Denver Water CAD Standards

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CAD Standards
Main Extensions Submittals
Easements and Licenses Submittals
To download support files, visit our website:
http://www.denverwater.org/DoingBusinesswithUs/EngineeringOverview/CADStandards/
Document created by DW’s CAD Management team with guidance from Denver Water’s CAD Committee 1|Page
CAD Standards – February 2013 – Denver Water
Revision History
Revision
1.0
2.0
3.0
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Date
Page(s)
Changes
5/25/2012
3, 18, 55,
105
5/25/2012
39
Added Engineering Standard reference callout
for Standard Drawing Index
9/7/2012
10
Added Denver Water linetypes chart
9/7/2012
28, 32
9/7/2012
34
2/13/2013
Changed “XML” to “Standards Audit”
Added additional information about existing
features and layers
Fixed spelling error in stamp
Revision 3
TableofContents
SECTION ONE:
Cover
Table of Contents
Introduction
Software Applications
Exporting to Earlier Version
Denver Water’s Engineering Division Sections
Distribution Engineering
Property Management
List of Acronyms
Drawing Tools and Practices
Use of Model Space and Paper Space
Annotation Scales
Denver Water Linetypes
Linetypes
XREF’s
Layer Color Chart
Plotted Line Table
Batch Standards Checker – In CAD
Printing Standards Audit report
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Main Extensions
Introduction
Basic Drawing Guidelines
General Checklist
Template overview (MainExtensions.dwg)
Drawing units
Drawing Scales
Layering
Layer Fields
Template Layers – Main Extensions
Symbols/blocks
Drafting Tips
Text
Example Sheets
Index of Sheets
Cover Sheet
Water Only Plan
Overall Utility Plan
FAQ’s – Main Extensions
All Submittals – Main Extensions
.DWF files
Quick Facts – Do’s and Don’ts for .DWFs
E-Transmit
CD-R
Final Product – Main Extensions
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SECTION THREE:
Easements and Licenses
Introduction
General Checklist
Template overview (EasementsAndLicenses.dwg)
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SECTION TWO:
Drawing units
Drawing scales
Layering
Layer Fields
Template Layers – Easements and Licenses
Index of Example sheets
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 4-06
DW STANDARDS 4-06A Page 1
DW STANDARDS 4-06A Page 2
BORDER TITLE BLOCK 4-06B
PERIMETER DESCRIPTION 4-06C
CROSSING OVERHEAD 4-06D
CROSSING UNDERGROUND 4-06E
UNDERGROUND DITCH/CANAL CROSSING 4-06F
CENTERLINE DESCRIPTION 4-06G
SIMPLIFIED AREA 4-06H
FIRE HYDRANT EASEMENT 4-06I
DISTRIBUTOR PERIMETER DESCRIPTION 4-06J
DISTRIBUTOR BORDER/TITLE BLOCK 4-06K
FAQ’s – Easements and Licenses
Exhibit A example
Closure sheet example
Submittals – Easements and Licenses
E-Transmit
CD-R
Final Product – Easements and Licenses
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SECTION FOUR:
Support Files
Support Software documents
About Design Review
Batch Standards Checker
Package a Set of Files for Internet Transmission (e-Transmit)
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Introduction
Denver Water has developed CAD standards for internal and external use. Internally, the
CAD Standards will be used as an office standard; externally, the CAD Standards shall be
issued to consultants for use. In both instances, these standards shall be used to ensure
uniformity in plan output, allowing the users to follow routine procedures and thereby
increase efficiency. Most standards have been based on Version 4.0 of the United States
National CAD Standard® (NCS).
Consultants’ efforts to follow these standards will result in a more efficient project design
and approval process. To simplify this process the CAD Standards have been broken into
four sections based on General information and submittal type:
 SECTION ONE: General information – applicable to all submittals
 SECTION TWO: Main Extensions – applicable to Main Extension submittals only
 SECTION THREE: Easements and Licenses – applicable to Easements and Licenses
submittals only
 SECTION FOUR: General information – applicable to all submittals
The CAD Standards are a supplemental guide to the Denver Water Engineering Standards
14th Edition.
What version and format of AutoCAD files Denver Water will accept
Denver Water will accept an AutoCAD® 2010 .DWG file. The .DWG file shall be free from
any intelligent (proxy) objects and must conform to other specifications as stated in the
Denver Water CAD Standards and Denver Water’s Engineering Standards 14th Edition. A
.DWF file of the final plot must accompany this .DWG file, as applicable.
While Denver Water is on Subscription with Autodesk software, we may not be using the
current version of Autodesk software. When Denver Water implements a new version of
Autodesk software the documents posted on the DenverWater.org website and the CAD and
Engineering Standards will be changed to reflect any changes due to this new version
(where applicable).
If the submittal was created using a program other than AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® then
the submitting organization is responsible for converting the file to a plain (no proxy)
AutoCAD® 2010 .DWG file.
Denver Water reserves the right to decline any submittal due to incompatibility issues.
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Software Applications
Exporting to Earlier Versions
In some cases the DWG files may need to be saved to an earlier version of CAD. Perfoming
an “export” shall be done in place of a “save as”.
To perform an export click the Application Menu, in the top left corner of the AutoCAD®
software, select Export, then AutoCAD DWG and choose the preferred export type:
Application
Menu
Acceptable format –
See Software
Applications (Page 5)
The Export drawing name dialog window will appear. In the File name field “ACAD” will
automatically prefix the current drawing name, click
:
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Denver Water’s Engineering Division Sections

Distribution Engineering is responsible for the design of proposed projects and the
as-built drawings required for all main installations by Denver Water that are 20inches and smaller.
Work done within Distribution Engineering is comparable to the Main Extensions
(Page 25) submittals, Engineering Standards 14th Edition, Chapter 2.

