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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Template Design for Parts and Equipment

  • Comprehending Plant 3D template architecture and project configuration
  • Building equipment templates featuring parametric properties
  • Standardising naming conventions, attributes, and annotation styles

Component Library Modification

  • Anatomy of component libraries: including catalogs, specifications, and classes
  • Techniques for importing, editing, and versioning library components
  • Best practices for sharing libraries across multiple projects

Isometric and Orthogonal Drawings

  • Producing isometric drawings directly from piping models
  • Developing orthographic (plan/elevation) views and adding detailing
  • Customising isometric styles and annotation templates

Templates for Optimising Repetitive Activities

  • Designing templates for recurring assemblies and skids
  • Leveraging data shortcuts and project templates to speed up delivery
  • Scripting repetitive tasks and automating the application of templates

Integration with Mechanical Design Elements

  • Connecting Plant 3D piping systems with mechanical equipment models
  • Managing connections, supports, and mechanical couplings
  • Coordinating workflows between piping and mechanical teams

Detailed Structural Modeling and Interaction

  • Modelling structural members and platforms within the Plant 3D environment
  • Defining interaction points between piping and structural components
  • Considering load factors and applying practical placement strategies

Advanced Interference Checking and Conflict Resolution

  • Executing clash detection: configuring settings, tolerances, and reporting
  • Prioritising and classifying clashes for effective resolution
  • Documenting conflict resolutions and updating models for final approval

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental AutoCAD drafting and navigation techniques
  • Practical experience with 3D modelling concepts
  • Knowledge of piping or mechanical design principles

Target Audience

  • Piping designers and plant engineers
  • CAD librarians and configuration specialists
  • Structural and mechanical CAD professionals

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