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The Plant 3D toolset is included with AutoCAD
2021 Plant 3D toolset
Create and edit P&ID’s, 3D models, and extract piping orthographics and isometrics with industry-specific toolset for plant design.
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Plant 3D toolset features
Collaboration & P&ID’s
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Collaboration for Plant 3D
Collaborate on plant design models across project teams and maintain compliance requirements—all in a cloud-based common data environment.
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Quick P&ID drafting
In-context AutoCAD® commands help make P&ID drafting easier.
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Industry-standard symbol libraries
The Plant 3D toolset is delivered with standard symbol libraries in the tool palettes. They include PIP, ISA, ISO/DIN, and JIS.
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Data validation
Quickly identify possible errors by scanning P&IDs for data consistency according to user-definable rules.
3D modeling
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Rapid plant modeling in 3D
Quickly create 3D plant models using parametric equipment modeling, structural steel libraries, and project-specific piping specifications using industry standard piping catalogs.
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Parametric equipment templates
Create and edit equipment using parametric templates to help you create plant layouts faster.
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Structural modeling
Lay out structures, stairs, ladders, and railings using industry-standard steel sections including AISC, CISC, and DIN.
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Create project-specific piping specs
Customize piping specifications to meet project-specific requirements. Include industry-standard components as well as customized components.
Piping documentation
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Create and edit piping orthographic drawings
Extract piping orthographic drawings directly from the 3D model and update them as the 3D model is being updated.
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Automated production of piping isometrics
Create industry standard / project-standard piping isometric drawings directly from the 3D model.
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Automated project-specific reporting
Define report formats for the project and automatically populate the data directly from the 3D model.
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BIM model documentation
Work with other industry disciplines to create BIM models for the plant.
Workflows
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Plant 3D toolset + BIM 360 Design
Plant designers use BIM 360 Design to collaborate across project teams in a cloud-based common data environment.
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Plant 3D toolset + Revit + Navisworks + InfraWorks
Use Plant 3D in the AEC Collection for spec-driven design, analysis, and construction-ready isometrics.
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Autodesk AEC Collection
Streamline your workflows with Plant 3D, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Revit, and other BIM software and tools.
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