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Design Drafting Workflow

The diagram below shows the typical workflow for Design Drafting unit.
Project Intake & Receive Setup Contract

Technical Setup Survey/Base Plan Sheets in
Map Drawing Sheet Set
Manager
Receive Develop Design

Direction from Drawings (XREFs)
Engineers & PMs
Send Specs Acquire VPI &

Group Copies of Serial #s From
Drawings During ERC at 60%
60%-100% Phase Phase
Create design Produce 100%

data for Drawings: DWFs,
construction PDFs, & Mylars
staking for Construction
Archive drawings
and store Mylars
in ERC
Upload Design to
GIS Database

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Record Drawing Workflow

The diagram below shows the typical workflow for Record Drawing unit.
Construction Receive As-Built Create Electronic

Drawings & Data Record Drawings
from Engineer
Receive Locate or Create Send Record

Notification of Archive of Drawings to
Advertised Advertised Engineer for
Drawings Drawings Final Approval
Print Final Set of

Record Drawings
for Storage in
ERC
Upload Record Send Record

Drawings to GIS Drawing
Database Completion
Transmittal

8 SECTION 2: Support Files
SECTION 2: Support Files

To download support files, visit: Seattle.gov/util/CAD
We periodically update this web page with the latest documentation (CAD Manual, CAD Manual
Appendices and Sample Drawings), templates and support files (blocks, fonts, linetypes, and more).
Support Files Disclaimer of Warranties

Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle Department of Transportation provide downloadable Autodesk®
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® support files (“Support Files”) available online; see link above. Seattle Public Utilities
and Seattle Department of Transportation disclaim to the fullest extent authorized by law any and all
warranties, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Without limitation of the foregoing, Seattle Public
Utilities and Seattle Department of Transportation expressly do not warrant that:
a) the Support Files will meet your requirements;

b) the Support Files will be free of bugs, errors, viruses or other defects;
c) any results, output, or data provided through or generated by the Support Files will be accurate,
up-to-date, complete or reliable;
d) the Support Files will be compatible with third party software;
e) any errors in the Support Files will be corrected.
Templates
Standard SPU/SDOT Civil 3D® templates are available online (see link above). Once you have
downloaded the templates, make sure AutoCAD® Civil 3D® template settings point to where the
templates are stored. Type OPTIONS on the command line, click on the “Files” tab, and then expand the
“Template Settings” section:

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AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Templates

There are two AutoCAD® Civil 3D® templates available for download; one for surveying/base mapping
(SV-COS-C3D15.dwt) and one for design drafting (DD-COS-C3D15.dwt). Each template is customized for
it’s unique purpose.
The drawing units are set to “feet” and the coordinate system is “HPGN (HARN) Washington State
Planes, North Zone, US Foot” (code: HARN/WO.WA-NF).
To verify these settings, first run the UNITS command to verify the insertion scale. Then run the
EDITDRAWINGSETTINGS command to verify the drawing units and coordinate system.
Design Drawing Template

Highlighted below are some features in our Civil 3D design drawing template:
 Layer filters and descriptions (command: LAYERPALETTE)

 Object styles (settings tab of SHOWTS)
 Text styles (command: STYLE)
 Label Styles (command: ADDLABELS)
 Multileader styles (command: MLEADERSTYLE)
 Dimension styles (command: DIMSTYLE)
 Table styles (command: TABLESTYLE)
 Multiline styles (command: MLSTYLE)

Title Block Template

There is one AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Sheet Set Manager template (.DWT containing the SPU/SDOT title
block) and an accompanying .DST file available for download. There are many benefits to using this
Sheet Set Manager template including:
 Easy sheet data management

 Detail and section referencing blocks containing dynamic fields that automatically get updated
 Dynamic barcodes that automatically get updated (required for archival)
 Updatable sheet index table
 Batch plotting
Use the SSM command in AutoCAD® Civil 3D® to open the Sheet Set Manager palette. From there you
can use the drop-down to open or start a new Sheet Set:
Before you use the Sheet Set Manager template, you will need to make a few changes to the .DWT
and .DST files. Open the .DWT file and modify the page setups to work with your plotters and printers.
You will also need to modify the .DST file (see tips on the next couple of pages).

Tip: Setup Sheet Set Manager .DST File Outside the City Network
Before you start using Sheet Set Manager, you need to make a few changes to the .DST file.
To do this start up Sheet Set Manager (command: SSM) and open the COS_SheetSet.DST
file through SSM.
Right-click on “COS_SheetSet” in SSM and select “Properties…”
Page Setup Overrides File
Click the ellipsis (…) button next to the “Page setup overrides file” field .
Browse to the location where COS_SheetSet.DWT is stored and click Open.
Sheet Creation Template
Click on the ellipsis (…) button next to the “Sheet creation template” field.
Then click on the ellipsis button in the next dialog box to browse to the location where you
stored COS_SheetSet.dwt.
Click Open.
Click OK.
Finally click OK to save and close the Sheet Set Properties.

Tip: Setup Sheet Set Manager Callout Blocks Outside the City Network
There are callout blocks associated with the City of Seattle SSM template and in order to
use them you need to download the blocks and save them in a folder on your network or
computer. Once you have done this you will need to tell SSM where to find them.
To do this start up Sheet Set Manager (command: SSM) and open the COS_SheetSet.DST
file through SSM.
Right-click on “COS_SheetSet” in SSM and select “Properties…”
First click on the ellipsis (…) button next to the “Label block for views” field.
In the resulting dialog box click on the next ellipsis (…) button.
Browse to the folder where you saved the SSM callout blocks and select
C-view_name.dwg. Click Open. Click OK in the “Select Block” dialog box.
Then select the ellipsis (…) button next to the “Callout blocks” field (see following picture).
You will find a list of paths pointing to blocks. Delete all of them. You will then need to add
the folder paths for all the blocks (except the C-view_name.dwg block) so SSM knows
where to find them on your network or computer.
Click the “Add…” button. Then click the ellipsis (…) button in the “Select Block” dialog box.
Select a block (not the C-view_name.dwg block) and click “Open”. Repeat this for all blocks
except the C-view_name.dwg block.
Click OK.

Starting a New Sheet Set

Start a new sheet set (command: NewSheetSet) using “an example sheet set” and select
“COS_SheetSet” to use as the example. The sheet set should be named in this format: project tracking
number (PTN) followed by an underscore and the project name (words separated by underscores). For
example: [PTN]_Project_Name (this will become the project DST file).
Click the “Sheet Set Properties” button to edit the values of fields for the entire sheet set (“Sheet Set
Custom Properties”) and the default values of fields for individual sheets (“Sheet Custom Properties”).
See page 17 for a visual of where these fields are located in the title block.
Sheet Set Properties

Sheet Set
This section should be filled in for you already. You can skip this section.
Project Control
Fill in the project number, name, phase and milestone (if applicable). The milestone field will be
displayed on the lower left corner of every title block in the sheet set. For example, when your project is
approaching the 60% design milestone, in the milestone field type 60% SUBMITTAL (NOT FOR
CONSTRUCTION) and every sheet will display this label.

Sheet Custom Properties

This contains the default settings for creating new sheets, but will not change settings for existing
sheets. For example, if there will be only one drafter for every sheet in the project, fill in the drafter’s
initials in the appropriate field and every sheet that is created from that point on will contain those
initials by default. If you are not sure what changes will be made in the future, leave this section as-is.
You can change these properties on a sheet-by-sheet basis in the future.
Sheet Creation
This section should be filled in for you already. You can skip this section.
Sheet Set Custom Properties

This section contains the global settings for your entire sheet set. You should fill in most of the fields in
this section. The data in these fields will show up on all the title blocks in this sheet set.
Creating Sheets
To create a new sheet, right-click on the sheet set and select “New Sheet…”
Fill in the “Number” and “Sheet Title” fields. Together the “Number” and “Sheet Title” fields are the
same as the file name of the sheet drawing (see page 20 for sheet file-naming convention).
When you create a new sheet with the SPU/SDOT Sheet Set Manager template, you are given the
opportunity to select either the SPU or SDOT title block:
1. You will see this: 2. Click on it to reveal hidden grip: 3. Click the grip to select title block:
See pages 24, 38 and 86 for information about using Sheet Set Manager for detail/section referencing.
To edit the properties of an individual sheet, right-click on it in the “Sheet List” tab of Sheet Set Manager
and select “Properties…” After you make changes to sheet properties you will need to run the “REGEN”
command in the drawing to see the fields update with the changes. If this does not work, set the
FIELDEVAL system variable to 31 to make fields update when you open, save, plot, eTransmit and regen.

Additional Support Files

Here are a few support files available online (see link on page 8).
Hatch Patterns
Standard hatch patterns that match STANDARD PLAN NO 003 are available as a downloadable .PAT file.
Civil 3D® Pipe Network Catalog

We provide a Civil 3D® Pipe Network catalog that includes common pipe materials and sizes and
standard structure sizes as defined in STANDARD PLAN NO 200.
Plot Style Table (.CTB) Files

Standard printing (see page 87 for more information):
 COS_CADD_Standard.ctb (for printing standard drawings)

 Record_Drawings.ctb (for printing As-Built and Record Drawings)
Non-standard printing:
 COS_CADD_Fine-Color.ctb (for printing non-standard figures with fine color lines)

 COS_CADD_Fine-Mono.ctb (for printing non-standard figures with fine black lines)
Fonts
Standard “SHX” and “FMP” files are available online. AAA.SHX is used to generate custom SPU/SDOT
linetypes. To make sure the barcodes on the plan sheets appear correctly, install the fre3of9x.ttf font
natively to your PC.
Linetypes
Standard linetypes that match STANDARD PLAN NO 003 are available online as a downloadable .LIN file.
Blocks
Standard blocks that match STANDARD PLAN NO 003 are available online.
Reference Drawings
You can download a reference drawing containing a legend of common layers, linetypes, hatch patterns,
text and blocks that you can use in your drawings to match properties to.
Object Classification
TR-Object-Classification.xml is available online which is used for attaching “Object Data Tables” to 2D
utility pipes (“Polylines” and “Multilines”) and structures (polygons and blocks). See page 78 for more
information.

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SECTION 3: Project Data Sharing

Sharing project data amongst team members is an essential part of concurrent engineering. There are
three core elements of AutoCAD® Civil 3D® that enable drawing/data sharing: Civil 3D® Data
Referencing, external references (XREFs) and Sheet Set Manager (SSM).
Civil 3D® Data XREFs Presentation XREFs Detail XREFs Sheet Drawings (Paper
•Corridors/Grading •named plan, profile & •named detail & Space) via SSM
Objects/Feature Lines civil section views section views •project data (via DST file)
•Alignments •Data References •linework •title block w/ fields
•Surfaces •classified linework w/ •annotation* & SSM •profile/section grids
•Pipe & Pressure data filled in reference callouts •viewports added via SSM
Networks •annotation* & SSM •detail & section titles "Model Views" tab
•Data Shortcuts reference callouts inserted via SSM •street names
"Sheet Views" tab
•north arrows & bar scales
*See Section 7 for more information on annotation and SSM reference callouts.
There are three types of XREF drawings: 1) “Civil 3D data XREFs”, 2) “presentation XREFs” and 3) “detail
XREFs”. In some cases, Civil 3D® data and 2D presentation linework can be in the same drawing(s).
Civil 3D® data is added to Civil 3D data XREF drawings and data shortcuts are created. Presentation XREF
drawings containing views connect to the data shortcuts by creating a reference. Detail XREF drawings
contain views and display even more information about the design. Plan, profile,
civil section and detail XREF views are added to sheet drawings via Sheet Set
Manager (other XREF drawings may be overlaid in sheet drawings but care must be
taken to ensure that the primary XREF is on top of the others). Sheet Set Manager
fields can then be used in any drawing to reference sheet numbers, details and
sections.
Folder Structure
Having an agreed-upon folder-structure allows all CAD Technicians to work in one
place; all XREFs, Data Shortcuts, and Sheets for the project reside in the same place
and are available for all to reference. Project folders are named in this format:
project tracking number (see page 2 for information on project tracking numbers).
Each project folder contains sub-folders (example shown in the image on the right)
including the “_Shortcuts” folder which contains data shortcuts for the project.

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Sheet Set Manager

AutoCAD® and Civil 3D® have a powerful sheet creation/management tool called Sheet Set Manager
(SSM). It leverages the power of fields to make cross-referencing easy and it allows you to print (based
on a predefined page setup) selected or all sheets with a simple right-click.
The .DST file name shall be the project tracking number followed by an underscore and the project
name (words separated by underscores). For example: [PTN]_Project_Name.dst
SPU/SDOT Title Block Overview

The SPU/SDOT title block is contained within a template that was specifically designed to be used within
Sheet Set Manager (SSM). Various SSM fields are editable within the “Sheet Set Custom Properties” (all
sheets) and “Sheet Custom Properties” (individual sheet). Right-click on the sheet set or individual
sheets and select “Properties…” to edit these fields.
Vault Plan Number & Vault Serial Number

Vault plan & serial numbers may be acquired in the Engineering Records Center (Vault). A cover sheet
for the project plan set must be submitted in order to receive the numbers. These numbers are required
by the 60% drawing submittal and are linked to the barcode.
“Sheet Set Custom Properties” fields: Vault Plan Number Vault Serial Number

Sheet Numbers
Sheet # of # should be shown here. The sheet number is linked to the barcode. Right-click on a sheet in
SSM and select “Rename & Renumber…” to renumber it.
“Sheet Set Custom Properties” field: Total Number of Sheets
Job Numbers
Enter the work authorization number(s) provided by the project manager.
“Sheet Set Custom Properties” fields: Job Number – CO Job Number – PC Job Number – R/W
Project Title
This space is reserved for the project title only.
“Sheet Set Custom Properties” field: Project Title
Sheet Titles
Lines 1 and 2 are optional; line 3 is required (bottom to top). These fields are embedded within MTEXT
so that the text can wrap if needed.
“Sheet Custom Properties” fields: Line 1: Sheet Custom Title Line 2: Sheet Custom Title Line 3: Sheet Custom Title
Scale
The title block scale should be in one of these formats:
 plan only format: 1”=20’

 plan + profile format: H. 1”=20’, V. 1”=10’
 details and cover sheet format: AS NOTED
 notes, schedules, tables, etc. format: NONE
“Sheet Custom Properties” field: Scale
Professional Seal
Insert or XREF professional seal in this location. If multiple seals are needed, they may be stacked above.
“Sheet Custom Properties” field: PE Seal Registration Number
Initials & Dates

Initials and dates may be entered here digitally or left blank for hand-written initials and dates upon
completion.
“Sheet Custom Properties” fields: Design Checker Initials Designer Initials Drafter Initials Drawing Checker Initials
Revised As-Built
Milestone
The project milestone label is meant to be temporary; remove before completion (ALT+032).
Sheet Set “Project Control” field: Project milestone

Barcode
Every sheet includes a barcode on the lower left corner of the sheet that is automatically generated
based on the Vault Plan Number and sheet number fields. As a part of an established business process,
after the engineering plan sets are signed, they go to the Engineering Records Center (ERC) where they
are processed (scanned) into the Virtual Vault, and physically archived.
In order for this barcode to display correctly, you need to download and install the proper font
(fre3of9x.ttf - see SECTION 2: Support Files). The barcode utilizes the “3 of 9” barcode format. For more
information on the “3 of 9” barcode format, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_39
“Sheet Set Custom Properties” field: Barcode Modifier (contains a hyphen during design phase)
Revisions
The revision block is located on the left-hand side, just outside of the title block. There is room for about
three lines of text (layer G-ANNO-REVS, 0.08 text height, color red) in the revision block. Revision clouds
(command: REVCLOUD) shall be placed in paper space on layer G-ANNO-REVC, set to the “normal” style
with 0.125 arc length. Revision triangles shall use the “_TagTriangle” block on layer G-ANNO-REVS.
North Arrow
North arrows should be oriented up, to the left or aligned within the area shown on page 29.
Bar Scale
The appropriate bar scale block should be inserted into the sheet under the North arrow.
Profile Grid
The profile grid block is on layer G-ANNO-GRID, can be turned on and off as needed and can be
dynamically sized. The grid block contains elevation attributes (double-click to edit). Align the elevations
shown in the viewport with the elevations shown on the grid. XREF’d grid line and elevation layers in
model space should be set to not print when overlaid through a viewport on this grid block.
Consultant Logo Area

Insert or XREF logos on the G-ANNO-LOGO layer in this location. CAD logos shall be blocks and use colors
shown on page 87 within them. Image logos shall be grayscale with borders turned off.
The SIP signature box (layer G-ANNO-SIGS) and DPD stamp also appear in this area; plan accordingly.
Tip: Remove Dashes from Sheet Set Manager Fields with ALT+032
When you erase data in a Sheet Set Manager field, it will appear as four dashes in the drawing. To
avoid this, click in the field, delete the contents (if not already deleted), hold down the ALT key,
type 032 and then let go of the ALT key. This will force a space in that field and the dashes will
disappear in the drawing.

