The AS 1100 series is a multi-part standard governing technical drawing in Australia. Part 101 specifically deals with the .
AS 1100.101-1992 is the “general principles” part of a larger family of standards. Other parts of the AS 1100 series cover specialised fields:
Major university libraries and state libraries in Australia may hold physical copies of the standard or provide online access through subscription databases. However, access is typically restricted to library members, and downloading a permanent PDF may not be permitted. AS 1100.101 1992 Technical drawing General principles.pdf
First, the standard was , a formal process by which Standards Australia checks that a document is still technically valid. The reconfirmation notice confirms that “this standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand”. It remains a “Current” standard and is not withdrawn .
If you are looking for specific guidance on dimensioning methods or line types for a project, I can provide more detailed information on those sections. The AS 1100 series is a multi-part standard
Second, it is deeply embedded in the . For example, the competency unit MEM30032A (Produce basic engineering drawings) explicitly requires drawings to be completed to AS 1100.101-1992, regardless of whether manual drafting or CAD equipment is used. Other widely taught units, such as MEM09204A (Produce Basic Engineering Detail drawings) , also reference this standard.
Students often have access to the standards through their institution. Other parts of the AS 1100 series cover
| Aspect | AS 1100.101:1992 | ISO 128 / AS 1100:2018+ | |--------|------------------|---------------------------| | Projection | First or Third allowed | Third Angle (in Australia) | | Units | mm assumed | mm assumed | | Line types | Some local preferences | Aligned with ISO 128 | | CAD focus | Limited | Full CAD & model-based definitions (MBD) |
The standard applies to:
By following these guidelines, technical drawing practitioners can create clear, accurate, and consistent drawings that facilitate effective communication and minimize errors.
Superseded by AS 1100.101–2018 (and later ISO 8015-based standards), but the 1992 version remains a key reference for legacy drawings and many local drafting courses.