Property Management is responsible for easement acquisitions, plan reviews, land
sales and exchanges, and license agreements on Denver Water’s operating
properties and nonoperating properties. They also oversee recreation activities for
operating and nonoperating property, including leases, agreements, and studies.
Work done within Property Management is comparable to the Easements and
Licenses (Page 59) submittals, Engineering Standards 14th Edition, Chapter 4.
List of Acronyms
CAD - computer-aided design
.CHX - AutoCAD Standards Check File
.CTB - AutoCAD Color-Based Plot Style File
.DGN – MicroStation Design File
DW – Denver Water
.DWF – Design Web Format File
.DWFx – Design Web Format XPS File
.DWG – AutoCAD Drawing Database File
.DWS – AutoCAD Drawing Standards File
ENG – Engineering
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
.LIN – AutoCAD Linetype File
NCS – National CAD Standards
PDF – Portable Document Format File
XREF – External Reference File
.ZIP – Zipped File (compressed file)
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Drawing Tools and Practices
All templates/drawings provided by Denver Water are based on the internal CAD Standards.
The following practices have been included in this document to help sync the external
drawings with the way the provided drawings were created and are intended to be used.
Use of Model Space and Paper Space
All drafting shall be done in model space, in decimal units, with the annotation scales set
accordingly. Drawings shall use paper space (Layout) views to accomplish plans required.
Every drawing has a Model space tab and at least one Paper Space tab:
Paper
Space
tabs
Annotation Scales
The Annotation Scale (also known as drawing scale) must be set for Model Space and for
viewports in paper space, respectively. Acceptable scales have been predefined within the
provided drawings/templates.
Tip: Annotation Scale Overview
The Annotation Scale settings can be controlled using the buttons on the drawing status bar:
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Model
Space
tab
DenverWater‐Linetypes
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Linetypes
Within the provided templates/drawings, all layers have been assigned specific linetypes.
These linetypes are to remain as is. Denver Water provides an .LIN file (see Support Files Page 109):
If External References (XREF) are acceptable in the submittal process (see Main Extensions
- Page 25 or Easements and Licenses - Page 59) the following options are requested.
AutoCAD® allows XREFs of DWG, DWF, DWFx, PDF, or DGN underlays, and raster images.
The Reference Type shall be set to Overlay:
Note: Aerial photography of plan view is NOT acceptable
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XREF’s
Layer Color Chart
All colors are assigned a Pen number based the ending number of the color. For example:
color 11 is a Pen 1, color 226 is a Pen 6, and color 48 is a Pen 8. Colors ending in 0 plot in
true color and are assigned a Pen 4 width. If the color is in a “screened” row, it will plot gray
with the corresponding Pen width. The following chart mimics the provided
DW_ENG_2011.ctb (see Support Files - Page 109):
Pen
2
Pen
3
Pen
4
Pen
5
Pen
6
Pen
7
Pen
8
Pen
9
NCS LnWt.
(mm)
0.13
0.18
0.25
0.35
0.50
0.70
1.00
1.40
2.00
0.35
NCS LnWt. (In)
0.005
0.007
0.010
0.014
0.020
0.028
0.039
0.055
0.079
0.014
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SCREENED
SCREENED
COLOR
PENS
Pen
1
SCREENED
SCREENED
SCREENED
SCREENED
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Plotted Line Table CAD Standards – February 2013 – Denver Water
Use this table in correspondence with the Layer Color Chart - Page 12. The table represents
how each color in the CTB file plots:
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Batch Standards Checker – IN CAD
Each set of provided templates/drawings have a corresponding .DWS file to help ensure the
standards have been properly utilized. These files audit and analyze drawings for text
styles, heights, scales, and proper layer use and compare what they have found to the
predefined standards. (See Support Software Documents - Page 109: Batch Standards
Checker).
ATTENTION
The Standards Checker (.dws) files were created with a 2010
format of AutoCAD and may not work with earlier versions of CAD.
Click the Configure button, located on the Manage tab of the ribbon on the CAD Standards
panel (alternately type _standards at the command line):
Navigate to the desired .DWS file (see Support Files - Page 109), click
The Configure Standards pop-up window will appear; on the Standards tab, click the
button:
:
Tip: DWS
The DenverWater2011.dws
is an example only, use the
correct DWS from the
corresponding zip file
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In the Configure Standards pop-up window click
:
The Check Standards window will appear listing “problems” and possible “solutions/fixes” to
standards violations:
Problems
(Standards
violations)
Solutions/fixes
Tip: Layers
The DWS files only
contain the layers as
provided in the
templates drawings,
it is suggested to run
the checker against
Denver Water specific
layers to help
minimize the amount
of errors.
Also be advised that
any newly added
layers will not be in
the Standards
Checker.
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Review the “Problem” and analyze how it may be fixed with the “Replace with” options. If
applicable, choose an option from the “Replace with” list and click
:
Example 1
If the “Problem” is an acceptable exception to the Standards, check the “Mark this problem
as ignored” box and click
:
Tip: Errors
The Standards
Checker will almost
always show errors,
this will not be used
against the submitter
in any way; Denver
Water is using these
to assess what is
working well within
the standards.
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Example 2
Once all problems have been “fixed” or “ignored” the Check Standards – Check Complete
pop-up window will appear with a brief explanation, click
:
Click
on the Check Standards window:
Printing Standards Audit Report The following images are from a Windows & PC, although they should work similarly for all
Window’s based PC’s.
Click the Start button on the Taskbar. In the Search programs and files field, type BATCH
STANDARDS CHECKER:
Start Button
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Click the Batch Standards Checker; it should appear at the top of the start menu:
button:
The Batch Standards Checker – File Open Dialog window will appear; browse to drawing
location and select the desired drawing; click
:
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The Batch Standards Checker pop-up window should appear; click the
The Drawings to check column will show the selected drawing, with the drawing specifics
shown in the Description column:
On the “Standards” tab, pick the Check all drawings using the following standards file
options. Click the
button, the Batch Standards Checker – File Open Dialog window will
appear; browse to the desired .DWS file (see Support Files - Page 109), click
:
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The Standards used for checking all drawings column will show the selected .DWS file, with
the file specifics shown in the Description column. On the menu bar click File and choose
Save Check File:
Save the .chx file in desired location, name appropriately:
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On the menu bar, click Check and choose Start Check:
ATTENTION
If the check file was not saved the following error may occur, see
the previous step.
The Progress tab will display similar to the example below:
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Internet explorer will automatically launch, displaying the STANDARDS AUDIT REPORT;
Overview will be selected by default:
Print this report as a PDF; to be included in submittal process, see Main Extensions Page 25, and Easements and Licenses - Page 59 for specifics.
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To review the Standards Violations, previously reviewed in CAD, pick the “Problems” option
in the list:
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SECTION TWO: Main Extensions
Introduction
System extensions within the City and County of Denver or Total Service Contract Areas are
referred to as Main Extensions. System extensions in other Distributor Contract Areas are
referred to as Private Pipe Extensions. Work done within Denver Water’s Distribution
Engineering section is comparable.
Plan sets and CAD files shall be submitted and shall meet requirements and specifications as
detailed in Denver Water’s Engineering Standards 14th Edition – Chapter 2, as well as all
requirements listed within the CAD Standards.
In order for projects to be shared easily it is important that the method of drafting and
structure of the drawing set be standardized; use the following as a guideline for
standardization. These standards will be applicable to the majority of projects; however,
there may be instances where a variance from these standards will provide more flexibility.
Check with Denver Water’s CAD Manager for variances.
General Checklist Plans are in compliance with the Denver Water’s Engineering Standards 14th Edition
Defined drawing scales – model space and paper space viewports
o See Annotation Scales - Page 9
XREF’s attached as overlays when in use
o See XREF’s - Page 11
Use of DW standard layers, colors, and linetypes
o See Layering - Page 28, in Main Extensions section
Use of DW standard blocks and symbols
o See Symbols - Page 35, in Main Extensions section
o Drawings shall bear the Denver Water Approval Stamp (provided in
MainExtension.dwg)
o Fire Prevention Bureau signature block (provided in MainExtension.dwg)
Each sheet is a separate layout – layouts may be contained in one drawing file or
separated into individual drawings files at the engineering firm’s discretion
o See Use of Model Space and Paper Space - Page 9
Refer to the Denver Water’s Engineering Standards for abbreviations
Standards check has been preformed
o See Batch Standards Checker – In CAD - Page 15
Plot using DW_ENG_2011.ctb or other grayscale CTB - hardcopies and DWF’s match
o See Layer Color Chart - Page 12
Submittal package is complete
o See Final Product - Main Extensions - Page 57
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Template Overview (MainExtensions.dwg) The provided drawing, also referred to as the template, is intended to aid in the compliance
of the Denver Water CAD Standards. Located within the template (provided as AutoCAD®
drawing MainExtensions.dwg) are preferred layers, linetypes, colors, and symbols. All
information is basic AutoCAD® features with no intelligence, such as Civil 3D styles. If
variance from these standards is necessary or something needs to be added or revised in
the template, please contact Denver Water’s CAD Manager.
The following describes what is in the template drawing, MainExtensions.dwg.
Drawing units The Drawing Units are set to Decimal – Feet:
Drawing Scales Only the acceptable drawings scales (See Annotation Scales - Page 9) have been added to
the template drawing; refer to Denver Water’s Engineering Standards 14th Edition, section
2.05.A:
Acceptable Scales
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Layering Layer names are based on the NCS and consist of distinct data fields separated from one