Sheet File-Naming Convention

Here is the standard file-naming convention for sheets* (layouts with title blocks): sheet number
followed by a space, project tracking number followed by an underscore, a “P” followed by a hyphen, a
major layer field (see page 41) followed by a hyphen and a description. The standard method for
creating sheets is one layout per .DWG file. Here are some common sheet file names (order varies):
 Cover: # [PTN]_P-COVR-[description].dwg
 Site: # [PTN]_P-SITE-[description].dwg
 Notes: # [PTN]_P-NOTE-[description].dwg
 Water: # [PTN]_P-WATR-[description].dwg
 Drainage: # [PTN]_P-STRM-[description].dwg
 Sewer: # [PTN]_P-SSWR-[description].dwg
 Combined Sewer: # [PTN]_P-CSWR-[description].dwg
 Water Bodies: # [PTN]_P-CHAN-[description].dwg
 Rivers and Creeks: # [PTN]_P-RIVR-[description].dwg
 Ponds: # [PTN]_P-POND-[description].dwg
 Landscape: # [PTN]_P-VEGE-[description].dwg
 Paving: # [PTN]_P-ROAD-[description].dwg
 Channelization: # [PTN]_P-MRKG-[description].dwg
 Traffic Signals: # [PTN]_P-SIGL-[description].dwg
 Structural: # [PTN]_P-STRU-[description].dwg
 Details: # [PTN]_P-DETL-[description].dwg
 Right-of-Way: # [PTN]_P-RWAY-[description].dwg
 Temporary Erosion & Sediment Control: # [PTN]_P-EROS-[description].dwg
 Removal: # [PTN]_P-DEMO-[description].dwg
 Protection: # [PTN]_P-PROT-[description].dwg
 Irrigation: # [PTN]_P-IRRG-[description].dwg
 SCL Power/Electrical Conduits: # [PTN]_P-POWR-[description].dwg
 Mechanical: # [PTN]_P-MECH-[description].dwg
 Architectural: # [PTN]_P-ARCH-[description].dwg
*for As-Built Drawings add AB- to the front of the PTN; for Record Drawings add RD- to the front of the PTN.

View Planning
It is important to plan your design views to fit inside the SPU/SDOT title block. The total drawing space
within the title block is 32”x19”. The profile grid takes up 30”x9”.
When planning for drawing views make sure to leave about ½ inch space on every side that has a match
line and about 1 inch of space under profile views for station labels. Also if a legend or notes will appear
on the sheet, leave about 5 or 6 inches on the right hand side.
Use the image on page 22 as a planning tool to estimate the approximate number of sheets required for
a project. This tool allows you to plan drawing views using common engineering and architectural scales.
The drawing area in the image reflects useable drawing area of the title block. Inside the drawing area is
a grid which contains representations of 1”x1” squares. A graphic component 100 ft. x 40 ft. drawn at a
1”=20’ scale would be approximated by counting five squares over and two squares down.
Before you create XREF drawings, it is recommended that you create a “Plan Views” XREF (see file
naming convention on page 23) and in model space add overlapping rectangles (for civil drawings put
the rectangles on layer C-VIEW-FRME) representing the limits of sheet viewports with match lines inside
the overlap areas. These rectangles are scaled by the planned viewport scale factor (for example, a
5”x2” rectangle in paper space equals 100’x40’ in model space at 1”=20’). Then create a named view for
each rectangle. To do this, align your UCS (command: UCS) with the rectangle so the Y direction is
aligned along the narrow edge of the rectangle, orient the drawing space to align with your UCS
(command: PLAN; use “current” option) and create a named view (command: VIEW) that matches the
limits of the box. Repeat this for every rectangle. When you are finished setting up the plan view
drawing set the UCS back to World and copy and rename the drawing file to create every other plan
XREF.

View Planning Worksheet

XREFs
External Referencing, or XREF’ing, has been a standard procedure for concurrent engineering for a long
time. The base map drawing should be XREF’d into design drawings as a basis for the design. Every
design discipline (plan view) should be a separate XREF drawing.
Sheet drawings (paper-space layouts) should XREF the base map and design drawings into model-space
and display all or a portion of the composite plan view with viewports. Overlay the primary XREF last so
it is on top of all other XREFs. To put the primary XREF back on top, use the COPYBASE command with a
base point of 0,0,0 and erase the XREF. Then use the PASTECLIP command with the insertion point 0,0,0.
The XREF type should always be “overlay”. The path type should always be “relative path”.
XREF File Naming Convention

Here is the standard file-naming convention for XREF drawings: the project tracking number followed by
an underscore, an “X” followed by a hyphen and a major layer field (see page 41) followed by a hyphen
if an optional description is included afterward. Here are some common XREF file name examples:
 Survey: [PTN]_X-TOPO-[optional_description].dwg
 Right-of-Way: [PTN]_X-RWAY-[optional_description].dwg
 Base Map: [PTN]_X-BASE-[optional_description].dwg
 Water Design: [PTN]_X-WATR-[optional_description].dwg
 Drainage Design: [PTN]_X-STRM-[optional_description].dwg
 Sewer Design: [PTN]_X-SSWR-[optional_description].dwg
 Combined Sewer Design: [PTN]_X-CSWR-[optional_description].dwg
 Mechanical Design: [PTN]_X-MECH-[optional_description].dwg
 River and Creek Design: [PTN]_X-RIVR-[optional_description].dwg
 Pond Design: [PTN]_X-POND-[optional_description].dwg
 Landscape Design: [PTN]_X-VEGE-[optional_description].dwg
 Paving Design: [PTN]_X-ROAD-[optional_description].dwg
 Channelization Design: [PTN]_X-MRKG-[optional_description].dwg
 Traffic Signals Design: [PTN]_X-SIGL-[optional_description].dwg
 Structural Design: [PTN]_X-STRU-[optional_description].dwg
 Details: [PTN]_X-DETL-[optional_description].dwg
 Temporary Erosion & Sediment Control: [PTN]_X-EROS-[optional_description].dwg
 Removal: [PTN]_X-DEMO-[optional_description].dwg
 Protection: [PTN]_X-PROT-[optional_description].dwg
 Irrigation: [PTN]_X-IRRG-[optional_description].dwg
 Plan Views: [PTN]_X-VIEW-[optional_description].dwg
 Miscellaneous: [PTN]_X-MISC-[optional_description].dwg
 Architectural Design: [PTN]_X-ARCH-[optional_description].dwg
 SCL Power/Electrical Conduit Design: [PTN]_X-POWR-[optional_description].dwg
 Site: [PTN]_X-SITE-[optional_description].dwg

Detail View Naming

Because we are using Sheet Set Manager, it is crucial to create named views (command: VIEW) in XREF
drawings (model space). View names should reflect the exact title of the drawing view, detail or section.
For example, an “air valve vault detail” view should be named, AIR VALVE VAULT DETAIL. The AutoCAD®
view manager, however, will not allow certain “special characters” in named views (such as
<>/\’”:;?*|,=`) but there is a workaround. Here are %% codes to use in place of these special characters:
%%60 = < %%39 = ' %%44 = ,
%%62 = > %%34 = " %%63 = ?
%%47 = / %%58 = : %%42 = *
%%92 = \ %%59 = ; %%61 = =
Tip: Create a Named View

To create a model space view, type VIEW on the command line and click the “New…” button
in the View Manager dialog box.
Type the view name using the %% codes if necessary. For example, if the title of the view is
24” BFV DETAIL you should type 24%%34 BFV DETAIL in the View Name field.

Placing XREF Views on Sheets

Use the “Model Views” tab in Sheet Set Manager to place views on sheets. After the view has been
placed it may be adjusted or clipped as needed and other XREFs may be overlaid in model space to
display additional information.
If information is not visible through a viewport, make model space of the viewport active, open Layer
Manager, check the “VP Freeze” column for frozen layers and thaw them if necessary. After doing this, if
linework appears but annotation is still invisible, set ANNOALLVISIBLE to 1 to see annotation not
associated with the viewport scale (see page 82 for more information on adding scales to objects).
XREF Aliases
An XREF “Alias” is also known as an XREF “Reference Name”; the layer prefix (followed by the | symbol)
for the XREF layers. This allows users to easily filter layers based on individual XREF names (or aliases)
using Layer Filters and Layer States. Additional XREF aliases may be created by typing an “X-“ followed
by a major layer field (see page 41). Here are some common XREF alias names:
 Survey: X-TOPO
 Right-of-Way: X-RWAY
 Base Map: X-BASE
 Water Design: X-WATR
 Drainage Design: X-STRM
 Sewer Design: X-SSWR
 Combined Sewer Design: X-CSWR
 Mechanical Design: X-MECH
 River and Creek Design: X-RIVR
 Pond Design: X-POND
 Landscape Design: X-VEGE
 Paving Design: X-ROAD
 Channelization Design: X-MRKG
 Traffic Signals Design: X-SIGL
 Structural Design: X-STRU
 Details: X-DETL
 Temporary Erosion & Sediment Control: X-EROS
 Removal: X-DEMO
 Protection: X-PROT
 Irrigation: X-IRRG
 Plan Views: X-VIEW
 Miscellaneous: X-MISC
 Architectural Design: X-ARCH
 SCL Power/Electrical Conduit Design: X-POWR
 Site: X-SITE

Tip: How to Modify an XREF “Alias”

In the External References (XREF) palette you can edit the “Reference Name” (in the
“Details” section of the palette) for each XREF.
The XREF layers will then look like this:
Detail Numbering and Section Lettering

If the viewport contains a detail or section give it a number or letter designation via the “Sheet Views”
tab of Sheet Set Manager (right-click on a view and select “Rename & Renumber…”). Then place the
correct type of title under it (see page 86 for information on how to do this).

Creating Civil 3D® Data in XREFs

It is important to add understandable names and descriptions to Civil 3D® objects. Some object types
may be “data referenced” into other drawings (see page 28) so it is important to use layer-control to
ensure duplicate objects are not visible when XREFs are overlaid in sheet drawings.
All Civil 3D® label styles must meet our annotation standards (see SECTION 7: Annotation).
Points
Points may be used to display features, modify/define a surface or be used as key notes.
Surfaces
The finish grade surface is created in the X-GRAD drawing and should be displayed as labeled contours
via external reference on the sheet drawing(s). Civil 3D® “grading” objects such as Corridors, Feature
Lines and Grading Objects are intended to be flexible tools for building surfaces but these objects should
not be printed on the sheets.
Alignments
Existing alignments should be labeled according to our presentation standards (see page 32) with 100-
foot tics.
Proposed alignments should reside in the XREF drawing they are associated with. For example, a water
main alignment should be created in the X-WATR drawing.
Profiles and Profile Views

Some Profiles may be created for presentation purposes while some may be created for reference or
design purposes but not shown on the sheets.
The Profile Views in model space is for design purposes only and used to align with the grid provided in
paper space in the sheet drawing(s) through a viewport (by default the Profile View layers are set to not
print).
Pipe Networks
Pipe Networks should reside in the XREF they are associated with (see page 28 for more information)
and are used for design. Polylines, Multilines and Blocks are used for accurate presentation (see
SECTION 6: Linework and Data).
Other Objects
Other Civil 3D® objects may be utilized as needed to support the creation of drawings, but care must be
taken to ensure presentation standards are met.
Because of some limitations View Frame Groups are rarely used for typical City of Seattle projects.

Data Shortcuts and Data Referencing

Civil 3D® has a tool called Data Shortcuts which allows you to share project data. Here is a list of the
types of data that can be shared using Data Shortcuts: Surfaces, Alignments, Profiles, View Frame
Groups (rarely used) and Pipe Networks.
Terminology: “Create Data Shortcut” means to share the Civil 3D® data with others (publish XML to
_Shortcuts folder). “Create Reference” means to bring shared Civil 3D® data into your drawing.
One person can create a data shortcut of data they have created and another person can create a
reference to that shared data. For example, the survey technician will create data shortcuts of
alignments, existing ground surfaces and pipe networks. The design technician will XREF the base map,
freeze the alignment, surface, and pipe layers, and create data references of the alignments, existing
ground surfaces, and pipe networks to use as the basis for the design.
Remember, when referencing data shortcuts into your drawing, also XREF the source drawing. There are
two benefits to this: 1) you will get notifications every time the source drawing gets a change and 2)
when you eTransmit a drawing, the data shortcut source file will automatically come along with it.
Design Data Shortcut Source File Naming Convention (Civil 3D Data XREFs)
Here are standard file naming conventions for some data sources:
 Existing Surface(s), Alignment(s) and Pipe Network(s): [PTN]_X-BASE-[description].dwg

 General grading Surface(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-GRAD-[description].dwg
 Roadway grading Surface(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-ROAD-GRAD-[description].dwg
 Drainage grading Surface(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-STRM-GRAD-[description].dwg
 Sewer Pipe Network(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-SSWR-PIPE-[description].dwg
 Storm Pipe Network(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-STRM-PIPE-[description].dwg
 Combined sewer Pipe Network(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-CSWR-PIPE-[description].dwg
 Water Pipe Network(s) and Alignment(s): [PTN]_X-WATR-PIPE-[description].dwg
Tip: Create Data Shortcuts in Civil 3D

1. Type the SetWorkingFolder command, select P:\Project\ and click OK.
2. Type the SetShortcutsFolder command, select your project name and click OK.
3. To create data shortcuts type the CreateDataShortcuts command, select the items for
which you want to create shortcuts and click OK.
Tools to manage your data shortcuts can be found in the “Manage” tab of the ribbon:

SECTION 4: Drawing Guidelines 29
SECTION 4: Drawing Guidelines

Overview
Every drawing should be in the world UCS with the 0,0 point defined by Survey in the Survey drawing. It
is important to maintain an accurate coordinate system in order to allow the exchange of design
information amongst the project team and allow information from different design groups to be
displayed together easily. Each design drawing should be in model space (with nothing in paper space)
and should have no other drawing files externally referenced (XREF’d) into it. As you are working on
your drawing, you will have the base and other design drawings externally referenced during your
drawing session, but when you are complete, it is important to unload all XREFs.
General Drafting Guidelines

 North arrows should be oriented up, to the left or aligned within this area:
 Do not draw on layer 0 (zero) because it cannot be manipulated in an XREF.

 Create the design in model space at 1 drawing unit = 1 ft.
 Create each design element/discipline as a separate file (XREF).
 Create files in the appropriate folders, giving each file an appropriate name (see SECTION 3: Project
Data Sharing).
 The XREF type should always be “overlay”.
 The XREF path type should always be “relative path”.
 XREF in the survey/base map drawing and other needed design files as required on appropriate “X”
layers (see page 67).
 Work in the correct vertical and horizontal datums:
http://www.seattle.gov/util/Engineering/LandSurveyServices/PlanReviewChecklist/
 Draft at Z = 0, design at Z = true elevation.
 Use standard COS layers, colors and linetypes (see SECTION 5: Layers).
 Features should be drawn in accordance with STANDARD PLAN NO 003 (see SECTION 6: Linework
and Data).
 Use standard COS blocks (see SECTION 2: Support Files).
 Use standard COS text styles and text heights and follow standard annotation practices (see
SECTION 7: Annotation).
 Abbreviations should be shown in accordance with STANDARD PLAN NO 002.
 Lettering should not be shown to identify features for which standard symbols are used, unless
lettering is shown in the standard symbols.
 Plot with COS color table (see SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing).

30 SECTION 4: Drawing Guidelines
Planning and Setup

 Setup the cover sheet (see page 31 for requirements) and plan a place for the sheet index. The sheet
index may need to go on another sheet if the plan set contains more than 55 sheets.
 Setup the X-VIEW drawing and use it to create all other XREFs (see page 21). This view drawing may
be used to create viewports in sheet (title block) drawings via Sheet Set Manager before overlaying
other XREFs; viewport thaw (VP Freeze column of the Layer Manager) “X” layers as needed.
 In model space of sheet drawings showing plan views overlay the base map and freeze objects that
don't need to be shown (such as street names, camera symbols, reference text, etc.). Add street
names to title block drawings in paper space.
 In model space of sheet drawings, overlay secondary XREFs (change colors to 145 and freeze
annotation in secondary XREFs – see page 33 for more detailed information) before overlaying the
primary XREF (use “relative path” and “overlay” for all XREFs). The primary XREF may contain
referenced surfaces and alignments; freeze the same referenced surfaces and alignments in all other
XREFs so there are no duplicates shown in sheets.
 If SIP is required, thaw the SIP signature box (layer G-ANNO-SIGS) in the sheet drawing.
 If a profile is needed, thaw the profile grid (layer G-ANNO-GRID) in the sheet drawing and add a
viewport showing the XREF’d profile view.
 Match lines must fit within profile grid (0.5 inches of space for match line text).
 Major stations in plan view should align with major profile grid lines.
 Do not freeze profile view layers as they will inadvertently make profile grade lines
disappear. Simply set the profile view layers to not plot; visible but not printable.
 Edit the attributes of the grid block and align the elevations shown in the viewport with the
grid lines.
 North arrows, bar scales, notes and legends appear in the right-hand portion of every sheet (should
appear in the same location on every type of sheet).
 Rotate North arrows to match plan orientations.
 Edit the example professional seals or remove them and insert the correct seals (you have the
option to create and overlay an XREF in paper space of sheet drawings that contains miscellaneous
information to be shown on all title blocks such as logos, a professional seal, Hansen numbers, etc.)
 Familiarize yourself with and adhere to the checklists on pages 29 and 31-38.
Annotation (Viewport Zoom) Scale Guidelines for Plan Views

Project area less than or equal to 250 feet long: 1” = 10’
Project area over 250 feet long: 1” = 20’ (1’ = 10’ as needed)
Special Cases
Channelization & signage plans: 1” = 20’ or 1” = 40’
Intersection plans: 1” = 10’ or 1” = 5’

Presentation Standards Checklists

Sample drawings are available for download on the web (see SECTION 2: Support Files).
Title Blocks
The SPU/SDOT Sheet Set Manager template shall be used to create title block drawings (see page 8 for
more information on downloading and setting up the SPU/SDOT Sheet Set Manager template). Title
blocks shall contain the following:
 Project title
 Sheet numbers (sheet # of #)
 Job numbers (work authorization numbers)
 Vault plan number
 Vault serial number
 Sheet titles
 Professional stamp (stamp must be signed if plans are complete)
 Designer, drafter and checker initials
 Scale (horizontal and vertical if applicable; for example: H. 1” = 20’, V. 1” = 10’). If drawing has no
scale, write NONE. If drawing has various scales, write AS NOTED in title block and write the scales
under the view titles.
 Department of Finance & Administrative Services (FAS) signature box.
 Street Improvement Permit (SIP) signature box (only applies to sheets submitted for the SIP).
 Barcode (lower-left, just outside of title block)
 Hansen numbers for SIP and DPD permits (0.125 text height shown vertically within the title block
on the inside right edge above the sheet title).
NOTE: Do not explode title blocks or overwrite fields with text. To add something to the title block (such
as a company logo or professional engineer’s seal) XREF or insert a drawing into the layouts.
Cover Sheet Presentation

The cover sheet should be sheet #1 and
contain the following:
 Vicinity map at scale: 1” = 1 MILE

 Location map (may go on another sheet
if more room is required) at scale: 1” =
400’
 Datum block
 Vertical datum note, including:
 Benchmark reference
number, description
(including location),
and elevation
 Datum name

 Horizontal datum note, including:

 Basis of bearing description
 Description of monuments used for basis of bearing
 Coordinates on each monument used for basis of bearing
 Bearing and distance between the two monuments
 Source of coordinates (Published, GPS, or what?)
 Detail & section referencing block
 Sheet index (may go on another sheet if more room is required)
 Notes (may go on another sheet if more room is required)
Survey Control Presentation

Survey control information should be included in every plan set. The survey control information may be
included on the location map or may be shown on it’s own sheet. The survey control information sheet
must meet SIP requirements (http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_sip.htm#check) and include:
 Street names.
 Description of every monument (cased, buried, surface brass cap, etc.).
 Coordinates for each monument, which must include Northing and Easting.
 Bearing and distance on each street between each two monuments, and distance from offset
monument (if any) to intersection.
 Radius, delta angle, and arc length on any curving monument lines or baselines.
 Bearing and distance and/or dimension from monumented line to construction baselines (if any).
 Stations at intersections and all monuments.
 Station numbering must be unique for each street. Come up with different starting stations for each
street alignment so that the numbers do not overlap (start with 10+00 and go up from there).
 Stationing on North/South alignments must increase to the South to abide by city presentation
standard of north up or left. Stationing on East/West alignments must increase to the East to abide
by city presentation standard of north up or left.
 Station at the beginning, end, at each intersection and at PCs and PTs of curving monument lines (no
stationing that starts at property line, end of existing paving, or other indeterminate point).
 Description and elevation of any site BMs or control points with elevation (it is ok to use monuments
with elevations as site BMs).
 Dimension from monument line to right-of-way line on each street; if variable, show dimension at
each end of block.
 Washington State Licensed surveyor’s stamp (stamp must be signed if plans are complete).
 Current contact information for the surveyor whose stamp appears on the drawing (name, address,
phone, and/or email).

General Plan & Profile Sheet Presentation

 Profile views are shown above plan views. The plan and profile views should be aligned so that the
improvement is in direct relationship between the two views as much as possible.
 Street names must be shown (see SECTION 7: Annotation).
 All disciplines (paving plans, watermain plans, sewer plans, etc.) should use the same match line
locations.
 Plan views should show callouts containing horizontal information (such as stations and offsets),
including vertical information only if it is not represented in a profile view.
Profiles should show callouts containing vertical information (such as invert and rim elevations),
including horizontal information only if it cannot represented in a plan view.
 Plan views should have a North arrow with a bar scale under it.
 For multi-discipline projects, show nearby improvements for context (such as showing water
improvements on a drainage plan) but freeze the annotation and change the linework to color 145.
To do this, overlay an XREF of the secondary improvement, viewport freeze (VP Freeze) secondary
improvement layers that don’t need to be shown (such as annotation) and change the viewport
color (VP Color) of the remaining secondary improvement layers to color 145.
 Use standard COS detail and section referencing callouts (see page 38).
 Proposed geo-referenced features and vertices of area limits must be labeled in such a way as to
easily locate in the field (such as station/offset labels, Northing/Easting labels or point labels
referring to a table containing station/offset data).
Match Lines
 Adjoining sheets must use match lines at an even station with the sheet number referenced.
 Dimensioning between features shown on separate sheets should be shown with double arrow-
heads at the match line.
 The scale must not change across match lines.
 Match lines may not be placed in intersections.
Removal/Demolition Plan Presentation

 Removal/demolition sheets show clearing and grubbing, building removal and other items being
removed that are not covered elsewhere in the plan set. Items to be removed on a
removal/demolition sheet should be shown in bold, crossed out or covered with a hatch pattern.

 All other removal items should be shown on the sheets they are associated with in an existing
lineweight (color 125) with a proposed callout.
Construction Stormwater Erosion Control (CSEC) Plan Presentation

 Soil, vegetation and tree protection shown; use an existing lineweight (color 125) and a proposed
callout stating that the item is to be protected.
 A legend must be included on CSEC sheets for linetypes, symbols and hatch patterns used.
Paving Plan Presentation

 Show outlines of castings/openings in paved area.
 Spot elevations are shown at least every 25 feet at the crown, flow line, top of curb and property
line with the following descriptions (may be shown in a point table):
CROWN
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
FLOW LINE
BACK OF WALK
FRONT OF WALK
GROUND LINE
GRADE BREAK LINE
 Station and offset (or station and pavement width) from monument line or construction baseline to
all beginnings and ends of curb and/or “match existing” points, angle points, and changes of curb
height.
 Intersection(s) shown on separate sheet(s) at 1”=10’ scale (show street names; no match lines
required) depicting curb returns and ADA ramps with the following information (may be shown in
tables):
 Delta angle, radius, tangent and length on all curb returns and reverse curves, elevations at
PC’s, PT’s, PRC’s, quarter points and high and low points of curb returns (along flowline).

 Elevations at all corners of each proposed ADA ramp (including top of curb at the start of
the wings).
Paving Profile Presentation

 Call out whether the profile refers to the centerline of road, top of curb, gutter/flow line, or other
feature.
 Show elevations and stations at all grade breaks.
 Show elevations at all “match existing” points.
 Provide a description of any vertical curves (required for grade changes greater than 1%). The
description must include:
 VPI station and elevation.
 Length of vertical curve (min along streets is 75’).
 High or low point station and elevation, if applicable.
Paving Cross Section Presentation

 Dimension from centerline to saw cut, flow line (if other than base of curb), face of curb, sidewalk
and sidewalk width, and right-of-way line.
 Show height of curb or dimensions of thickened edge of asphalt
 Show cross slope on all paved surfaces

Sewer, Storm Drain, and Water Main Plan Presentation

(for information on linework see page 69; for information on callout formatting see pages 83 and 84)
 Leader callout showing the identification of each structure (name/number in this format: MH-#,
VAULT-#, CB-#, INL-#, etc.) above the “type” as defined in the City of Seattle Standard Plans and the
station and offset from a monument line or construction baseline to:
 center of structures (maintenance holes, cleanouts, hydrants, valves, etc.), except most
catch basins and inlets are stationed at the face of curb.
 all horizontal break points and all connection points.
NOTE: if a structure is not shown in a profile, also include the rim elevation and invert elevation(s)
with compass direction(s) in parenthesis.
 Each pipe run (between structures or maintenance holes) must have a loop-leader callout showing
the size, type of pipe and material in parenthesis.
Sewer, Storm Drain, and Water Main Profile Presentation

(for information on setting up profile linework see page 74)
 Horizontal scale should match associated plan view scale. Vertical scales may vary.
 Pipes are projected onto the profile view(s) aligned with existing street control stationing as a
general rule (exceptions: pipes in non-roadway sites such a parking lots, parks or hillsides may need
to be shown as true-length with for clarity).
 Profiles are required for all sewer, storm drain, combined sewer and water mains and must include:
 Vertical callout above each structure showing the structure’s identification (name/number)
on the left side and rim elevation on the right side (in this format: RIM ##.#’). Station and
offset callouts are not required in utility profiles unless not shown anywhere else.
 Vertical callout below structures and pipes showing elevations at each invert, connection,
and/or grade break on each pipe (in this format: IE ##.##’).

 Each gravity pipe run must have a horizontal dimension line below that goes from center of
MH to center of MH showing the length (linear feet), size (inches), type, material in
parenthesis, and slope (percentage). For example: 60 LF 12”PS (DIP) AT 2.00% SLOPE. Other
pipes connected to drainage structures are dimensioned from the inside face of structure
walls.
 Each water pipe run must have a horizontal dimension line below showing the length (linear
feet), size (inches), type (W), material in parenthesis, class of bedding and type of
protection. For example: 60 LF 12”W (DIP), CLASS B SAND BEDDING, JOINT BONDING &
POLYWRAP.
 Radius and delta angle of curved pipes, if applicable.

Detail & Section Presentation

 Add detail and section viewports to sheets via the Sheet Set Manager “Model Views” tab.
 Details should be drawn to scale and typically dimensioned in an architectural format.
 Details should be separated into individual drawings (XREFs) by discipline. A detail drawing (XREF)
should only contain a set of detail views that share the same scale (unless a detail contains a blow-
up).
 There are two types of sections: “civil sections” and “detail sections”. Civil sections relate to a plan
view and are typically dimensioned in an engineering format while detail sections relate to a detail
view and are dimensioned in an architectural format.
 Details should be labeled with a title, scale centered under the title, reference numbers in a bubble
callout to the right of the title (see page 86 for standard detail title block) and a North arrow.
 Sections should be labeled with a letter designation in this format: SECTION X-X # (sheet reference
is shown to the right of the title) and scale centered underneith (see page 86 for standard section
title block).
 Detail and section viewports should be numbered/lettered via the Sheet Set Manager “Sheet Views”
tab and arranged in order to be read from left-to-right/top-to-bottom.
 If a detail is provided in the City of Seattle Standard Plans, simply refer to it by number (i.e.
STANDARD PLAN NO ###X); it is not required to be in the plan set unless it is modified.
Tip: Detail & Section Referencing Standards

For more information see page 86.

QC Markup Guidelines
Drawings can be plotted digitally or physically and marked up (see SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing). For
clear written communication, use one of the three options shown below to callout and illustrate with
the following colors:
 RED: new/revised linework or text to be added/modified in the drawings

 GREEN: deletions
 BLUE: clarifying comments to CAD technician
OPTION 1: DWF
 Markups must be done with Autodesk Design Review on full-size drawings (at least 22”x34”).
 Markups must be done in color with the markup tools located in the “Markup & Measure” tab.
OPTION 2: PDF
 Markups must be done with Adobe Acrobat (not reader) on full-size drawings (at least 22”x34”).
 Markups must be done in color with the following “Comment & Markup” tools: Callout Tool, Text
Box Tool, Cloud Tool, Arrow Tool, Line Tool, Rectangle Tool, Oval Tool, Polygon Line Tool and/or
Polygon Tool (sticky notes are not valid).
OPTION 3: Hard-Copy Prints
 Markups must be done on full-size (at least 22x34) or half-size (11x17) drawing prints.
 Handwriting must be clearly written.

