Abbreviation for "location"
Abbreviation for "location"
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I don't have a copy of Y14.38, but can someone tell me if the proper abbreviation for "location" is LOC?
I've been using that for years, but a coworker thinks it's LOC'N.
Thanks.
I've been using that for years, but a coworker thinks it's LOC'N.
Thanks.
-Dave
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
Locate is LCT.
LOC is localizer.
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
Personally, i would just spell out Location
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
-Dave
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
KENAT also correctly said, LOC is "localizer" (a noun), so wrong application.
RE: Abbreviation for "location"
I don't think any of the abbreviations & acronyms in 14.38 use an apostrophe so I'd certainly be dubious about using your colleagues version on drawings.
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
I typed it wrong, and didn't proof read my post. Dumb.
No apostrophes' like LOC'N, that's for sure. When Y14.38 replaced Y1.1 it deleted all characters, slashes, dashes, and such. I guess to accommodate computers. Some of my favorites went away, like F/D (field of drawing) and P/O (part of).
RE: Abbreviation for "location"
I really need to get a copy of that spec...
Thanks.
-Dave
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
KENAT,
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
I agree with the others. But, I never abbreviate "location", it has been confusing for other departments and vendors.
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RE: Abbreviation for "location"
RE: Abbreviation for "location"
-Dave
Everything should be designed as simple as possible, but not simpler.
RE: Abbreviation for "location"