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Manual CAD Drawing FAQs and Glossaries

FAQs

How accurate are the drawings?
Geometry is produced to LOD 200. Measured accuracy depends on the capture device: ±10 mm with Galois P4, ±20 mm with Galois M2 — both within the LOA 20 band.
Can I use these for permitting or construction?
They are an accurate as-built base, but because they are scan-derived rather than a field survey, we recommend independent field verification before relying on them for construction, permitting, or as-built records.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery is tiered by floor area, from 3–5 business days for smaller spaces up to 7–10 for the largest. Times are per drawing — ordering more than one drawing type multiplies accordingly (e.g. Floor Plan + RCP = ×2).
What formats do I get? .dwg, .dxf, .pdf, and a .ctb plot-style table.
The .dwg also includes a point-cloud reference layer for verification.
If you add schedules (door / window / room), they're also delivered as .xlsx and .csv files.
Does this include MEP / electrical engineering?
No. The Visible Power, Data & Controls add-on shows the locations of visible devices (sockets, switches, panels, etc.) — not conduits, circuits, wiring, or engineering design. MEP engineering and concealed services are out of scope.
What's the difference between the RCP and the Visible Power & Data Controls add-on?
The RCP covers ceiling-mounted items (lights, diffusers, ceiling detectors, extract fans) as part of its base. RCP has no add-ons.
The Floor Plan add-on covers wall- and floor-mounted electrical points.
Should I choose Imperial or Metric?
Pick the system your downstream users work in. Imperial defaults to NCS V7 layer naming (North America); Metric defaults to ISO 13567 (Europe / International). The choice also sets dimension format and sheet sizes.
How is pricing calculated?
By floor-area tier. Each drawing type has a base price per tier; add-ons are priced per tier on top of the Floor Plan; RCP can be bundled with a Floor Plan at a discount.
Why are room names in English / not what I labeled them?
Room names are drawn from the Realsee standard room vocabulary to keep deliverables consistent. Where a space's function can't be determined from the scan, it is labeled "Room".

 

Dimension & level abbreviations

Abbreviations follow the U.S. National CAD Standard (NCS) convention.
Some regions use alternative terms — e.g. FFE (Finished Floor Elevation) for FFL, or "Ground Floor / First Floor" numbering.
Abbreviation
Term
Meaning
FFL
Finished Floor Level / Line
(*also FFE — Finished Floor Elevation)
Datum — top of the finished floor
EGL
Exterior Ground Line
Datum — exterior finished grade
EL.
Level / Elevation prefix
Precedes an elevation value, e.g. "EL. +2700"
AFF
Above Finished Floor
Modifier — measured up from the floor's FFL
AFG
Above Finished Grade
Modifier — measured up from exterior grade (EGL)
CH
Ceiling Height
Clear height — FFL to underside of ceiling
FFH
Floor-to-Floor Height
FFL to FFL of the floor above (includes slab thickness)
Head Ht
Head Height
FFL to head (top) of a door / window opening
Sill Ht
Sill Height
FFL to window sill
OW / OH
Opening Width / Height
Width / height of a door or window opening
ST
Slab Thickness
Thickness of the floor slab
Plenum
Ceiling Plenum
Void above the ceiling
HCD
Head-to-Ceiling Distance
Realsee-defined: head of a window / door to the underside of the ceiling


Standards & quality abbreviations

Abbreviation
Term
Meaning
LOD
Level of Development
Geometric detail of elements (drawings are LOD 200)
LOA
Level of Accuracy
Measured tolerance band (drawings are LOA 20; ±10 mm P4 / ±20 mm M2)
RCP
Reflected Ceiling Plan
Ceiling plan projected as viewed from above
FP
Floor Plan
Horizontal plan cut at approx. 1.2 m
NCS
U.S. National CAD Standard
Layer-naming standard (V7) used for Imperial orders
ISO 13567
ISO layer standard
Layer-naming standard used for Metric orders
CTB
Color-based plot-style table
Controls plotted output


Window type codes (Window Schedule)

Code
Type
FX
Fixed
CS
Casement
SH
Sliding (horizontal)
SV
Sliding (vertical)
AW
Awning
FC
Floor-to-Ceiling
BAY
Bay window
LV
Louver


