TS EN ISO 13567-1

TS EN ISO 13567-1 addresses the organization and naming of layers in CAD for technical product documentation. From the title alone, this is the first part of a framework concerned with general principles and procedures for layer structure, helping technical drawings and model data stay orderly, readable, and easier to exchange across teams.

Why CAD layers are treated as a documentation issue

In general technical practice, layers are used to separate different kinds of information within a drawing. That separation helps control visibility, linework, plotting behavior, object grouping, and coordination across disciplines. In fields such as architecture, mechanical engineering, and plant design, many information types coexist in one digital file, so layer naming and organization matter for interpretation, version control, and collaboration.

Based on the title, the focus here is not on a specific CAD command set or a single software product, but on a systematic way to structure layers. A common structure makes it easier for different users to read the same drawing data in a similar way and supports consistency in technical documentation. Because the full scope text is not available for this record, the detailed mandatory content of the standard is not assumed here.

What the subject area is used for

• Organizing CAD drawings used in technical product documentation
• Applying a common logic to layer names and layer structure
• Improving readability of drawings exchanged between disciplines
• Supporting consistency when project teams share digital design data