CHECKLIST FOR FORMWORK DRAWING
1. Text Placement
• Heading Placement:
• Place the main heading on the top-left corner of the drawing sheet.
• Leave a clear gap between the heading and the plane frame above and vertical
lines so it doesn’t touch or overlap them.
• Ensure the gap is neat and visually balanced for good clarity.
• Subheading and Scale Text:
• Place the subheading close to the drawing area (near the relevant part it describes).
• Combine the subheading text and the scale text (e.g., M 1:50) inside a single text
box.
• Align this text box neatly so it is clearly associated with the drawing
• General Tips:
• Use consistent font size and style for headings and subheadings.
• Maintain enough spacing for readability.
• Check alignment visually to make sure everything looks balanced on the sheet.
2. Line Weight
• Cut lines: 0.35 mm (thick, bold lines)
• Visible edges: 0.25 mm (medium lines)
• Axes, dimension lines, hidden dashed lines, hatching: 0.18 mm
• Other, less important lines: 0.15 mm
3. Font Sizes
• Standard text: 2.5 mm
• Alternative standard: 2.0 mm (where space is limited)
• Large headings: 8 mm
• Small headings: 4 mm
4. Dimension
General Principles
• Dimensions describe the measurements of a building component or entire
building
• In architectural drawings, dimension primarily lengths, heights, radii/diameters,
and angles
• Dimensioning rules are complex and require practice to master properly
• Rules are extremely important as they determine how a component/building is
constructed
Number Format
• Use superscript or decimal notation for non-whole numbers
• Instead of "11,5 cm" write "11⁵" or "11.5"
• CAD programs may handle this formatting automatically
Dimension Number Placement
• Place dimension numbers centered between dimension lines (default)
• Place outside when space is limited
• Orient numbers in two main reading directions (from bottom and from right) for
comfortable reading
Dimension Chain Development
• Dimension chains for lengths develop "from inside to outside"
• There must always be a reference to the axes
• Follow this sequence:
o Pillars and openings: dimension on lines closest to the building
component
o Interior dimensions ("room dimensions") and wall thicknesses: on next
lines outward
o Projections and recesses: on subsequent lines
o Overall/exterior dimensions: on outermost dimension lines
o Axis dimensioning
Opening Dimensioning
• For windows and doors: place opening width above dimension line
• Place opening height below dimension line
• Sill height (structural height above raw floor surface): note directly beside
window as "BRH"
5. Scale Requirements
• Floor plans: 1:50 scale
• Sections: 1:50 (or 1:25, 1:20)
• Details: typically 1:10 scale (also 1:5 pr 1:20 depending on complexity)
6. Viewing Direction – Floor Plans
• Upward
• Which means you cut approximately 1 m below the ceiling and look upward
toward the floor slab.
7. Viewing Direction- Section
• Right to left and Bottom to Top
8. Drawing Layout and Organization
• Logical flow from general to specific (plan- sections – details)
• Consistent spacing between drawings
• Clear title blocks for each drawing
• Grid references for large projects
9. Self-Check Process
• All dimension are clear and complete
• Line weights are consistent
• Text is legible and properly sized
• Sections match floor plans
• Details are properly referenced
• Construction sequence is logical
10. Common Errors to check
• Missing Dimensions
• Inconsistent line weights
• Unclear section reference
• Overlapping text
• Redundant dimension lines
NOTE: Use the planheader and planeframe as in DIN 824 A.