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United States

Version 3.1

National CAD Standard

A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications

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National CAD Standard

Version 3.1 A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications United States

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United States

Version 3.1

National CAD Standard

A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications

Presented by:

[NAME]

[TITLE], [ORGANIZATION]

[DATE], [VENUE]

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NCS Components & Changes Conclusion: Get Involved Q&A

How Standards Help

NCS Background & Concepts

AGENDA

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STANDARDS
IMPLEMENTATION

IRON LAWS OF

STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION

Based on more than Individual Preferences/ Personality Traits Universality is a Worthy, but Unrealistic Goal Standards Evolve With the Industry Implementation can be Painful

#1: LAW #4: #3 #2:

No Standard can be based on Individual Initial Standards Implementation evolve to meet is almost Industry always Cannot Please Everyone, or Preferences or Personality Traits. needs. painful. fit every situation.
Consequently, some individuals will resist adopting Committing to is a standard means committing to them a process However, that not pain enough reason to dismiss outYou must weigh the against the benefits. standards because it conflicts with their preferences or of adaptation of-hand. personality. Though standards are not always gospel, they offer security, increased efficiency, and interoperability.

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HOW STANDARDS HELP

IRON LAWS OF IMPLEMENTATION

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RELEVANCY
Who Should Care about the NCS?

Architects
Engineers (all types)

Facility Managers
Owners Specifiers

Draftspeople
Students Academic Faculty

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HOW STANDARDS HELP

RELEVANCY

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FACILITY
DEFINITION: A structure, or a group of structures, including site construction, serving one or more purposes. The NCS uses Facility in a very broad sense. ***Insert at least one picture of a building***
NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS
FACILITY DEFINITION

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FACILITY CYCLE
Previous Cycle Information is Basis for Following Cycle Information must be Accurate & Organized Information must be Easy to Retrieve & Reuse

**

NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS

LIFECYCLE DEFINITION

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PROJECT CYCLE
Many types of users use drawings over the Project Cycle NCS meets the needs of different users

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NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS

PROJECT CYCLE DEFINITION

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WHAT IS THE NCS?

Interrelated tools, guidelines and standards for drawings Specifies Graphic Organization MasterFormat, PageFormat and SectionFormat organize specs; NCS organizes drawings

**

NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS

NATIONAL CAD STANDARD CONCEPTS

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TRINIBS AIA CSI SERVICES

Introduction and Tri-Service CAD Layer UDSUniform Appendices Guidelines Plotting Guidelines Drawing System (8 Modules) Administers the NCS Development Public/ Private Institution

**

NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

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August 2003 July 1998 2001 1999 2004 January 2005

CAD Council changes to Memorandum CSI, AIA, NIBS of NCS Version 1.0 2.0 3.0 3.1 NIBS Facility Information Council (FIC) AIA CSI CAD UDS Layer Modules Guidelines: 0101-08 03in NCS U.S. NCS Includes all the changes V3.0 V3.0 Agreement (MOA)
Miscellaneous CAD Layer changes Guidelines Guidelines: to CSI 2nd U.S. UDS Edition NCS Modules V2.0 01-08 PDF document on CD ROM with search/find AIA Formalizes Relationship NIBS Introduction Plotting and Guidelines Amendments Includes MasterFormat 2004 updates Tri-Services Authorizes NIBS to License CAD Vendors to Integrate NIBS Purchase Introduction included and free Amendments upgrade Willinto facilitate multi-user licenses to NCS Version 3.1 NCS Software

TIMELINE
1998: NIBS Facility Information Council Jul 1999: NCS Version 1.0 Feb 2001: NCS Version 2.0

Aug 2003: CSI, NIBS, AIA- MOA

Jul 2004: NCS Version 3.0 Jan 2005: NCS Version 3.1
NCS BACKGROUND & CONCEPTS
NCS TIMELINE

**

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National CAD Standard

Version 3.1 A Consensus Standard Incorporating Industry Publications

United States

COMPONENTS

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AA - AAAA - AAAA - X Discipline Designators AA - AAAA - AAAA - X Major Group AA - AAAA - AAAA - X One or Two Minor Groups AA - AAAA - AAAA - X Status
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(mandatory)

