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Line colour code/standard for dimensions, text and equipment on .dwg drawings

Feb 16, 2012
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Hi All,

Is there any standard (preferably ISO) which says what line color should be for the following in a .dwg drawing, thanks in advance.

Dimensions
Text (i think it is cyan)
Equipment
Existing item/equipment/structure
New item/equipment/structure
 
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