COMPLETE REVISION

October 2004

Process Industry Practices

Work Processes

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.
This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team and will
be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn.
Information on whether this Practice has been revised may be found at www.pip.org.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The

University of Texas at Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin,
Texas 78759. PIP member companies and subscribers may copy this Practice
for their internal use. Changes, overlays, addenda, or modifications of any
kind are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written
authorization of PIP.

PIP will not consider requests for interpretations (inquiries) for this Practice.
PRINTING HISTORY
May 1994
January 1998

Issued
Technical Revision

Not printed with State funds

October 2004

Complete Revision

COMPLETE REVISION
October 2004

Process Industry Practices

Work Processes

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.2 Scope................................................. 2

2. Definitions .................................... 2
3. Requirements ............................... 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

Deliverables....................................... 3
Content and Layout ........................... 4
Work Process .................................... 6
Symbol Legend and Cell Library ....... 7

Process Industry Practices

Appendix A PIP Borders .......... A-1

Portrait
Landscape

Appendix B CAD Transmittal

and Quality Assurance
Form ........................................ B-1

Page 1 of 7

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

1.

COMPLETE REVISION
October 2004

Introduction
1.1

Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for PIP Function/Task Teams and CAD
representatives for producing Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) associated with the
production of PIP Practices.

1.2

Scope
This Practice describes the work process for coordinating the production of CAD for
the Practices and provides requirements for ensuring consistency of style and
presentation of the Practices. This Practice provides detailed instructions for the
Function/Task Team representative and CAD representative.
This document is a complete revision of PIP ADG004, and therefore, revision
markings are not provided.

2.

Definitions
block (AutoCAD): Drawing symbol used in the creation of a CAD drawing (e.g., valve
symbol, flange symbol, instrument bubble, etc.)
border: Form that defines the bordered drawing area and title block of a CAD drawing. PIP
borders may be downloaded from the PIP website at www.pip.org .
CAD operator: Drafter assigned by the CAD representative to produce CAD drawings
CAD representative: Liaison assigned by the engineering firm that provides CAD services for
a Function Team. The CAD representative ensures the graphical accuracy of the CAD
drawings and the deliverables in accordance with this Practice.
CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form: Appendix B of this Practice. The transmittal
lists the drawings associated with a Practice. It ensures the graphical and technical integrity of
the CAD drawings. The form is be completed by both the CAD representative and the
Function/Task Team representative.
cell (MicroStation): Drawing symbol used in the creation of a CAD drawing (e.g., valve
symbol, flange symbol, instrument bubble, etc.)
Cell Library (MicroStation): Data file containing the drawing component symbols used to
create CAD drawings
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD): Drawings or illustrations produced on computer systems
and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation)

Page 2 of 7

Process Industry Practices

COMPLETE REVISION

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

October 2004

Function/Task Team representative: Function/Task Team member assigned to coordinate the

production of the CAD portion of a Practice with the CAD representative. The Function/Task
Team representative ensures Task Team review of the technical content of the CAD
drawings. The Function/Task Team representative also ensures the CAD deliverables are
provided to the PIP Editors in accordance with this Practice. This function is normally
performed by the lead author of the Practice.
landscape: Orientation of the border that presents the data in a horizontal style
11 inches wide, 8.5 inches high
portrait: Orientation of the border that presents the data in a vertical style 8.5 inches wide,
11 inches high
prototype drawing (AutoCAD): CAD file that has been preset with a standard sheet size, title
block, borders, layers, and symbol library. It is the template for the CAD operator to begin a
new drawing.
seed file (MicroStation): CAD file that has been preset with a standard sheet size, title block,
borders, layers, and symbol library. It is the template for the CAD operator to begin a new
drawing.
symbol legend: Legend of standard symbols, line definitions, and other drawing components
used to create CAD drawings. Also referred to as a lead sheet.

3.

Requirements
3.1

Deliverables
3.1.1

CAD Representative
3.1.1.1 CAD representatives coordinating the CAD graphics portion of
Practices shall deliver to the Function/Task Team representative a
CD containing the following files:
a. .DWG AutoCAD
b. .CEL MicroStation Cell Library
c. .DGN MicroStation
d. .PDF Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format
e. CADTRANSMITTAL.DOC A Microsoft Word file. See
Appendix B. The native file can be downloaded from
www.pip.org/members/forms/Cadtransmittal.doc .
3.1.1.2 The CD shall be labeled with the discipline name (e.g., Piping,
Process Control, etc.), referenced Practice number, and current date
(month/year).

