TS EN ISO 13567-2

TS EN ISO 13567-2 is a technical product documentation standard concerned with the concepts, format and codes used to organise and allocate CAD layers in construction projects for communication and management purposes. It supports a consistent layer structure so that different project participants can interpret drawing data in a more uniform way.

Why layer structure matters in CAD documentation

In general CAD practice, layers are used to separate different kinds of information into logical groups. This improves legibility, supports drawing exchange, and helps coordinate work across disciplines. In construction-related documentation, consistent layer naming becomes especially important when architectural, structural, mechanical and other teams work within the same project environment. The ISO 13567 family provides a common framework for that shared layer language; this part focuses on the underlying concepts, the format and the codes used to describe it.

What this part addresses

• Organisation of CAD layers in construction design projects
• Allocation and management of layers for defined communication purposes
• A common naming logic for project coordination
• Documentation of layer concepts, formats and codes

This standard does not read as a software manual and it does not prescribe how to draft objects in a specific CAD program. Its value lies in defining a structured documentation approach so that layer information can be understood consistently across project parties. For technical product documentation, that means drawings can be organised not only visually, but also as a coherent information system.

This listing represents a withdrawn edition of TS EN ISO 13567-2. Even so, its subject remains relevant for understanding how layer management and naming support structured CAD documentation in construction work.