Standard room vocabulary

Room names come from the two tables below and are chosen by each room's actual function.
Where a space's function cannot be determined from the scan, it is labeled "Room".
Residential
Category
ROOM NAME
Notes
Primary Living Spaces
Living Room
Primary living space; do not use Lounge / Sitting Room
Family Room
More casual than the living room; secondary living space
Dining Room
Standalone dining room
Kitchen

Kitchen / Dining
Open-plan combined kitchen-dining
Breakfast Nook
Small dining area off the kitchen
Pantry
Storage room off the kitchen
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Primary owner's bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Gender-neutral alternative to Master
Bedroom 2
Numbered (Bedroom 2 / 3 / 4…)
Bedroom 3

Guest Bedroom
Designated guest room
Nursery

Walk-in Closet
Walk-in wardrobe off the bedroom
Dressing Room
Standalone dressing room
Bathrooms (by scenario)
Bathroom
Full bath: shower or tub + toilet + basin (residential default)
Powder Room
Half bath: toilet + basin only (no shower)
Ensuite
Bathroom directly connected to a bedroom
Half Bath
Equivalent to Powder Room
Full Bath
Equivalent to Bathroom; common in real-estate listings
Work / Study
Study
Mainly for reading / study
Home Office
Work-oriented
Library
Emphasis on book storage
Den
Small multi-purpose space (US usage)
Entry / Circulation
Entry
Small entrance space
Foyer
Larger, formal entrance
Vestibule
Small transitional space before the entry
Hallway

Corridor
For longer corridors
Stairwell
Stair space; numbered with S prefix (e.g. S101)
Landing
Rest platform between stair flights
Utility / Service
Laundry

Mudroom
US; stores coats / boots near the entry
Storage

Closet
US; do not use Cupboard
Linen Closet
Small closet for linens / towels
Coat Closet
Small entry closet for coats
Utility
Space housing plumbing / electrical services
Mechanical
Houses HVAC, water heater, electrical panel
Boiler Room

Server Room
Rare in homes; more common in commercial
Outdoor / Semi-outdoor
Balcony
Outdoor, covered
Terrace
Outdoor, uncovered / roof terrace
Patio
Ground-level paved courtyard
Porch
Covered entry transition (common in US)
Sunroom
Glass-enclosed semi-outdoor space
Garden
Soft landscape
Garage
Indoor parking
Carport
Covered, wall-less parking
Basement / Attic
Basement
Numbered with B prefix (B101)
Cellar
Storage-oriented basement
Wine Cellar

Attic
Usable space under the roof
Crawl Space
Low, non-habitable underfloor space
Recreation
Media Room
With TV / projector
Game Room

Gym
Home fitness space
Bar

Lounge
Semi-formal leisure space (not used for the living room)

Office & Commercial
Category
ROOM_NAME
Notes
Office Spaces
Office
General
Open Office

Private Office
Single-occupant
Executive Office
Large, private
Cubicle Area
Partitioned workspace
Workstation
Single workstation
Meeting / Collaboration
Meeting Room
General
Conference Room
Larger, formal
Boardroom
High-spec meeting room
Huddle Room
2–4 person quick meetings
Phone Booth
Single-person call booth
Training Room

Classroom

Reception / Public
Reception
Near the main entrance
Lobby
Larger public entrance area
Waiting Area

Atrium
Full-height public space
Break / Dining
Break Room
Staff break + refreshments
Pantry
Equivalent to Break Room; pick one and use consistently
Cafeteria
Staff canteen
Kitchenette
Small space: microwave + fridge + sink only
Restrooms
Restroom
Standard term for commercial buildings (replaces residential Bathroom)
Mens Restroom

Womens Restroom

Accessible Restroom

Family Restroom
Common in US
Equipment / Service
IT Room
Houses servers / network equipment
Server Room
Larger IT space
Telecom
Telecom equipment room
Electrical Room
Main electrical room
Janitor
Janitor's closet
Mailroom

Print Room

Copy Room

Supply Room

Records Room

Retail / Service
Sales Floor
Main retail sales space
Showroom

Fitting Room
Common in retail
Stockroom
Retail back-of-house
Cashier

Bathroom naming: residential uses Bathroom / Powder Room / Ensuite; commercial buildings use Restroom.
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