Process Industry Practices

Page 3 of 7

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

3.1.2

COMPLETE REVISION
October 2004

Function/Task Team Representative

Function/Task Team representative coordinating the CAD graphics portion
of the Practices shall deliver to the PIP Editors a CD containing the items
listed in Section 3.1.1.1 and labeled in accordance with Section 3.1.1.2.

3.2

Content and Layout

3.2.1

Function/Task Team
3.2.1.1 The Function/Task Team shall decide the applicable units of
measure. This information shall be provided to the CAD
representative.
3.2.1.2 The Function/Task Team shall provide the CAD representative a
drawing number and title for each drawing.
3.2.1.3 Drawing numbers shall be assigned in accordance with the following
conditions:
a. If the drawing stands alone as a Practice, then the drawing
number is the Practice number.
b. If the drawing is an appendix of a Practice, the drawing
number is determined by the Function/Task Team, and the
Practice number is referenced in the title block.
3.2.1.4 The Function/Task Team shall complete the Function/Task Team
representative section of the CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance
Form and produce the list of drawings. See Appendix B. The CAD
Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form is available at
www.pip.org/members/forms/Cadtransmittal.doc .
3.2.1.5 The Function/Task Team shall ensure that the CAD representative
section of the form is complete before submitting to the PIP Office.

3.2.2

CAD Representative
3.2.2.1 CAD representatives shall provide CAD produced as follows:
a. AutoCAD and MicroStation shall both be provided in the
PIP-approved versions. Refer to
www.pip.org/members/practices for current PIP-approved
versions.
b. Except for P&ID drawings that may be electronically
produced in D size (22 inches x 34 inches), CAD drawings
shall be electronically produced in A size (8.5 inches x
11 inches).

Page 4 of 7

Process Industry Practices

COMPLETE REVISION

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

October 2004

c. Standard A-size (8.5 inches x 11 inches) PIP borders shown

in Appendix A shall be used. PIP borders are available at
www.pip.org .
Comment: For 22-inch x 34-inch P&ID drawings,
standard D-size PIP borders should be used.
d. Title block information shall be completed in accordance
with the requirements shown on the PIP borders in
Appendix A.
e. For AutoCAD, the symbols on the symbol legend shall be
delivered on layer 0. The CAD representative shall define
the layer convention.
f.

For MicroStation, the symbols on the symbol legend shall be

delivered on level 1. The CAD representative shall define the
level convention.

g. For AutoCAD, text font shall be SIMPLEX. If bold text is

required, ROMAND shall be used.
h. For MicroStation, text font shall be 1. If bold text is
required, font 43 shall be used.
i.

Special characters shall not be used.

j.

Standard or appropriate abbreviations shall be used

(e.g., deg. equals degree, dia. equals diameter, etc.).

k. Only capital letters shall be used.

l.

Text height shall not be less than .07 inch.

m. Minimum width to height ratio should be 0.75.

n. Pen weights/line weights shall be defined by the CAD
representative.
o. Dimensions shall be given in feet and/or inches (U.S.
customary units). International System of Units (SI)
dimensions, if required, shall be enclosed in parentheses and
are in millimeters, unless noted otherwise on the drawing.
Examples: 1-0", 6", 1-0" (304), 6" (152).
p. Slashes shall be used as line terminators for dimension lines
(1/16-inch vertical dimension).
q. Arrowheads (3/32-inch long) shall be used on leader lines.
r.

Process Industry Practices

Designer name or initials shall not appear on the drawing.

This information shall be supplied on the CAD Transmittal
and Quality Assurance Form.

Page 5 of 7

COMPLETE REVISION

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

October 2004

3.2.2.2 CAD representatives shall provide Adobe Acrobat PDF files as

follows:
a. PDF files shall be provided in a PIP-approved version of
Adobe Acrobat. Refer to www.pip.org/members/practices
for current PIP-approved versions.
b. Adobe Acrobat PDF files shall be produced directly from the
CAD application (i.e., scanned images shall not be
accepted).
c. Page size shall be set to A-size (8.5 inches x 11 inches)
portrait or landscape.
Comment: Generation of Acrobat PDF files for P&ID
drawings shall also be A-size (8.5 inches x
11 inches) portrait or landscape.
d. Grid shall be turned off.
e. Drawing shall be zoomed to full extent.
f.

Drawing background shall be white.

g. All text and graphics shall be black.