40 SECTION 5: Layers
SECTION 5: Layers
The layer name format is organized as a hierarchy. This arrangement allows users to select from a
number of options for naming layers according to the level of detailed information desired. Layer names
consist of distinct data fields separated from one another by dashes. A detailed list of abbreviations, or
field codes, is prescribed to define the content of layers. Most field codes are mnemonic English
abbreviations of construction terminology that are easy to remember.
The layer name format, showing the Discipline Designator, the Major Group, two Minor Groups
(optional), and the Status (optional) fields looks like this:
DISCIPLINE MAJOR MINOR 1 MINOR 2 STATUS
C U - S S W R - P I P E - L R G E - 1
Below, and on the next few pages are lists of common layer fields. Not all field codes are represented –
refer to the National CAD Standards for layer field codes of disciplines not defined in this CAD Manual.
Layer Fields: Discipline Designators
Designator: Description of Discipline Designator:

G General
V Survey (verified as-builts)
VA Aerial Survey
VF Construction Field Survey
VJ Calculated Survey
R Base Map (based on existing records)
RP Base Map Paving
RU Base Map Utilities
C Civil (proposed)
CD Civil Demolition
CU Civil Utilities
CP Civil Paving
CG Civil Grading
CT Civil Transportation
CR Civil Record Drawing (also used for as-built drawings – see page 66 for more info)
L Landscaping (proposed)
LR Landscaping Record Drawing (also used for as-built drawings – see page 66 for more info)
E Electrical (proposed – for schematics and details, use DETL layers found on page 65)
EI Electrical Instrumentation (proposed – for schematics and diagrams)

SECTION 5: Layers 41
Designator: Description of Discipline Designator:

ER Electrical Record Drawing (also used for as-built drawings – see page 66 for more info)
M Mechanical (proposed – for schematics and details, use DETL layers found on page 65)
MR Mechanical Record Drawing (also used for as-built drawings – see page 66 for more info)
S Structural (proposed – for schematics and details, use DETL layers found on page 65)
SR Structural Record Drawing (also used for as-built drawings – see page 66 for more info)
A Architectural (proposed – for schematics and details, use DETL layers found on page 65)
AR Architectural Record Drawing (also used for as-built drawings – see page 66 for more info)
D P&ID (proposed – for schematics and details, use DETL layers found on page 65)
Layer Fields: Major Group
Major Fld: Description of Major Layer Field:

ALIN Alignments
ANNO Sheet annotation
BLDG Buildings and primary structures
BLIN Baseline
BNDY Political Boundaries
BORE Test borings
BRDG Bridges
BRKL Break / fault lines
CABL Cable
CHAN Water bodies (channels, lakes & the Puget Sound)
COMM Communications
CSWR Combined sewers
CTRL Control points
DATA Data outlets
DETL Details
DIAG Diagrams
DRIV Driveways
DTCH Ditches or washes
EROS TESC (temporary erosion and sediment control)
ESMT Easements
FNDN Foundations
FENC Fencing
FIRE Fire protection system
FLHA Flood hazard area
FUEL Fuel gas
GRND Ground systems
HVAC Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Major Fld: Description of Major Layer Field:

INTR Interference
IRRG Irrigation
LITE Light poles
LOCN Limits of construction
MATL Material section
NBLT As-Built and Record drawing: Crossed out features that were not built
NODE Point
NGAS Natural gas
PIPE Pipes
PLNT Plant and landscape material
POND Ponds
POWR Power (Seattle City Light)
PRKG Parking
PROF Profiles
PROP Property
PVMT Pavement (non-roadway paving, i.e. conc pads)
RAIL Railway
RBAR Rebar
RIVR Rivers and Creeks
ROAD Roadways
ROCK Rocks and Rockery
RRAP Riprap
RWAY Right-of-Way
SECT Sections
SGHT Sight distance
SIGL Traffic signals
SITE Site features
SOIL Soils
SURV Survey
SSWR Sanitary sewer
STEM Steam
STRM Storm sewer
SWLK Sidewalks
TINN Triangulated irregular network
TOPO Topography
TRAL Trails or paths
VIEW Viewports
WALL Walls
WATR Water supply systems
WETL Wetlands
WTZN Water pressure zone

Layer Fields: Minor Group
Minor Fld: Description of Minor Layer Field:

025Y Flood: 25 year mark
ACCS Easements: Access (pedestrian only)
ANNO Annotation
ASPH Pavement: Asphalt
ASSM Corridors: Assemblies
BACK Pavement: Back
BARR Barriers (jersey barriers, noise barriers, etc.)
BARS Sheets: Bar scales
BERM Berms
BIKE Bike racks
BNCH Benches
BNDY Topography: Boundaries (surface boundaries)
BOLD Details: Thick lines
BOTD Ditches: Bottom of ditch
BRCK Brick
BRNG Annotation, Alignments: Bearing and distance (survey coordinates)
BUFF Wetlands: Buffers
CATV Utilities: Cable television
CIPR TESC: Culvert inlet protection
CITY City Boundaries
CNTY County Boundaries
CNTE TESC: Drainage divides
CNTR All: Center lines
COLS Columns
CONC Pavement: Concrete
CONS Easements: Conservation
CORR Corridors
CSTG Easements: Construction / grading
CTLJ Walls: Control joints
CURB Pavement: Curbs
DATM Datum notes
DAYL Grading: Daylight lines
DECK Buildings: Outdoor decks (no roof)
DEPR Topography: Depression (depression contours)


DIMS Dimensions
DRAN Grading: Drainage slope
DVDK TESC: Diversion dike
EDGE Channels, major water bodies, ponds, creeks and rivers: edge of water
ELEC Utilities: Electrical
EQPM Utilities: Equipment (pumps, motors, etc.)
EWAT Ditches: Edge of water
FACE Pavement: Face (front)
FALT Topography: Fault / break lines
FDPL Flood plain
FEAT Grading: Feature lines
FIBR Fiber Optic
FINE Details: Thin lines
FIXT All: Fixtures (wheel stops, parking meters, hardware, etc.)
FLNE Channelization: Fire lane
FRME Sheets: Frame
GRAL Fencing: Guard rails
GRID Profiles: Profile grid
GRVL Pavement: Gravel
GZON Channelization: green bike zone
HID1 Details: Thick hidden lines
HID2 Details: Thin hidden lines
HRAL Handrail
PATT All: Hatch Patterns
HVIS High-visibility construction fencing
HYDR Water: Fire hydrants
IMGS Images and photos
INEG Easements: Ingress / egress (vehicles only)
INPR TESC: Inlet protection
INST Utilities/Electrical: Instrumentation (meters, valves, traffic signal hardware, electrical, etc.)
INTR Misc: Interference
KEYN Sheets: Keynotes
LABL Annotation: Labels
LATL Utilities: Laterals (sewer & drainage connections)
LEGN Sheets: Legends, symbol keys
LANE Channelization: lane
LIDR LIDAR Data
LINE All: Lines (property lines, etc.)
LOGO Logos
LOGS Logs
LOOP Traffic: Loops
LRGE Utilities: Large piping (>/= 12”)
LSCP Misc: Landscape


MAIL Mail boxes
MAJR All: Major lines
MARK Channelization: directional arrow
MATC Sheets: Match lines
MEDM Details: Medium-weight lines
MHOL Utilities: Maintenance hole castings/openings
MINR All: Minor lines
MRKG All: Markings
NOTE Sheets: Notes
NBLT As-Built and Record drawing: Feature not built
NPLT Misc: Non-plotting graphic information
NRTH Sheets: North arrows
NSBR Walls: Noise Barriers
NATL National Boundaries
OTLN Buildings: Outline
OVHD Buildings: Overhead (overhang)
PAVR Pavement: pavers
PERM All: Permanent
PHON Utilities: Telephone lines
PIPE Utilities: Pipes
PLSS Public Land Survey System
POLE Utilities: Boxes / poles
POST Fencing: Posts
PRCH Buildings: Porch (attached, roof overhead)
PROF Profiles
PROJ Grading: Projection lines
PUMP TESC: Bypass pumping
RAMP Channelization: curb ramp
RDME Misc: Read-me layer (not plotted)
REDL Misc: Redlines
REFR Annotation: reference boxes (PHANTOM2 linetype)
REPL Wetlands: Replacement
REVC Misc: Revision clouds
REVS Sheets: Revisions
ROAD Pavement: Roadways
ROCK Rockery/rocks
RTWL Walls: Retaining walls
RWAY Easements: Right-of-way (public access)
SAMP Sections: Sample lines
SAND TESC: sand bags
SBCK Property: Setback lines
SCHD Sheets: Schedules
SECT Sections


SEGM Channelization: segment
SERV Utilities: water services
SHEA Walls: Structural bearing or shear walls
SIGL Traffic Signals
SIGN All: Signs
SILT TESC: Silt fence
SLID Channelization: solid
SLNE Channelization: stopline
SLOP Grading: Slope patterns
SMAL Utilities: Small piping (< 12”)
SPOT Topography: Spot elevations
SSLT TESC: Super silt fence
STAN Alignments: Stationing
STEL Fencing: Steel
STRC Utilities: Structures
STRP Channelization: Striping
STEP Stairs/steps
SUBA Corridors: Sub-assemblies
SUBT Annotation: Sub-titles
SURF Surface
SWAY Utilities: Spillway
SWMT Utilities: Storm water management
SYMB Sheets: Reference symbols
TABL Sheets: Tables
TANK Utilities: Storage tanks
TEMP All: Temporary
TITL Annotation: Titles
TOEB Topography: Toe of bank
TOPB Topography: Top of bank
TOPD Ditches: Top of ditch
TPIT Topography: Test pits
TRAK Channelization: track
TRAL Pavement: Trail or path (public access)
TTLB Sheets: Border and title blocks
UGND Utilities: Underground
UPVD Pavement: Unpaved surface
UTIL Utilities
VIEW View frames/boxes
WELL Utilities: Wells
WHIT Channelization: White paint lines
WOOD Fencing: Wood
XWLK Channelization: crosswalk
YELO Channelization: Yellow paint lines

Layer Fields: Status
Status: Description of Status Field:

1 Phase/iteration 1
2 Phase/iteration 2
3 Phase/iteration 3
4 Phase/iteration 4
5 Phase/iteration 5 or objects only displayed at 1” = 5’ scale
6 Phase/iteration 6
7 Phase/iteration 7
8 Phase/iteration 8
9 Phase/iteration 9
10 Phase/iteration 10 or objects only displayed at 1” = 10’ scale
20 Objects only displayed at 1” = 20’ scale (rarely used because this is the default scale)
30 Objects only displayed at 1” = 30’ scale
D Existing to demolish (for modifications to base map; matches existing color and linetype)
H Horizontal (for profile grids)
V Vertical (for profile grids)
F Future work (linetypes may be changed for visual clarity if it is included in a legend)
T Temporary work (linetypes may be changed for visual clarity if it is included in a legend)
X Not in contract (linetypes may be changed for visual clarity if it is included in a legend)

Layer Color Guidelines

As a general rule, different object types are assigned to separate layers. Follow these guidelines when
assigning colors to layers, unless otherwise noted in the list of Common Layer Names below:
Object Type Existing Layer Color(s) Proposed Layer Color(s)

Layer colors for Linework/Blocks 125 (choose color from SECTION 8:
Plotting/Printing, p. 87)
Layer colors for Annotation (choose color from the Text Color and Size Chart, p. 80)
Layer colors for Hatch 125 22
Layer colors for Civil 3D® Objects 125 7
Common Layer Names

The SPU/SDOT templates come pre-loaded with a few standard layers by default. Below is a list of some
common layer names (not all layer names are represented here).
[] is to be replaced with one of the Discipline Designators shown on page 40.
Sheet Annotation
Annotation in Paper Space/Title Block Drawings

Layer Name Description Existing/ Existing/ Applies to
Proposed Proposed
Colors Linetypes
[]-ANNO Sheet Annotation 125/7 Continuous Annotation
(typically used on sheet/title block
drawings)
[]-ANNO-BARS Bar Scales 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-ANNO-BRNG Bearings and distance labels 125/7 Continuous Annotation
(survey coordinates)
[]-ANNO-GRID Profile Grid 1 DOT Linework
[]-ANNO-GRID- Profile Grid - Major 22 GRID2 Linework
MAJR
[]-ANNO-GRID- Profile Grid - Minor 22 GRID1 Linework
MINR
[]-ANNO-IDEN Identification tags 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-KEYN Keynotes 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-LABL Labels 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-LEGN Legends, symbol keys 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-LOGO Logos 1 Continuous Linework/
Annotation/
Images
[]-ANNO-MARK Markers, break marks 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-MATC Match lines 2 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-NOTE Notes 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-NPLT Non-plotting graphic information 6 Continuous Annotation

Layer Name Description Existing/ Existing/ Applies to

Proposed Proposed
Colors Linetypes
[]-ANNO-NRTH North Arrows 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-ANNO-RDME Read-me layer (not plotted) 1 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-REFR Reference boxes 2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-ANNO-REVC Revision clouds 6 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-REVS Revisions 1 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-RWAY Street Names (labels for maps) 205 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-RWAY- Side Street Names (streets 145 Continuous Annotation
SUBT adjacent to street with proposed
improvement)
[]-ANNO-RWAY- Main Street Name (street with 205 Continuous Annotation
TITL proposed improvement)
[]-ANNO-SCHD Schedules 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-SUBT Sub-title 145/2 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-SYMB Reference symbols 125/2 Continuous Annotation
[]-ANNO-TABL Data tables 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-VIEW-FRME view frame 120 Continuous Linework
Legal
Right-of-Way
Existing/ Existing/
Layer Name Layer Description Proposed Proposed Applies To
Colors Linetypes
[]-RWAY Right-of-way 185 Continuous Linework
[]-RWAY-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 205 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-RWAY-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-RWAY-CTLA controlled access 205/2 Continuous Linework
[]-RWAY-LINE lines 185 Continuous Linework
[]-RWAY-LMTA limited access 185 BUILDING Linework
[]-RWAY-MRKR marker 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-RWAY-STAN stationing 125/7 Continuous Annotation

Property & Boundaries

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-BNDY Political Boundaries 165 BORDER Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-BNDY-ANNO text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 BORDER Annotation
etc.
[]-BNDY-CITY City boundaries 165 BORDER Linework
[]-BNDY-CNTY County boundaries 165 BORDER Linework
[]-BNDY-NATL National boundaries 165 BORDER Linework
[]-BNDY-ZONE Political zoning 165 BORDER Linework
[]-PROP Parcel lines 185 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-PROP-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-PROP-DONA Legal-donation land claim 125 HIDDEN Linework
[]-PROP-LINE interior lot lines, survey 125 Continuous Linework
benchmarks, property
corners
[]-PROP-ORDI Property boundary-legal 125 DASHED2 Linework
ordinance
[]-PROP-QTRS Property boundary-quarter 125 BORDER2 Linework
section
[]-PROP-RSRV Property boundary-reserve 125 HIDDEN Linework
[]-PROP-SBCK setback lines 125 HIDDEN Linework
[]-PROP-SECT Property boundary-section 125 BORDER2 Linework
boundary
[]-PROP-SUBD Property boundary- 125 BORDER2 Linework
subdivision (interior) lines
[]-PROP-SXTS Property boundary-sixteenth 125 BORDER2 Linework
section
[]-PROP-TABL tables 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-PROP-VACA Property boundary-Legal 185 PSS Linework
vacation

Easements
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-ESMT Easements 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-ESMT-ACCS access (pedestrian only; private 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
access)
[]-ESMT-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 205/2 EASEMENT Annotation
[]-ESMT-CATV utility - cable television 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-CONS conservation 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-CSTG construction / grading 53 DOT2 Linework
[]-ESMT-ELEC utility - electrical 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-FDPL flood plain 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-INEG ingress / egress (vehicles; 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
private access)
[]-ESMT-LSCP landscape 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-NGAS natural gas line 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-PHON telephone line 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-ROAD roadway 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-ROAD- roadway: permanent 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
PERM
[]-ESMT-ROAD- roadway: temporary 53 DOT2 Linework
TEMP
[]-ESMT-RWAY right-of-way (public access) 185 Continuous Linework
[]-ESMT-SGHT sight distance 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-SSWR sanitary sewer 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-STRM storm sewer 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-SWMT storm water management 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-TRAL trail or path (public access) 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
[]-ESMT-UTIL- permanent utility easement 205/2 EASEMENT Linework
PERM
[]-ESMT-UTIL- temporary utility easement 53 DOT2 Linework
TEMP
[]-ESMT-WATR water supply 205/2 EASEMENT Linework

Site/Topo Features
Buildings
Existing/ Existing/
Layer Name Description Proposed Proposed Applies to
Colors Linetypes
[]-BLDG Buildings and primary structures 125/7 BUILDING Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-BLDG-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-BLDG-DECK Outdoor decks (no roof) 125/7 BUILDING Linework
[]-BLDG-OTLN Outline 125/7 BUILDING Linework
[]-BLDG-OVHD Overhead (overhang) 125/7 BUILDING Linework
[]-BLDG-PRCH Porch (attached, roof overhead) 125/7 BUILDING Linework
Borings
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-BORE Test borings 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-BORE-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 125/7 Continuous Annotation
Erosion Control
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-EROS Erosion and sediment control 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-EROS-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-EROS-CIPR culvert inlet protection 145 (50% Continuous Hatch
transparent)
[]-EROS-CNTE- construction entrance outline 2 Continuous Linework
OTLN
[]-EROS-CNTE- construction entrance hatch 7 Continuous Hatch
PATT
[]-EROS-DDIV drainage divides 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-EROS-DVDK diversion dike 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-EROS-INPR inlet protection 145 (50% Continuous Hatch
transparent)
[]-EROS-SILT silt fence 125/7 CHAINLINK_1 Linework
[]-EROS-SSLT super silt fence 125/7 CHAINLINK_2 Linework

