
The provided NTG Autocad Titleblocks contain some new enhanced features to provide you with easier, more manageable, workflows. While helping to achieve more consistent, standardised and accurate Titleblock information within each drawing sheet.

The Titleblock drawing block files  incorporate custom fields that have been linked to custom field attributes. Select text fields, as referenced below, will be reproduced on every titleblock sheet. It can be a tedious task to edit or update every single inserted Titleblock when there are changes or corrections. By using these custom fields, you only have to update the typical Titleblock information in just the one place!

These new custom fields are;

"PROJECT REGION"
"PROJECT LOCATION"
"NTG PROJECT NUMBER"
"NTG ASSET NUMBER"
"NTG PROJECT TITLE"
"TOTAL PAGES"

If you use the provided Titleblock file and insert all your standard Project Drawing Template data into the drawing, you won't have to worry about setting up the drawing with the new custom fields. However, if you want to update an existing project drawing file, you need to follow the below steps to enable the functionality and have the fields work as expected.

The quickest way to add these custom fields into your existing drawing, is to "appload" & run the provided, "AddFields.lsp" Autolisp code. Note. If you have custom fields in your projects, this code will delete them! Use with caution! Refer to your CAD manager if you are unsure. Typically, you can check before running the routine by invoking the Autocad command, "DWGPROPS", then go to the "Custom" Tab. In the dialogue box window, you will see if there are any custom field entries. If not, you are good to go. 

To standardise the entry of all our NT Regions, please use only the below Regions within the, "DRAWING PROPERTIES",  "CUSTOM TAB", FIELD;

DARWIN
ALICE SPRINGS
KATHERINE
TENNANT CREEK
EAST ARNHEM
NT

Another enhanced feature which was recently added, was the provision of selectable Revision numbers to the Amendment box on the left hand side of the titleblock.
Refer to the A3 Landscape version of the NTG Titleblock for information in red on how to use. 

The Description, Date, Initials, & Dept/Company attributes within the Amendment box are not global custom fields. They are standard Autocad block attributes that have been configured with visibility parameters. 

You can select and edit the Amendment Revision for each sheet with the appropriate Revision number. The added bonus being that the current Revision number will be updated within the Amendment section on the right hand side of the Titleblock. You do not have to manually edit & update the number! As in all Autocad block attributes, double clicking the attribute will allow you to edit normally. 

The Revision numbers on the LHS, can also be changed to Alphanumeric as required for "Preliminary" or other status drawings. Change to "0" when ready to be submitted as a "Contract Drawing". The Amendment number on the right will automatically update to reflect the change, if not run the Autocad command,"Regenall".

We are continually looking to improve our Titleblocks & other tools, so we also welcome your feedback and any new ideas you may have to improve our Titleblocks. 

Keep in mind that these Titleblocks may be modified to suit your own workflows and Company Standards, incorporating your Company's logos & contact details etc.

If you need further assistance with the Autocad Titleblock, I am happy to assist. Please don't hesitate to contact me below;

Spiros Lambrinidis
Supervisor - Technical Records / Aprodocs
Specification Services
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Northern Territory Government
3rd Floor Highway House, Palmerston Cir, Palmerston
GPO Box 61, Palmerston, NT 0831

p:   ...  (08) 8924 7371 | NTG Ext: 47371
e:   ...  technicalrecords@nt.gov.au


