No text drift in drawing fields
We prepare translated text to fit title blocks, tables, notes, legends and callouts, reducing layout shifts that make drawings hard to approve or issue.
CAD/BIM Drawing Translation
CAD and BIM drawing translation
We translate AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit and PDF drawing packages while preserving layers, title blocks, callouts, legends, tables, tags and Document Control structure.
Operating since 2007
in engineering and energy
2.6M+
pages of technical documentation in major projects
up to 1,000
pages per day for urgent project packages
When to involve HELVETIA
When drawings must come back ready for review, issue and construction
These are the situations where engineering, BIM and Document Control teams usually bring us in.
DWG, DGN, Revit or PDF packages must keep their layout
Title blocks, tables and callouts cannot shift after translation
Hundreds of drawing sheets need one glossary and consistent terminology
Tender, construction or as-built deadlines are close
Scanned drawings or PDF markups need OCR and clear delivery rules
Files must return to Document Control in the agreed format
How we reduce project risk
Translation that keeps engineering drawings usable
A translated drawing is only useful if engineers can still review, issue and build from it. We preserve the drawing logic while translating notes, legends, title blocks, schedules, callouts and discipline-specific terminology.
Layers, tags and revisions remain traceable
We keep layer logic, document codes, drawing numbers, revision references, equipment tags and sheet structures aligned with the source package.
Terminology stays consistent across sets
Project glossaries and Translation Memory keep notes, symbols, abbreviations and equipment names consistent across hundreds of drawings.
Files we translate
From DWG and DGN to Revit, PDF markups and drawing registers
Send one drawing or the full package. We handle files used by design engineers, BIM coordinators, document controllers, contractors, owner engineers and technical supervision teams.
AutoCAD DWG drawings with notes, legends and title blocks
MicroStation DGN packages and engineering sheets
Revit/BIM exports, schedules and model-related documentation
Civil, structural, architectural and MEP drawings
P&ID, PFD, single-line diagrams and process drawings
Shop drawings, as-built drawings and redline markups
Equipment layouts, general arrangements and installation drawings
Bills of quantities, schedules, tables and material lists
PDF markups, scanned drawings and OCR-ready drawing sets
Drawing registers, transmittals and revision logs
CAD notes, callouts, symbols, abbreviations and legends
Title blocks, stamps, approvals and Document Control fields
Need to translate CAD or BIM drawings?
Send 1-2 drawings, file format, language pair, volume and deadline. We will assess layout effort, cost, timing and delivery format within 1 hour.
How we control quality
A clear process for drawing translation and checking
The workflow is designed to preserve drawing usability. We separate translation, layout handling and engineering QA so translated files can move back into the project environment.
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File intake and format analysis
We review source files, fonts, layers, references, sheet sizes, markups, scan quality, discipline and required delivery format before confirming scope.
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Terminology and note base setup
Drawing notes, abbreviations, symbols, equipment names and discipline terms are collected into a glossary and synchronized with Translation Memory.
03
Engineering translation and layout handling
Specialized translators process drawing text while CAD/BIM layout specialists preserve title blocks, tables, callouts, legends, tags and sheet readability.
04
Final QA for drawings
We check numbers, units, tags, references, untranslated segments, formatting, text overflow and consistency before delivery as DWG, DGN, RVT export, PDF/OCR or agreed format.
Formats, standards and systems
We work in the formats your engineering team uses
We work with native engineering formats and project delivery requirements, preserving drawing structure, revision logic and technical meaning.
CAD/BIM Formats
AutoCAD DWGMicroStation DGNRevit RVTIFCNavisworksPDF markups
Drawing Standards
ISOGOSTENDINTitle blocksRevision fields
Project Delivery
AconexSharePointProjectWiseDrawing registersTransmittalsExcel schedules
Projects and workflows
Drawing support for EPC, construction and industrial teams
We support drawing translation across sectors where layout, revision control and terminology consistency directly affect review, procurement, construction and handover.
EPC drawing packages
BIM coordination sets
Tender drawing packages
Construction drawings
As-built drawings
Vendor drawing submittals
Technical supervision review
Document Control workflows
Drawing package
Tender drawings
Fast translation of drawing notes, legends, schedules and title blocks for EPC tenders and bidder clarification rounds.
Drawing package
Construction packages
Civil, structural, MEP and process drawings prepared for contractors, technical supervision and site teams.
Drawing package
Vendor submittals
Equipment layouts, installation drawings, datasheets and supplier drawing packages translated for review and approval.
Drawing package
As-built & handover
Final drawing sets, redlines, registers and handover packages prepared for owner and operator documentation.
Delivery formats
Final files ready for your drawing workflow
We can deliver bilingual or fully localized drawing packages depending on project requirements, review stage and Document Control rules.
Translated DWGTranslated DGNRevit schedule exportsBilingual PDFPDF/OCRExcel drawing registersCAD markupsRedline translationsLayer-aware text handlingTitle block localizationQA reportProject glossary
Frequent questions
What engineering teams ask before start
Practical answers on DWG/DGN/Revit files, layer preservation, title blocks, OCR, scanned drawings and delivery formats.
Do you translate AutoCAD DWG files directly?
Yes. We can work with DWG files and preserve drawing logic, notes, legends, title blocks, tags and layer structure according to project requirements.
Can you translate MicroStation and Revit/BIM drawings?
Yes. We support MicroStation DGN, Revit-related exports, schedules, PDF markups and BIM documentation used in coordination and review workflows.
Will the text fit inside title blocks and callouts?
We check text overflow, tables, callouts and title blocks during layout QA. Where needed, we agree abbreviations or formatting rules before final delivery.
Can you work with scanned drawings?
Yes. We process scanned PDF drawings through OCR when possible and can deliver translated PDF, editable text layers or agreed markup formats.
How do you keep drawing notes consistent?
We collect drawing notes and terminology in a glossary and use Translation Memory so the text is translated consistently across the package.
Reduce multilingual project risks before they lead to delays and rework
On large projects, managers, engineers, contractors and suppliers need to understand documents in the same way. We align terminology, file versions and translation deadlines so language discrepancies do not bring work to a halt.
NDA before document review
Preliminary document review
Average response time: within 45 min
Clients stay with us
One team that remembers your project
Your dedicated team remembers the facility specifics, agreed terminology and document handling rules.
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Knowledge of your facility
We retain terminology, decision history and facility specifics.
02
Stable team
Dedicated specialists know your style, schedule and requirements.
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One quality standard
Terminology, formatting and review rules remain consistent throughout the project.
0%
additional explanations between project stages
Contact & Support
Contact the
project office
Our managers will discuss document volume, languages, terminology requirements and delivery deadlines for completed files.
We will estimate cost and timeline
Technical translation should support project work, not create new questions.
Responsibility for results
Work with a team that understands deadlines, documents and project requirements.