As 1100.101 1992 Technical Drawing General Principles.pdf

This section defines the physical canvas of the drawing. It specifies the preferred sizes of drawing sheets (such as A4, A3, A2, and A1), the tolerances for those sizes, and how to lay out the drawing. This includes precise instructions for border sizes, filing margins, grid referencing, and the layout of the all-important (the box in the bottom right corner that contains drawing number, scale, and author).

Standards Australia. (1992). AS 1100.101—1992: Technical drawing—Part 101: General principles . Sydney, Australia: Standards Australia. AS 1100.101 1992 Technical drawing General principles.pdf

Here is the reality: modern software does not generate "correct" drawings automatically. The computer draws lines where you tell it to. If you do not understand , your digital drawing will be a mess. This section defines the physical canvas of the drawing

Provides methods for indicating section views and explains the conventions used in sectioning. Sectioned views are essential for revealing internal features of a part, and this section standardises how those views are drawn and labelled. Standards Australia

The 2014 update largely harmonized the standard with international ISO rules (ISO 128). The biggest changes were:

AS 1100.101—1992 establishes the foundational standards for Australian technical drawing, defining requirements for line types, lettering, sheet layout, and dimensioning to ensure uniform, clear documentation across engineering and drafting fields. The standard mandates key conventions such as third-angle projection and the use of millimetres for measurements. A detailed overview of the standard can be reviewed at Accuris Standards Store

If you are looking for further guidance, consider the complementary handbook HB 47-1993 for deeper insight into dimensioning and tolerancing.