(mandatory)

(optional)

AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES

(optional)

NCS: AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES

AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES OVERVIEW

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DISCIPLINE
LEVEL 1 (MANDATORY)
G General H Hazardous Materials V Survey / Mapping B Geotechnical W Civil Works C Civil L Landscape S Structural A Architectural I Interiors Q Equipment F Fire Protection P Plumbing D Process M Mechanical E Electrical T Telecommunications R Resource X Other Disciplines Z Contractor/Shop Drawings O Operations

LEVEL 2 (OPTIONAL)

DESIGNATORS
One or Two Alpha Characters
Mandatory

AI AS AD CG CP SF DP EL

Architectural Interiors Architectural Site Architectural Demolition Civil Grading Civil Paving Structural Framing Process Piping Electrical Lighting

Coordinated With Drawing Set Organization

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DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS

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MAJOR GROUP DESIGNATORS

Major Building Systems WALL Walls DOOR Doors LITE Lighting Fixtures FIXT Plumbing Fixtures Drawing SECT ELEV DETL Views (for Layers organized by drawing type) Sections Elevations Details

Identifies: Major Building Systems or Drawing Views, or, Annotations.

Mandatory Coordinated With Drawing Set Organization User-defined Major Groups are NOT Permitted

Annotations ANNO Annotations

**

NCS: AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES

MAJOR GROUP DESIGNATORS

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MINOR GROUP DESIGNATORS

FULL PART IDEN PATT Full Height Partial Identification Pattern

Differentiates a Major Group

One or Two Sets of Four Characters Optional May be UserDefined: A-Z, 0-9, ~

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NCS: AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES

MINOR GROUP DESIGNATORS

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STATUS FIELD DESIGNATORS

Differentiates Construction Phase or Type
Optional

N E D F T M X 1-9

New work Existing to remain Existing to demolish Future work Temporary work Items to be moved Not in contract Phase numbers

**

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STATUS FIELD DESIGNATORS

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LAYER NAME

EXAMPLES

Layer Name Examples:

C-BORE L-SITE-PLAY A-FLOR-TPTN Q-CASE-UPPR D-PGAS-H2 E-LITE-CIRC-EMER M-FUME-E
[Test Borings] [Site Improvements: Play Structures] [Floor: Toilet Partitions] [Casework: Upper Cabinets] [Gas: Hydrogen System] [Lighting Circuits: Emergency] [Fume Hood: Existing to Remain]

Know How to Flexible

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NCS: AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES

LAYER NAME EXAMPLES

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VERSION 3.1
IMPROVEMENTS
"Free Agent" Rule
Two-Character Discipline Designator Greatly Expanded Layers Lists ISO Compliance Commentary Updated for MasterFormat 2004

**

NCS: AIA CAD LAYER GUIDELINES

VERSION 3.1 IMPROVEMENTS

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CSIS UDS: UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

**

UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM COMPONENT OF NCS

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MODULE 1

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

DRAWING SET ORGANIZATION

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DRAWING SET ORGANIZATION: MODULE 1

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O - OPERATIONS Z - CONTRACTOR/SHOP DRAWINGS X - OTHER DISCIPLINES R - RESOURCE T - TELECOMMUNICATIONS E - ELECTRICAL M - MECHANICAL D - PROCESS P - PLUMBING F - FIRE PROTECTION Q - EQUIPMENT I - INTERIORS A - ARCHITECTURAL S - STRUCTURAL L - LANDSCAPE C CIVIL W CIVIL WORKS B GEOTECHNICAL V SURVEY/MAPPING H HAZ MATERIALS LIST OF G - GENERAL SHEETS
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NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)
DRAWING SET HIERARCHY

DISCIPLINE HIERARCHY
Organize Sheets as Illustrated
Some, All, or More Categories may Apply

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A = Alphabetical character N = Numerical character

STANDARD SHEET
IDENTIFICATION
Level 2 Discipline Designator Optional

A(A) - NNN
Discipline Designators (Levels 1 & 2)

Hyphen Must Follow Discipline Designator

AA - NNN
Sheet Type Designator

AA - NNN
Sheet Sequence Number
**
NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)
SHEET IDENTIFICATION

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DISCIPLINE

A - NNN
G H V B W C L S A I Q F P D M E
**

DESIGNATORS
T R X Z O

General Hazardous Materials Survey/ Mapping Geotechnical Civil Works Civil Landscape Structural Architectural Interiors Equipment Fire Protection Plumbing Process Mechanical Electrical

Level 2 Modifies Telecommunications Resource Level 2 Optional Other Disciplines Contractor/ Shop Drawings Hyphen Must Operations Follow Discipline Designators

A A - NNN
AS CD QL FX EP EL TT Architectural Site Civil Demolition Laboratory Equipment Fire Suppression Electrical Power Electrical Lighting Telephone

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS

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AA N NN
SHEET TYPE
0 General (symbols legend, notes, etc.) 1 Plans (horizontal) 2 Elevations (vertical) 3 Sections (sectional,] wall & stair) 4 Large Scale Views 5 Details 6 Schedules and Diagrams 7 User Defined* 8 User Defined* 9 3D Representations (isometrics, perspectives, photographs)

SHEET TYPE & SEQUENCE

DESIGNATORS
*User-Defined Sheet Type Designators May NOT Fall in Another Category Always Include 2digit Sequence Designator Do NOT use 00

AA N NN
SEQUENCE
01-99

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SHEET TYPE ND SEQUENCE DESIGNATORS

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Sheet
G - 001 C - 001 S - 101 A - 101 A - 201 A - 301 A - 601 Schedule P - 101 P - 601 M - 101 E - 101 E - 102 E - 501
**

Sheet Title
Title Sheet Notes and Symbols Foundation Plan Floor Plan Exterior Elevations Wall Sections Door and Frame Plumbing Site Plan Plumbing Riser Diagram HVAC Plan Power Plan Lighting Plan Electrical Details

SAMPLE DRAWING
DESIGNATORS

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

SHEET NAME EXAMPLES

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Sheet
CD-101 CG-101 LI-101 SF-101 SF-501 AS-101 AG-101 IN-601 ES-101 EP-101 EL-101 TI-101

Sheet Title
Site Demolition Plan Grading Plan Landscape Irrigation Plan Roof Framing Plan Framing Details Architectural Site Plan Signage Plan Interior Finish Schedules Electrical Site Plan Electrical Power Plan Electrical Lighting Plan Intercom Plan

SAMPLE DRAWING
DESIGNATORS
Hyphen Must Follow Level-2 Discipline Designator (NEW)

**

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SHEET NAME EXAMPLES

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COORDINATION
NCS 3.1 Coordinated with MasterFormat 2004

MF 2004

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

**

NCS AND MASTERFORMAT 2004

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MODULE 2

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

SHEET ORGANIZATION

**

SHEET ORGANIZATION: MODULE 2

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MARK SIZE mm (in) A 216 x 279 (8.5 x 11) B C D E 279 x 432 (11 x 17) 432 x 559 (17 x 22) 559 x 864 (22 x 34) 864 x 1118 (34 x 44)

TYPICAL USES
Project book; supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets. Supplemental drawings; mock-up sheets. Small projects in preferred plan scale. Projects in preferred plan scale; government projects. Large projects in preferred plan scale; mapping & GIS.

COMMON SHEET SIZES

NOT SHOWN:

A0-A4, A-F

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COMMON SHEET SIZES

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Production Data Area

SHEET LAYOUT

Title Block Area

Drawing Area

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

**

SHEET LAYOUT AREAS

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PRODUCTION

DATA AREA
Production Information: Production block File path Sheet file name Default settings Pen assignments Printer/ plotter commands Overlay drafting control data Reference file (s) Layers plotted Production hours Scanning scale block
**
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PRODUCTION DATA AREA

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DRAWING AREA

Other graphic Information

Schedules

Key plans

Contains:
Keynotes

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

DRAWING AREA

**

DRAWING AREA

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DRAWING AREA

Rows are Letters

Columns are Numbers

Divided into Modules

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

D
C

**

DRAWING AREA GRID

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DRAWING AREA
D C B A MODULE ** 1 2 3 4 5 D C B A
Modules Identified by Letter & Number
A Drawing May Comprise Several Modules Use Module Coordinates for ID

**

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DRAWING AREA GRID MODULE

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GRID XXXX XXX XX XX

DRAWING AREA
Drawing Number as Determined by Coordinate
XXXXX XX XXXXX XXX

XXXX

XXXX X:X

XXX

C4

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

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DRAWING NUMBER

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TITLE BLOCK

AREA
Contains:
Designer Project Issue Block Client/ Management Sheet Title Sheet ID Information

**

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TITLE BLOCK AREA

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TITLE BLOCK

AREA

Horizontal Text Format:

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

**

TITLE BLOCK TEXT ALIGNMENT

Vertical Text Format

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DESIGNER ID BLOCK
Contains:
Name Address

Telephone & Fax

E-mail address Consultants Professional Seals

**

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DESIGNER BLOCK COMPONENTS

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PROJECT ID BLOCK
Contains:
Project name Project address Building / facility name Construction phase sequence Project logo

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PROJECT ID BLOCK COMPONENTS

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ISSUE BLOCK
Contains:
Phase Issue Dates

Addendum issue dates

Clarification dates Revision issue dates

**

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

ISSUE BLOCK COMPONENTS

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MANAGEMENT

BLOCK
Contains:
Drawing Preparers Project Number CAD Drawing File Number Drawn by Checked by Copyright Always Horizontal, Regardless of Text Format.

**

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

MANAGEMENT BLOCK COMPONENTS

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Always Horizontal, Regardless of Text Format

SHEET TITLE SHEET ID

BLOCKS

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

**

SHEET TITLE AND SHEET ID BLOCKS

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MODULE 3

ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

ROOM # 101 102 ROOM NAME ENTRY OFFICE FLOOR VCT CPT BASE RUBBER RUBBER WALL PAINT PAINT CEILING SAP SAP NOTES 1 2

SCHEDULES

**

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

SCHEDULES: MODULE 3

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SCHEDULES
Objectives:

Consistency Systematic Approach

HEADING MARK ITEM DESCRIPTION FEATURE

Contains 4 Parts: 1. Subject Title (Heading) 2. Column ID Item (Mark) 3. Description 4. Distinguishable Feature

**

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SCHEDULES COMPONENTS

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SCHEDULES
May Also Include Notes

HEADING MARK ITEM FEATURE NOTES 1 Notes Legend: 1 Note A 2 Note B 3 Note C

Including Notes Legend Saves Schedule Space

**

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SCHEDULES NOTES

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TIERS
ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE
ROOM NO 101 102 ROOM NAME ENTRY OFFICE FLOOR VCT CPT BASE RUBBER RUBBER WALL PAINT PAINT CEILING NOTES SAP SAP 1 2

Simple, SingleTier

Sub-Columns: Double-Tier Heading

NOTES

PLUMBING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

MARK DESCRIPTION MFR MODEL SUPPLY FITTING CONNECTIONS SUPPLY DRAIN TRAP PIPE(S) CW HW WASTE VENT

Column ID Column Sub-ID Row ID Description Cell

**

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

SCHEDULE TIERS

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Schedule Locations in the Project Manual:

SCHEDULE LOCATION
Depends on Project/ Client Simple Schedules (ie Sealant) located at End of Spec Sections

NEW in NCS version 3.1: Schedules with products from multiple sections can now be located in project manual according to MasterFormat 2004 number
**
NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)
SCHEDULE LOCATION

Schedules Covering Multiple Sections: Locate on Drawings OR: May be Located in MF 2004 Dedicated Section

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MODULE 04

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

DRAFTING CONVENTIONS

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DRAFTING CONVENTIONS: MODULE 04

