Overview
EN ISO 128-100:2020 (ISO 128-100:2020) is a multilingual index for the ISO 128 series on technical product documentation - general principles of representation. Its purpose is to present a consolidated index of the terms used across the ISO 128 parts in English, French, German, Chinese, Russian and Japanese, helping users find consistent definitions and cross-language equivalents for terms used in technical drawings and product documentation.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and content: the document provides an index (Table 1) of terms used in the ISO 128 series and refers to the terms/definitions in ISO 128 parts and ISO 10209.
- Multilingual mapping: each entry maps a term/topic to its equivalents in English, French, German, Chinese, Russian and Japanese, and points to the related part, clause or subclause of ISO 128.
- Normative references: the standard cites ISO 128 (all parts) and ISO 10209 (vocabulary for technical drawings and related documentation) as normative references.
- Structure: includes scope, normative references, terms and definitions, and the index table of terms.
- Practical detail examples: entries in the index include common drafting terms such as line widths, hatching, cutting plane, leader line, arc arrow, mirror-image parts, and first angle projection with references to the specific ISO 128 clauses.
Applications
EN ISO 128-100:2020 is useful for anyone working with technical product documentation, especially in international or multilingual contexts:
- Technical drafters and mechanical engineers - ensure consistent interpretation of drawing conventions and symbols across languages.
- CAD/CAM developers and implementers - support localization of drafting tools and correct labeling of drawing elements.
- Standards writers and translators - provide authoritative cross-language term mappings for translations and harmonization.
- Quality, procurement and compliance teams - verify documents and drawings adhere to ISO 128 terminology.
- Educators and trainers - use as a reference when teaching international drawing standards and conventions.
Related standards
- ISO 128 (all parts) - General principles of representation for technical product documentation.
- ISO 10209 - Vocabulary: terms relating to technical drawings, product definition and related documentation.
- Regional adoption: prepared by ISO/TC 10 in collaboration with CEN and published as EN ISO 128-100:2020.
This index enhances clarity and interoperability in technical drawings by providing a centralized, multilingual vocabulary for the ISO 128 series - essential for global engineering teams, CAD system localization, and standards compliance.