another by dashes. These fields are: Discipline Designator, Major Group, Minor Groups (up
to two), and Status.
The “CU” prefix has been adopted for all water facilities. Each layer’s linetype and color have
been predefined, based on the provided .LIN and .CTB files (see Support Files - Page 109);
linetypes shall not include text - use labeling to indicate size of water lines on plans:
When creating layers for existing features (not surveyed): maintain the original layer
name, include a status of “E” at the end of the layer, update the descriptions, and make the
layer screened/gray:
Survey base layers, for existing water utilities, with the NCS prefix (Discipline Designator) of
“VU” have been added to the template drawing. Any form of the “V” prefix from the NCS is
acceptable on submittals for existing features; however, pipe sizes must be shown with
specified linetypes per size.
In instances where the provided layers are not sufficient please refer to the NCS first and
Denver Water’s CAD Manager second.
Layer Fields The following are lists of common layer fields that may be encountered when working with
the template drawing:
Discipline Designators
Designator
C
CU
VU
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Description
Civil
Civil Utilities
Survey Combined Utilities
Status
Status
Description
D
DW
E
F
N
T
Existing to demolish
Denver Water (and Total Service area)
Existing
Future work
New work
Temporary work
Template Layers – Main Extensions The provided template drawing comes preloaded with standard layers. The following table
shows the layers with the layer Name, Color, Linetype, and Description.
Common layers: these layers will exist in almost every drawing Layer name
0
Defpoints
Color
7
7
Linetype
Continuous
Continuous
Description
DO NOT USE THIS LAYER
Layer Name
C-NPLT
Color
white
Linetype
Continuous
CU-CSWK
132
HIDDEN2
CU-CSWK-PROF
132
Continuous
CU-FIRE-HYDT
131
Continuous
CU-FIRE-HYDT-LINE
cyan
Continuous
CU-FIRE-HYDT-VALV
131
Continuous
CU-FIRE-LINE
cyan
Continuous
CU-FIRE-LINE-VALV
131
Continuous
CU-WATR
CU-WATR-03IN
cyan
cyan
CU-WATR-04IN
cyan
Continuous
03inAND_LESS_WATER_LINE
04in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-06IN
cyan
06in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-08IN
cyan
08in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-10IN
cyan
10in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-12IN
cyan
12in-WATER_LINE
Description
Civil: Non-plotting graphic
information
Civil Utilities: Casework
(casing)
Civil Utilities: Casework
(casing): Profile
Civil Utilities: Fire protection:
Hydrants and connections
Hydrants and connections:
Lines
Hydrants and connections:
Valves
Lines
Lines: Valves
Civil Utilities: Water supply
Civil Utilities: Water supply: 3
inch or smaller pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
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CU ‐ Civil Utilities: use these layers for all water features
Layer Name
CU-WATR-14IN
Color
cyan
Linetype
14in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-15IN
cyan
15in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-16IN
cyan
16in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-18IN
cyan
18in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-20IN
cyan
20in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-24IN
cyan
24in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-ABAN
cyan
.15X-LINE
CU-WATR-ABAN-STRC
131
Continuous
CU-WATR-CNTR
14
CU-WATR-COND
175
CONDUIT
CU-WATR-DOMW
cyan
Continuous
CU-WATR-INST
131
Continuous
CU-WATR-NPW~-03IN
cyan
CU-WATR-NPW~-04IN
cyan
04in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-06IN
cyan
06in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-08IN
cyan
08in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-10IN
cyan
10in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-12IN
cyan
12in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-14IN
cyan
14in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-15IN
cyan
15in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-16IN
cyan
16in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-18IN
cyan
18in-WATER_LINE
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CENTER
Description
Civil Utilities: Water
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
supply: 14
supply: 15
supply: 16
supply: 18
supply: 20
supply: 24
Civil Utilities: Water supply:
Abandoned
Abandoned: Structures
(Conduits): Center (Centerline)
Conduits
Domestic water systems
Instrumentation (meters,
valves, etc.)
Non-potable water - system: 3
inch or smaller pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
inch pipe diameter
Non-potable water - system:
10 inch pipe diameter
Color
cyan
Linetype
20in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-24IN
cyan
24in-WATER_LINE
CU-WATR-NPW~-COND
175
CONDUIT
CU-WATR-NPW~-STRC
142
Continuous
CU-WATR-PATT
151
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF
84
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-GEOM
252
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-GRID
cyan
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-GRIDGEOM
CU-WATR-PROF-GRIDMAJR
CU-WATR-PROF-GRIDMINR
CU-WATR-PROF-PATT
252
Continuous
153
Continuous
181
Continuous
151
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-STANMAJR
CU-WATR-PROF-STANMINR
CU-WATR-PROF-STRC
253
Continuous
252
Continuous
green
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-TEXT
22
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-TICK
134
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-TITL
cyan
Continuous
CU-WATR-PROF-TTLB
164
Continuous
green
Continuous
CU-WATR-SECT-TEXT
93
Continuous
CU-WATR-STAN
53
Continuous
CU-WATR-STAN-EQST
53
Continuous
CU-WATR-STAN-GEOM
53
Continuous
CU-WATR-STAN-MAJR
53
Continuous
CU-WATR-SECT
Description
Conduits
(Conduits): Non-potable water
- system: Structures
(Conduits): Texture or hatch
patterns
Profile
Profile: Geometry points
Profile: Grid
Profile: Grid: Geometry points
Profile: Grid: Major
Profile: Grid: Minor
Profile: Texture or hatch
patterns
Profile: Stationing: Major
Profile: Stationing: Minor
Profile: Structures
Profile: Text
Profile: Tick marks
Profile: Drawing or detail titles
Profile: Border and titleblock
Section
Section: Text
Stationing
Stationing: Equation Station
Stationing: Geometry points
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Layer Name
CU-WATR-NPW~-20IN
Layer Name
Color
Linetype
CU-WATR-STAN-MAJR-E
73
Continuous
CU-WATR-STAN-MINR
53
Continuous
CU-WATR-STAN-MINR-E
73
Continuous
CU-WATR-STRC
red
Continuous
white
Continuous
CU-WATR-TEXT
22
Continuous
CU-WATR-VALV
173
Continuous
CU-WATR-VALV-PROF
173
Continuous
CU-WATR-WELL
163
Continuous
CU-WATR-STRC-NPLT
Description
Stationing: Major
Stationing: Major: Existing
Stationing: Minor
Stationing: Minor: Existing
(Conduits): Structures (vaults,
manholes, etc)
(Conduits): Structures: Nonplotting graphic information
Text
Valves
Valves: Profile
Well
VU – Survey Combined Utilities: use these layers for all surveyed water features
Layer Name
VU-CSWK
Color
153
Linetype
Continuous
VU-FIRE-HYDT
183
Continuous
VU-FIRE-HYDT-LINE
183
Continuous
VU-FIRE-HYDT-VALV
183
Continuous
VU-FIRE-LINE
183
Continuous
VU-FIRE-LINE-VALV
183
Continuous
VU-WATR
153
Continuous
VU-WATR-03IN
153
VU-WATR-04IN
153
04in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-06IN
153
06in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-08IN
153
08in-WATER_LINE
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Description
Survey Combined Utilities:
Casework (casing)
Survey Combined Utilities: Fire
protection: Hydrants and
connections
connections: Lines
connections: Valves
protection: Lines
protection: Lines: Valves
Water supply
Water supply: 3 inch or smaller
pipe diameter
Water supply: 4 inch pipe
diameter
diameter
diameter
153
10in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-12IN
153
12in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-14IN
153
14in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-15IN
153
15in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-16IN
153
16in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-18IN
153
18in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-20IN
153
20in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-24IN
153
24in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-ABAN
154
.15X-LINE
VU-WATR-ABAN-STRC
151
Continuous
CENTER
VU-WATR-CNTR
44
VU-WATR-COND
154
CONDUIT
VU-WATR-INST
153
Continuous
VU-WATR-NPW~-03IN
153
VU-WATR-NPW~-04IN
153
04in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-06IN
153
06in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-08IN
153
08in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-10IN
153
10in-WATER_LINE
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
Water supply: Abandoned
Water supply: Abandoned:
Structures
Water supply (Conduits):
Center (Centerline)
Water supply: Conduits
Water supply: Instrumentation
(meters, valves, etc.)
Water supply: Non-potable
water - system: 3 inch or
smaller pipe diameter
water - system: 4 inch pipe
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
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VU-WATR-10IN
VU-WATR-NPW~-12IN
153
12in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-14IN
153
14in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-15IN
153
15in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-16IN
153
16in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-18IN
153
18in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-20IN
153
20in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-24IN
153
24in-WATER_LINE
VU-WATR-NPW~-COND
185
CONDUIT
VU-WATR-NPW~-STRC
152
Continuous
VU-WATR-PATT
151
Continuous
VU-WATR-STRC
153
Continuous
VU-WATR-TEXT
43
Continuous
VU-WATR-VALV
183
Continuous
VU-WATR-WELL
153
Continuous
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diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
diameter
water - system: Conduits
Water supply (Conduits): Nonpotable water - system:
Structures
Water supply (Conduits):
Texture or hatch patterns
Water supply: Structures
Water supply: Text
Water supply: Valves
Water supply: Well
Symbols/blocks Denver Water has developed a standard set of symbology for use on civil plans. Symbols
are for graphic respresentation only and are NOT drawn to scale, however they are
annotative. Many blocks contain wipeouts; in order for the wipeouts to be effective the
display order must be adjusted – bring symbols to the front. Turn off wipeout frames
before plotting hard copies, PDF’s or DWF’s.
The symbols have been added to the template drawing (MainExtensions.dwg) as blocks and
placed on the proper layers for ease of use. Most blocks have dynamic properties (see FAQ’s
– Main Extensions - Page 45):
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Drafting Tips Following is a few useful drafting tips when using Denver Water’s provided blocks.
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Rotate the symbols to the proper orientation:
WRONG
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RIGHT
Adjust or remove hydrant number as needed – DO NOT leave 12345:
YES
NO
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Tap Sleeves do not require a Tee symbol, place the sleeve portion along the main:

Graphically place the plug away from the fitting on tee’s or crosses:

Adjust symbols with wipeouts as needed:
Wrong display
order
Wipeout frames
are still on
Wipeout frames
are off and
display order is
correct
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The Approval and Fire Prevention Bureau stamps have been added as blocks in the template
drawing; both of which are required on submitted plans (see All Submittals – Main
Extensions - Page 47):
Text
It is preferred all text used for labeling water facilities is placed on CU-WATR-TEXT.
Background masking, used with MText, is allowed so long as the Fill Color is defined as “Use
drawing background color”:
DO NOT use hatching, solids or wipeouts to mask text as these methods cause
problems when plotting DWF’s.
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Example Sheets The following is an example of required information needed for Main Extension submittals.
These examples are to be used in conjunction with the Denver Water’s Engineering
Standards 14th Edition and Denver Water CAD Standards.
The provided examples illustrate common submittal types and are for graphic
representation only. Graphic examples are not given for every submittal type; further
clarification can be requested by contacting Denver Water’s Sales Administration section.
Denver Water has protocol of water facilities only; the remainder of the plan presentation is
at the discretion of the submitting engineering firm.
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Callouts in BLUE indicate which layer can be used
Callouts in MAGENTA are directions for reference purposes – each magenta
reference is hyperlinked for PDF use
Index of Sheets Cover Sheet - Page 39
Water Only Plan - Page 41
Overall Utility Plan - Page 43
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ATTENTION
Denver Water will not
provide Main Extension
example drawings as DWGs
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Revision Date: August 30, 2012
General Construction and Water Notes:
Main Extension Notes:
1. All materials and workmanship shall be in conformance with Denver Water's
Engineering Standards, Materials Specifications, and Drawings. All main
installations/system modifications will be approved and inspected by Denver Water.
2. Contractors shall maintain a copy of the current Engineering Standards on-site at all
times during construction. See the chart below for a quick reference to the
frequently used material specifications.
Material Specification Quick References:
Material Specification
n. The Contractor shall provide a remote AMR device mounting box when required.
Install a double-gang 4x4 electrical junction box; mount as directed 7 feet above
grade. Install Belden #9451 cable in 3/4-inch or larger conduit from the meter to
the mounting box. Two boxes and two cables are required for compound meters.
o. Inside the City of Denver, all multi-family dwellings with a single tap, service
line, and meter are required to sub-meter each individual unit (Sec 401.3.2 of
Denver modifications to the International Plumbing Code, Ordinance Number
576, Series of 2004). Call the City and County of Denver Plumbing Inspector for
information at 720-865-2625.
p. Inside the City of Denver, all service lines must be installed to avoid existing or
proposed street trees. Contact the City and County of Denver's Forester at 720913-0647 for information.
q. Existing services must be metered at all times until the tap has been cut at the
main and witnessed by Denver Water.
PROJECT NAME
SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE
CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE COLORADO
COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
LEGEND
Description
Cross-Connection Control Requirements:
MS 01
MS 02
MS 03
MS 4, MS 5
MS 8
MS 9
MS 12
MS 13
MS 23
MS 29
DI Pipe
PVC Pipe
Fittings
Valves
Tapping Valves
Tapping Sleeves
Valve Boxes (Recycled water system valve boxes
shall be fitted with triangular covers cast with the
coated with a fusion bonded epoxy coating,
pantone 2577U in color.)
Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants
Brass and Bronze Goods
Restraint Device
3. Tracer wire, 12 gauge, shall be installed on all non-metallic water mains.
4. For all pipe installations, the depth of cover over the pipe, measured from official
street grade to the top of the pipe, shall be a minimum of 4-1/2 feet and shall be
known as the cover over the pipe. If difficulties arise when crossing interference,
and where specifically approved by Denver Water, deviations from 4-1/2 feet of
cover will be permitted. The cover over the pipe shall be a minimum of 4-1/2 feet
and a maximum of 10 feet. Refer to Standard Drawing Sheet 16.
5. Any changes in alignment and grade shall be authorized by Denver Water and shall
be accomplished by the installation of additional fittings. The deflection of joints is
permitted only when installing pipe on horizontal or vertical curves.
6. The Contractor shall adjust all valve boxes and fire hydrants to the final finished
grade.
7. All bends, tees, fire hydrants, blow-offs, and plugs at dead-end mains shall be
protected from thrust with mechanical restraint and concrete thrust blocks in
accordance with Denver Water's Engineering Standard Drawings Sheet 28 and 32.
8. All valves are to be located on property line extensions, except for tapping tees
where an additional valve shall be placed on the tapping tee. Other valve locations
may be required as shown on the plans.
9. When it is necessary to lower or raise water lines at storm drains and other utility
crossings, a minimum clearance of 1.5 feet shall be maintained between the
outside of the pipes.
10. The Contractor shall have one signed copy of the approved water plans in his/her
possession at all times.
11. Only one point of connection will be allowed until the testing of the new installations
is complete.
12. Newly installed water mains and firelines shall be hydrostatically tested in
accordance with Denver Water Engineering Standards, Section 8.25.
13. Prior to the installation of water mains, road construction must have progressed to
at least the sub-grade state. Sub-grade is defined as an elevation of no more than
7 inches below the finished street grade.
14. The Contractor is responsible for:
a. Notifying customers who may be affected by a water outage during construction.
b. Obtaining, at the Contractor's expense, applicable licenses, permits, bonds, etc.
that are required for the main installation/system modification.
c. Contact Denver Water's Construction Engineering personnel for the
Pre-construction Meeting and Inspection, 303-628-6038, at least 48 hours prior
to beginning construction. In the event of an emergency in Denver or in a Total
Service Area after working hours, call Denver Water's Westside Dispatcher: 303628-6390. In a Master Meter District, please contact the representative of the
District in which the Project is taking place.
d. Paying all additional charges for inspection outside normal work hours.
Note: Be advised that on occasion valves in our system may be inoperable. On such
occasions, it may become necessary to back up an additional block for the shut out. If
that occurs, make additional notifications to customers with the mandatory 24 hours
advance notice. When valve maintenance is required, a delay of several days should
be expected.
Tap and Meter Notes (for Denver, Total Service, and Read and Bill Areas only. In
Master Meter Districts, please refer to the Specification for that District).
1. Before any taps are made from mains, application(s) for the taps must be received
and approved by the Distributor and by Denver Water.
2. Denver Water will make all taps that are 2 inches and smaller.
3. Individual service line PRVs are required when area pressure exceeds 80 psi.
4. Services and Meters:
a. The Contractor shall hold an on-site pre-construction conference with the Meter
Inspector for all taps, service lines, and meters larger than one inch, and for
projects involving more than one tap and service. To schedule a preconstruction
conference call 303-628-6145.
b. A copy of these plans with Denver Water's approval sticker must be present
onsite at the time the tap is made and at the time the meter is inspected or
installed.
c. Prior to the tap being made, the curb valve, meter yoke, and meter pit / vault
shall be in place. The contractor will have 3 additional working days to complete
the installation of service line. Denver Water Meter Inspections will mobilize to
the premise 3 working days after the tap is made to conduct the meter
inspection.
d. A Soil Amendment inspection will be required prior to the completion of the
Certificate of Occupancy. Contact Conservation at 303-628-6670 for information
and to schedule a soil amendment inspection.
e. Meters cannot be set or inspected, or services activated, until the requirements
for backflow prevention have been completed. Contact the Backflow Prevention
Program personnel at 303-628-5940 for further information.
f. Allow at least 3 working days advance notice when scheduling taps. To
schedule a tap call 303-628-6701; for questions related to a meter inspection
call 303-628-6145. Service activation will take place when the service and meter
setting pass inspection.
g. All meter and Automatic Meter Reading device locations shall be approved by a
Denver Water meter inspector, except in Master Meter Distributor Districts.
h. Meter pits and vaults must be set flush with the final grade of the landscape,
including proper depth of soil amendment. If final grading has not been
completed at the time of meter inspection, the Owner will be required to raise or
lower the meter pit/vault when final grade is established. Adjustment of the pit
may require adjustment of the meter setting within the pit.
i. Meter setting, valves, and service lines from the main to the Backflow Preventer
Assembly, if present, or to 5 feet after the meter vault, must meet all applicable
Engineering Standards in effect at the time of activation. If necessary to comply
with current standards, modifications may be required from the details on these
plans.
j. No present or future fences or walls are permitted between the Right Of Way
(ROW) or easement and the meter setting. There shall be no permanent
obstructions within 5 feet of the outside wall of the meter pit or vault.k. Tap
relocation (from what is shown on these plans) may be necessary to avoid
paved areas or other obstructions that are not shown on the plans. Deviations
from these plans and standards must be approved prior to construction.
l. Inside the City of Denver and in Total Service and Read & Bill Distributor
Districts, meters must be furnished with Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) devices
as specified by Denver Water. The AMR devices will be installed by Denver
Water at the time of service activation.
m. Meter pits and vaults shall have appropriate lids based on the location and the
application. Contact Meter Inspection at 303-628-6145 to determine the correct
lid configuration.
The licensees listed below shall be in conformance with Denver Water's Engineering
Standards, Chapter 5.05, Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention.
Backflow prevention assemblies are required to be installed on the following water
service lines:
1. Commercial Properties: Real estate zoned for businesses and/or industrial use
that consist of six or more units with a domestic, fireline, or dedicated water irrigation
service tap (defined as such for cross-connection purposes).
* Domestic, dedicated irrigation, fireline and/or recycled water service lines.
2. Multi-Family Residential: A dwelling with two to five units with a domestic, fireline,
and/or dedicated water service tap (defined as such for cross-connection purposes).
* Premises over three stories/greater than 30 feet, fire protection system,
common boiler, auxiliary water, swimming pool and irrigation systems.
3. Single Family Residents: A single unit dwelling (defined as such for cross-connection
purposes)
* Dual Water Supply Agreement.
A. All backflow prevention assemblies shall be a model manufactured in
compliance with AWWA C510 and C511 and shall have met the specifications
by the University of California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and
Hydraulic Research:
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and
Hydraulic Research
School of Engineering MC-2531
University of Southern California
P.O. Box 77902
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Foundation Office: (866) 545-6340
http://www.usc.edu/dept/fccchr/
B. The licensee is required to have a certified American Backflow Prevention
Association (ABPA) or American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) tester
inspect and test the existing and/or newly installed containment backflow
prevention assemblies on the dedicated water service lines (domestic,
dedicated irrigation, fireline, and recycled) upon installation and annually
thereafter.
C. The ABPA or ASSE certified backflow tester is responsible to meet the
requirements listed in the Engineering Standards, Chapter 5.05.
* If the ABPA or ASSE certified backflow tester is testing a backflow
prevention assembly installed on a recycled water service line, the tester
is required to have a dedicated recycled water test gauge.
D. Within 48 hours of Denver Water setting the meter and turning on the water
service, the ABPA or ASSE certified backflow tester is required to submit the
containment backflow assembly test report(s) to the Cross-Connection Control
Office:
Phone:
303-628-5969
Fax:
303-794-8325
E-mail:
[email protected]
Mailing Address: Denver Water
Attn:
Cross-Connection Control
6100 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
E. There shall be no unprotected takeoffs from the service line ahead of any meter
or ahead of a backflow prevention assembly located at the point of delivery to
the customer's water system.
F. No branch lines or taps are allowed on dedicated commercial irrigation water
service lines or recycled water service lines for domestic (potable) use (e.g.,
drinking fountains, water play features, swimming pool, restroom facilities, etc.):
1. Between the irrigation tap and the meter.
2. Between the meter and the backflow prevention assembly.
3. Downstream from the backflow prevention assembly.
4. Commercial Irrigation Water Service Line Taps:
*Comply with the Cross-Connection Control requirements listed above (A-F).
*Require an approved USC FCCCHR Reduced Pressure Principle (RP)
