ISO 19650 File Naming Convention

ISO 19650 is a standard for managing information over the whole life cycle of a built asset using building information modelling (BIM). The standard includes specific guidelines for file naming conventions to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency in the management of digital information. An update in file naming conventions might reflect recent changes in the standard or additional best practices to improve information management

Basic Structure

The updated file naming convention follows a structured approach to ensure that each file can be easily identified and categorized. The typical structure includes:

1. Project Identifier : A unique code assigned to the project.
2. Originator : The code for the organization or individual creating the file.
3. Volume/System : Identifies the specific volume or system.
4. Level/Location : Indicates the level or location within the project.
5. Type : Specifies the type of file, e.g., drawing, model, schedule.
6. Role : The role of the file creator.
7. Number : A unique identifier or sequence number for the file.
8. Status : The status of the file, such as work in progress (WIP), shared, published, or archived.
9. Revision : The revision or version of the file.

Example

---
PRJ-ORG-VOL-LOC-TYP-ROL-0001-STS-REV
---

- **PRJ**: Project identifier
- **ORG**: Originator
- **VOL**: Volume/System
- **LOC**: Level/Location
- **TYP**: Type
- **ROL**: Role
- **0001**: Number
- **STS**: Status
- **REV**: Revision

Detailed Breakdown

1. **Project Identifier (PRJ)**: A unique code for the project, e.g., `ABC123`.
2. **Originator (ORG)**: The organization code, e.g., `XYZ`.
3. **Volume/System (VOL)**: A code representing the specific volume or system, e.g., `A01`.
4. **Level/Location (LOC)**: Indicates the level or location, e.g., `01F` for first floor.
5. **Type (TYP)**: File type, using standard codes, e.g., `DRW` for drawing, `MOD` for model.
6. **Role (ROL)**: The role of the creator, e.g., `ARC` for architect, `STR` for structural engineer.
7. **Number (0001)**: A sequential number or unique identifier for the file.
8. **Status (STS)**: The file status, e.g., `WIP` for work in progress, `SHR` for shared.
9. **Revision (REV)**: The revision or version number, e.g., `P01` for the first preliminary version.

แล้วจะได้อะไรบ้าง

- Increased Flexibility : The updated convention may allow more flexibility in the codes used for different segments to accommodate varying project needs.
- Enhanced Clarity : Improved definitions and examples for each segment to reduce ambiguity.
- Standardized Codes : More comprehensive lists of standardized codes for project identifiers, originators, types, and roles to ensure consistency across projects.
- Digital Compatibility : Consideration for software and digital tools that use or generate these file names, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration.