10 Quick Steps To Quality Check In Autocad

In the field of CAD Services, Quality and quick turn time are one of the main reasons for clients to outsource their services offshore. In any project, whether it is small or large, quality check is a very important aspect. Quality Checks if done effectively can eliminate lot of errors and can provide us highly precise Drawings or Models in AutoCAD.

Biggest challenge in CAD is to provide a quick turnaround time with high quality services. Providing quick turnaround time without compromising quality is a necessity in todays world. In addition, changing technologies, constant upgradation of software and changes in standards adds to new challenges in sustaining quality of projects. This constant change and up gradation has given rise to new techniques and strategies in performing quality check. We would like to educate Draftsman and Modelers in CAD field with some useful guidelines in performing quality check in AutoCAD.

During any project it is inevitable to pay complete attention to the Quality assurance processes associated with design, drafting and modeling stages. The quality check process has to be a phase wise process which has to be done at every stage of project execution. We have to ensure and maintain Design and Drafting standards, check that all the design is created in accordance with industry specific standards and client requirement. The quality check process includes the following tasks:

Phase 1: The Drafter/Modeler converts and checks the CAD file to ensure that all standards were followed. When the Drafter is confident that the file is complete, it is then carried forward to the next stage.

Phase 2: The plots are converted to file and compare it to original document for errors or drafting omissions. The file is also reviewed for compliance with all special instructions, layering schemes and standards. Errors and omissions are noted and the Quality Checker works with the Draftsman to assure that all errors and omissions are rectified as necessary. When the CAD file is 100% accurate, the file is passed to Stage 3.

Phase 3: Quality Checker checks the corrected document for 100% accuracy. All aspects and CAD standards are rechecked.

Phase 4: Quality Checker visually compares and approves that the electronic file matches the original document.

Quality Checks are really very important to systematically execute and maintain CAD Standards. Mentioned below are ten quick steps to quality check in AutoCAD.

1.Cross check Drawings Units -
2.Check the application of layer standards
3.Check the Line Style
4.Check the Line Weights
5.Check the Text Style followed by Spell Check
6.Cross check the Dimension Style
7.Check the application of colors
8.Technical Check ( from Architectural or Structural or MEP point of view)
9.Check the File Size and optimize.
10.Checking Sheet Size Composition for printer (hardcopy) and for pdf (soft copy)

This article is aimed at providing readers with some useful tips about AutoCAD Quality Checks. Further to this process, there are more intricate steps which can guarantee error free CAD Files.