File Naming Conventions

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Current File Naming Conventions

Revised 11/09/2000

In order to make it easier to determine the purpose of each CADD file (i.e. Roadway Profile, Quantity Tables, Typical Section, and so on) that is part of any given project, without having to actually open each file, WVDOT has set up a set of system of naming each of the files as based on there intended purpose.

File Contents: What goes in what file?
To have uniformity throughout the Engineering. Division, it is suggested that the following format be used.

Roadway: Files relating to the design and placement of roads.

Right-of-Way: Files relating to existing and proposed Right-of-Way, Property Lines, Court Exhibits, and so on.

Soils and Testing: Files relating to soils and testing.

Structures: Files relating to the design and placement of structures.

Traffic: Files relating to the placement of Traffic signs, signals, markings, and so on.

Note: the above standards refer to pages 1-1 and 1-2 of the December, 1998 CADD Standards.



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