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DRAFTING
CONVENTIONS
Includes: Drawing Orientation and North Arrow Grid System Drawing Block Format Drafting Layout Scale Lines Dimensions

DRAFTING CONVENTIONS

**

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

DRAFTING CONVENTIONS OVERVIEW

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DRAFTING
CONVENTIONS
Subjects Covered:
Material Indications Cross-Ref Symbols Drawing Types
General Plans Elevations Sections Large Scale Views Details Schedules & Diagrams 3-D Representations

DRAFTING CONVENTIONS

Mock-Up Drawing Set

**
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DRAFTING CONVENTIONS OVERVIEW

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ORIENTATION & NORTH ARROW

Sides of Building Parallel with Sheet Edges Detail Orientation Same as Floor Plan

**

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ORIENTATION AND NORTH ARROW

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LINE WIDTHS

Extra Wide 0.70

Line Width in mm

Medium 0.35

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

1.40

1.00

0.25

2.00

0.18

0.50

Fine

Wide

Thin

**

LINE WIDTHS

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EXAMPLE
Each Door Has Unique ID Door Number Same as Room No.

151

152A

STORAGE 151

STORAGE

152

152B

Multiple Doors Labeled with A-Z (New NCS 3.1 Symbol)

**

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DOOR SYMBOLS

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REFERENCE GRID INDICATORS 1 2 3 4 5

REFERENCE GRID
Vertical Grid at Top, Numbered Left-Right

Horizontal Grid on Right, Alphabetized Bottom-Top

**

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REFERENCE GRID INDICATORS

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TERMINATOR

MARKS
Consistent Orientation

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

**

TERMINATOR MARKS

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DRAWING
BLOCK FORMAT
Reference Grid & Dimension Area Graphic Notation Area
XXXXX

XX
XXXXX XXX

Margin Title Area

Drawing Module Lines

** SECTION
X:X

**

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DRAWING BLOCK FORMAT

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DRAWING
BLOCK FORMAT
GRID XXXX XXX XX XX

Reference Grid & Dimension Area Graphic Notation Area

XXXXX XX XXXXX XXX

XXXX

XXX

XXXX

Margin Title Area

Drawing Module Lines

** SECTION
X:X

**

NCS: CSIS UNIFORM DRAWING SYSTEM (UDS)

DRAWING BLOCK COMPONENTS

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TITLE AREA
Drawing Module Lines Drawing ID

Drawing Number
Drawing Title Drawing Scale North Arrow
** SECTION
X:X
X X X X X

Graphic Scale (Optional)

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DRAWING BLOCK TITLE AREA

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BENEFITS
GRID XXXX XXX XX XX

XXXX

XXXXX XX XXXXX XXX

**

SECTION
X:X

Simplifies & organizes Standardizes placement of drawing components Standardizes placement of information for all drawings Consistent format for all drawings Works with all projects regardless of size

**

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BENEFITS OF NCS

XXXX

XXX

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BLOCK LOCATION
Locate FrequentlyUsed Drawing Block Lowest, by Title

Move Upward, to Left

FIRST FOURTH SECOND THIRD DRAWING DRAWING DRAWING DRAWING

NOTE BLOCK

**

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BLOCK LOCATION AND ORGANIZATION

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MODULE 5

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TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS

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MODULE 5
Includes: Preferred Terms Standard Drawing Abbreviations When to Use Abbreviations Formats for Abbreviations

TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS

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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS OVERVIEW

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MODULE 5
Provides:
Consistent Communication

Consistent Terms
Notes on Common Usage and Non-Preferred Terminology

TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS

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TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS OVERVIEW

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PREFERRED

TERM QUIZ
Gypsum Wall Board Gypsum Wallboard Gypsum Board

Sheet Rock
Drywall Gypsum Panel
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PREFERRED TERM QUIZ: NAME THIS PRODUCT

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PREFERRED

TERM QUIZ
CAULKING

SEALANT

CALKING

CAULK CALK

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PREFERRED

TERM QUIZ
CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT CONCRETE BLOCK CINDER BLOCK CONCRETE MASONRY
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PREFERRED

TERM QUIZ
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER

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PREFERRED TERM QUIZ: NAME THIS PRODUCT

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PREFERRED
ABBREVIATION

QUIZ

Hdwr. HDW. HDW

hdwr

hdw.

hw.

