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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Template Design for Parts and Equipment
- Exploring Plant 3D template architecture and initial project configuration
- Developing equipment templates equipped with parametric properties
- Establishing standards for naming conventions, attributes, and annotation styles
Component Library Customization
- Analyzing library structures: catalogs, specifications, and classes
- Processes for importing, editing, and managing library versions
- Best practices for distributing libraries across multiple projects
Isometric and Orthogonal Drawings
- Generating isometric views from piping models
- Producing orthographic (plan/elevation) projections with detailed annotations
- Adjusting isometric styles and customizing annotation templates
Optimizing Templates for Repetitive Tasks
- Creating templates for recurring assemblies and skids
- Leveraging data shortcuts and project templates to speed up delivery
- Automating routine tasks through scripting and template application
Mechanical Design Integration
- Connecting Plant 3D piping systems with mechanical equipment models
- Managing connections, supports, and mechanical interfaces
- Facilitating coordination workflows between piping and mechanical teams
Detailed Structural Modeling and Interaction
- Modeling structural members and platforms within the Plant 3D environment
- Defining interaction points between piping and structural elements
- Considering load factors and practical placement strategies
Advanced Interference Checking and Resolution
- Executing clash detection with adjusted settings, tolerances, and reporting
- Prioritizing and categorizing clashes for effective resolution
- Documenting resolution strategies and updating models for final sign-off
Summary and Future Directions
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic AutoCAD drawing commands and navigation
- Practical experience with 3D modeling concepts
- Knowledge of piping or mechanical design principles
Target Audience
- Piping designers and plant engineers
- CAD librarians and configuration specialists
- Structural and mechanical CAD practitioners
Testimonials (2)
Understanding how to interact with the software efficiently. There were many times I would initially go a certain way about completing a drawing, and then Jai would show me an easier or more efficient method.
Ben Milligan
Course - AutoCAD: Beginner to Advanced
The practices and the fact that you can share your screen for guidance from the trainer
