Joonistuseni

Joonistuseni is an Estonian compound expression used in technical, architectural and engineering contexts to indicate that an instruction, measurement or scope applies only to what is shown on a drawing. The term combines joonistus (drawing, draft) with a locative or limitative element that conveys "up to" or "as far as," and is typically used in plans, specifications and informal site notes.

In practice, joonistuseni may appear in annotations such as installation directions, tolerance limits or material lists to clarify that responsibilities, dimensions or finishes are to follow the drawings rather than separate verbal instructions. Its use helps limit ambiguity when multiple documents or revisions exist, but it can also create interpretive questions if drawings are incomplete or inconsistent with contractual texts.

Professionals working with Estonian-language documentation—architects, engineers, contractors and surveyors—often pair joonistuseni with explicit references to drawing numbers, revision dates and additional notes to avoid disputes. Alternatives or related expressions include joonisel (on the drawing) and viitamine joonisele (reference to the drawing). In digital design workflows, the practical role of the term is sometimes overtaken by standardized metadata, version control and explicit scope clauses.

Because usage can vary by discipline and project, practitioners generally treat joonistuseni as a shorthand that should be supported by clear documentation and mutual agreement among stakeholders.