COMPLETE REVISION

December 2014

Process Industry Practices

Work Processes

PIP ADG004
Specification for Developing
CAD Graphics for 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.

© 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 or
modifications of any kind are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express
written authorization of PIP. Authorized Users may attach addenda or overlays to clearly
indicate modifications or exceptions to specific sections of PIP Practices. Authorized Users
may provide their clients, suppliers and contractors with copies of the Practice solely for
Authorized Users’ purposes. These purposes include but are not limited to the procurement
process (e.g., as attachments to requests for quotation/ purchase orders or requests for
proposals/contracts) and preparation and issue of design engineering deliverables for use
on a specific project by Authorized User’s client. PIP’s copyright notices must be clearly
indicated and unequivocally incorporated in documents where an Authorized User desires
to provide any third party with copies of the Practice.

PUBLISHING HISTORY
May 1994 Issued
January 1998 Technical Revision
October 2004 Complete Revision
November 2009 Complete Revision
December 2014 Complete Revision

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Process Industry Practices

Work Processes

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

2. References .......................................................................................... 2
3. Definitions ........................................................................................... 2
4. Requirements...................................................................................... 2
4.1 Work Process .........................................................................................................2
4.2 Deliverables ............................................................................................................4
4.3 Drawing Content and Layout ..................................................................................4

Appendix A – PIP Drawing Borders

AutoCAD Portrait Style Drawing Borders
AutoCAD Landscape Style Drawing Borders
MicroStation Portrait Style Drawing Borders
MicroStation Landscape Style Drawing Borders

Appendix B – CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form

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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for ensuring consistency of style and presentation for
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) associated with Process Industry Practices (Practices).
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the work process for coordinating the development of standalone
CAD drawings for Practices. This Practice does not apply to figures inserted in the
narrative of a Practice.
This Practice provides detailed instructions for the Function/Task Team representative
and CAD representative.

2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices and other references shall be considered an integral
part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used, except as
otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.

– PIP ADG009 - Guideline for Increasing Global Application of Practices

– PIP PIC001 - Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Documentation Criteria

3. Definitions
CAD operator: Person assigned by the CAD representative to produce CAD drawings

symbol legend: Legend of standard symbols, line definitions, and other drawing components used
to create CAD drawings (i.e., lead sheet)

4. Requirements
4.1 Work Process
4.1.1 Function/Task Team
The Function/Task Team shall be responsible for the following activities:
a. Assign a Function/Task Team representative if the lead author does not fulfill
this role.
b. Establish a system for CAD drawing numbers and titles that can be applied
consistently for drawings for other Practices developed by the Function
Team.
c. Provide drawing number and title for each CAD drawing.
d. Decide the applicable units of measure (i.e., U.S. customary units and/or
metric dimensions/units) in accordance with PIP ADG009 and the applicable
Function Team appendix included therein.

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4.1.2 Function/Task Team Representative

4.1.2.1 The Function/Task Team representative is the Function/Task Team
member assigned to coordinate the development of the CAD portion of a
Practice with the CAD representative.
4.1.2.2 The Function/Task Team representative shall be responsible for the
following activities:
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 the applicable units of measure
(i.e., U.S. customary units and/or metric dimensions/units) and
format for showing the units on the drawings.
d. Perform quality control checks on the deliverables in accordance
with the PIP ADG004-F CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance
Form and complete the Function/Task Team representative section
of the Form. See Appendix B.
e. Provide to the CAD representative a copy of the PIP ADG004-F
CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form with the titles and
drawing numbers listed for each set of drawings for a given
Practice. See Appendix B. The Microsoft Word CAD Transmittal
and Quality Assurance Form is available at
http://pip.org/members/forms.
f. Ensure the CAD representative completes the CAD representative
section of the PIP ADG004-F CAD Transmittal and Quality
Assurance Form.
g. Ensure Function/Task Team reviews the technical content of the
CAD drawings.
h. Submit the deliverables described in Section 4.2.2.
4.1.3 CAD Representative
4.1.3.1 The CAD representative is the liaison assigned by the company that
provides CAD services for a Function Team.
4.1.3.2 The CAD representative shall provide drawings in CAD and PDF
formats in accordance with Section 4.3.
4.1.3.3 The CAD representative shall be responsible for the following activities:
a. Ensure the accuracy of the CAD drawings and other deliverables in
accordance with this Practice.
b. Verify the graphical content of the drawing.
c. Perform quality control checks on the CAD drawings in accordance
with the PIP ADG004-F CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance
Form and complete the CAD representative section of the Form.
See Appendix B.
d. Submit the deliverables described in Section 4.2.1.

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4.2 Deliverables
4.2.1 By CAD Representative
The CAD representative shall provide to the Function/Task Team representative
the following electronic files:
a. .dwg – AutoCAD
b. .dgn – MicroStation
c. .pdf – Adobe Portable Document Format
d. A completed CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form. See
Appendix B. H

4.2.2 By Function/Task Team Representative

Function/Task Team representative shall provide the electronic files described in
Section 4.2.1 to the PIP Editors.
4.3 Drawing Content and Layout
4.3.1 CAD Drawings
4.3.1.1 Both AutoCAD and MicroStation files shall be provided. The files shall
be compatible with the following versions:
a. AutoCAD 2014
b. MicroStation V8i
4.3.1.2 CAD drawings shall be provided electronically in drawing size of 8.5
inches by 11 inches. However, example drawings included in PIP
PIC001 may be provided electronically in drawing size of 22 inches by
34 inches.
4.3.1.3 Standard PIP borders shown in Appendix A shall be used. PIP borders
are available at http://pip.org/members/forms.
4.3.1.4 Title block information shall be completed in accordance with the
requirements shown on the PIP borders in Appendix A.
4.3.1.5 For AutoCAD, symbol legends shall be on Layer 0. The CAD
representative shall define the layer convention.
4.3.1.6 For MicroStation, symbol legends shall be on Level 1. The CAD
representative shall define the level convention.
4.3.1.7 For AutoCAD, text font shall be SIMPLEX. If bold text is required,
ROMAND shall be used.
4.3.1.8 For MicroStation, text font shall be 1. If bold text is required, font 43
shall be used.
4.3.1.9 Special characters shall not be used.
4.3.1.10 Standard or appropriate abbreviations may be used (e.g., deg. equals
degree, dia. equals diameter, etc.).
4.3.1.11 Only capital letters shall be used.
4.3.1.12 Text height shall not be less than 0.07 inch.

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4.3.1.13 Minimum width to height ratio shall be 0.75.

4.3.1.14 Pen weights/line weights shall be defined by the CAD representative.
4.3.1.15 Dimensions shall be shown using format provided by the Function/Task
Team representative. See Section 4.1.2.2.c.
4.3.1.16 Tick marks (1/16-inch vertical dimension) shall be used as line
terminators for dimension lines.
4.3.1.17 Closed filled arrowheads (3/32-inch long) shall be used on leader lines.
4.3.1.18 Designer name or initials shall not appear on the drawings, but shall be
provided on the PIP ADG004-F CAD Transmittal and Quality
Assurance Form.
4.3.1.19 Before a CAD drawing is converted to an Adobe PDF file for use as the
final draft, revision highlights (e.g., clouds) shall be removed.
4.3.2 Adobe PDF Files
4.3.2.1 PDF files shall be provided in the PIP-approved version of Adobe
Acrobat. Refer to http://pip.org/members/practices/administrative
(ADGs)/ADGsoftw-upgr for current PIP-approved versions.
4.3.2.2 PDF files shall be produced directly from the CAD application. Scanned
images shall not be permitted.
4.3.2.3 Page size shall correspond to page size of native file.
4.3.2.4 Grid shall be turned off.
4.3.2.5 Drawing shall be zoomed to full extent.
4.3.2.6 Drawing background shall be white.
4.3.2.7 All text and graphics shall be black.

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Appendix A – PIP Drawing Borders

AutoCAD Portrait Style Drawing Borders
AutoCAD Landscape Style Drawing Borders
MicroStation Portrait Style Drawing Borders
MicroStation Landscape Style Drawing Borders

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DWG._NO.

2
1
FABRICATION/INSTALLATION DETAILS
ISSUED:
REAFFIRMED:
DOCUMENT_TITLE1 PAGE OF

4
DOCUMENT_TITLE2

1
PRACTICE REF.

134 334 112

TEXT HEIGHT .10 TEXT HEIGHT .1875

WIDTH FACTOR 1.0 WIDTH FACTOR 1.0

TEXT HEIGHT .07

WIDTH FACTOR 1.0

TITLE

LINE ONLY

NOTES:
1. "ISSUED" IS THE DATE (MMM YYYY) THAT THE DRAWING WAS LAST REVISED,
E.G. JUL 2007.
2. "REAFFIRMED" IS THE DATE (MMM YYYY) THAT THE DRAWING WAS REAFFIRMED
(I.E., NO NEW TECHNICAL CHANGES). IF A DRAWING IS REVISED, "REAFFIRMED"

N
M ARGI
3
4

SHALL BE SHOWN AS "NA" (I.E., NOT APPLICABLE).

M ARGI

4
3
N

Layer Name Color Pen # Plot Wt. Line Type Usage

ATTEXT Cyan (4) 1 0.35mm Continuous Attributes (attribute text)

BACKGRD Dk Gray (8) 4 0.10mm Continuous Background, equipment layout

BKTEXT Dk. Gray (8) 4 0.10mm Continuous Background text

CLOUD Magenta (6) 2 0.50mm Continuous Revision cloud and triangles

CUTLINE Green (3) 1 0.35mm Dashed Plot area trim lines

DIVIDER Magenta (6) 2 0.50mm Continuous Dividing lines, border

DRAWAREA White (7) 3 0.70mm Continuous Title block frame

LOGO Red (1) 2 0.50mm Continuous PIP logo

MATERIAL2 Red (1) 2 0.50mm Continuous Fittings, valves, tray

MATERIAL3 Yellow (2) 3 0.70mm Continuous Pipe, tubing, conduit

SIZE1 Cyan (4) 1 0.35mm Continuous Size 1 drawing border text

TEXT Green (3) 1 0.35mm Continuous Drawing annotation text

TITLE Cyan (4) 1 0.35mm Continuous Title block text

INSTRUCTION Magenta (6) 1 0.35mm Continuous INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

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DWG. NO.
FABRICATION/INSTALLATION DETAILS
ISSUED:
REAFFIRMED:
DOCUMENT TITLE 1 PAGE OF

DOCUMENT TITLE 2 PRACTICE REF.

1 3 1

TEXT HEIGHT .10 TEXT HEIGHT .1875

TEXT WIDTH .10 TEXT WIDTH .1875

TEXT HEIGHT .07

TEXT WIDTH .07

TITLE

LINE ONLY

NOTES:
1. "ISSUED" IS THE DATE (MMM YYYY) THAT THE DRAWING WAS LAST REVISED,
E.G. JUL 2007.
2. "REAFFIRMED" IS THE DATE (MMM YYYY) THAT THE DRAWING WAS REAFFIRMED

N
(I.E., NO NEW TECHNICAL CHANGES). IF A DRAWING IS REVISED,

MARGI
"REAFFIRMED" SHALL BE SHOWN AS "NA" (I.E., NOT APPLICABLE).
MARGI
N

Level# Level Name Color WEIGHT Plot Wt. Line Type Comments

1 ATTEXT Cyan (7) 1 0.35mm Continuous Attributes (attribute text)

2 BACKGRD Dk Gray (144) 0 0.10mm Continuous Background, equipment layout

3 BKTEXT Dk. Gray (144) 0 0.10mm Continuous Background text

4 CLOUD Magenta (5) 2 0.50mm Continuous Revision cloud and triangles

5 CUTLINE Green (2) 1 0.35mm Dashed Plot area trim lines

6 DIVIDER Magenta (5) 2 0.50mm Continuous Dividing lines, border

7 DRAWAREA White (0) 3 0.70mm Continuous Title block frame

8 LOGO Red (3) 2 0.50mm Continuous PIP logo

9 MATERIAL2 Red (3) 2 0.50mm Continuous Fittings, valves, tray

10 MATERIAL3 Yellow (4) 3 0.70mm Continuous Pipe, tubing, conduit

11 SIZE1 Cyan (7) 1 0.35mm Continuous Size 1 drawing border text

12 TEXT Green (2) 1 0.35mm Continuous Drawing annotation text

13 TITLE Cyan (7) 1 0.35mm Continuous Title block text

14 INSTRUCTION Magenta (5) 1 0.35mm Continuous Information & Guidelines

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Appendix B – CAD Transmittal and Quality Assurance Form

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ASSOC. PIP: CAD TRANSMITTAL AND

ADG004 QUALITY ASSURANCE FORM ADG004-F

PAGE 1 OF 2
FORM DATE: DECEMBER 2014

Instructions:
1. This form shall be completed for a single drawing or set of drawings for a Practice.
2. The name of this file shall be CADTRANSMITTAL.DOC
3. The completed form and all associated CAD and PDF files shall be provided to the PIP Office electronically in
Microsoft Word format. The file container (e.g., CD, Email, zip file) shall be labeled with:
a. CAD Files
b. Function Team Name (e.g., Piping, Process Control, etc.)
c. Associated Practice Number
d. Current date (i.e., 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.:
Email: Email:
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
Verify 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 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
Verify 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/)
7H

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
Notes – CAD Representative
Designer Initials: Other Notes:
MicroStation Version:
AutoCAD Version:
Acrobat Distiller Version:
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ASSOC. PIP: CAD TRANSMITTAL AND
ADG004 QUALITY ASSURANCE FORM ADG004-F

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FORM DATE: DECEMBER 2014

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