Drawing Codes are useful when crews need direct access to one specific drawing instead of a full document collection. Each code acts like a shortcut to the exact sheet the field needs.
Use drawing codes for direct-sheet access
Drawing Codes are strongest when:
- A posted code should open one exact drawing.
- The field repeatedly needs a specific sheet or detail package.
- The drawing source is already maintained in Procore.
Start in the correct project
Because drawing codes are tied to project drawings, always begin in the project that owns the sheets. Then review the drawing list and select only the sheets that truly need their own scannable path.
Create only the drawings people will actually scan
It can be tempting to create codes for every available drawing. In practice, the best results come from choosing the sheets that are most useful in the field.
Examples:
- room-specific install drawings
- recurring reference details
- discipline-specific sheets posted near active work
Treat the code label like a field instruction
Make sure the label tells the user what drawing they are about to open. The value comes from fast recognition, not from forcing the team to test codes until they find the right one.
Post drawing codes where they eliminate a trip
Strong drawing-code placement includes:
- active work areas
- room entrances
- coordination boards
- trade-specific staging areas
If the goal is broader document access instead of sheet-by-sheet access, use Share Procore Tool Data with Taliho instead.