Fencing
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-FENC Fences 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-FENC-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-FENC-GRAL guard rail 125/4 GUARD_RAIL Linework
[]-FENC-HRAL hand rail 125/4 HAND_RAIL Linework
[]-FENC-POST posts 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-FENC-STEL steel (barbed wire and/or 125/4 CHAIN_LINK_ Linework
chain link) FENCE
[]-FENC-WOOD wood 125/4 WOOD_FENCE Linework
Landscaping
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-PLNT Plant and landscape material 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-PLNT-ANNO text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-PLNT-BEDS perennial and annual beds 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-BUSH bushes and shrubs 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-CONI coniferous trees 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-CTNR container or planter 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-DECI deciduous trees 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-EDGR planting bed edger 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-GRND ground covers 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-PALM palm trees 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-PLTS planting plants 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-REMN material to remain 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-REMV material to be removed 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-SEED-PATT seeding areas 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PLNT-SHAD-PATT shadow area 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PLNT-SHRB shrub symbols 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-TREE trees 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PLNT-TURF-PATT lawn areas 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PLNT-VINE vines 125/2 Continuous Linework

Major Water Bodies (navigable channels such as major rivers, lakes and the Puget Sound)
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-CHAN Major water bodies 125/7 Continuous Linework &
(navigable channels) Civil 3D® Object
[]-CHAN-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-CHAN-EDGE edge 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-CHAN-CNTR center of channel 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-CHAN-TOEB toe of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-CHAN-TOPB top of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
Ponds
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-POND Ponds 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-POND-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-POND-EDGE edge 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-POND-SWAY spillway 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-POND-TOEB toe of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-POND-TOPB top of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
Rivers and Creeks

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-RIVR Rivers and creeks 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-RIVR-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-RIVR -EDGE edge 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-RIVR -CNTR center of channel 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-RIVR -TOEB toe of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-RIVR -TOPB top of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-RIVR-LOGS logs 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-RIVR-ROCK rocks 125/2 Continuous Linework

Surface Materials (non roadway)

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-PVMT Pavement (non-roadway 125/2 Continuous Linework &
paving, i.e. conc pads) Civil 3D® Object
[]-PVMT-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-PVMT-ASPH-OTLN pavment outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PVMT-ASPH-PATT asphalt surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PVMT-CONC-OTLN pavment outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PVMT-CONC-PATT concrete surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PVMT-GRVL-OTLN pavment outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PVMT-GRVL-PATT gravel surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PVMT-PAVR-OTLN pavment outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PVMT-PAVR-PATT unit paver surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-RRAP Riprap 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
Surface/Topology
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-TOPO Surfaces 125/7 Continuous Civil 3D® Object
[]-TOPO-ANNO Surface annotation 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-TOPO-MAJR Major contour lines 22/2 DASHED2 (0.75 Linework
LT scale)/
Continuous
[]-TOPO-MINR Minor contour lines 125/7 DASHED2 (0.75 Linework
LT scale)/
Continuous
[]-TOPO-TOPB Top of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-TOPO-TOEB Toe of bank 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-TINN-BNDY Terrain Irregular Network 125/2 PHANTOM2 Linework
surface boundary
[]-TINN-VIEW Terrain Irregular Network 250 Continuous Linework
surface triangles

Site
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-LOCN Limits of construction 3 PHANTOM2 Linework
[]-LOCN-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-SITE Site features 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-SITE-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-SITE-BARR barriers 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-BIKE bike racks 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-BNCH benches 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-COLS columns 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-EWAT edge of water 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-MAIL mail boxes 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-POST posts 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-POLE light poles 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-SITE-WEIR weirs 125/2 Continuous Linework
Walls
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-WALL Walls 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-WALL-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-WALL-CTLJ control joints 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-WALL-NSBR noise barrier 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-WALL-RTWL retaining 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-WALL-SHEA structural bearing or shear 125/3 Continuous Linework
walls

Wetlands
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-WETL Wetlands 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-WETL-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-WETL-BUFF-PATT buffer 22 Continuous Hatch
[]-WETL-REPL-PATT replacement 22 Continuous Hatch
Utilities
Sewer/Drainage
Existing/ Existing/
Layer Name Layer Description Proposed Colors Proposed Applies To
Linetypes
[]-CSWR Combined sewer 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-CSWR-ANNO Text, dimensions, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
leaders, etc.
[]-CSWR-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-CSWR-LATL storm drain 125/4 SD/ Linework
connection Continuous
[]-CSWR-MHOL maintenance hole 125/6 MH/ Linework
casting Continuous
[]-CSWR-PIPE pressure pipe 125/6 Continuous Linework
fittings
[]-CSWR-PIPE- piping: >/= 12" 125/3 PSS/ Linework
LRGE Continuous
[]-CSWR-PIPE- hatch patterns 3 Continuous Hatch
PATT
[]-CSWR-PIPE- piping: < 12" 125/6 PSS/ Linework
SMAL Continuous
[]-CSWR-STRC structures 125/6 MH/ Linework
Continuous
[]-DTCH Ditches or washes 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-DTCH-ANNO Text, dimensions, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
leaders, etc.
[]-DTCH-BOTD bottom 125/2 ENDITCH/ Linework
PNDITCH
[]-DTCH-EWAT edge of water 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-DTCH-TOPD top 125/2 WDITCH Linework
[]-SSWR Sanitary sewer 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object

Existing/ Existing/
Layer Name Layer Description Proposed Colors Proposed Applies To
Linetypes
[]-SSWR-ANNO Text, dimensions, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
leaders, etc.
[]-SSWR-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-SSWR-LATL lateral line 125/4 SD/ Linework
Continuous
[]-SSWR-MHOL maintenance hole 125/6 MH/ Linework
casting Continuous
[]-SSWR-PIPE pressure pipe 125/6 Continuous Linework
fittings
[]-SSWR-PIPE- piping: >/= 12" 125/3 PSS/ Linework
LRGE Continuous
[]-SSWR-PIPE- hatch patterns 3 Continuous Hatch
PATT
[]-SSWR-PIPE- piping: < 12" 125/6 PSS/ Linework
SMAL Continuous
[]-SSWR-STRC structures 125/6 MH/ Linework
Continuous
[]-STRM Storm sewer 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-STRM-ANNO Text, dimensions, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
leaders, etc.
[]-STRM-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-STRM-LATL storm drain 125/4 SD/ Linework
connection Continuous
[]-STRM-MHOL maintenance hole 125/6 MH/ Linework
casting Continuous
[]-STRM-PIPE pressure pipe 125/6 Continuous Linework
fittings
[]-STRM-PIPE- piping: >/= 12" 125/3 PSS/ Linework
LRGE Continuous
[]-STRM-PIPE- hatch patterns 3 Continuous Hatch
PATT
[]-STRM-PIPE- piping: < 12" 125/6 PSS/ Linework
SMAL Continuous
[]-STRM-STRC structures 125/6 MH/ Linework
Continuous

Water/Fire/Irrigation
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-FIRE-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-FIRE-HYDR hydrants and connections 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-FIRE-INST valves 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-FIRE-PIPE piping & fittings 125/6 WATER/ Linework

Continuous
[]-IRRG Irrigation 125/7 Continuous Linework & Civil
3D® Object
[]-IRRG-ANNO text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-IRRG-COVR-PATT coverage 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-IRRG-DRIP drip irrigation tubing 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-IRRG-EQPM equipment (pumps, valves, 125/6 Continuous Linework
and controllers)
[]-IRRG-LTRL lateral pipe 125/6 WATER/ Linework
Continuous
[]-IRRG-MAIN mainline 125/6 WATER/ Linework
Continuous
[]-IRRG-PIPE piping & fittings 125/6 WATER/ Linework
Continuous
[]-IRRG-SLVE pipe sleeve 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-IRRG-SPKL sprinklers (rotors, heads) 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-IRRG-VALV valves 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-WATR Water supply systems 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-WATR-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-WATR-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-WATR-INST instrumentation (meters, 125/6 Continuous Linework
valves, etc.)
[]-WATR-MHOL castings/openings 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-WATR-PIPE pipe fittings 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-WATR-PIPE-LRGE pipes and fittings: >/= 12" 125/6 WATER/ Linework
Continuous
[]-WATR-PIPE-PATT hatch patterns 7 Continuous Hatch
[]-WATR-PIPE-SMAL pipes and fittings: < 12" 125/5 WATER/ Linework
Continuous
[]-WATR-SERV water services 125/6 WATER/ Linework
Continuous

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-WATR-STRC water structures (casings, tie- 125/6 Continuous Linework
backs, vaults, etc.)
[]-WPZN Water pressure zone 53 DOT Linework
Power
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-POWR Power 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-POWR-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-POWR-FENC enclosure fence 125/7 CHAIN_LINK_ Linework
FENCE
[]-POWR-INST instrumentation (meters, 125/2 Continuous Linework
hand holes, transformers,
etc.)
[]-POWR-MHOL castings/openings 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-POWR-OVHD overhead lines 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-POWR-POLE box / pole 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-POWR-STRC structures 125/6 MH/Continuous Linework
[]-POWR-UGND underground lines 125/3 ECD Linework
[]-POWR-UGND-CONC concrete encasement 125/2 subbase Linework
Fuel/Gas
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-FUEL Fuel gas 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-FUEL-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-FUEL-EQPM equipment (pumps, motors) 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-FUEL-INST instrumentation (meters, 125/7 Continuous Linework
valves, etc.)
[]-FUEL-MHOL castings/openings 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-FUEL-PIPE piping 125/6 Continuous Linework
[]-FUEL-TANK storage tanks 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-FUEL-UGND underground piping 125/6 Continuous Linework

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-NGAS Natural Gas 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-NGAS-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-NGAS-INST natural gas: meters, valves, 125/2 Continuous Linework
etc.
[]-NGAS-PIPE natural gas: pipes 125/2 GAS Linework
[]-NGAS-TANK natural gas: tanks 125/2 Continuous Linework
Communications
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-COMM Communications 125 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-COMM-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 125 Continuous Annotation
[]-COMM-OVHD Overhead lines 125 oh_comm Linework
[]-COMM-POLE Box / pole 125 Continuous Linework
[]-COMM-UGND Underground lines 125 Tel Linework
[]-COMM-INST Instrumentation (hand holes, 125 Continuous Linework
etc.)
[]-COMM-FIBR Fiber optic lines 125 Tel Linework
Roadways
Roadway Paving/Channelization/Signals
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-ROAD Roadways 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-ROAD-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-ROAD-ASPH-OTLN asphalt hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-ASPH-PATT asphalt hatch 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-ROAD-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-ROAD-CONC-OTLN concrete hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-CONC-PATT concrete hatch 125/7 Continuous Hatch
[]-ROAD-CURB curb 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-CURB-BACK curb: back 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-CURB-FACE curb: face 125/4 Continuous Linework

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-ROAD-FLNE fire lane 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-FLNE-MRKG fire lane: pavement markings 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-FLNE-SIGN fire lane: signs 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-GRVL-OTLN gravel hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-GRVL-PATT gravel hatch 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-ROAD-MRKG channelization: pavement 125/7 Continuous Linework

markings
[]-ROAD-MRKG- Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Linework
ANNO etc.
[]-ROAD-MRKG-CNTR channelization: center 127/2 CHANDASH10- Linework
20
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: green bike 125/3 Continuous Linework
GZON zones
[]-ROAD-MRKG-LEGN channelization: legend 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-MRKG-SLNE channelization: stopline 125/3 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: white paint: 125/7 CHANSEG2-4 Linework
WHIT-EDGE edge
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: white paint: 125/7 CHANDASH10- Linework
WHIT-LANE lane 20
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: white paint: 125/7 CHANSEG2-4 Linework
WHIT-SEGM segment
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: white paint: 125/7 Continuous Linework
WHIT-SLID solid
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: crosswalk 125/3 Continuous Linework
XWLK
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: yellow paint: 125/2 CHANSEG2-4 Linework
YELO- SEGM segment
[]-ROAD-MRKG- channelization: yellow paint: 125/2 Continuous Linework
YELO-SLID solid
[]-ROAD-PAVR-PATT unit paver surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-ROAD-PLNT-OTLN median/planting strip hatch 125/2 Continuous Linework
outline
[]-ROAD-PLNT-PATT median/planting strip 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-ROAD-PROF roadway profile 125/2 DASHED2 (0.75 Linework
LT scale)/
Continuous
[]-ROAD-SIGL traffic signals 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-SIGL-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Linework
etc.
[]-ROAD-SIGL-FIXT traffic signals: pedestrian 125/1 Continuous Linework
push buttons, etc.

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-ROAD-SIGL-INST traffic signals: hand holes, 125/1 Continuous Linework
cabinets, etc.
[]-ROAD-SIGL-LOOP traffic signals: loops 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-SIGN signs 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-STAN stationing 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-ROAD-UPVD-PATT unpaved surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
Driveways
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-DRIV Driveways 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-DRIV-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-DRIV-ASPH-OTLN asphalt hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-ASPH-PATT asphalt surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-DRIV-CNTR centerline 125/1 CENTER3 Linework
[]-ROAD-CONC-OTLN concrete hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-CONC-PATT concrete surface 125/7 Continuous Hatch
[]-DRIV-CURB curb 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-CURB-BACK curb: back 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-CURB-FACE curb: face 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-FLNE fire lane 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-FLNE-MRKG fire lane: pavement markings 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-FLNE-SIGN fire lane: signs 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-GRVL-PATT gravel surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-DRIV-MRKG pavement markings 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-MRKG-WHIT white paint 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-MRKG-YELO yellow paint 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-SIGN signs 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-DRIV-UPVD-PATT unpaved surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
Sidewalks
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-SWLK Sidewalks 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-SWLK-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-SWLK-ASPH-OTLN asphalt hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-SWLK-ASPH-PATT asphalt 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-SWLK-CONC-OTLN concrete hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-SWLK-CONC-PATT concrete 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-SWLK-RAMP curb ramps 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-SWLK-STEP stairs/steps 125/2 Continuous Linework
Trails/Paths
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-TRAL Trails or paths 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-TRAL-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-TRAL-ASPH-OTLN asphalt hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-TRAL-ASPH-PATT asphalt hatch 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-TRAL-CONC-OTLN concrete hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-TRAL-CONC-PATT concrete hatch 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-TRAL-GRVL-OTLN gravel hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-TRAL-GRVL-PATT gravel hatch 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-TRAL-MRKG pavement markings 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-TRAL-SIGN signs 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-TRAL-UPVD-PATT unpaved surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
Parking Lots
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-PRKG Parking 125/2 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-PRKG-ANNO Text, dimensions, leaders, 125/7 Continuous Annotation
etc.
[]-PRKG-ASPH-OTLN asphalt hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-ASPH-PATT asphalt surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PRKG-CONC-OTLN concrete hatch outline 125/2 Continuous Linework

Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-PRKG-CONC-PATT concrete surface 125/7 Continuous Hatch
[]-PRKG-CURB curb 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-CURB-BACK curb: back 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-CURB-FACE curb: face 125/4 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-FIXT fixtures (wheel stops, parking 125/1 Continuous Linework
meters, etc.)
[]-PRKG-FLNE fire lane 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-FLNE-MRKG fire lane: pavement markings 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-FLNE-SIGN fire lane: signage 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-GRVL-PATT gravel surface 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-PRKG-MRKG pavement markings 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-MRKG-WHIT white paint 125/7 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-MRKG-YELO yellow paint 125/2 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-SIGN signs 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-PRKG-STRP striping 125/7 Continuous Linework
Details
Detail Drawings
Existing/ Existing/
Colors Linetypes
[]-DETL Details 125/7 Continuous Linework &
Civil 3D® Object
[]-DETL-ANNO text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 125/7 Continuous Annotation
[]-DETL-ANNO- sub-title 145/2 Continuous Annotation
SUBT
[]-DETL-ANNO- title 205/3 Continuous Annotation
TITL
[]-DETL-CNTR center lines 125/1 CENTER2 Linework
[]-DETL-BOLD continuous lines - bold 205/6 Continuous Linework
[]-DETL-MEDM continuous lines - medium 145/2 Continuous Linework
[]-DETL-FINE continuous lines - thin 125/1 Continuous Linework
[]-DETL-BOLD- hidden lines - bold 205/6 HIDDEN Linework
HIDD
[]-DETL-MEDM- hidden lines - medium 145/2 HIDDEN Linework
HIDD
[]-DETL-FINE-HIDD hidden lines - thin 125/1 HIDDEN Linework
[]-DETL-PATT hatch patterns 125/22 Continuous Hatch
[]-DETL-RBAR rebar 145/4 rebar101 Linework

