AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 Beginner to Advanced Training

Module 1: Getting Started

• Introducing AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Launching AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Setting Up AutoCAD Plant 3D Workspaces
• Understanding the Application Menu
• Understanding the Ribbon Interface

Module 2: Working with Projects

• Understanding Projects
• Creating a Project
• Opening a Project
• Creating a P&ID Drawing in a Project
• Opening a P&ID Drawing in a Project
• Importing a Drawing into a Project
• Editing the Project Structure

Module 3: Creating a Process and Instrumentation Diagrams

• About P&ID Symbology
• Adding Equipment Symbology
• Connecting Equipment with Schematic Lines
• Editing Schematic Line Properties
• Grouping Schematic Lines
• Adding Inline Accessories
• Adding Instrumentation Symbols and Lines
• Adding Inline Control Valves
• Understanding Non-Engineering Connector Symbols
• Understanding Non-Engineering Miscellaneous Symbols

Module 4: Modifying a P&ID

• Editing Schematic Lines
• Editing Schematic Line Types
• Modifying Equipment Symbology
• Modifying Inline Accessories
• Converting and Modifying Control Valves
• Enhancing Connection and Valve Symbology

Module 5: Annotating a P&ID

• Understanding Annotation Types and Rules
• Adding Tags to Equipment
• Adding Tags to Schematic Lines
• Adding Inline Accessory Tags
• Editing Symbol Tags
• Adding General Notes and Dimensions

Module 6: Creating a 3D Model

• Understanding Plant 3D Modeling
• Mapping P&ID Symbol Properties to Plant 3D Objects
• Working with Structural Components
• Adding Structural Elements
• Adding Platforms
• Adding Access Members
• Editing Structural Members
• Cutting Structural Members
• Adding Equipment to a Model
• Creating Fabricated Equipment
• Adding Nozzles and Templates for Equipment
• Modifying Nozzles and Equipment
• Creating Content from AutoCAD 3D Models
• Understanding and Setting Pipe Specifications
• Starting with P&ID Line Lists
• Creating Piping Layouts in a Model
• Editing Piping Layouts in a Model
• Using Special Piping Toggles
• Placing Inline Accessories in a Model
• Adding End-of-Line Accessories
• Adding Pipe Supports
• Understanding 3D Display Modes
• Understanding the Compass

Module 7: Defining Isometric Views

• Understanding Isometric Views
• Defining Iso Styles and Settings
• Setting Isometric Annotation and Dimension Behavior
• Generating Quick Isometric Views
• Generating Production Isometric Views
• Creating Isometric Messages and Information Items
• Generating Fabrication PCF Files
• Locking Issued Isometric Drawings

Module 8: Defining Orthographic Views

• Understanding Orthographic Views
• Creating Orthographic Plan Views
• Using Adjacent Views
• Editing and Updating Orthographic Views
• Adding Annotations and Dimensions to Orthographic Views
• Using Special Features for Orthographic Views

Module 9: Validating a Project

• Understanding Project Validation
• Controlling Validation Settings
• Validating Drawings
• Solving P&ID Errors
• Solving AutoCAD Errors
• Solving 3D Model Errors
• Using the Drawing Checker Tool

Module 10: Managing a Project

• Reviewing the Project Manager
• Modifying General Project Settings
• Modifying Project Drawing Properties
• Editing Custom Project Properties
• Locating Lost Files in a Project
• Resaving All Project Drawings
• Sharing P&ID Drawings with Non-AutoCAD Users
• Linking P&ID Drawings to Revit Projects
• Reviewing the Work History

Module 11: Customizing Projects

• Understanding Customization Rules for AutoCAD P&ID
• Understanding P&ID Class Definitions
• Using the ProjSymbolStyle Drawing and Symbol Libraries
• Using Block Editor in AutoCAD P&ID
• Modifying and Adding End Connections
• Editing Schematic Line Settings
• Editing Drawing Line Settings
• Adding a Symbol from an Existing Block
• Editing a Symbol and Symbol Block

Module 12:Understanding Project Data

• Managing P&ID Symbol Data and Hierarchy
• Linking to the Project Database
• Modifying Defined Reports
• Creating New Reports
• Using the Data Manager
• Adding Data to P&ID Items in Data Manager
• Filtering P&ID Data
• Using Data Manager to Locate Items
• Reviewing Project-Wide and Drawing-Specific Data
• Leveraging Data Editing Tips
• Exporting Data to Excel
• Importing Data from Excel
• Printing a Report from Data Manager
• Adding Property Data
• Adding String and Numeric Properties
• Adding Boolean Properties
• Using Selection Lists
• Using Symbol Lists
• Understanding Acquisitions
• Adding an Acquisition Rule
• Setting Read-Only and Visibility Rules

Module 13:Customizing Tags and Annotation

• Understanding P&ID Tag and Annotation Customization
• Adding an Annotation Symbol
• Editing an Annotation Block
• Formatting Tag Data
• Editing Properties in Annotations
• Using Expression Tags in Annotations
• Defining Annotations for Inline Objects
• Customizing Non-Engineering Symbols
• Adding and Editing Actuator Symbols
• Editing Instrumentation Symbols
• Using the Parameter Manager in Block Editor
• Editing Off-Page Connectors

Module 14:Understanding Line Segments and Groups

• Introducing Line Segments and Groups
• Customizing Pipe Line Segments
• Customizing Signal Line Segments
• Customizing Pipe Line Groups
• Customizing Signal Line

Module 15:Customizing Project Templates

• Introducing P&ID Templates
• Editing the Template Title Block
• Editing Template Layer Standards
• Editing Template Annotation Styles
• Editing the PROJSYMBOLSTYLE Drawing
• Working with the Project Template

Module 16:Publishing and Printing P&IDs

• Understanding the Publishing Options
• Using the Publish Command
• Printing Individual Drawings

Module 17:Using the Report Creator

• Understanding the Report Creator
• Running Reports from the Report Creator
• Creating a New Report
• Using the Report Wizard to Edit Layouts
• Understanding the Report Designer
• Using the Report Designer to Edit a Field

Module 18: Using the Spec Editor

• Understanding Specifications
• Editing Pipe Fittings in a Specification
• Editing Valves in a Specification
• Using Spec Viewer in a Project
• Working with Specification Files