ABSTRACT

CI/SfB (1976 revised) (A3t) and (F43)

UDC: 744 and 69.032

KEY POINT:

• For clear understanding the conventions must be followed Contents

1 Notation

2 Paper sizes

3 Ordnance survey maps

4 Drawings

5 Standards for drawing, CAD and layering

6 Measuring instruments

7 Dimensional coordination

8 Planning

9 References

Updated 2007, with contribution on CAD standards by Nigel

Davies, director of Evolve Consultancy

1 NOTATION

1.01 Decimal marker

The decimal marker (full stop) on the baseline is the standard

decimal point in the UK; but the marker at the halfway position

is also acceptable. It should be noted that Continental practice is to

use the comma on the baseline.