backflow prevention assembly to be installed 5 feet downstream from the
meter pit as an above ground installation before any connections. Refer to
the manufacturer's installation instructions for height and orientation
requirements.
* If the backflow prevention assembly cannot be installed 5 feet
downstream from the meter pit, include a variance letter justifying the
need for relocation.
5. Recycled Water Service Lines Taps:
Backflow prevention assemblies are required to be installed on commercial recycled
water service line taps:
*If chemical injection is used downstream from the meter.
*If pumps are used downstream from the meter.
*If the existing or proposed system poses a risk to the integrity of the recycled
water system.
* Comply with the Cross-Connection Control requirements listed above
(A-F).
* Require an approved USC FCCCHR Reduced Pressure Principle (RP)
backflow prevention assembly to be installed 5 feet downstream from
the meter pit as an above ground installation before any connections.
Refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for height and
orientation requirements.
* If the backflow prevention assembly cannot be installed 5 feet
downstream from the meter pit, include a variance letter
justifying the need for relocation.
* Backflow prevention assemblies installed on recycled water service
6. Recycled or Raw Water (ditch water, pond, well. etc.) used for irrigation on the
premises:
*Comply with the Cross-Connection Control requirements listed above (A-F).
*Requires an approved USC FCCCHR backflow prevention assembly
(containment) to be installed 5 feet downstream from the meter pit on any
potable water service line.
* The backflow assembly type is determined by the 'Degree of Hazard'
downstream from the meter; refer to Denver Water's Engineering
Standards, 1.06, Degree of Hazard, or contact Cross-Connection
Control at 303-628-5940.
7. It is at the sole discretion of Denver Water's Cross-Connection Control section to
approve a variance request related to a proposed backflow prevention assembly
installation.
Health Notes/Water Quality:
1. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) regulates
asbestos activities through the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) and the
Solid Waste and Materials Management Division (SWMMD) when soil
contamination is involved. Denver Water will require contractors and developers
to follow the procedures below when cement asbestos pipe is encountered:
* The pipe must be removed from the excavation for proper disposal.
* The Contractor/Developer will manage the pipe in accordance with the
following regulations:
* Colorado Air Regulations No 8 - Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants
* OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 - General Industry Standards - Asbestos
* OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 - Construction Standards - Asbestos
* If large amounts of cement asbestos pipe are anticipated to be removed,
the material must be managed by an appropriate asbestos abatement
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contractor (160 square feet or 260 linear feet will require a permit).
Note: Cement Asbestos Pipe is considered a non-friable asbestos material, defined
as containing more than 1% asbestos by weight, and cannot be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Therefore, a release of
asbestos fibers is not likely during normal use and handling of this material.
2. Denver Water personnel are not responsible for work site safety or the
compliance/enforcement of safety regulations and standards established by other
agencies. All safety compliance/enforcement at the work site shall be the
Contractor's sole responsibility.
3. The Water Quality Control Division of The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) requires all water line contractors to possess a current
Discharge Permit for discharges of chlorinated and process waters associated with
the installation of new mains or conduits. Contact CDPHE Water Quality Control
Division at 303-692-3539 for information on obtaining the required permit.
4. Chlorination and Flushing: All water mains shall be installed and chlorinated in
accordance with Denver Water's Engineering Standards, Section 8.24. The lines
shall be chlorinated in accordance with AWWA C-651, "Disinfecting Water Mains."
The preferred method is to use sufficient chlorine tablets to produce a 25 mg/l
solution. Tablets should be attached to the top of the pipe with an approved
adhesive certified to NSF Standard 61, prior to pipe installation in the trench.
Chlorination of 16 inch and larger pipe requires a chlorine slurry. The chlorination of
any finished pipeline shall be completed prior to hydrostatic testing.
Irrigation Notes:
1. Irrigation of medians and other public landscaped areas less than 25 feet in width
must be done in accordance with Denver Water Operating Rule 14.02.3 . (Call DW
Conservation Section at 303-628-6343 for information regarding irrigation systems.)
* For strips of land less than 6 feet in width - Spray irrigation shall be prohibited.
Low-flow irrigation systems are required.
* For strips of land between 6 feet and 15 feet in width - Only low flow irrigation, or
spray irrigation using low-angle spray nozzles designed for the specific width to
be irrigated shall be permitted. All spray heads must be pressure reducing and
designed to prevent low head drainage.
* For strips of land more than 15 feet in width - Only gear-driven rotors with low
angle nozzles may be used to irrigate turf areas. Planting beds may be irrigated
with low-flow or spray irrigation. All spray heads must be pressure reducing and
designed to prevent low head drainage.
2. Irrigation service lines require an approved University of Southern California (USC)
Reduced Pressure Principle (RP) backflow prevention assembly (containment) to be
installed 5 feet downstream from the meter pit as an above ground installation
before any connections. Refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for
height and orientation requirements.
3. If recycled or raw water (ditch water, pond, well, etc.) is used for irrigation on the
premises, an approved University of Southern California (USC) backflow prevention
assembly (containment) shall be installed 5 feet downstream from the meter pit on
any potable water service line. The backflow assembly type is determined by the
degree of hazard downstream from the meter (RP-High Hazard installed above
ground or DC-Low Hazard installed below ground - 60 inch diameter manhole). For
additional information, please reference Denver Water's Engineering Standards,
6.11, or contact Cross-Connection Control at 303-628-5940.
4. A soil amendment will be required on every property requiring new water service.
To be completed by Denver Water
SHEET INDEX
MATERIALS LIST
PREPARED UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF
DISCLAIMER: Denver Water Standard Operating Procedures represent recommended
practices that should be applicable to most situations encountered. These procedures
should be followed to the extent applicable; however, they by no means represent the
only method to perform the tasks they describe. It is understood that field conditions,
emergencies, and other circumstances may require deviation from Standard Operating
Procedures.
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FAQ’s – Main Extensions Q: What are Dynamic blocks?
A: Dynamic block references contain grips or custom properties that change the way the
reference is displayed in the drawings after it is inserted. Dynamic blocks included in the
template drawing:
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DW_Bend DI pipe – includes a pull-down list to choose appropriate fitting and rotates
360°
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DW_Blowoff-Distribution – includes a pull-down list to choose Blowoff type and
rotates 360°
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DW_Casing – stretches my increments of 0.25 also rotates 360°
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DW_Air Valve – includes a pull-down list to choose valve and manhole type and
rotates 360°
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DW_Backflow Preventer – includes a pull-down list to choose backflow preventer
type and rotates 360°
DW_FDC – rotates 360°
DW_Fire Hydrant – rotates 360°
DW_Meter – includes a pull-down list to choose meter type and rotates 360°
DW_Plug – rotates 360°
DW_Reducer – rotates 360°
DW_Tee or Cross – includes a pull-down list to choose fitting type and rotates 360°
DW_Valve-Butterfly – includes a pull-down list to choose valve type and rotates 360°
DW_Valve-Check – rotates 360°
DW_Valve-PRV – includes a pull-down list to choose valve type and rotates 360°
DW_Valve-Tap Sleeve – rotates 360°
SRVY_MH – includes a pull-down list to choose manhole type and rotates 360°
o Note: only the Water manhole is shown
Q: What does Annotative refer to?
A: Objects that are commonly used to annotate drawings have a property called Annotative.
This property allows you to automate the process of scaling annotations so that they plot or
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DW_Valve-Gate – includes a pull-down list to choose valve type and rotates 360°
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All Submittals – Main Extensions Pre-submittals are .DWFs only, see Water Plan Submittal – Getting Started - STEP 1 on
www.DenverWater.org
Formal submittals to Denver Water are to include, but are not limited to, hard copies, .DWG
files, .DWF files and an E-transmit of said files.
When submitting plans to Denver Water refer to Denver Water’s Engineering Standards 14th
Edition, CAD Standards and the Plan Reviews portion of the website, for full compliance.
.DWF files The .DWF files will be used for the entire Plan Review process (see Support Software
Documents - Page 109: About Design Review).
An electronic drawing set is the digital equivalent of a set of plotted drawings, the .DWF files
and hardcopies must be identical, it is suggested to plot hard copies from the .DWF files.
To create a .DWF file click the Application Menu, in the top left corner of the AutoCAD®
software, select Publish and choose DWF (alternalely type _EXPORTDWF at the command
line):
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The Save As DWF dialog will appear, click the
following options, click
when finished:
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button and change the
Type: Single-sheet file
Layer information: Include
*Note: if the “Type” will not change from Multi-sheet file, type EXPORTSETTINGS at the command
line to adjust the options before procceding.
Choose where to save the file and name appropriately:
Review Current
settings before
plotting
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Quick Facts ‐ Do’s and Don’ts for .DWFs 
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One sheet only per .DWF file - no multi-sheets
o Denver Water specifies that a single-sheet DWF file is generated for each
PLOT SHEET
Do not use color DWF’s – Grayscale (black & white) only
When creating DWF’s there is better response when created from Layout tabs (paper
space) – zoom extents in layout tab before Publishing
Do not save as a .DWFx file, use .DWF only
Do not use hatching, solids, or wipeouts to mask text as these methods cause
problems when publishing to DWF’s (see Text - Page 37)
DWF file names shall match the title of each plot sheet (example: Cover.dwf,
WaterOnlyPlan.dwf, OveralUtilityPlan.dwf, etc.)
Open DWF to QC before submitting
Color DWF’s not acceptable
Acceptable form of DWF
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E‐Transmit Submittals to Denver Water can be streamlined by using eTransmit, which in essence
packages a set of files for easy sharing. These files should include the AutoCAD® drawing
files, AutoCAD® line and font definition files and other all related dependent files. ETransmit will automate this process.
The Create Transmittal dialog box will appear, listing information for the current drawing
only:
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To create an eTransmit click the Application Menu, in the top left corner of the AutoCAD®
software, select Send and choose eTransmit (alternately type _ETRANSMIT at the
command line):
To add more drawings to the submittal click
, the Add File To Transmittal
dialog window will appear. Browse to the additional file location(s) and select the files to be
included in the transmittal, click
:
Tip: Hold down
Shift or Ctrl to
select multiple files
Specific settings must be maintained when submitting to Denver Water. Click the
button:
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In the Transmittal Setups window select “Standard” and click
:
Tip: an eTransmit specific
to Denver Water can be
saved by clicking
The Modify Transmittal Setup pop-up will appear; the example below shows the required
options, click OK when finished:
AutoCAD
2010
Drawing
Format with
Exploded
AEC Objects
Set
default
plotter to
‘none’
This will be
set later
Prompt for a
filename
Check
all
Place all
files in one
folder
Note: CAD files should be free of Proxy objects; when selecting the “file format” with an ETransmit, choose the option “AutoCAD 2010 Drawing Format with Exploded AEC Objects.”
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Zip (*.zip)
Close the Transmittal Setups pop-up:
In the Create Transmittal window click OK:
The Specify Zip File pop-up window will appear, navigate to the location where the .zip file
should be stored and name the .zip file appropriately, click
:
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The Archive Package Creation is in Progress pop-up will appear; wait a few seconds for this
to finish and review the command line, which will show the status of the transmittal
package:
CD‐R The electronic data deliverable package shall indlude a CD-R with label, CD-R’s are to be
clearly labeled as follows:
Date media was created
Title of Project
Version of AutoCAD files
Name of submitting company
Name & phone number of person to contact
CD-R number – total number of CD’s in set
Submittal number
Date:
Project:
AutoCAD Version:
Company:
Contact:
CD-R #:
Submittal #:
3/23/2013
Project Title
AutoCAD 2010
Doe Engineering Services, Inc
John Doe, PE
303−555−5555
Disk 1 of 1
Submittal #1
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Final Product – Main Extensions The final product submitted to Denver Water shall be (excluding Pre-Submittals):