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PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ: HARDWARE

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PREFERRED
ABBREVIATION

QUIZ

ELEV

elev

ELV

EL

el

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PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ: ELEVATION

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PREFERRED
ABBREVIATION

QUIZ
CP CONC PVMT CPMT PCCP

CONPVMT Concrete Pavement

CCCP

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PREFERRED ABBREVIATION QUIZ: CONCRETE PAVEMENT

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Word Elevation Gypsum Board Equals

Invert Elevation Catch Basin Typical

Yes EL GYP BD EQ
INV EL CB TYP

No El Gyp Bd Eq
INV. EL. C.B. TYP.

GENERAL RULES
No Lower Case No Periods Dont Abbreviate Words Less than 5 letters long Avoid Abbreviations Where Possible

If thr cn be any dbt / cnfsn abt abbrv mnng, DNT USE.

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GENERAL ABBREVIATION RULES

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MODULE 6 SYMBOLS
Includes: Symbol Classifications

D2 A-512

Over 6,000 Graphic Symbol Representations

How Symbols are Organized

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SYMBOLS: MODULE 06

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ERV-1

&

Foot (feet) Graphic Scales Inch (inches) Exhaust Left Single Brick Bench MarkRoof Indicator Vent Fan Hinged Door and
21 0 2

SYMBOL TYPES
4

@
SD
3

S
D2 A-512

Construction Room Identifier +/Minus 101 Storm Drain Lumber Three-Way Multiply by, Square Table Switch X1-3 by w/ Armless Chairs Finish Wood 2 Hour Fire Detail Indicator Number, Resistive Round Catch #Construction CB Pound Basin StallGrid Reference Shower o Indicator Earth Degree(s) x

Sheet Keynote at Existing Elevation Disconnect End Grain Indicator General Sink Switch Plus or

Reference Symbols
EL 100

Line Symbols

VESTIBULE

Identity Symbols Template Symbols Material Symbols Text Symbols

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TYPES OF SYMBOLS

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SYMBOL
ORGANIZATION
NEW in 3.1: Symbols Now Organized by MF2004 Symbols SubOrganized by Type

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SYMBOL ORGANIZATION

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SYMBOL QUIZ
Whats this symbol mean? OR Which one is the correct symbol? Ill add in the background later.

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SYMBOL QUIZ: WHICH IS THE CORRECT SYMBOL?

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MODULE 7

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NOTATIONS

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NOTATIONS: MODULE 07

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MODULE 7
Subjects: Notation Classifications

Use of Notes
Notes Format Notation Terminology Linking Notations to Specifications

NOTATIONS

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NOTATIONS OVERVIEW

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TYPES OF NOTES
General Notes General [Discipline] Notes

General Sheet Notes

Reference Keywords Sheet Keynotes

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TYPES OF NOTES

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GENERAL NOTES
Apply Equally to All Sheets in Drawing Set Do NOT Correspond to a Graphic Representation Are not Linked to Other Drawings or Specifications Located in GDiscipline, General Drawings Sheet Types
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GENERAL NOTES

Example: ABBREVIATIONS: REFERENCED

FROM VERSION 3.1 OF THE U.S. National CAD Standard .

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O - OPERATIONS Z - CONTRACTOR/SHOP DRAWINGS X - OTHER DISCIPLINES R - RESOURCE T - TELECOMMUNICATIONS E - ELECTRICAL M - MECHANICAL D - PROCESS P - PLUMBING F - FIRE PROTECTION Q - EQUIPMENT I - INTERIORS A - ARCHITECTURAL S - STRUCTURAL L - LANDSCAPE C CIVIL W CIVIL WORKS B GEOTECHNICAL V SURVEY/MAPPING H HAZ MATERIALS
G - GENERAL
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GENERAL NOTES LOCATION

GENERAL NOTES
LOCATION
Locate Within General Notes Within the GDiscipline General Sheets