3.2.2.3 The CAD representative section of the CAD Transmittal and Quality
Assurance Form shall be completed.
3.3

Work Process
3.3.1

Function/Task Team
The Function/Task Team shall:
a. Assign a Function/Task Team representative if the lead author does
not fulfill this role
b. Develop a consistent numbering system for CAD drawings
c. Use U.S. customary units and/or SI dimensions/units
d. Define drawing numbers and titles for CAD drawings

3.3.2

Function/Task Team Representative

The Function/Task Team representative shall:
a. Coordinate the production of the CAD drawings with the CAD
representative
b. Serve as an interface between the CAD representative and the
Function/Task Team and PIP Editors
c. Inform the CAD representative of U.S. customary units and/or
SI dimensions/units

Page 6 of 7

Process Industry Practices

COMPLETE REVISION

PIP ADG004
Specification for Producing CAD Graphics
for Process Industry Practices

October 2004

d. Provide to the CAD representative a copy of the CAD Transmittal

and Quality Assurance Form with the title and drawing number filled
in for each set of drawings for a given Practice. See Appendix B.
e. Perform quality control checks on the deliverables. See Appendix B.
f.

Ensure the CAD representative has completed the appropriate

portion of the CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form

g. Submit to the PIP Editors the deliverables as described in Section 3.1

3.3.3

CAD Representative
The CAD representative shall:
a. Verify the graphical content of the drawing
b. Perform quality control checks on the deliverables. See Appendix B.
c. Submit to the Function/Task Team representative the deliverables as
described in Section 3.1

3.4

Symbol Legend and Cell Library

If practical, each Function Team shall produce a symbol legend and cell library of
standard symbols and nomenclature. Symbol legends shall not be a part of a Practice.
The symbol legend provides the CAD designer with the symbology used for PIP
drawings.
a. The symbol legend shall be produced in PIP-approved versions of AutoCAD
and MicroStation. For current PIP-approved versions, refer to
www.pip.org/downloads/pdf/wpt/ADGsoftware-upgrade.pdf .
b. The symbol legend shall be A-size (8.5 inches x 11 inches) or B-size
(11 inches x 17 inches) drawing sheet size.
c. Symbols shall be 1:1 scale.
d. Electronic and paper copies of the symbol legend and cell library shall be
provided to the PIP Office.

Process Industry Practices

Page 7 of 7

Appendix A PIP Borders

Portrait
Landscape

Process Industry Practices

Page A-1

This page intentionally left blank.

Appendix B CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form

Process Industry Practices

Page B-1

This page intentionally left blank.

APPENDIX B
ASSOC. PIP:

ADG004

CAD TRANSMITTAL AND

QUALITY ASSURANCE FORM

ADG004-F
PAGE 1 OF 2
FORM DATE: OCTOBER 2004

This form shall be completed for a single drawing or set of drawings for a given Practice.
This form shall be submitted to the PIP Office in Microsoft Word format.
The name of this file shall be CADTRANSMITTAL.DOC
This transmittal and all associated CAD and PDF files shall be supplied to the PIP Office electronically on a Compact
Disk (CD). The media shall be labeled with:
CAD Transmittal
Discipline Name (e.g., Piping, Process Control, etc.)
Reference Practice No.
Current date (e.g., Month/Year)
This section to be completed by the Function/Task Team Representative.
Practice Number:
Function/Task Team Representative
CAD Representative
Name:

Name:

Company Name:

Company Name:

Phone No.:

Phone No.:

Function/Task Team Name:

Quality Assurance Function/Task Team Representative
Verify the technical content of the CAD deliverables is correct
Visually verify the printed output submitted by the CAD representative
Verify the drawings have the standard PIP borders
Ensure the drawings are submitted in the file formats listed in PIP ADG004, Section 3 Deliverables
Verify procedures and requirements defined in PIP ADG004 have been fulfilled
Verify the PDF file for each drawing can be opened and viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader
Notes Function/Task Team Representative

This section to be completed by the assigned CAD representative.

Quality Assurance CAD Representative
Verify the graphical content of the CAD deliverables is correct
Visually verify the printed output and electronic files submitted by the CAD operator
Verify the drawings have the standard PIP borders
Ensure the drawings are submitted in the file formats listed in PIP ADG004, Section 3 Deliverables, and software
versions used are the official versions listed on the PIP website (http://www.pip.org/)
Verify that procedures and requirements defined in PIP ADG004 have been fulfilled
Verify all native CAD files and Adobe PDF files are not corrupt and can be opened from the CD
Notes CAD Representative
MicroStation Version:
Other Notes:
AutoCAD Version:
Acrobat Distiller Version:

APPENDIX B
ASSOC. PIP:

ADG004

CAD TRANSMITTAL AND

QUALITY ASSURANCE FORM

ADG004-F
PAGE 2 OF 2
FORM DATE: OCTOBER 2004

Practice
Number:

Drawing No.

Title

Index Page
(Create multiple pages of this form as needed)
Drawing
Date
Sheet
(Mo/Yr)
# of #
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of

of

Practice Order