Plans and supporting documentation submittal in compliance with Denver Water’s
Engineering Standards 14th Edition Chapter 2
Plotted hard copy of drawing(s) using DW_ENG_2011.ctb (see Layer Color Chart Page 12) or other used CTB file
CD-R containing
o A single Zip file including DWG files and all supporting dependencies (see
e-Transmit - Page 51)
o Remaining support files not added with e-Transmit
o Single sheet DWF’s of drawings (see .DWF files - Page 47)
o Standards Audit file (see Printing Standards Audit report - Page 18)

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SECTION THREE: EASEMENTS AND LICENSES
Introduction
The following procedures will be used to process easements and revocable licenses. Work
done within Denver Water’s Property Management section is comparable.
Submitted CAD drawings shall meet requirements and specifications as detailed in Denver
Water’s Engineering Standards 14th Edition – Chapter 4 as well as all requirements listed
within the CAD Standards.
In order for projects to be shared easily it is important that the method of drafting and
structure of the drawing set be standardized; use the following lists as guidelines for
standardization.
General Checklist Plans in compliance with Denver Water’s Engineering Standards 14th Edition
Defined drawing scales – model space and paper space viewports. The scale used
shall be large enough so that the dimensions are clearly shown. Whenever possible,
the entire easement should be on one sheet
o See Annotation Scales - Page 9
Use of DW standard layers, colors, and linetypes
o See example DW STANDARDS 4-06A Page 1 - Page 71
Use of DW standard blocks and symbols
o See example DW STANDARDS 4-06A Page 2 - Page 73
Each sheet is a separate layout – layouts may be contained in one drawing file or
separated into individual drawings files at the engineering firm’s discretion
o See Use of Model Space and Paper Space - Page 9
Drawings that have a typical profile of crossing shall meet the requirements on
examples:
o CROSSING OVERHEAD 4-06D - Page 79
o CROSSING UNDERGROUND 4-06E - Page 81
o UNDERGROUND DITCH/CANAL CROSSING 4-06F - Page 83
o SIMPLIFIED AREA 4-06H - Page 87
Refer to the Denver Water’s Engineering Standards for abbreviations
Standards check has been preformed
o See Batch Standards Checker – In CAD - Page 15
Plot using DW_ENG_2011.ctb
o See Layer Color Chart - Page 12
Submittal package is complete
o See Final Product – Easements and Licenses - Page 107
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Template Overview (EasementsAndLicenses.dwg) The provided drawing, also referred to as the template drawing or example drawings, is
intended to aid in the compliance of the Denver Water CAD Standards. Located within the
template (provided as AutoCAD® drawing EasementsAndLicenses.dwg) are required layers,
linetypes, colors, and symbols. All information is basic AutoCAD® features with no
intelligence, such as Civil 3D styles. AutoCAD® Civil 3D styles are available for use, if
desired (see Support Files - Page 109).
The following describes what is in the template drawing, EasementsAndLicenses.dwg
Drawing units The Drawing Units are set to Decimal – Feet:
Drawing Scales Only the acceptable drawings scales (See Annotation Scales - Page 9) have been added to
the template drawing:
Acceptable Scales
Acceptable Scales
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Layering Layer names are based on the NCS and consist of distinct data fields separated from one
another by dashes. These fields are: Discipline Designator, Major Group, Minor Groups (up
to two), and Status.
Layer Fields The following lists common layer fields that may be encountered when working with the
provided template drawing:
Discipline Designators
Designator
Description
Civil
Civil Utilities
Denver Water (and Total Service area)
General
Survey/Mapping
Field Survey (points)
Template Layers – Easements and Licenses The provided drawings come preloaded with the acceptable layers, including color, linetype
and line weights.
Common layers: these layers will exist in almost every drawing Layer name
0
Defpoints
Color
7
7
Linetype
Continuous
Continuous
Description
REQUIRED LAYERS
Layer Name
Color
Linetype
Description
General: Viewport
Civil: Annotation: Text size Leroy 50
Civil: Annotation: Text size Leroy 60:
Italicized (applies to text styles)
Civil: Annotation: Text size Leroy
120: Italicized (applies to text styles)
120: Shadow (applies to text styles)
_VPRT
C-ANNO-L050
C-ANNO-L060
C-ANNO-L060-ITAL
212
211
212
212
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
C-ANNO-L080
C-ANNO-L100
C-ANNO-L120
C-ANNO-L120-ITAL
223
144
85
85
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
C-ANNO-L120-SHAD
212
Continuous
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C
CU
DW
G
V
VF
Layer Name
Color
Linetype
Description
140: Italicized (applies to text styles)
175: Shadow (applies to text styles)
Civil: Annotation: Border and
titleblock
Civil: Navigable Channels: Center Line
Civil: Ditch or washes: Center Line
Civil: Easements: Acquired
Civil: Easements: Conveyed
Civil: Easements: District
Civil: Easements: Denver Water (and
Total service area)
Civil: Easements: Other - Unidentified
Civil: Fence: Line
Civil: Grade line: Profile
Civil: License: Acquired
Civil: License: Acquired: Area
Civil: License: Conveyed
Civil: License: Conveyed: Area
Civil: Non-plotting graphic information
Civil: Detail: Texture or hatch
patterns
Civil: Ponds (lakes or reservoirs)
Civil: Property boundary (non-Denver
Water): Acquired
Water): Conveyed
Civil: Property boundary: Denver
Water
Water): Ownership Line
Civil: Property boundary: Lots
Civil: Roadways: Center Line
Civil: Roadways: Curb & gutter
Civil: Roadways: Right-of-way
Civil: Section: Line: Sixteenth section
Civil: Section: Line: Sixty-fourth
section
Civil: Section: Line: Full section line
Civil: Section: Line: Quarter section
Civil: Site features (Facilities)
Civil Utilities: Conduit: Center Line
Civil Utilities: Water Supply: Center
Line
DO NOT USE THIS LAYER - DENVER
WATER LAYER CALLOUTS ONLY
DO NOT USE THIS LAYER - DENVER
WATER REFERENCE CALLOUTS ONLY
C-ANNO-L140
C-ANNO-L140-ITAL
26
26
Continuous
Continuous
C-ANNO-L175
C-ANNO-L175-SHAD
137
212
Continuous
Continuous
C-ANNO-TTLB
7
Continuous
C-CHAN-CNTR
C-DTCH-CNTR
C-ESMT-ACQU
C-ESMT-CONV
C-ESMT-DIST
C-ESMT-DW
212
212
26
26
165
7
CENTER2
CENTER2
Continuous
Continuous
DWDROW
DWDROW
C-ESMT-OTHR
C-FENC
C-GRLN-PROF
C-LICN-ACQU
C-LICN-ACQU-AREA
C-LICN-CONV
C-LICN-CONV-AREA
C-NPLT
C-PATT
212
212
223
7
26
7
26
212
212
DASHED2
FENCELINE3
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
C-POND
C-PROP-ACQU
164
26
RIVER2
Continuous
C-PROP-CONV
26
Continuous
7
DWDPROP
C-PROP-DW
C-PROP-LINE
212
DIVIDE2
C-PROP-LOTS
C-ROAD-CNTR
C-ROAD-CURB
C-ROAD-RWAY
C-SECT-LINE-16TH
C-SECT-LINE-64TH
212
212
212
85
212
212
Continuous
CENTER2
Continuous
Continuous
SEC_16TH
SEC_64TH
C-SECT-LINE-FULL
C-SECT-LINE-QTRS
C-SITE
CU-COND-CNTR
CU-WATR-CNTR
212
212
223
212
212
SEC_FULL
SEC_QUARTER
Continuous
CENTER2
CENTER2
DW-LAYERS
140
Continuous
DW-REF
210
Continuous
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G-ANNO-LOGO
V-CTRL
VF-MONM
Color
211
85
212
Linetype
Description
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
General: Annotation: Company logo
Survey/Mapping: Control points
Field Survey (points): Monuments and
property corners
Layer Name
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Index of Example sheets 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 4-06 - Page 69
o This sheet gives general instructions of how the drawings should be set up
and how they should look

DW STANDARDS 4-06A Page 1 - Page 71
o This sheet lists all acceptable layers, colors, text styles, line weights and
linetypes for Easements and Licenses submittals, use only the supplied
information
o Line weights are based on Denver Water’s plot file (DW_ENG_2011.ctb) and
are set to default within the example drawings

DW STANDARDS 4-06A Page 2 - Page 73
o Callouts in BLUE indicate which layer is used
o Callouts in MAGENTA are directions for reference purposes

BORDER/TITLE BLOCK 4-06B - Page 75
o See GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 4-06 - Page 69, note 6 for North Arrow
specifications
o The North Arrow is provided as a dynamic block. Symbol name: NorthArrow
(see FAQ’s – Easements and Licenses - Page 95)
o *Legend has been provided as a dynamic block. Symbol name: Legend (see
FAQ’s – Easements and Licenses - Page 95)

PERIMETER DESCRIPTION 4-06C - Page 77
o *In some cases linetype scales can be forced to show properly
o Street names can use either layer C-ANNO-L140-ITAL or C-ANNO-L120-ITAL,
with corresponding text styles, depending on street width and scale of
drawing
o Shadow fonts can use either layer C-ANNO-L120-SHAD or C-ANNO-L175SHAD, with corresponding text styles, depending on scale of drawing

CROSSING OVERHEAD 4-06D - Page 79
o Round stationing to the nearest 5 feet (i.e. 1232+75)
o Bar scale not required on sheets with profiles, when scale is clearly labeled

CROSSING UNDERGROUND 4-06E - Page 81

UNDERGROUND DITCH/CANAL CROSSING 4-06F - Page 83
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The following is a list of the example sheets given for Easements and Licenses submittals,
including how to use each sheet; sheet notes are not always specific to the given example
and may be used throughout:
o
Callouts in MAGENTA are directions for reference purposes

CENTERLINE DESCRIPTION 4-06G - Page 85
o *LEGEND – AREA LICENSE GRANTED – is shown as a “user defined” example
on this sheet

SIMPLIFIED AREA 4-06H - Page 87
o This sheet should only be used when requesting a License for an irregular
area for a use such as grading, riprap, or a lawn irrigation system. The
perimeter should be simplified to avoid using multiple small courses

FIRE HYDRANT EASEMENT 4-06I - Page 89
o The fire hydrant is provided as a dynamic block. Symbol name: DW_Fire
Hydrant (see FAQ’s – Easements and Licenses - Page 95)
o This sheet is for informational purposes only

DISTRIBUTOR PERIMETER DESCRIPTION 4-06J - Page 91
o Street names can use either layer C-ANNO-L140-ITAL or C-ANNO-L120-ITAL,
with corresponding text styles, depending on street width and scale of
drawing
o Shadow fonts can use either layer C-ANNO-L120-SHAD or C-ANNO-L175SHAD, with corresponding text styles, depending on scale of drawing

DISTRIBUTOR BORDER/TITLE BLOCK 4-06K - Page 93
o See BORDER/TITLE BLOCK 4-06B - Page 75 for specifications
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FAQ’s – Easements and Licenses Q: What are Dynamic blocks?
A: Dynamic block references contain grips or custom properties that change the way the
reference is displayed in the drawings after it is inserted. Dynamic blocks included in these
examples are:
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


