CAD Drafter how-to

How to Pick Up Redlines

Clean revisions keep projects moving.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Clean revisions keep projects moving. In short: review; ask; make, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Review all markups.

  2. Ask questions.

  3. Make changes.

  4. Add revision clouds.

  5. Update the revision block.

  6. Check off each redline.

Safety reminders for CAD drafters

  • Take screen breaks
  • Use ergonomic setups
  • Wear PPE on site visits
  • Follow site rules

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