The standard specifies the general principles for the presentation of technical drawings. It applies to all forms of technical drawing, whether they are created manually (pencil on paper) or using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. It covers the essential requirements needed to ensure a drawing is legible, reproducible, and unambiguous.
While the world has moved toward ISO standards (ISO 128), AS 1100.101-1992 remains a crucial "time capsule" for Australian industry. The standard specifies the general principles for the
AS 1100.101 is the foundational standard for technical drafting in Australia. It specifies the general principles for presenting technical drawings, ensuring that a drawing created in Perth is readable by a manufacturer in Sydney. It applies to all fields of engineering (mechanical, civil, structural) and architecture. structural) and architecture.