BarScale – includes a pull-down list to choose appropriate scale
SRVY_MON – includes a pull-down list to choose monument type
DW_Fire Hydrant – rotates 360°
NorthArrow – rotates within specified parameters
Legend – includes a pull-down list to choose appropriate legend item. A user defined
attribute is included for any unlisted items, hatching shall go on C-PATT layer
Q: What does Annotative refer to?
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A: Objects that are commonly used to annotate drawings have a property called Annotative.
This property allows you to automate the process of scaling annotations so that they plot or
display at the correct size on the paper. Objects that are annotative in these examples are:
text, dimensions, hatches, leaders/multileaders and blocks.
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Exhibit A example CAD Standards – February 2013 – Denver Water
The following shows an example of Exhibit A and described in Denver Water’s Engineering
Standards 14th Edition, section 4.02.A.2
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Closure Calculations Example CAD Standards – February 2013 – Denver Water
The following shows an example of the Closure Calculations as described in Denver Water’s
Engineering Standards 14th Edition, section 4.02.A.2.h
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Submittals – Easements and Licenses
Submittals to Denver Water are to include, but are not limited to, hard copies, .DWG files,
and an E-transmit of said files. When submitting plans, refer to Denver Water’s Engineering
Standards 14th Edition, in addition to the CAD Standards, for full compliance.
E-Transmit
Submittals to Denver Water can be streamlined by using eTransmit, which in essence
packages a set of files for easy sharing. These files should include the AutoCAD® drawing
files, AutoCAD® line and font definitions files and other all related dependent files. ETransmit will automate this process.
To create an eTransmit click the Application Menu, in the top left corner of the AutoCAD®
software, select Send and choose eTransmit (alternately type _ETRANSMIT at the
command line):
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The Create Transmittal dialog box will appear, listing information for the current drawing
only:
To add more drawings to the submittal click
, the Add File To Transmittal
dialog window will appear. Browse to the additional file location(s) and select the files to be
included in the transmittal, click
:
Tip: Hold down
Shift or Ctrl to
select multiple files
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Specific settings must be maintained when submitting to Denver Water. Click the
button:
:
Tip: an eTransmit specific
to Denver Water can be
saved by clicking
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In the Transmittal Setups window select “Standard” and click
The Modify Transmittal Setup pop-up will appear; the example below shows the required
options, click OK when finished:
Zip (*.zip)
AutoCAD
2010
Drawing
Format with
Exploded
AEC Objects
Set
default
plotter to
‘none’
This will be
set later
Prompt for a
filename
Check
all
Place all
files in one
folder
Note: CAD files should be free of Proxy objects; when selecting the “file format” with an ETransmit, choose the option “AutoCAD 2010 Drawing Format with Exploded AEC Objects.”
Close the Transmittal Setups pop-up:
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In the Create Transmittal window click OK:
The Archive Package Creation is in Progress pop-up will appear; wait a few seconds for this
to finish and review the command line, which will show the status of the transmittal
package:
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The Specify Zip File pop-up window will appear, navigate to the location where the .zip file
should be stored and name the zip file appropriately, click
:
CD‐R The electronic data deliverable package shall indlude a CD-R with label, CD-R’s are to be
clearly labeled as follows:
Date:
Project:
AutoCAD Version:
Company:
Contact:
CD-R #:
Submittal #:
Date media was created
Title of Project
Version of AutoCAD files
Name of submitting company
Name & phone number of person to contact
CD-R number – total number of CD’s in set
Submittal number
3/23/2013
Project Title
AutoCAD 2010
Doe Engineering Services, Inc
John Doe, PE
303−555−5555
Disk 1 of 1
Submittal #1
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Final Product – Easements and Licenses
The final product submitted to Denver Water shall be:


Plans and supporting documentation submittal in compliance with Denver Water’s
Engineering Standards 14th Edition Chapter 4
Plotted hard copy of drawing(s) using DW_ENG_2011.ctb (no exceptions) (see
Layer Color Chart - Page 12)
CD-R containing
o Zip file including DWG files and all supporting dependencies (see e-Transmit Page 101)
o Remaining support files not added with e-Transmit
o Standards Audit file (see Printing Standards Audit report - Page 18)

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SECTION FOUR:
Support Files
To download support files, visit our website:
http://www.denverwater.org/DoingBusinesswithUs/EngineeringOverview/CADStandards/
For questions or concerns please contact Denver Water’s CAD Management team at
[email protected]
Attention: We periodically update this web page with the latest templates, documentation
and support files, please check often to be sure you have the latest versions.
Support Software Documents
Denver Water has included reference documents from AutoDesk.com to aid in the use of
preferred methods described in this document:
About Design Review
Package a Set of Files for Internet Transmission (E-transmit)

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About Design Review
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About Design Review
Autodesk® Design Review is a free program used for creating and reviewing DWF files. An
open, published, and secure file format developed by Autodesk, DWF enables you to combine
and publish rich 2D- and 3D-design data and share it with others.
Design Review enables your entire project or product team to view, print, measure, and
markup DWF, DWG, DXF, PDF and raster files containing 2D and 3D content. Fully integrated
with AutoCAD®, Inventor®, and Revit®, Design Review helps you easily share drawings,
models, maps, and design data with team members, clients, consultants, contractors,
partners, suppliers, and other reviewers who may not own or know how to use design
software.
You can share designs for use with Design Review by email, websites, intranets, and physical
media, such as DVDs. Download Design Review for free
(http://www.autodesk.com/designreview-download). You can redistribute it on your internal
network or deploy it as part of your corporate PC image (as long as it is distributed in its
entirety, per the terms of the license agreement).
About DWF and DWFx
A DWF file can be used to organize sheet sets, models, animations, finite element analyses
(FEA), and map information, as well as other project-related files, into a single, highly
compressed file. Together with Design Review, DWF files help you enhance collaboration by
clearly communicating information, such as design changes or corrections, all while reducing
the printing and shipping costs associated with distributing paper copies to your extended
team.
Much like Adobe® PDF files, DWF files are no more alterable than printed paper copies. Unlike
PDF files, however, DWF files retain detailed design information and scale, and are therefore
more suitable for architects, engineers, and designers.
The newest version of the DWF file format, DWFx, is based on the XML Paper Specification
(XPS) from Microsoft. DWFx makes it easier to share design data with reviewers who cannot
install software.
DWFx files can be opened and printed instantly using the free Microsoft XPS Viewer, which
comes pre-installed on computers using the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system. (For
the Windows XP operating system, the Microsoft XPS Viewer can be downloaded directly from
Microsoft.) Unlike DWF files, DWFx files include additional information to display design data in
the Microsoft XPS Viewer. As such, DWFx files are larger than corresponding DWF files.
Tip In Design Review, you can choose between DWFx and DWF as the default file format on
the General tab in the Options dialog box.
Currently, the Microsoft XPS Viewer does not support sheets containing 3D content, passwordprotected content, object properties, restricted content, or georeferenced map coordinates. In
the Microsoft XPS Viewer, when attempting to view sheets DWFx files containing any of these
unsupported features, a warning directs you to download and view the DWFx file in Design
Review.
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Note All references to DWF in this documentation implicitly include DWFx, unless specified.
A Digital Design Workflow
Most DWF files begin as a drawing or model created in such Autodesk programs as AutoCAD,
Inventor, and Revit. Before a DWF file is published, the person publishing the DWF file
determines which features (model, layouts, layers, blocks, named views, and so on) are
included in the published DWF file. Once the content has been determined, the designer
publishes the file from its original format to a DWF file and sends the DWF file to the review
team to begin the digital design review process.





Receive. Reviewers get the DWF file from the publisher and open it in Design Review to
verify the content (a 2D drawing, 3D model, or image).
Review. Reviewers add digital comments and markup to the DWF file using callouts, text,
shapes, dimensions, stamps, and custom symbols, saving changes to the DWF file.
Return. Reviewers send the marked-up DWF file back to the original publisher.
Revise. The designer uses the publishing software to import the marked-up DWF file,
referring to comments in context to revise the original design quickly.
Republish. After revising the original content in the publishing software, the designer
republishes an updated DWF file, a new sheet set, or model, to begin the digital design
workflow again.
The digital workflow can be repeated indefinitely to support the iterative nature of the design
and review process.
See Also

Open Files

Save DWF Files

Select a Default File Format

Get the Microsoft XPS Viewer for Windows XP
Related Products
Autodesk® Navisworks® can help you produce data-rich DWF files.
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See Also

Check Drawings for Standards Violations
Audits a set of drawings for standards violations.
Menu:
Checker
Start menu (Windows)
Programs
Autodesk
AutoCAD
Batch Standards
The Batch Standards Checker Window is displayed.
Topics in this section

Batch Standards Checker Window
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
Check Drawings for Standards Violations
The Batch Standards Checker audits a series of drawings for standards violations and creates
an XML-based summary report detailing all violations. To use the Batch Standards Checker,
you must first create a standards check file that specifies the drawings to audit and the
standards files used for the audit.
The Batch Standards Checker contains the following tabs:

Drawings

Standards

Plug-ins

Notes

Progress
The Batch Standards Checker toolbar contains additional options.
Drawings Tab (Batch Standards Checker)
Allows you to create a list of drawings to audit for standards violations.
Drawings to Check
Lists the drawings to audit for standards violations. To add a drawing, click Add Drawing.
To remove a drawing, click Remove Drawing. An exclamation mark precedes any
drawings that the Batch Standards Checker can't locate. Drawings are audited in the
order in which they are listed. To reorder drawings in the list, click Move Up or Move
Down.
Add Standards File
Opens a standard file selection dialog box, where you can locate and select a drawing to
audit.
Remove Drawing
Removes a drawing from the list displayed in Drawings to Check.
Move Up
Moves the currently selected drawing up one position in the list displayed in Drawings to
Check.
Move Down
Moves a standards file down one position in the list displayed in Standards Used for
Checking All Drawings.
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Description
Provides summary information about the drawing file currently selected in Drawings to
Check.
Check External References of Listed Drawings
Determines if external references (xrefs) are added to the Drawings to Check list. If
checked, external references are added to the list as soon as you start a batch standards
audit.
Standards Tab (Batch Standards Checker)
Allows you to specify what standards files are used to verify named objects during the batch
standards audit.
Check Each Drawing Using Its Associated Standards Files
Specifies auditing each drawing using the standards files that are associated with it. If
this option is selected, the remaining options on the tab are not available.
Check All Drawings Using the Following Standards Files
Specifies ignoring the standards files that are associated with individual drawings and
using the ones you select in Standards Used for Checking All Drawings instead.
Standards Used for Checking All Drawings
Lists the standards files used to audit the drawings. To add a standards file, click Add
Standards File. To remove a standards file, click Remove Standards File. If conflicts arise
between multiple standards in this list (for example, if two standards files specify layers
of the same name but with different properties), the standards file that is shown first in
the list takes precedence. To change the position of a standards file in the list, select it
and click Move Up or Move Down.
Add Standards File
Adds a standards file to the list displayed in Standards Used for Checking All Drawings.
Remove Standards File
Removes a standards file from the list displayed in Standards Used for Checking All
Drawings.
Move Up
Moves a standards file up one position in the list displayed in Standards Used for
Move Down
Moves a standards file down one position in the list displayed in Standards Used for
Description
Provides summary information about the standards file currently selected in the list.
Plug-ins Tab (Batch Standards Checker)
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Lists the standards plug-ins that are installed on the current system. A standards plug-in is
installed for each of the named objects for which standards can be defined (layers, dimension
styles, linetypes, and text styles). In the future, it is expected that third-party applications will
be able to install additional plug-ins.
Plug-ins Used When Checking Standards
Displays a list of all the standards plug-ins on the current system. You specify at least
one plug-in to use when auditing a drawing by selecting from the list. The selected plugins are used when checking standards for the entire series of drawings.
Description
Provides summary information about the plug-in currently selected in the list.
Notes Tab (Batch Standards Checker)
Allows you to add notes to the XML report.
Enter Notes to Include in Report
Allows you to enter additional notes for inclusion in the report.
Progress Tab (Batch Standards Checker)
Provides summary information about the status of the current batch standards audit.
Batch Standards Checker Toolbar
New
Creates a new standards check file with
a .chx file name extension. Standards
check files specify what drawings and
standards files are used by the batch
audit.
Open
Opens a standard file selection dialog box,
where you can select a standards check
file.
Save
Saves the current standards check file.
Save As
Opens a standard file save dialog box,
where you can specify a name and
location to save a standards check file.
Start Check
Begins a batch audit using the currently
loaded standards check file. This button is
available only when you have added
drawings, associated a standards file, and
selected at least one plug-in to use when
checking for standards violations.
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Stop Check
Stops a previously started batch audit
operation. This button is available only if a
batch audit is currently in progress.
View Report
Displays an HTML report summarizing the
results of the batch audit. This button is
available when a batch audit report is
available for viewing. The contents of the
report are included with the standards
check file.
Export Report
Exports an HTML report that can be
distributed to other users. This button is
available only when a batch audit has
been completed and a report is available
to export. This button also allows you to
optimize existing XML reports that were
created with a previous version of the CAD
Standards feature, in order to improve
report printing quality.
Package a Set of Files for Internet Transmission (Concept)
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Package a Set of Files for Internet Transmission
ConceptProcedureQuick Reference
With eTransmit, you can package a set of files for Internet transmission. Drawing files in the
transmittal package automatically include all related dependent files such as xrefs and font
files.
A common problem when sending drawing files to someone is neglecting to include related
dependent files such as xrefs and text fonts. In some cases, not including these files can make
the drawing files unusable by the recipient. With eTransmit, dependent files are included
automatically in the transmittal package, reducing the possibility of error.
Choose the Files to Package
The Create Transmittal dialog box displays two tabs for individual drawing files, or three tabs
for sheet sets and drawing files that are referenced by sheet sets. Using these tabs, you can
view and change the files to be included in the transmittal package.
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Sheets. This tab is available only when a sheet set is open. It displays a hierarchical list of
sheets in the current sheet set. When you check a sheet, all dependent files are
automatically included in the transmittal package.
Files Tree. This tab displays a list of files. You can expand or collapse each drawing file in
the list to display its dependent files. By default, dependent files are automatically included
in the transmittal package unless you uncheck them.
Files Table. This tab displays a table of files, their folder locations, and file details. Each
file can be checked or unchecked, providing the most direct control over the contents of
the transmittal package. Files are not automatically checked or unchecked.
The following table lists the common file types that are automatically added to a transmittal
package. You can choose to remove any of the files automatically added and you can manually
add additional files that you want included in the transmittal package.
File Types Automatically Added to a Transmittal Package
File Type
Description
*.dwg
Root drawing file and any attached
external references
Various image file types
Raster image files that are attached
externally to the root drawing or external
referenced drawings, or as part of a
material
*.dgn
DGN files that are attached externally to
the root drawing or external referenced
drawings
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*.dwf
Design Web Format files that are attached
externally to the root drawing or external
referenced drawings
*.dwfx
DWF file with XPS information that is
attached externally to the root drawing or
an externally referenced drawing
*.pdf
PDF files that are attached externally to
the root drawing or external referenced
drawings
*.dxe
Data extraction files that contain
extraction settings and data link
information
*.xls
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files that are
linked to data extraction tables
*.fmp
Font Mapping File used for the In-Place
Text Editor when working with Multiline
Text objects
*.ctb
Color-dependent plot style files used to
control the appearance of the objects in
the drawings of the transmittal set when
plotting
*.stb
Named plot style files used to control the
appearance of the objects in the drawings
of the transmittal set when plotting
*.pc3
Plotter configuration files used to control
the device and settings for the device
when plotting the layouts of the drawings
in the transmittal set
*.dwt
Drawing template file that is associated
with a sheet set
*.dst
Sheet set file
*.dws
Drawing standards file that is associated
to a drawing for standards checking
The following table lists the common file types that are not automatically added to a
transmittal package. Many of these files include information that are specific to applications
that run with the product, or contains information that were originally used to format objects
in the drawing and are not longer needed to properly view the drawing when sent to another
user.
File Types Not Automatically Added to a Transmittal Package
File Type
Description
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*.arx, *.dbx, *.lsp, *.vlx, *.dvb, *.dll
Custom application files (ObjectARX,
ObjectDBX, AutoLISP, Visual LISP, VBA
and .NET)
*.shx
Compiled shape files used for text styles
or complex linetypes
*.ttf
True Type font files used for text styles
*.pfa, *.pfb
PostScript Type 1 font files
*.pat
Hatch pattern files
*.lin
Linetype definition files
*.mln
Multiline definition files
*.pmp
Plotter model parameter files, used to
store configuration information specific to
a plotter such as custom paper sizes
*.unt
Unit conversion file, used by QuickCalc
and the CVUNIT AutoLISP function
*.pss
Plot stamp settings files
OLE objects (linked files)
OLE objects that are linked to files in the
drawing are not included in the transmittal
package
Rtext objects (linked files)
Text files that are referenced by the
RTEXT object are not included in the
transmittal package
*.xls (Microsoft Excel files)
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files that are
linked to data extraction tables are not
included in the transmittal package
Include Instructions to the Recipient
A report file is automatically generated that includes a list of files in the transmittal package.
The report also includes instructions describing what must be done with drawing-dependent
files such as xrefs and font files so that they are usable with the included drawing files. You
can also add your own notes to the report file.
Save Transmittal Setups
You will probably send transmittal packages multiple times during a project. The eTransmit
feature provides a method to name and save your transmittal settings as transmittal setups.
The Transmittal Setups dialog box displays a list of saved transmittal setups from which you
can select each time you transmit a set of files. The default transmittal setup is named
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Choose Transmittal Options
Several options are available for the transmittal package using transmittal setups. With these
options, you can
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Package the transmittal package in a ZIP file, in a self-extracting EXE file, or in a folder
that is copied to a specified location.
Specify that the folder structure of the transmitted files be organized in a logical hierarchy,
flattened into a single folder, or copied “as is” to the recipient's computer. If you specify an
FTP or HTTP destination, the transmittal package uses the single folder option.
Add password protection to the transmittal package, bind xrefs automatically, set the
default plotter to “none,” and other options.
After you create the transmittal package, you can post it to an Internet location or send it to
others as an email attachment. If you want to send the transmittal package in an email, you
can use an option in the Modify Transmittal Setup dialog box that automatically launches your
default system email application. When the transmittal package is created, the transmittal
package and transmittal report file are automatically attached to a new email.
Note Regardless of which folder structure option you select for the transmittal package, any
fully specified (absolute) paths of dependent files are converted to relative paths or “no path”
to ensure that the dependent files can be located by the drawing file.
Transmit Sheet Sets
In the Sheet Set Manager, you can create a transmittal package conveniently from a sheet
set, a sheet subset, or a sheet. Use the Sheet Set Manager to specify what you want to
transmit.
Note In the Sheet Set Manager, on the Sheet List tab, right-click a sheet set node, a sheet
subset node, or a sheet node on the sheet tree. On the shortcut menu, the eTransmit option
will assemble the correct sheets depending on the node that you selected. Use named sheet
selections to restore large or complex selections of sheets.
The tabs in the Create Transmittal dialog box control which files are included in the transmittal
package.
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On the Sheet List tab, you can easily control which of the listed sheets are to be
transmitted by selecting or clearing the boxes next to the sheet names.
On the Files Tree tab and the Files Table tab, you can add or remove drawing files and
dependent files that are listed. You can also add or remove any other files.
Note If several sheets come from the same drawing file, only the first sheet associated with
the drawing can be selected with a check mark or cleared of its selection on the Sheet List tab.
The other sheets will not be available. For this reason, it is recommended that you create only
one layout tab in each drawing file.
How Transmittal Packages Work with AutoCAD LT or Previous Versions of AutoCAD
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When transmittal packages are sent between different people and organizations, it is possible
that AutoCAD LT or previous versions of AutoCAD are involved in the transmittals.
You can transmit packages between users of different AutoCAD-based products, and you can
use eTransmit to convert files to several previous DWG file formats. In addition, transmittal
packages created in AutoCAD 2005 and later can contain sheet sets, which are not available in
AutoCAD LT and earlier versions of AutoCAD. The files in these sheet sets can still be sent and
received by AutoCAD LT and previous versions of AutoCAD, however, if you want a more
powerful, convenient method of transmitting files, the best solution is to use sheet sets in
transmittal packages.
When you convert drawings to a legacy drawing file format (AutoCAD 2007 or earlier),
drawings containing objects that exceed the legacy large object size limits are reported as
errors in the Conversion Error Encountered dialog box and are not converted.
Transmit Files Internationally
Beginning with AutoCAD 2007, the names of the files generated by AutoCAD-based products
use Unicode standards and can be shared internationally. However, eTransmit uses WinZip
technology to create transmittal packages. Because WinZip currently is not a Unicodecompliant application, it is recommended that you use one of the following alternatives:
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Transmit files individually.
Use eTransmit to create a folder containing the files to be transmitted and copy the folder
to a shared server.
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Package the files using a commercial Unicode-compliant application.
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Make sure all file names use hexidecimal values below 80 before using eTransmit.
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