As-Built and Record Drawings

For As-Built and Record Drawing layers simply replace the discipline designator of civil layers with “CR”,
landscaping layers with “LR”, electrical layers with “ER”, structural layers with “SR”, mechanical layers
with “MR” and architectural layers with “AR” and use colors found in the Record_Drawings.ctb plot style
table on page 87.
Special Circumstances
Layer Name Layer Description Color Linetype Applies To
[]-NBLT Features/linework designed, 145 (matches original Linework &
but not constructed in the as- object linetype) Civil 3D® Object
designed location
[]-ANNO text, dimensions, leaders, etc. 37 Continuous Annotation
(also used to cross out features
and related annotation that
were not constructed)

External References
XREF Layers
Layer Name Layer Description Color Linetype Applies To
X-ARCH XREF: architectural 7 Continuous XREF
X-BASE XREF: base map 7 Continuous XREF
X-CHAN XREF: major water bodies 7 Continuous XREF
(channels, lakes & Puget
Sound)
X-CLIP XREF clipping boundary 7 Continuous Linework
X-DEMO XREF: 7 Continuous XREF
demolition/clearing/removal
X-DETL XREF: details 7 Continuous XREF
X-EROS XREF: temporary erosion & 7 Continuous XREF
sediment control
X-GRAD XREF: grading 7 Continuous XREF
X-IMGS XREF: images/photos 7 Continuous Images
X-IRRG XREF: irrigation 7 Continuous XREF
X-MECH XREF: mechanical 7 Continuous XREF
X-MISC XREF: misc. 7 Continuous XREF
X-MRKG XREF: channelization Continuous XREF
X-PERC XREF: Prelim. Engineering 7 Continuous XREF
Resource Composite
X-POND XREF: ponds 7 Continuous XREF
X-POWR XREF: SCL power design 7 Continuous XREF
X-PROT XREF: protection 7 Continuous XREF
X-RIVR XREF: rivers and creeks 7 Continuous XREF
X-ROAD XREF: paving 7 Continuous XREF
X-RWAY XREF: right-of-way 7 Continuous XREF
X-CSWR XREF: combined sewer 7 Continuous XREF
X-SIGL XREF: signals 7 Continuous XREF
X-SITE XREF: site 7 Continuous XREF
X-SSWR XREF: sewer 7 Continuous XREF
X-STRM XREF: drainage 7 Continuous XREF
X-STRU XREF: structural 7 Continuous XREF
X-TOPO XREF: survey 7 Continuous XREF
X-VEGE XREF: landscaping 7 Continuous XREF
X-VIEW XREF: view frames 7 Continuous XREF
X-WATR XREF: water 7 Continuous XREF

68 SECTION 6: Linework and Data
SECTION 6: Linework and Data

Linework should be drawn in accordance with STANDARD PLAN NO 003. As a general rule features
should be drawn in model space, located per an established survey control line, overlayed into a sheet
drawing along with the survey/base map and visible through a viewport in paper space. Details should
also be drawn in model space, overlayed into a sheet drawing, and visible through a viewport in paper
space. Schedules, notes, legends, tables, schematics and diagrams may be placed directly in paper space
if so desired.
Not only is linework created for presentation purposes, but data is also created for construction and
exportation into SPU’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The chart below displays an overview of
typical data required:
Proposed Surface Data Proposed Utility Data Proposed Utility Data

for Construction for Construction for GIS
Create proposed utility Alignment Create 2D classified linework: Multi-

Create proposed Surface. but call out features referencing the lines, Polylines, Closed Polylines and
survey control alignment. Blocks.
Add numbered labels at critical spots Create proposed utility Profile (based
on Surface--add point numbers, on proposed utility alignment) drawn Fill in data for classified linework.
stations/offsets & elevations to table. at utility invert elevations.
Calculate Surface volume

Create LandXML of proposed utility SPU exports classified linework data
comparisons--add volume
Alignment & Profile. from CAD to GIS.
calculations to table or notes.
Create LandXML of proposed

Surface.
Drafting Existing Features on Base Maps

Linework for surveyed features are generated through an automated process. Additional linework may
be added from researched resources. For example, an existing maintenance hole consists of two parts:
the casting (survey point) and the barrell (a Civil 3D® Pipe Network Structure/maintenance hole block).
Blocks
All blocks provided by the city (see SECTION 2: Support Files) are designed to be inserted at a scale of 1.
Some blocks are not to scale and “annotative” (meaning they will scale up and down with the drawing
scale) and some are actual size and static. Many of the blocks have dynamic properties (look for “DB” at
the end of the block name which stands for “dynamic block”).
Blocks are more than just symbols – many are also exported into SPU’s GIS system (location, block name
and layer) so do not explode them. If it becomes absolutely necessary to explode a callout block that
contains attributes (such as a loop leader block or section referencing block), use the BURST command.

SECTION 6: Linework and Data 69
Drafting Utilities in Plan

Design of utility systems may be done in 2D using “Polylines”, “Multilines” and blocks or in 3D using
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Pipe Networks but all geo-referenced pipes and structures must be accurately
portrayed and drawn in a specific way in order to be exported into SPU’s GIS system. Because of Pipe
Network limitations, final presentation of designs must be done with 2D linework.
3D Utility Design
•Pipes
•Structures
2D Presentation of Utility Design

•Polylines/Multilines (pipes and ditches)
•Closed Polylines (vaults, tanks, ponds, custom structures, etc.)
•Blocks (MHs, CBs, inlets, fittings, valves, etc.)
GIS (Spacial Data)

•Lines
•Polygons
•Points
If drafting utilities in 2D at 1”=20’ scale, “Polylines” must be used to depict pipes less than 12” in
diameter and “Multilines” must be used to depict pipes greater-than or equal to 12” in diameter. This
rule applies to other scales and must be adjusted relative to 1”=20’.
Best Practices for 2D Utility Drafting

 Line Endpoints: Do not trim linework within blocks; “Polylines” and “Multilines” must be
connected end-to-end. Our standard proposed blocks have a wipeout object inside to make the
linework passing through look as though it was trimmed to the outside of the blocks (make sure
the draw order is correct so the block is on top of the pipe linework). These blocks are located
on the web (see SECTION 2: Support Files) and on the internal SPU network
(P:\CaddSupport\Blocks\). Utilizing standard blocks is important because the block names are
exported into our GIS system.
Gravity Pipe Block Names
 C-CB240a (catch basin type 240a)

 C-CB240b (catch basin type 240b)
 C-CB240c (catch basin type 240c)
 C-CB240d (catch basin type 240d)
 C-CB241 (catch basin type 241)


 C-MH (maintenance hole – generic)
 C-MH-DB (maintenance hole – generic)
 C-MH204-5a (maintenance hole type 204.5a)
 C-MH204-5b (maintenance hole type 204.5b)
 C-MH204a (maintenance hole type 204a)
 C-MH204b (maintenance hole type 204b)
 C-cb-DB (catch basin – generic)
 C-co (clean out)
 C-inl-DB (inlet – generic)
 C-inl250a (inlet type 250a)
 C-inl250b (inlet type 250b)
 C-inl252 (inlet type 252)
 C-hb11-DB (11¼ degree bend)
 C-hb22-DB (22½ degree bend)
 C-hb45-DB (45 degree bend)
 C-vertbend-DB (vertical bend)
 C-open_end-DB (outfall)

Pressure Pipe Block Names
 C-av (air valve)

 C-bo (blow off)
 C-concblk-DB (concrete blocking)
 C-cross-DB (cross)
 C-gv-DB (gate valve)
 C-hb11-DB (11¼ degree bend)
 C-hb22-DB (22½ degree bend)
 C-hyd (fire hydrant)
 C-plug-DB (plug)
 C-red-DB (reducer)
 C-sleeve-DB (sleeve)
 C-tee-DB (tee)
 C-wgv-DB (gate valve with chamber)
 C-wgvvch-DB (gate valve with vault chamber)
 C-av-DB (angle valve with chamber)
 C-bfv-DB (butterfly valve)
 C-blv-DB (ball valve)
 C-ckv-DB (check valve)
 C-cnv-DB (cone valve)
 C-gbv-DB (globe valve)
 C-ndlv-DB (needle valve)
 C-pgv-DB (plug valve)
 C-rsgv-DB (resilient seal gate valve)
 C-wm (water meter)
 C-vertbend-DB (vertical bend)
 Small Pipes: For pipes that are shown as single lines (less than 12” in diameter at 1”=20’ scale),
use the PLINE command to draw a “Polyline”. Because it is required to enter the start and end
invert elevations for each pipe run, draw each run of pipe (invert to invert) as a separate
“Polyline”.
 Large Pipes: For pipes that are shown as double lines (equal-to, or greater-than 12” in diameter
at 1”=20’ scale), a “Multiline” will be used with an associated hatch pattern filling the pipe. Run
the MLSTYLE command to manage pipe sizes and set the proper pipe size current. There are a
few pre-defined “Multiline Styles” in the design template. Click OK to close the “Multiline Style”
dialog box, then type the MLINE command to draw a “Multiline”. Once the MLINE command has
been started type J, hit enter, type Z and hit enter again to set the justification to “Zero” (center
of the pipe). Draw “Multilines” in the same way you draw “Polylines”. To clean up one
“Multiline” connected to another (at a horizontal bend), run the MLEDIT command, choose the

“Corner Joint” option and select both “Multilines”. This way you have separate “Multilines” that
look joined together.
 Elevations: For consistency, draw all 2D linework at elevation 0. To make sure this happens, set
the ONAPZ system variable to 1 to avoid snapping to another object’s elevation.
 Layer Names: Make sure every object is on the correct layer and each layer is named correctly:
Water Lines
 CU-WATR-PIPE-LRGE (design drawing: water mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)

 CU-WATR-PIPE-SMAL (design drawing: water mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CU-WATR-SERV (design drawing: water services)
 CU-FIRE-PIPE (design drawing: fire protection piping)
 CR-WATR-PIPE-LRGE (record drawing: water mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CR-WATR-PIPE-SMAL (record drawing: water mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CR-WATR-SERV (record drawing: water services)
 CR-FIRE-PIPE (record drawing: fire protection piping)
Water Blocks
 CU-WATR-PIPE (design drawing: water fittings and concrete blocking)

 CU-WATR-INST (design drawing: water valves and meters)
 CU-FIRE-HYDR (design drawing: fire hydrants)
 CU-FIRE-INST (design drawing: fire valves)
 CR-WATR-PIPE (record drawing: water fittings and concrete blocking)
 CR-WATR-INST (record drawing: water valves and meters)
 CR-FIRE-HYDR (record drawing: fire hydrants)
 CR-FIRE-INST (record drawing: fire valves)
Water Polygons
 CU-WATR-STRC (design drawing: water structures)

 CR-WATR-STRC (record drawing: water structures)
Sewer/Drainage Lines
 CU-STRM-LATL (design drawing: storm laterals)

 CU-STRM-PIPE-LRGE (design drawing: storm mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CU-STRM-PIPE-SMAL (design drawing: storm mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CU-SSWR-LATL (design drawing: side sewers)
 CU-SSWR-PIPE-LRGE (design drawing: sanitary sewer mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CU-SSWR-PIPE-SMAL (design drawing: sanitary sewer mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CU-CSWR-PIPE-LRGE (design drawing: combined sewer mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CU-CSWR-PIPE-SMAL (design drawing: combined sewer mainlines < 12” diameter)
 C-DTCH-TOPD (design drawing: ditch outlines)

 C-DTCH-CNTR (design drawing: ditch centerlines)

 CR-STRM-LATL (record drawing: storm laterals)
 CR-STRM-PIPE-LRGE (record drawing: storm mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CR-STRM-PIPE-SMAL (record drawing: storm mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CR-SSWR-LATL (record drawing: side sewers)
 CR-SSWR-PIPE-LRGE (record drawing: sanitary sewer mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CR-SSWR-PIPE-SMAL (record drawing: sanitary sewer mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CR-CSWR-PIPE-LRGE (record drawing: combined sewer mainlines ≥ 12” diameter)
 CR-CSWR-PIPE-SMAL (record drawing: combined sewer mainlines < 12” diameter)
 CR-DTCH-TOPD (record drawing: ditch outlines)
 CR-DTCH-CNTR (record drawing: ditch centerlines)
Sewer/Drainage Blocks
 CU-STRM-STRC (design drawing: storm structures)

 CU-SSWR-PIPE-LRGE (design drawing: sanitary sewer fittings for force mains ≥ 12”)
 CU-SSWR-PIPE-SMAL (design drawing: sanitary sewer fittings for force mains < 12”)
 CU-SSWR-STRC (design drawing: sanitary sewer structures)
 CU-CSWR-PIPE-LRGE (design drawing: combined sewer fittings for force mains ≥ 12”)
 CU-CSWR-PIPE-SMAL (design drawing: combined sewer fittings for force mains < 12”)
 CU-CSWR-STRC (design drawing: combined sewer structures)
 CR-STRM-STRC (record drawing: storm structures)
 CR-SSWR-PIPE-LRGE (record drawing: sanitary sewer fittings for force mains ≥ 12”)
 CR-SSWR-PIPE-SMAL (record drawing: sanitary sewer fittings for force mains < 12”)
 CR-SSWR-STRC (record drawing: sanitary sewer structures)
 CR-CSWR-PIPE-LRGE (record drawing: combined sewer fittings for force mains ≥ 12”)
 CR-CSWR-PIPE-SMAL (record drawing: combined sewer fittings for force mains < 12”)
 CR-CSWR-STRC (record drawing: combined sewer structures)
Sewer/Drainage Polygons
 CU-STRM-STRC (design drawing: storm structures)

 CU-SSWR-STRC (design drawing: sanitary sewer structures)
 CU-CSWR-STRC (design drawing: combined sewer structures)
 C-POND-TOPB (design drawing: pond outlines)
 C-POND-TOEB (design drawing: pond bottom area outlines)
 CR-STRM-STRC (record drawing: storm structures)
 CR-SSWR-STRC (record drawing: sanitary sewer structures)
 CR-CSWR-STRC (record drawing: combined sewer structures)
 CR-POND-TOPB (record drawing: pond outlines)
 CR-POND-TOEB (record drawing: pond bottom area outlines)

Designing Utilities with AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Pipe Networks

The purpose of using an AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Pipe Network is to define accurate 3D utility data and to
have the data displayed as stylized geometry in a standard format – but due to limitations, presentation
standards may not be met. Object styles provided in the templates are designed to match STANDARD
PLAN 003 for the design phase but final presentation should be done with 2D linework.
Pipe Networks may be used to depict existing and proposed gravity storm, sanitary sewer and combined
sewer pipes during the design phase. Standard City of Seattle structure parts have been deployed in-
house and are available on the web (see SECTION 2: Support Files). You may create custom structures in
Civil 3D® Part Builder if so desired.
Structure names should follow this format: MH-#, CB-#, VAULT-#, etc. (the pound sign is a unique
number starting at 1 for each type of structure and increasing with each subsequent structure).
Limitations of Pipe Networks include: custom structure configurations may be difficult to define as a
part; structures must be shown as solids in profiles to account for rotation but then pipes inside
structures will no longer be masked.
Best Practices for Designing in 3D and Drafting in 2D

Lay out the design with Civil 3D® Pipe Networks in the data shortcut source file (see page 28), create
reference of the Pipe Network in the presentation XREF and set pipe and structure styles to “_No Plot”.
For the final presentation of the design, trace over the Pipe Network using practices shown on page 69.
For your convenience, Civil 3D® Pipe Network labels may still be used and printed.
Drafting Utilities in Profile

Typically linework for pipes drawn in profile views should align with the right-of-way control stationing.
Here are steps to accomplish this:
1. Create Control Profile Grid: Create a profile view grid with a non-plotting profile grade line using
the right-of-way control alignment. The purpose of this profile view grid is to project the
pipeline features onto the grid so they align with the right-of-way stationing.
2. Create Pipeline Profile Grade Line(s): Draw a non-plotting alignment that matches the pipeline
geometry and create another profile view grid using the pipeline alignment. Existing and finish
profile grade lines may be shown on this profile view grid. This profile is simply source data for
the grade line(s) over the pipe geometry and may or may not be used for anything else.
3. Superimpose Pipeline Grade Line(s) onto Control Profile Grid: Superimpose the pipeline profile
grade line(s) onto the right-of-way control profile view grid (command: SuperimposeProfile) to
show the grade line(s) directly over the pipe. The end result is a hybrid profile showing grade
elevations over the pipeline and stationing along the street control line. Civil 3D® Pipe Network
parts and other 3D geometry (command: ProjectObjectsToProf) may be projected onto this
hybrid profile.
There are some cases where pipes are best shown as true length along the pipe alignment in profile
views. If the pipeline does not align horizontally with the plan view on a sheet, align one of the stations

(preferably a major station, if possible) from the plan vertically with the same station in the profile
(typically on the left-hand side of the sheet).
In profile views, draw the outside shape of maintenance holes and structures and draw pipes connected
to the outside walls. Double-line pipes are filled with hatch (see page 76) while maintenance holes and
structures are not.
Vertical pipeline data shall be accurately represented as a Civil 3D® Pipe Network or as a non-plotting
Civil 3D® Profile with PVIs matching pipeline elevation points (the Civil 3D® Profile name should indicate
the pipe location, size and if it represents the pipe’s invert or center line) for construction staking
purposes.
Tip: Pipe Network Structure Properties

Structure properties (command: EditStructureProperties) “Structure Rotation Angle” and “Sump
Depth” (lowest invert to inside bottom of structure) are common properties to adjust.

