WisDOT Civil 3D start and sheet templates and how to use them
Last updated: 2023-03-20
WisDOT drawing (DWG) files are created from drawing templates (*.dwt). There are two primary types of WisDOT drawing template files.
- Start templates: Used to create a new DWG file.
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Sheet templates: Used to import a sheet layout into an existing DWG file.
WisDOT start templates
WisDOT start templates differ by the following attributes:
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Intended use
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Civil 3D styles
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Drawing content
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Drawing settings
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Drawing units
Start template list
WisDOT start templates are stored in C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D20xx\Templates\Begin-dwg.
| Template | Usage |
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| plat-start.dwt |
Used for plat files |
| survey-start.dwt |
Used for files containing survey points and survey figures |
| design-start.dwt |
Used for all other design files or miscellaneous files |
| struct-decimal-start.dwt | Used for structural files (decimal units) |
| struct-inch-start.dwt | Used for structural files (inches) |
Info: There are a few specialty start templates with preset sheet layouts in WisDOT sheet templates. They are designated as speed sheets.
WisDOT Civil 3D start templates use reference templates
The start templates found in the Begin-dwg folder use reference templates to deliver most of the WisDOT Civil 3D styles and some of the standard AutoCAD components and other default drawing settings.
Info: The reference templates attached to the start templates should not be changed by the user. Editing or removing reference templates may cause a loss of functionality of the WisDOT Civil 3D customizations.
Warning: Civil 3D styles in the WisDOT start templates cannot be directly edited. When attempting to edit a referenced Civil 3D style in a drawing created from a start template, a dialog box is displayed with three choices: Save a copy of the style, keep the changes temporarily until the drawing is closed, or cancel the change.
Methods to use the start templates
Create a basic Civil 3D file in a WisDOT project folder structure
WisDOT sheet templates
WisDOT sheet templates differ by the following attributes:
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Sheet size (The majority of sheet layouts are 11"x17". Plat, TPP, and 401 permit sheets are different sizes.)
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Layout and number of viewports
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Section tab and number for plan production
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Title line text
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Drawing content
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Drawing settings
Sheet template list
WisDOT sheet templates are stored in C:\WisDOT\Stnd\C3D20xx\Templates\Sheets
| Template | Usage | Sheet layouts |
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01-TITLE-wdot.dwt |
Title | TITLE SHEET 1 IN EQ 0.5 Ml; TITLE SHEET 1 IN EQ 1 Ml; TITLE SHEET 1 IN EQ 2 Ml |
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02-CD-SPSHT-wdot.dwt |
Construction detail speed sheet. File template with preset sheet layouts | 01; 02; 03; 04; 05; 06; 07; 08; 09; 10 |
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02-CD-STRIP-wdot.dwt |
Construction detail strip sheets with white space above and below plan viewport | Plan 1 IN 100 FT; Plan 1 IN 200 FT; Plan 1 IN 40 FT; Plan 1 IN 50 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 200 FT |
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02-CD-wdot.dwt |
Construction details | Plan 1 IN 10 FT; Plan 1 IN 100 FT; Plan 1 IN 1000 FT; Plan 1 IN 20 FT; Plan 1 IN 200 FT; Plan 1 IN 2000 FT; Plan 1 IN 40 FT; Plan 1 IN 5 FT; Plan 1 IN 50 FT; Plan 1 IN 500 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 100 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 200 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 40 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 50 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 500 FT |
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02-PD-DUAL-PLN-wdot.dwt |
Dual viewport plan sheets | Plan Dbl 1 IN 100 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 200 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 40 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 50 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 500 FT |
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02-PD-wdot.dwt |
Plan details | Plan 1 IN 10 FT; Plan 1 IN 100 FT; Plan 1 IN 1000 FT; Plan 1 IN 20 FT; Plan 1 IN 200 FT; Plan 1 IN 2000 FT; Plan 1 IN 40 FT; Plan 1 IN 50 FT |
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02-SIGB-wdot.dwt |
Signal base sheets | Sequence of Ops Sheet |
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02-SS-wdot.dwt |
Storm sewer sheets | SS 1 IN 10 FT; SS 1 IN 100 FT; SS 1 IN 20 FT; SS 1 IN 40 FT; SS 1 IN 50 FT |
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02-TS-SPSHT-wdot.dwt |
