CADD Manual Overview
This CADD Manual is to be used by all in-house personnel producing engineering projects. It is to be included in all contracts requiring engineering plans preparation. This manual affects all offices of the Department and all consultants, contractors, and others who utilize engineering CADD applications or engineering data produced by these applications.

CADD Manual 2025 Chapters and Cover
Cover of the CADD Manual 2025 for FDOT Connect and FDOT C3D

Chapter 1 – Introduction
The CADD Manual addresses requirements for using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) for production and delivery of digital project data for FDOT.

Chapter 2 – CADD Computer Systems
Establishes minimum requirements for procurement, maintenance, and technical support of FDOT’s CADD systems.

Chapter 3 – CADD Software, Development & Distribution
Defines how FDOT CADD software is developed, tested, approved, and distributed.

Chapter 4 – CADD Support
Defines FDOT’s CADD support structure, statewide training, and supported applications.

Chapter 5 – CADD Standards
Defines FDOT’s critical CADD production standards.

Chapter 6 – CADD Project Prerequisites
Defines initial steps and processes for preparing final CADD projects in alignment with the FDOT Design Manual.

Chapter 7 – CADD Production Support
Establishes minimum CADD project production requirements in accordance with FDOT procedures.

Chapter 8 – CADD Delivery
Defines requirements for FDOT CADD project review and delivery processes.

Chapter 9 – Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Establishes the basis for QA monitoring of FDOT District CADD functions.


CADD Manual Details
File Description Updated Date Posted
CADD Manual, Topic No. 625-050-001 
01/01/2025 12/06/2024
Record Of Changes 
01/01/2025 12/06/2024

 

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