User manual AUTODESK AUTOCAD PLANT 3D 2010 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 3D for the mainstream. AutoCAD ® Plant 3D 2010 A Better AutoCAD for Plant Design Design, model, and document process plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2010 software. ® maximize productivity, accuracy, and coordination Designed specifically for process plant engineers and designers, AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2010 helps increase productivity, accuracy, and coordination to meet the challenges of your complex plant design projects. Increase design and engineering productivity Training and startup time is minimal because AutoCAD Plant 3D is built on the widely-used and latest AutoCAD platform. Costly serverbased systems and database administration are not required. [. . . ] Using these capabilities, you can create and edit piping and instrumentation diagrams, then reconcile the underlying data with the 3D model. Piping From the initial spec through the final design, AutoCAD Plant 3D software optimizes the creation and editing of spec-driven pipelines. With this feature, you can route pipe, edit a line of pipe and its component elements, and manage a system of connections. You have the option to route pipe semi-automatically or manually. As you route pipe, additional components such as gaskets or flanges are added automatically. Equipment Elements This feature enables you to create, modify, manage, and use equipment in your drawings. A comprehensive library of standard equipment elements is available for use from within the tool palette. You can add custom content to your library as well. Structural Elements Use this feature to identify issues such as interferences in your plant model. With it, you can parametrically create a small set of structural elements, including AISC steel members and structural trim, such as stairs and cage ladders. You can also externally reference structural drawings created in Autodesk® Revit® Structure software, AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software, and other applications. Autodesk Navisworks Compatibility AutoCAD Plant 3D models are directly compatible with the Autodesk® Navisworks® family of products for seamless design review, visualization, and clash detection. Construction Document Generation From the 3D model, you can easily generate and share isometrics, orthographics, and other construction documents. Information is directly exchanged with the 3D model, helping to ensure that your construction documents are accurate, consistent, and up to date. Specifications and Catalogs AutoCAD Plant 3D helps streamline the placement of piping, equipment, support structures, and other plant components through spec-driven technology and standard parts catalogs like ANSI/ASmE (B16) and DIN/ISO. When you need to create a spec, you can work directly with included content-rich catalogs, or you can modify the catalogs to meet your project's requirements. Report, Search, and Query Use these features to search for, query, and manipulate the data contained in drawings. Generate materials lists and create reports based on your particular search criteria. You can then export the information as piping component format (PCF) files for integration into other applications like stress analysis or spool generation packages. Learn More or Purchase Access specialists worldwide who can provide product expertise, a deep understanding of your industry, and value that extends beyond your software purchase. To purchase AutoCAD Plant 3D 2010 software, contact an Autodesk Authorized Reseller. [. . . ] Learn more at www. autodesk. com/subscription. Autodesk, AutoCAD Navisworks, and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. , and/ or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. [. . . ]