Building Symbols · Free DWG block
North Direction 1
Add this north direction 1 to your library — a free drawing symbol you can drop straight into a title block, annotation layer or general notes sheet. The geometry reflects its mark form, drawn with clean, closed linework that reads honestly in your drawing. It is supplied as a clear 2D block that sits comfortably on plan and is just as happy in a cleaner presentation drawing. Placed in a layout it keeps your annotation consistent and standards-compliant, saving you from redrawing a north direction 1 from scratch every time. Files are provided in DWG, ready to open in AutoCAD and most CAD software. It is part of our building symbols library and is free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution and no signup required.
Free for commercial use · no login
- Format
- DWG
- File size
- 78 KB
- AutoCAD
- 2004 and later
- Views
- Plan / elevation
- Units
- Millimeters (mm)
- License
- Free · commercial OK
Where you’ll use it
In your drawings
The north direction 1 block suits annotation across all disciplines — section marks, north points, levels, references and general-notes sheets. It works equally well in working drawings and in cleaner presentation sheets. Drop it onto a dedicated building symbols layer so it stays easy to manage as your project grows.
Dimensions & scale
Sizing & units
Symbols are conventional annotation graphics, so scale them to your sheet and text height rather than a real-world dimension. The block is drawn at 1:1 in millimeters, so insert it at scale 1 and adjust only if your drawing uses different units.
How to insert in AutoCAD
Using the North Direction 1 block
Download the DWG file and open it in AutoCAD (2004 or later) or any DWG-compatible CAD app. Use the INSERT command — or simply copy and paste — to place the north direction 1 into your drawing, then position, rotate and mirror it to suit your layout. Keep your drawing units set to millimeters and insert at scale 1 so it matches real-world size. Move it onto a dedicated building symbols layer to keep your file tidy.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is the north direction 1 CAD block free for commercial use?+
Yes. The north direction 1 block is free to download and use in both personal and commercial projects on CADBlockDWG, with no attribution required and no signup.
What file formats does the north direction 1 download include?+
This drawing symbol is available in DWG. DWG opens directly in AutoCAD and most CAD software; you can export to DXF from AutoCAD if you need a more portable exchange format.
Which views and dimensions does the north direction 1 include?+
It is supplied as a clean 2D block suited to plan work; recolour or re-layer it to match your standards.
Is this a 2D or 3D drawing symbol?+
It is a 2D block intended for annotation across all disciplines — section marks and similar drawings. It is drawn at 1:1 in millimeters, so it reads at true scale once inserted.
How do I insert the north direction 1 into AutoCAD?+
Download the DWG file, open it in AutoCAD 2004 or later, and use the INSERT command (or copy and paste) to drop it into your drawing. With units set to millimeters, insert at scale 1, then rotate, mirror and re-layer it to match your building symbols layout.
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