Drafting Proposed Paving and Grading Plans

Each proposed paving area shall be depicted with a closed polyline filled with the appropriate hatch
pattern (see page 76). Castings, inlets and other openings shall be drawn with closed polylines and shall
not have paving hatch patterns crossing through them.
Proposed grading shall be accurately modeled as one or more 3D surface(s). Proposed contours shall be
generated from the 3D surface as a style, labeled and shown to match existing surface contours where
the proposed and existing surfaces meet.
Drafting Proposed Paving and Grading Profiles

Roadway profiles shall be created from proposed or existing roadway centerline alignments. If the
proposed centerline diverges from the existing roadway centerline, at a good starting point, match the
proposed stationing with the existing stationing. Proposed station numbers shall not conflict with
existing station numbers.
If the roadway is curved and does not align horizontally with the plan view on a sheet, align one of the
stations (preferably a major station, if possible) from the plan vertically with the same station in the
profile (typically on the left-hand side of the sheet).
Proposed grade shall be depicted with a profile grade line with station & elevation labels shown at grade
breaks, slope labels shown on profile line segments and vertical curve callouts shown on curves where
applicable. The existing grade profile line shall also be shown and labels (shown at 20 foot intervals, at
least) at the bottom of the profile showing existing and proposed elevations (stacked text at each
interval rotated 90 degrees with 0.125 plotted text height for proposed and 0.08 plotted text height for
existing).
Drafting Proposed Landscaping Plans

There may be many kinds of trees and other plants that need to be represented on the landscaping
plans. Custom blocks and hatch patterns may be created and used along with a legend to clearly depict
the plantings.

Hatch Patterns for Proposed Utilities, Paving & Vegetation

Hatch colors are controlled by layer. Here are common hatch patterns* used to depict proposed
improvements:
Description Pattern Angle Annotative Scale

Combined sewer mainlines (double line pipe fill) DOTS 90 0.5
(1”=20’ scale: 10)
Sanitary sewer mainlines (double line pipe fill) ANSI31 90 1
(1”=20’ scale: 20)
Storm drain mainlines (double line pipe fill) ANSI31 90 0.5
(1”=20’ scale: 10)
Water mainlines (double line pipe fill) DOTS 0 0.5
(1”=20’ scale: 10)
Asphalt paving for all surfaces DOTS 45 0.5
(1”=20’ scale: 10)
Concrete paving for roadways & driveways DOTS 45 1
(1”=20’ scale: 20)
Concrete paving for sidewalks & bike ways (non-roadway) AR-CONC 45 0.05
(1”=20’ scale: 1)
Gravel roadways GRAVEL 0 0.25
(1”=20’ scale: 5)
Unpaved roadways DASH 0 0.5
(1”=20’ scale: 10)
Stabilized construction entrances GRAVEL 0 0.5
(1”=20’ scale: 10)
*Additional hatch patterns (or variations thereof) may be used as long as a legend is included to describe it.
Exporting LandXML for Field Verification

After the design is complete, export proposed surfaces and horizontal/vertical utility data from Civil 3D®
to the LandXML format (command: LandXMLOut). This data will be used for field verification if needed.
If the utilities are depicted using Pipe Networks, then export the Pipe Networks to LandXML. If proposed
utilities are depicted with any other linework, then create Alignments (commands:
CreateAlignmentLayout or CreateAlignmentEntities) showing the horizontal centerline and Profiles
(command: CreateProfileLayout) showing critical elevations of each proposed utility system (you may
need to create profiles not shown on the plans) and export to LandXML.
Drafting As-Built and Record Drawing Utility Linework

Items not built shall be put on the CR-NBLT layer and crossed out with the CR-ANNO layer (not deleted).
New/revised linework showing the as-built work shall be drawn on top of the original design. As-Built
and Record drawing layers have the “CR-” discipline designator and use colors 32-38 (see SECTION 8:
Plotting/Printing). All As-Built sheets shall have the “AS-BUILT DRAWING” stamp affixed and all Record
Drawing sheets shall have the “RECORD DRAWING” stamp affixed (see SECTION 2: Support Files).
As-Built and Record Drawing requirements are found here:


CAD to GIS
Seattle Public Utilities exports CAD data to GIS during the 60%, 90%, 100% and Record Drawing phases.
Object Classification for Proposed and Record Drawing Utilities

In order for 2D utility linework to be exported into our GIS system, “Object Data Tables” need to be
added to each 2D utility pipe (“Polylines” and “Multilines”) and structure (“Blocks” or closed
“Polylines”). This process is called “Object Classification”. At the end of a project, City staff export the
geo-referenced utility data into the GIS system. Object classification is done in three steps within Civil
3D:
1. Use the ATTACHDEF command to attach the object classification XML file (see SECTION 2:
Support Files).
2. Use the CLASSIFY command to classify water, sewer, drainage and combined sewer “Polylines”,
“Multilines” and blocks. Care must be taken to ensure each object has the correct classification.
3. Select classified objects and use the PROPERTIES command to fill in the correct data (the
Date_Created, User_ID, ACAD_Version and Milestone fields can be filled out by an SPU staff
member at time of export).
Object Classification Checklist for Proposed and Record Drawing Utilities*

Below are critical fields to be filled in during the 60%-100% and record drawing phases. The remaining
fields (not listed here) will be filled in by SPU staff at the time data is exported from CAD to GIS.
 LINES: Water, sewer, drainage and combined sewer pipes (including mainlines, laterals, side sewers,
services, irrigation and ditches) must have the following object data attached and filled out:
o InsideDiameter (inches – a real number without any other characters)
o Material (common materials: CONC, RCP, DIP, CIP, STLP, HDPE, PVC, VCP)
o StartInvert (start pipe invert in decimal feet)
o EndInvert (end pipe invert in decimal feet)
o VPI (found in the VAULT PLAN NO section of the title block)
o PE_License (number found in the PE seal of the associated plan sheet)
 POLYGONS: Water, sewer, drainage and combined sewer custom structures (closed “Polylines”, not
blocks, depicting outlines of encasements, tie-backs, tanks, vaults, custom structures, ponds, swales,
etc.) must have the following object data attached and filled out:
o Description (a short descriptive line of text)
 BLOCKS: Water, sewer, drainage and combined sewer blocks must have the following object data
attached and filled out:
*on Record Drawings, features that were not built go on the CR-NBLT layer but have the same classification as the
original feature

Tip: How to “Classify” Utility Linework

Attach the Object Class Definition File to your drawing by using the ATTACHDEF command.
The SPU-Object-Classification.xml definition file is available online or on the City’s internal

network at: P:\CaddSupport\Custom\Design-Drafting\XML\SPU-Object-Classification.xml
To classify objects start the CLASSIFY command in Civil 3D.
Select the type of objects you are classifying (for example if you want to classify all the
water lines, select the “Water_Lines” classification name) and click OK and then select all
the water lines in your drawing. An even easier way is to select the same type of objects
first and then run the CLASSIFY command to classify them all at once.
Once “Object Data Tables” have been added to the utility linework, fill in the tables with
real data. To add data to an object, simply select one or more objects and start the
PROPERTIES command. At the bottom of the “Properties” palette, you will see the object
data fields:
Simply type the data into the fields and hit ESC to deselect the linework. Repeat this until
all the linework have object data filled in.
Remember, you can select multiple objects at the same time. For example you could select
several or even all pipes that are the same size and material. Then you only have to enter
the object data for those pipes once, rather than individually for each object.
To see what objects have not yet been classified run the MAPSELECTUNCLASSIFIED
command.

80 SECTION 7: Annotation
SECTION 7: Annotation
Annotation must go in model space (of XREF drawing files) with the linework it is associated with;
however there are cases in which annotation (such as notes, legends, etc.) may appear in paper space.
All annotation must be UPPERCASE.
Text Styles
For existing and proposed drawings the standard text style (command: STYLE) name is "COS" with the
“font name” set to RomanS.shx, the “paper text height” set to 0.00, and the “width factor” set to 1.00.
For As-Built and Record Drawings the standard text style name is set to "COS-Record" with the same
settings above plus the “oblique angle” set to 20.
Text Color and Size Chart

Use the chart below as a guide to help you determine text colors* and heights in drawings with typical
engineering and architectural scales. Colors should be controlled by layers (see SECTION 5: Layers).
Drawing Scale Factor: 1** 5 10 20 50 100

Layout (viewport) Zoom Scale: 1 XP 1/5 XP 1/10 XP 1/20 XP 1/50 XP 1/100 XP
Scale Name: 1”=1’ 1”=5’ 1”=10’ 1”=20’ 1”=50’ 1”=100’
RED/125
0.08 0.4 0.8 1.6 4 8
(title block text/existing features)
WHITE/105
0.125 0.625 1.25 2.5 6.25 12.5
COLOR & SIZE
(proposed features/house #s)

YELLOW/145
0.1875 0.9375 1.875 3.75 9.375 18.75
(sub-titles/side streets)
GREEN
0.25 1.25 2.5 5 12.5 25
(titles)
MAGENTA/205
0.3125 1.5625 3.125 6.25 15.625 31.25
(non-plotting notes/main streets)
Drawing Scale Factor: 16 24 32 48 64 96

Layout (viewport) Zoom Scale: 1/16 XP 1/24 XP 1/32 XP 1/48 XP 1/64 XP 1/96 XP
Scale Name: 3/4”=1’ 1/2”=1’ 3/8”=1’ 1/4”=1’ 3/16”=1’ 1/8”=1’
RED/125
1.28 1.92 2.56 3.84 5.12 7.68
(station & offset/existing features)
WHITE/105
2 3 4 6 8 12
COLOR & SIZE
(proposed features/house #s)

YELLOW/145
3 4.5 6 9 12 18
(sub-titles/side streets)
GREEN
4 6 8 12 16 24
(titles)
MAGENTA/205
5 7.5 10 15 20 30
(non-plotting notes/main streets)
*As-Built and Record Drawing annotation shall use colors shown on page 87 **plotted text height

SECTION 7: Annotation 81
Notes
Use MTEXT to create numbered notes. On the general notes sheet(s) every set of notes should have a
sub-title that says “UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:”. The title shall be green, underlined and 0.25; sub-
titles shall be yellow, not underlined and 0.1875; and text shall be white and 0.125.
Notes and legends on all other sheets don’t need a sub-title and the title shall be yellow, underlined and
0.1875.
Sheet Match Lines

Match line text shall be yellow, 0.1875, center-justified and aligned with and centered on the mid-point
of the match line in this format (use a field for the sheet #): MATCH LINE STA ##+## – SEE SHEET #
(use the C-match_line-L.dwg and C-match_line-R.dwg blocks for left and right match lines respectively)
Tip: AutoCAD® Fields

You can insert an AutoCAD® Field for Sheet Set Manager
view numbers and sheet numbers into Text, MTEXT,
Dimensions, Multileaders and block attributes. To do this,
use the CTRL+F keyboard shortcut or right-click and select
“Insert Field…” when in any AutoCAD® text editor and
select the “SheetSet” or “SheetView” field name.
Sheet Profile Grid Stationing

Profile grid stationing text shall be yellow, 0.1875, center-justified and aligned under major grid lines
with a 0.25” tic mark. See page 19 for more info on the profile grid.

Annotative Text, Dimensions, & Multileaders

The COS & COS-Record text styles, dimension
styles, and multileader styles should be set to Tip: AutoCAD® Annotation
“annotative” in AutoCAD® Civil 3D. This means
that you set the text size to the drawing scale
Commands
factor of 1 (plotted text height) in model-space
 Use the command OBJECTSCALE to
and allow AutoCAD® Civil 3D® to size and display
add/remove scales applied to individual
the annotation based on the annotative scale set
text, dimensions, multileaders, or blocks
in the drawing or viewport.
(use the ANNOAUTOSCALE command to
For example, if you add text with a height of 0.08 toggle the ability to add scales to all
in model-space and the annotative scale is set to annotative objects at once).
1”=20’, AutoCAD® Civil 3D® will automatically  Use the command ANNOALLVISIBLE to
size the text to 1.6 (viewports with a scale of show/hide annotative text, dimensions,
1”=20’ will also display the text height as 1.6 multileaders, or blocks that do not have
which will then plot at 0.08 on a full-size plot). the current annotative scale. This allows
you to easily show/hide text,
Annotative Scale List dimensions, multileaders, or blocks
For scaling to work properly with XREFs, standard through viewports based on scale.
scale name formats must be followed. Here are  Use the command SCALELISTEDIT to
two standard formats (please note that there is a add/edit annotative scales.
space on both sides of the equal sign):
Engineering scale format: 1” = x’

Architectural scale format: x/x” = 1’-0”
Dimension Styles
Here are a few important dimension style (command: DIMSTYLE) settings:
Dimensions for Proposed Features *

 Arrowheads: Closed filled
 Arrow size: 0.14
 Text style: COS
 Text height: 0.125
 Scale for dimension features: Annotative
*use the same settings for As-Built and Record Drawings except that the text style is COS-Record (see page 80)
Dimensions for Existing Features

 Arrowheads: Closed filled
 Arrow size: 0.1
 Text style: COS
 Scale for dimension features: Annotative

Multileader Styles
We recommend using the MLEADER command instead of the QLEADER command for drawing leaders.
Multileaders work much better than quick-leaders in most cases.
Here are a few important multileader style (command: MLEADERSTYLE) settings:
Multileaders for Proposed Features *

 Arrowhead size: 0.14
 Arrowhead symbol: Closed filled
 Leader type: Straight
 Text style: COS
 Scale: Annotative
*use the same settings for As-Built and Record Drawings except that the text style is COS-Record (see page 80); a
Civil 3D® label (command: AeccLblDlgGeneralNote) with the same settings may be used instead of a multileader
Multileaders for Existing Features

 Arrowhead size: 0.1
 Arrowhead symbol: Closed filled
 Leader type: Spline
 Text style: COS
 Scale: Annotative
General Multileader Guidelines

The left edge of multileader text should line up vertically (left justification) and the leader(s) should
always extend to text. Leaders on the left side of the text should be aligned with the middle of the top
line of the text.
Leaders on the right side should be aligned with the middle of the
bottom line of text.
If the information below the first line is secondary

information (such as rim, inverts, etc.) the leader
should underline the first line of text.

