Common use of Electronic Files Clause in Contracts

Electronic Files. The Contractor shall supply the following files. 2.2.1 A completed original CAD drawing in .dwg (AutoCAD Release 2004 or earlier), or .dxf (drawing exchange format). This file shall include all layers and graphic elements included in the paper document (i.e., text, legend, scale, labels, etc…). This file will include features classified in the standard layers defined in section 3.2. If the drawing contains layers that are not defined in section 3.2, then a list of these layers with the description shall also be submitted (ASCII text file labeled ‘xlyrspec.txt’). The completed CAD drawing file shall contain text in standard fonts that can be read without third-party software. All data must be mapped to scale and a graphic scale placed in the drawing. 2.2.2 A metadata text file containing the information specified in section 3.3 The metadata file includes submittal information as well as technical parameters that may be necessary to review if problems in the data conversion occur. The ASCII text file shall be labeled ‘metedat.txt’. 2.2.3 A comma delimited ASCII text file containing all coordinates (x,y,z), point numbers, and descriptions of all survey points shall be delivered and labeled ‘points.txt’. 2.2.4 All electronic files shall be delivered on a CD-ROM disk. A ‘read me’ text file labeled ‘index.txt’ shall be included that gives a brief description of the files contained on the disk. The disk shall be labeled with the title of the project, a project contact name and telephone number, and a submittal / file creation date.