sdwg_dlg-dcl.md — Sheet Drawing Setup

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Drawing Sheet Configuration

Configure drawing sheet properties including title block, sheet size, borders, and metadata for complete construction document sets.

Functional Purpose

Sheet Drawing Setup - Establishes drawing sheet parameters including size, title block, borders, and project information for professional construction documents.

Key Functions:

  1. Sheet size selection (Arch A through E)

  2. Title block configuration (company standard, custom)

  3. Border setup (margins, trim marks)

  4. Project information (name, number, date, etc.)

  5. Sheet numbering (discipline, sequence)

  6. Plot settings (scale, pen assignments)

Typical Workflow

1. User starts new drawing set
2. User opens sdwg_dlg (File ? Sheet Setup)
3. User configures sheet:
   • Size: 24" × 36" (Arch D - most common)
   • Title block: Company standard template
   • Border: 1/2" margin all sides
4. User fills project information:
   • Project: "ABC Office Building"
   • Location: "123 Main St, City, ST"
   • Owner: "XYZ Development"
   • Sheet: A-301
   • Title: "Panel Elevations - Floor 3"
   • Date: 1/20/2026
   • Drawn by: JD
5. User clicks OK
6. Sheet created with title block, ready for drawings

Control Semantics

Sheet Size:

  • sd_size - Size dropdown:

    • 8.5” × 11” (Arch A - rarely for construction)

    • 11” × 17” (Arch B - small projects)

    • 18” × 24” (Arch C - medium projects)

    • 24” × 36” (Arch D - most common)

    • 36” × 48” (Arch E - large complex projects)

Orientation:

  • sd_orient - Landscape or Portrait (landscape typical)

Title Block:

  • sd_tblock - Template selection:

    • Company standard (most common)

    • Client required format

    • AIA standard

    • Custom template file

Border:

  • sd_border - Border style:

    • Standard (1/2” margin)

    • Narrow (1/4” margin)

    • Wide (1” margin)

    • No border (edge to edge)

  • sd_trim - Trim marks (for cutting)

Project Information

Project Data:

  • sd_proj_name - Project name

  • sd_proj_num - Project number

  • sd_location - Project address

  • sd_owner - Owner/client name

Sheet Data:

  • sd_sheet_num - Sheet number (A-301, S-402, etc.)

  • sd_sheet_title - Sheet title/description

  • sd_total - Total sheets (e.g., “Sheet 3 of 12”)

Team Data:

  • sd_firm - Design firm name

  • sd_drawn - Drawn by (initials)

  • sd_checked - Checked by (initials)

  • sd_approved - Approved by (initials/seal)

  • sd_date - Issue date

Title Block Standard

Typical Layout:

????????????????????????????????????????????????
?                                              ?
?         [Drawing Area - 23" × 34.5"]         ?
?                                              ?
?                                              ?
????????????????????????????????????????????????
? ABC Engineering      ? Project: Office Bldg  ?
? 123 Eng St          ? Location: Main St     ?
? City, ST 12345      ? Owner: XYZ Dev        ?
???????????????????????????????????????????????
? Drawn   ? Checked   ? Sheet    ? Date       ?
? JD      ? RS        ? A-301    ? 1/20/26    ?
???????????????????????????????????????????????
? Panel Elevations    ? Rev: A                ?
? Floor 3 - North     ? 3 of 12               ?
???????????????????????????????????????????????

Sheet Numbering Systems

Discipline Codes:

A-### = Architectural
S-### = Structural
M-### = Mechanical
E-### = Electrical
P-### = Plumbing

Precast typically: A-### or S-###

Sequence Numbering:

A-301 = First architectural sheet, level 3
A-302 = Second architectural sheet, level 3
A-303 = Third architectural sheet, level 3
...

OR:

S-001 = General structural notes
S-101 = Ground floor panels
S-201 = Second floor panels
S-301 = Third floor panels

Integration

Called By: New drawing, sheet setup Outputs: Configured sheet with title block Templates: Company/project standard title blocks

Best Practices

  • ? Use standard sheet sizes (Arch D most common)

  • ? Consistent title block across project

  • ? Clear sheet numbering system

  • ? All information fields filled (no “TBD”)

Documentation Metadata

Enhancement Status: ? COMPREHENSIVE - ENHANCED [39/42]

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