Loop Leaders
Utility pipes in plan views must be called out with a loop leader callout. There are loop leader Pipe
Network label styles available in the design template and dynamic loop leader callout blocks available on
the web (see SECTION 2: Support Files): Loop-Leader-Proposed-L.dwg, Loop-Leader-Proposed-R.dwg,
Loop-Leader-Existing-L.dwg and Loop-Leader-Existing-R.dwg.
These blocks are not annotative because the loop needs to maintain a constant size but the text within
the blocks is. To add new scales to loop leader text, first set ANNOAUTOSCALE to 4 and then change the
drawing scale. This procedure applies the new scale to all annotative objects.
Key Note Label Format

Key notes are called out on the plan view with a circle Multileader in this format: #
(i.e. a number inside a circle).
Grading Label Formats

Grading point labels are called out on the plan view with rounded rectangle labels.
General Grading: G# (i.e. G1001 in a rounded rectangle)
Ramp Grading: R#-X (i.e. R2-C in a rounded rectangle; for RAMP-2, point C)
Pond Grading: P#-X (i.e. P2-A in a rounded rectangle; for POND-2, point A)

Curb Return Label Format

Curb Returns are called out on the plan view with a hexagon Multileader in this format: C#
(i.e. C1 in a hexagon; refers to curve geometry table).
Table Styles
Tables (command: TABLE) may be used for the sheet index, schedules, and other tabular information.
Here are a few important table style (command: TABLESTYLE) settings:
Title Cell Style

 Alignment: Middle Center
 Text style: COS
 Text color: Green
 No border above, to the left, and to the right.
Header Cell Style

 Alignment: Middle Left
 Text style: COS
 Text color: Yellow
 Border color: Yellow (all borders)
Data Cell Style

 Alignment: [varies]
 Text style: COS
 Text color: Black/White (color 7)
 Border color: Yellow (all borders)
Reference Boxes
Use layer []-DETL-ANNO-REFR (color yellow, linetype PHANTOM2) to create a box that references to
another detail or sheet.

Detail and Section Referencing

Create detail and section views via the “Model Views” tab of Sheet Set Manager (right-click on a view
and select “Place on Sheet”). After creating views, set the []-DETL-ANNO-SYMB layer current, go to the
“Sheet Views” tab and select “Rename & Renumber…” to give the view a number or letter designation
(see page 38 for more information).
Then use Sheet Set Manager (via the “Sheet Views” tab, right-click on a view and select the “Place
Callout Block” flyout) to place detail and section referencing blocks (see SECTION 2: Support Files):
 DETAIL TITLES: Use either C-view_label_standard-DB.dwg or C-view_label_broken-DB.dwg* for

detail titles. These blocks may be placed under the detail views in paper space. These blocks need to
refer back to the sheet the detail was taken from. To do this, double-click on the sheet number to
edit the attribute and then double-click on the sheet number value to assign the correct sheet.
 SECTION TITLES: Use C-section_view_label.dwg for section titles. This block may be placed under
the section views in paper space. This block also needs to refer back to the sheet the section was
taken from.
 DETAIL REFERENCE CALLOUTS: Use either C-callout.dwg or C-callout_broken.dwg* next to
annotation to refer to a detail’s number and the sheet number where it is displayed. If these blocks
are inserted into model space, they will need to be scaled up according to the drawing scale; if it is
inserted into a drawing that is set to 1” = 20’, the block will need to be scaled up 20 times.
 SECTION REFERENCE CALLOUTS: Use C-section_arrows-DB.dwg to indicate where a section is cut
and to refer to the section’s letters and the sheet number where it is displayed. If this block is
inserted into model space, it will also need to be scaled up according to the drawing scale.
*Sheet number fields separated with commas; no spaces.

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SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing
Page Setups
Common plot settings (set the resolution to 1200 dpi in your laser printer preferences for best results):
 Paper size: 34”x22” (full-size) or 17”x11” (half-size)

 Plot area: extents (do not put linework or annotation outside of title block limits)
 Drawing orientation: Landscape
 Full-size plot scale: 1” = 1’; half-size plot scale: 1” = 2’ (always check “scale lineweights”)
Plot Style Tables (pen assignments)

Standard .CTB files are provided online (see SECTION 2: Support Files).
COS_CADD_Standard.ctb contains the standard pen and color assignments for contract drawings and
base maps:
Lineweight Plotted Color No. w/ Color No. w/ Color No. w/

Color Screening: 100 Screening: 60 Screening: 55
0.003 BLACK 105, 125
0.007 BLACK 22, 65, 186
0.01 BLACK 14, 85, 206
0.012 BLACK 1, 226
0.014 BLACK 7, 246
0.014 BLACK 130
0.02 BLACK 2, 21 145
0.024 BLACK 3, 165, 41
0.028 BLACK 4, 61 185
0.031 BLACK 6, 81 205
0.039 BLACK 5
0.047 BLACK 12, 245, 121
0.07 BLACK 53
Record_Drawings.ctb contains the same standard pen and color assignments as

COS_CADD_Standard.ctb plus a few more for As-Built and Record Drawings:
Lineweight Plotted Color Color No. w/ Screening: 100

0.01 RED 38
0.012 RED 31
0.014 RED 37
0.02 RED 32
0.024 RED 33
0.028 RED 34
0.031 RED 36
0.039 RED 35

88 SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing
Modifications to the .CTB files and using colors not defined in our plot style tables (see page 87) are
strictly prohibited. The quality of prints may be impacted by type of paper used and the resolution in the
printer settings. Contact the printer/plotter vendor to find out the optimum paper that should be used.
It is recommended to set the resolution to 1200 dpi in the printer/plotter settings if possible.
Paperless Plotting
Creating DWFs and PDFs is an important part of our work process. Not only does it save paper, but it
also allows us to electronically share drawings with people who do not have Civil 3D.
DWF Format
The DWF format is especially powerful because it can be marked-up electronically and DWF sheets can
be overlaid for comparison using Autodesk® Design Review. Download for free at:
http://usa.autodesk.com/design-review/
Recommended DWF Printer/Plotter:

DWFx ePlot (XPS Compatible).pc3
Recommended DWF “Paper Size” for Full-Size Sheets:

ANSI expand D (34.00 x 22.00 Inches)
DWF Plot Offsets (center title block on page):

X: -1.25
Y: -1.00
PDF Format
The PDF format can be opened with Adobe Reader. Download for free at: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Recommended PDF Printer/Plotter:

DWG to PDF.pc3
Recommended PDF “Paper Size” for Full-Size Sheets:

ANSI full bleed D (34.00 x 22.00 Inches)
PDF Plot Offsets (center title block on page):

X: -1.00
Y: -0.63
Collated DWF/PDF File-Naming Convention

Set PUBLISHCOLLATE to 1 to make sure all sheets are included in one file.
 DWF: [PTN]_[milestone]-[project_name/description].dwf
 PDF: [PTN]_[milestone]-[project_name/description].pdf
Example: 261-123_90%-1st_Ave_Watermain_SIP_Submittal.pdf

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SECTION 9: Electronic Transmittals

Here is an electronic transmittal checklist:
 We prefer to receive the file package in .ZIP format (see following page for more information)
 Make sure files follow our file naming convention (see SECTION 3: Project Data Sharing)
 Use organized folder structure (proper file naming and relative XREF paths ensure smooth
translation)
 Include files from data links (i.e. Excel files)
 Include sheet set data and files (including .DST file, plot files, and XREFs)
 Include data shortcut source files & LandXML files (you may need to manually include these)
 Include DWF and PDF of the plan set (set PUBLISHCOLLATE to 1 before creating).
Tip: Recommended eTransmit Settings

AutoCAD® Civil 3D® enables you to package up a set of files for Internet transmission with
the eTransmit tool. Start eTransmit by opening a drawing that you would like to transmit
and typing ETRANSMIT on the command line or by right clicking on a sheet set (command:
SSM) and selecting eTransmit.
Click the “Transmittal Setups…” button in the “Create Transmittal” dialog box and click the
“Modify…” button in the “Transmittal Setups” dialog box:
Here is an example of a preferred transmittal setup:

90 SECTION 9: Electronic Transmittals
Submitting CAD Files and Data to SPU and SDOT

The City of Seattle email system blocks incoming emails from outside sources containing .ZIP files thus
you will not be able to send them via email. Instead you will need to upload the file package to a secure
cloud service or a secure FTP server.
Since Seattle Public Utilities operates the Engineering Records Center (Vault) which is an archive of City
infrastructure information, all 100% or conformed drawing set CAD files and data, addendum and design
change CAD files and data, as well as as-built drawings and data are required to be submitted to
SPU_CADsupport@Seattle.gov for archival.
Submitting to Seattle Public Utilities

Contact the SPU_CADsupport@Seattle.gov email address to submit digital files and arrange
coordination of hard-copy submittals. Ensure that the files meet the submittal requirements on page 91
before submitting to SPU.
Submitting to Seattle Department of Transportation

Contact the SDOT Project Manager for drawing submittal protocol. Ensure that the files meet the
submittal requirements on page 91 before submitting to SDOT.
Send the 100% or conformed drawing set CAD files and data, addendum and design change CAD files
and data, as well as as-built drawings and data to the SPU_CADsupport@Seattle.gov email address for
archival.

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SECTION 10: Submittals

Before submitting drawings to the City of Seattle, ensure the following items are addressed:
Pre-Submittal Checklist
30% CAD Submittals
Use the Planning and Setup checklist on page 30 to get started. Check for the following items:
 Sheet Set Manager was used to create sheets and barcodes are visible on all sheets
 Complete Cover Sheet (vicinity map, location map, sheet index, and detail & section referencing)
 Professional stamps, North arrows and bar scales where needed
 Survey control drawing with PLS stamp, if required
 XREFs are set to overlay and relative path and on the correct “X” layer
 Layers are standard (names, colors and linetypes per SECTION 5: Layers)
 Annotation formatting is standard (see SECTION 7: Annotation)
 spelling
 text style settings
 all text is uppercase and set to the standard text height
 MTEXT notes and legends formatting are consistent (text heights and colors)
 dimension style settings
 multileader and Civil 3D® label style settings
 loop leaders around utilities
 table formatting: table style (title, heading and data styles), fonts and text justification
 match line formatting
 profile grid stationing and elevations
 use of detail/section title and referencing blocks (see SECTION 4: Drawing Guidelines)
 Blocks (standard blocks must be used for water, storm, sewer and combined sewer)
 Linework, annotation and blocks on correct layers
 Title block scales are accurate
 plan only format: 1”=20’
 plan + profile format: H. 1”=20’, V. 1”=10’
 details and cover sheet format: AS NOTED
 notes, schedules, tables, etc. format: NONE
60% CAD Submittals

Check the above checklist and the following items:
 Station & offset labels are shown on all proposed features (may be included in tables)
 Viewports are locked
 VPI and Vault Serial numbers acquired and added to title blocks via Sheet Set Manager
90% & 100% CAD Submittals

Check the above checklists and the following items:
 Elevation labels are shown on all proposed features where required (may be included in tables)
 Drawings conform to checklists in SECTION 4: Drawing Guidelines
 Linework drawn and classified in accordance with SECTION 6: Linework and Data

92 SECTION 10: Submittals
Submittal Requirements
The following items are required for approval:
30%, 60% and 90% Submittals

 AutoCAD® .DWG files, the Sheet Set Manager .DST file and related files (see SECTION 9:
Electronic Transmittals).
 DWF of plan set (see SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing).
 PDF of plan set (see SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing).
100% or Conformed Drawing Set Submittals

 Plotted full-size (at least 22”x34”) hard copy drawing using COS_CADD_Standard.ctb (see
SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing) composed of black pigment-based ink on 3-mil (or thicker),
double-matte mylar (100%, reverse read) with seal and signature affixed.
 AutoCAD® .DWG files, the Sheet Set Manager .DST file and LandXML files of the final product
(see SECTION 9: Electronic Transmittals) created according to the SPU/SDOT Inter-departmental
CAD drafting standards. Geo-referenced water, sewer, drainage, and combined sewer features
(blocks and 2D linework for proposed utilities) must be “classified” (see page 78) for import into
Seattle Public Utilities’ GIS system.*
 DWF of plan set (see SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing).
 PDF of plan set (see SECTION 8: Plotting/Printing).
*Addendums and design changes must be incorporated into the CAD files and submitted to the
SPU_CADsupport@Seattle.gov email address for archival.
As-Built and Record Drawing Submittals

Complete As-Built and Record Drawing requirements can be found here:
 Plotted full-size (at least 22”x34”) drawing set using Record_Drawings.ctb (see SECTION 8:
Plotting/Printing) as DWF, PDF or hard-copy composed of color pigment-based ink on bond
paper with the AS-BUILT DRAWING or RECORD DRAWING stamp block affixed (see SECTION 2:
Support Files). Prior to plotting, the “Barcode Modifier” field in the Sheet Set Custom Properties
of Sheet Set Manager must be updated to: -A
 AutoCAD® .DWG files, the Sheet Set Manager .DST file and LandXML files (see SECTION 9:
Electronic Transmittals) created according to the SPU/SDOT Inter-departmental CAD drafting
standards.
Tip: Print Quality

The quality of prints may be impacted by type of paper used and the resolution in the printer
settings. Contact the printer/plotter vendor to find out the optimum paper that should be used. It
is recommended to set the resolution to 1200 dpi in the printer/plotter settings if possible.

Acknowledgements 93
Acknowledgements
This document was written by Joshua Jones from Seattle Public Utilities with input and support from the
SPU/SDOT Inter-Departmental CAD Committee. Special thanks go to the following people who have
supported the CAD process:
Gigi Canter, for development of customization and support files

Amos Reinemer, for software and desktop support
Dean Huber, for City of Seattle standard blocks and Civil 3D® Pipe Network part development
Janet Hart and William Choate, for survey requirements
Thomas Shea and Gavin Schrock, for sheet barcode development
Melissa Hill and Elizabeth Anderson, for presentation standards
Dave Hildahl and Tim Reese, for as-built and record drawing standards

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Object Classification ............................................................................................................................ 15

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QC Markup Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 39

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SECTION 7: Annotation ...................................................................................................................... 80

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SECTION 9: Electronic Transmittals .................................................................................................... 89

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The chart below shows a typical project drawing/data lifecycle:

SPU/SDOT CAD Requirements for Consultants

Supported Software Version

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Obtaining a Project Tracking Number (PTN) for SPU Projects

1. SPU Project Manager (PM) Name

Obtaining a Project Tracking Number (PTN) for SDOT Projects

Obtaining Vault Plan and Serial Numbers

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More abbreviations can be found in STANDARD PLAN NO 002.

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SECTION 1: Workflow for Civil Projects

Project Intake Project Technical Sheet Set

Base Map Records Survey Drawing

Contract Plans Design Drawings Control Plan

Construction As-Built Record Drawings Submitted to GIS

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Base Map Creation Workflow

Gather Data in Process Field Create

Project Intake & Create Topo Create

Records Add Researched

Upload Data to Final Survey &

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Design Drafting Workflow

Project Intake & Receive Setup Contract

Receive Develop Design

Send Specs Acquire VPI &

Create design Produce 100%

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Record Drawing Workflow

Construction Receive As-Built Create Electronic

Receive Locate or Create Send Record

Print Final Set of

Upload Record Send Record

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SECTION 2: Support Files

Support Files Disclaimer of Warranties

a) the Support Files will meet your requirements;

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AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Templates

Design Drawing Template

 Layer filters and descriptions (command: LAYERPALETTE)

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Title Block Template