Question about Standards in Layout Design

[SteveCanbury]

I began working for a new company recently, and I'm working on a Custom Layout Template for them. I chose to put my information boxes running horizontally along the bottom (in a similar fashion to Rene Rabbitt's Layouts). I was told this is incorrect, and that it is a "standard" to have all page info along the right side running vertically (or treating the right side as the bottom). Can anyone tell me if this is a True Industry "Standard" ? Or if people just prefer to do it that way.

[Doug_N]

Depending on the size of the drawing sheet, having the title boxes on the right side of the drawing running vertically allows the most drawing area.  It seems to be an informal norm for most architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.  Just my experience anyway. 

[JKEdmo]

20 minutes ago, Doug_N said:

Depending on the size of the drawing sheet, having the title boxes on the right side of the drawing running vertically allows the most drawing area.  It seems to be an informal norm for most architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.  Just my experience anyway. 

I would agree.  It's most common to have titleblocks on the right side vertically.  If the set is rolled, it means you do not have to unroll the roll to see all the plan set information.  Also, using a vertical strip for info means you are left with a more square drawing area on the sheet than if you did a horizontal title block.  Those are two advantages I can think of.  

[joey_martin]

I have been working in the industry since the late 80's early 90's, right side vertically is the standard. When rolled, you should be able to find all relevant information from the title block without needing to unroll. 

[SteveCanbury]

Thank You all for the responses

 

[jorgearaya]

United States National CAD Standard - V6