Layer Names

Hi all,

In the office we have a job where we are required to use a project extranet
system and as one of the rules of the system we are supposed to work to a
standard layering convension 'Uniclass' which is similar to CI/SfB and
BS1192.
Our company is of a structural engineering disipline and we are finding
these layer names are more 'geared up' for Architects. When it comes to the
structural frame of a building there are very few layers that we are able to
use whereas for a ceililng for example (which is of no interest to us!)
there are about 5 different layers.
I'd like to here from any structural engineering companies that have managed
to overcome such problems or who simply know more about this Uniclass
system.
The construction industry standards always seem to be developed from an
Architects perspective which doesn't meet the needs of all members of the
construction process, Its about time civil and structural engineers
established a firmer position in the industry and society in general.
Anyway, I digress, please let me know your thoughts on the above.

Lee

 

All very well saying ignore the layering standard but there is a CADChecker
program that checks your drawings and any that don't comply get returned to
sender. We must use the Uniclass layering system. Also, we need to please
the client who are hosting the extranet because there is the potential for
loads more work.

Lee

 

If your using AutoCAD 2002 on subscription or AutoCAD 2004, you can make use
of the Layer Translator. Simply set up your layers like you usually do,
prior to submittal you create a tranlation map and use the utility to
translate the layers to their standards.

 

The problem is not that we are required to use different layers than what we
are used to but that the 'Uniclass' layering system doens't have enough
layers for a civil and structural engineer.

 

What do the people running the extranet have to say about this situation?

You have spoken to them about it?


DJE

 

The layering is being implemeted by the contractor who is also the client.
They tell us that they have run major projects successfully this way before
without any problems. Therefore, we find that it is our problem to comply.
We are in the process of finding other companies or people that have dealt
with a similar situation, hence the message posted by myself to this group.

Lee