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GENERAL NOTES
LOCATION
GENERAL SHEET NOTES 1. IIII II III III 2. II III II II 3. II IIIII II III 4. I II IIII III I 5. III I II IIII I

Locate General Notes at Top of Note Block

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GENERAL NOTES FORMAT

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GENERAL
E-301 E-102 E-101

NOTE: Example: If the discipline ELEVATIONS does not contain INDICATED ARE 0 (General) BASED ONSheet A FINISH Type Designator FLOOR ELEVATION OF 100-00 SEE Sheets, locate SHEET C-101 FOR them on the first ACTUAL sheet of DATUM the AND BENCHMARK discipline
INFORMATION. TOP OF STEEL

[DISCIPLINE]

NOTES
Communicate Discipline-Specific Information
Do NOT Correspond to a Graphic Representation Located in the 0 (General) Sheet Type Designator Sheets of Discipline

E-001
A-301 A-201 A-101

A-001

S-501 S-302 S-101

S-001
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GENERAL [DISCIPLINE] NOTES LOCATION

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GENERAL SHEET NOTES Example:

DIMENSIONS DRAWN TO PARTITION WALLS ARE TO FACE OF STUD UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
Apply Only on One Sheet Do NOT Correspond to a Graphic Representation Communicate Specific Instructions Not linked to Other Sheets/Spec Located on Any Sheet in Set
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GENERAL [DISCIPLINE] NOTES OVERVIEW

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REFERENCE

KEYNOTES
Identify & Reference Graphic Representation to Spec Sections Located Within Graphic & Notation Area of Drawing Block Connected to Graphic by Leader & Identifier

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REFERENCE KEYNOTES OVERVIEW

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REFERENCE
Root: Use same Decimal Point - Separates Suffix: User defined, specification the Root fromnumber thesingle suffix alpha character that references item

KEYNOTES
Comprised of: Root Decimal Point Suffix Suffix Modifier Reference Keynote Modifier

03 03200 20 00 . A01
( #4 BARS 400mm OC)
Suffix ModifierNEW in NCS version 3.1: Reference Keynote Modifier: optional, userRoot format coordinates Optional text note located below defined, twowith MasterFormat 2004 the Reference Keynote , Appears digit number only in Drawing Blocks
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REFERENCE KEYNOTES COMPONENTS

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REFERENCE

KEYNOTES
03 30 00.A 03 20 00.B

REFERENCE KEYNOTES
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE 03 20 00.A REINFORCING STEEL 03 20 00.B WELDED WIRE MESH 03 30 00.A CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 20 00.A (#4 BARS)

Reference Keynotes in Drawing Block

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REFERENCE KEYNOTES FORMAT

Reference Keynotes in Note Block

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REFERENCE

KEYNOTES
GENERAL SHEET NOTES 1. IIII II III III 2. II III II II 3. II IIIII II III 4. I II IIII III I 5. III I II IIII I REFERENCE KEYNOTES 1. IIIII.I III XX 2. IIIII.I II II X 3. IIIII.I I II IIII 4. IIIII.I II IIIIII 5. IIIII.I IIII IIIX

Locate Reference Keynotes Below General Notes

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REFERENC KEYNOTES FORMAT

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SHEET KEYNOTES
SHEET KEYNOTES
1. EXISTING FLOOR DRAIN [Link] LINE INDICATES SOFFIT ABOVE
Identify & Reference Graphic Representation NOT linked to Spec Sections Located Within Graphic & Notation Area of Drawing Block Connected to Graphic by Leader & Hexagonal Symbol & Number

Sheet Keynotes in Drawing Block

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Sheet Keynotes in Note Block

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SHEET KEYNOTES OVERVIEW

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SHEET KEYNOTES
GENERAL SHEET NOTES

1. IIII II III III 2. II III II II 3. II IIIII II III 4. I II IIII III I 5. III I II IIII I

REFERENCE KEYNOTES 1. IIIII.I III XX 2. IIIII.I II II X 3. IIIII.I I II IIII 4. IIIII.I II IIIIII 5. IIIII.I IIII IIIX SHEET KEYNOTES [Link] III IIII II [Link] III II II 3. III II

Locate Sheet Keynotes Below Reference Keynotes

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SHEET KEYNOTES FORMAT

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Instead of: ROSEY RED BRICK BY ACME BRICK COMPANY

Use: FACE BRICK

GENERAL RULES
Use Brief, Generic Language

09 65 00.G GYPSUM BOARD

X
14.97

09 65 00.G GYPSUM BOARD

Use Capitalized, Sans serif, Proportional, Non-stylized Fonts

X
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NOTES GENERAL RULES

14.97

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MODULE 8

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CODE CONVENTIONS

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MODULE 8
Graphic Conventions for Incorporating Drawings into Construction Docs Facilitate/ Expedite Permit Facilitate Code Research Identify Info for Construction Docs Identify Location of Regulatory Info

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CODE CONVENTIONS OVERVIEW

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MODULE 8
Use as Checklist During Design/ Review Assist Updating, Tracking, Implementing Code Decisions Instructional Tool

Facility Management Tool During Renovation, Remodeling, or Add-on.

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CODE CONVENTIONS OVERVIEW

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REGULARTORY
Information Related to the Determination of Regulatory Compliance Is Grouped Into 12 Categories:

COMPLIANCE
Tables for Each Category Identify: Regulatory Info to Include on Drawing Location (Coordinated with Module 1)

1 General 2 Site 3 Building 4 Life Safety-Egress 5 Fire Protection-Passive 6 Accessibility 7 Energy 8 Structural 9 Fire Protection-Active 10 Plumbing 11 Mechanical 12 Electrical
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Presentation Format (Text and/ or Graphic)

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EXAMPLE

Category Group Regulatory Information 2 - Site Site-Related Design Criteria

Drawing Location Level 1 Level 2 Suggested Designators Designators Format

CS-1XX CG-1XX LI-1XX CG-5XX PM GI-0XX Graphic Graphic Graphic Graphic Text Text

Location on site (distances to lot lines/existing buildings) C-1XX

Site grading/water run-off Irrigation Erosion control details Environmental impact statements Zoning drawings

C-1XX L-1xx C-5XX PM G-0XX

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE EXAMPLE

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Fire Area Key Plan

ONE STORY BUILDING MIXED OCCUPANCY
FIRE AREA B 1 HOUR 2 HOUR

FIRE AREA C

GRAPHIC EXAMPLE

FIRE AREA A

0 HOUR ROOF/CLG

LEGEND

1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR 4 HOUR

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE EXAMPLE

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GUIDELINES

TRI-SERVICES

PLOTTING

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TRI-SERVICES PLOTTING GUIDELINES

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PLOTTING
GUIDELINES
Allow Consistent B&W Printing from Color Files Consistent Color Mapping Allow CAD Vendors to Develop Color Mapping

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PLOTTING GUIDELINES GENERAL PRINCIPLES

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PLOTTING EXAMPLE
NCS Color # Pen Plotter Pen mm Laser/Elec MicroStation MicroStation Plot Color InkJet in. Color # line weight AutoCad Color #

GUIDELINES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

0.18 0.25 0.35 0.35 0.50 1.00 1.40 0.35 2.00 0.18 0.25 0.35 0.50 0.70 1.00

0.007 0.010 0.014 0.014 0.020 0.039 0.055 0.014 0.079 0.007 0.010 0.014 0.020 0.028 0.039

Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Halftone Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

3 4 2 7 1 5 0 9 14 10 19 27 35 43 51

0 1 2 2 3 7 10 2 15 0 1 2 3 5 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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PLOTTING GUIDELINES EXAMPLE

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Whos Adopted the NCS? Join the NCS Project Committee: sshaw@[Link] Purchase Cost: $250 member, $350 NonMember. Bulk & Academic Discounts: 800-6892900

OTHER
INFORMATION

Contact: Aaron Titus, atitus@[Link] or

Rick Green, UDS Program Task Team Chair,
crgreen@[Link]

[Link]

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