Topics covered -

1.    Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

2.    Creating Projects and P&IDs

3.    Creating Structures

4.    Creating Equipment

5.    Adding Specifications and Catalogs

6.    Routing Pipes

7.    Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports

8.    Creating Isometric Drawings

9.    Creating Orthographic Drawings

10. Managing Data and Generating Reports

Course Outline

Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

• AutoCAD Plant 3D User Interface

• Workspaces in AutoCAD Plant 3D

• Invoking Commands in AutoCAD Plant 3D

• Creating Backup Files

• Opening Projects

• Opening a Project Drawing

Creating Projects and P&IDs

• Introduction to Creating Projects and P&ID

• Designing a P&ID

• Validating the Drawing

• Editing the Drawing

Creating Structures

• Creating a Grid

• Adding Members

• Creating Stairs & Railing

• Ladders

• Creating Plates/Grate

• Creating Footings

• Setting the Representation of a Structural Member

• Editing the Structural Members

• Hiding and Displaying Components

Creating Equipment

• • • • • • • Creating Equipment in AutoCAD Plant 3D

            • Placing Equipment in the Drawing

            • Creating a Customized Equipment

            • Modifying Equipment

            • Converting Solid Models into Equipment

            • Attaching and Detaching Objects from Equipment

            • Adding Nozzles to Customized Equipment

            • Adding Nozzles to Converted Equipment

            • Modifying Nozzles

Adding Specifications and Catalogs

• The Spec Editor & Creating a New Spec

• Adding and Editing Parts in the Spec Editor

• Assigning Operators (Actuators) to Valves

• Working with the Catalog Editor

• Adding a New Part to a Catalog

• Working with Bolt / Stud mapping

• Creating Branch Table Legends

Routing Pipes

• Selecting a Spec & Working with the Spec Viewer    

• Routing a Pipe

• Setting the Route Line

• Working with the Compass

• Creating a Roll Elbow

• Creating Bends

• Routing a Pipe at a Slope

• Creating Branches

• Creating a Weld Connection

Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports

• • • • • • • Adding Valves and Fittings in AutoCAD Plant 3D

            • Pipe Supports

            • Insulating a Pipe and Modifying the Pipe Components Using Grips

Creating Isometric Drawings

• • • • • • • Creating a Quick or Production Isometric Drawing

            • Placing Iso Messages and Annotations and Exporting a Component File

            • Configuring Isometric Drawing Settings

Creating Orthographic Drawings

• Generating the First View

• Creating the Adjacent View

• Adding Annotations to the Drawing

• Adding Dimensions to the Drawing

Managing Data and Generating Reports

• Working with the Data Manager

• Working with the Report Creator