Not everything needs to be in your template and you can have more than one template. One thing to consider is construction type. Don't have a template with every wall type, instead either have multiple templates - wood - masonry - metal stud or consider a more generic template and have all your wall types is a seperate project that you can just open and select your walls as you need them. I would also only have a few common doors and very few windows. Include a good aluminum storefornt door (panel) double and single for curtain wall / storefronts. Obviously, you want common drafting elements. 2D items that are common to most of your project. Preset filled regions set to a common naming convention is important so you don't see conc CONC and concrete in the same project. Also set the most common dimension and text styles. You will want to set up common sheets and schedules already placed for windows / doors / room finishes and code and title sheets. You may want to even include some more common drafting details for door head/jamb/sill - again maybe dependent on construction class. One of the most important items in your template is to tweak your Object style settings. Our templates are still not where we want them and we started with 6.3.
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