Typical section speed sheets File template with preset sheet layouts | 01-ts 1 in-10ft; 01-ts 1in-5ft; 02-ts 1in-10ft; 02-ts 1in-5ft; 03-ts 1in-10ft; 03-ts 1in-5ft; 04-ts 1in-10ft; 04-ts 1in-5ft; 05-ts 1in-10ft; 05-ts 1in-5ft; 06-ts 1in-10ft; 06-ts 1in-5ft |
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03-MQ-SPSHT-wdot.dwt |
Miscellaneous quantities speed sheet File template with preset sheet layouts | 01; 02; 03; 04; 05; 06; 07; 08; 09; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20 |
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04-PLAT-wdot.dwt |
Plats | RW 1 IN 100 FT; RW 1 IN 200 FT; RW 1 IN 40 FT; RW 1 IN 50 FT |
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04-TITLE-PLAT-wdot.dwt |
Plat title | PLAT TITLE SHEET |
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04-TLE-MAP-wdot.dwt |
TLE map | TLE-MAP |
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04-TPP30-R-wdot.dwt |
Transportation project plat 30-IN rotated | TPP30R 1 IN 100 FT; TPP30R 1 IN 200 FT; TPP30R 1 IN 400 FT |
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04-TPP30-wdot.dwt |
Transportation project plat 30-IN | TPP30 1 IN 100 FT; TPP30 1 IN 200 FT; TPP30 1 IN 400 FT |
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04-TPP34-R-wdot.dwt |
Transportation project plat 34-IN rotated | TPP34R 1 IN 100 FT; TPP34R 1 IN 200 FT; TPP34R 1 IN 400 FT |
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04-TPP34-wdot.dwt |
Transportation project plat 34-IN | TPP34 1 IN 100 FT; TPP34 1 IN 200 FT; TPP34 1 IN 400 FT |
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04-TPP-TITLE30-wdot.dwt |
Transportation project plat title 30-IN | TPP Title 30x22 |
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04-TPP-TITLE34-wdot.dwt |
Transportation project plat title 34-IN | TPP Title 34x22 |
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05-PD-STR-wdot.dwt |
Plan detail strip sheets with white space above and below plan viewport | Plan 1 IN 100 FT; Plan 1 IN 200 FT; Plan 1 IN 40 FT; Plan 1 IN 50 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 200 FT |
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05-PN-DUAL-PLN-wdot.dwt |
Dual viewport plan sheets | Plan Dbl 1 IN 100 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 200 FT; Plan Dbl 11N 40 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 50 FT; Plan Dbl 1 IN 500 FT |
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05-PN-wdot.dwt |
Plan sheets | Plan 1 IN 100 FT; Plan 1 IN 20 FT; Plan 1 IN 200 FT; Plan 1 IN 40 FT; Plan 1 IN 50 FT |
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05-PN401-wdot.dwt |
Plan sheet letter-sized for Army Corps of Engineers 401 permit submittal | ACE_PO |
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05-PP-wdot.dwt |
Plan profile | PlanProf 1 IN 100 FT; PlanProf 1 IN 200 FT; PlanProf 1 IN 40 FT; PlanProf 1 IN 50 FT |
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05-PP401-wisdot.dwt |
Plan profile sheet letter-sized for Army Corps of Engineers 401 permit submittal | ACE_SHT1 |
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05-PROF-DUAL-PROF-wdot.dwt |
Dual viewport profile sheets | Profile Dbl 1 IN 100 FT; Profile Dbl 1 IN 200 FT; Profile Dbl 1 IN 40 FT; Profile Dbl 11N 50 FT; Profile Dbl 1 IN 500 FT |
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07-SGN-wdot.dwt |
Sign sheets | Plan 1 IN 100 FT; Plan 1 IN 20 FT; Plan 1 IN 200 FT; Plan 1 IN 40 FT; Plan 1 IN 50 FT |
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09-EW-SPDSHT-wdot.dwt |
Earthwork speed sheets File template with preset sheet layouts | 01; 02; 03; 04; 05; 06; 07; 08; 09; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20 |
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09-XS-wdot.dwt |
cross sections | XS 1 IN 10 FT Horiz 10 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 10 FT Horiz 4 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 20 FT Horiz 10 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 20 FT Horiz 20 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 40 FT Horiz 20 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 40 FT Horiz 40 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 5 FT Horiz 2 FT Vert; XS 1 IN 5 FT Horiz 5 FT Vert |
Speed Sheet templates
Some of the sheet templates are referred to as speed sheets. Most drawing workflows have file creation and sheet layout creation as separate tasks. Speed sheets are drawing templates with preset sheet layouts already in them. Speed sheets may have designated areas delineated in model space that correspond to specific viewports in the layouts or contain preloaded drawing content required for a particular workflow. Speed sheet templates can be used similar to start templates to create certain types of plan sheets.
Info: Please see the appropriate training linked to the sheet type in Sample plan sheets for more information.
Methods to use the sheet templates
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WisDOT Sheets tool palettes
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WisDOT Sheets tab > Sheet Creation panel > ~sheet group~ > Tool palette > Start-up template
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Layout tabs
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Right-click on a layout tab at the bottom of the screen > From Template... > \Templates\Sheets, select the desired template > select the desired layout
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