Structures layout file

Structures layout files are coordinate-correct plan drawings that outline the shape of the structure. They are used as reference drawings for roadway drawings and subsurface exploration sheets.

1. Open the Structures palette .

2. Create a new file from the Layout and Geo template.
   Templates Palette > LAYOUT & GEO (decimal-ft)

   
   

3. SAVE the file.
   1. Bureau of Structures should save layout files to C:\BoxDrv\BOS\Design\References\Design_ID\X-XX-XXXX_ABC folder. for more information about the Bureau of Structures reference folder structure, see Structures external references page.
   2. Use the naming convention CO_X-XX-XXXX_LAYOUT.dwg for the drawing filename.
4. Attach all needed files using the Xref tools - Load Xref on Layer tool. For more information, see the Structures external references page.
5. Use the Rotate View tool to rotate the view.
6. Create a structure UCS by following the instructions on the Structures coordinate systems page.

7. Draw the structure outline. It can be drawn all on one layer (e.g. B_CONC) or on multiple layers. For more information, see the Structures template layers page.