AutoCAD Plant 3D Course
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Learn to create equipment, simple steel structures and a piping design with Plant 3D.
Discover the syllabus
Course overview
Unlock your potential with our AutoCAD Plant 3D Essentials Online Course. This comprehensive training, led by Autodesk-certified instructors, covers everything from basic to advanced plant design. You will gain critical skills in 3D process plant modelling, project setup, and data management in this comprehensive four-session course. It is Ideal for engineers and designers seeking proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D.
Course structure
In this course, you learn how to use AutoCAD Plant 3D to complete a plant design project. It provides a comprehensive overview that includes all common workflows for plant design, plus a focus on project setup and administration.
- AutoCAD Plant 3D Introduction: This session covers setting up a project and navigating the AutoCAD Plant 3D environment. You will learn to open drawings, explore the user interface, and manage layers and colors, ensuring a solid foundation in project organisation.
- Design Tools and Project Setups: This module focuses on creating project folders and drawings. You will also gain steel modelling and editing skills essential for structuring your plant design.
- Modelling and Design Methods: In this session, you will delve into equipment modelling and editing. You will learn piping basics and advanced piping topics, enhancing your ability to design and layout complex systems.
- P&IDs, Ortho Views, and Iso’s: This final session teaches you how to work with P&ID data in Plant 3D. You will create and annotate orthographic views and develop isometric drawings crucial for comprehensive plant design documentation.
Modules
Session 1 - AutoCAD Plant3D - Introduction
- Project Setup. Environment Overview
- Opening a Drawing
- Exploring the User Interface
- Managing Layers and Colors
Session 2 - Design Tools and Project Setups
- Creating Project Folders and Drawings
- Steel Modelling and Editing
Session 3 - Modelling and Design methods
- Equipment Modelling and Editing
- Piping Basics
- Piping Editing and Advanced Topics
Session 4 - P&ID’s, Ortho views and Iso’s
- Working with P&ID Data in Plant 3D
- Creating and Annotating Orthographic Views
- Creating Isometric Drawings
Requirements
To successfully participate in the AutoCAD Plant 3D Essentials Online Course, you should meet the following requirements:
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD
- Access to a computer with AutoCAD Plant 3D installed
- Stable internet connection for online sessions
- Commitment to 3-hour Revit and Navisworks sessions
- Availability for 3.5-hour sessions for other modules
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If necessary, the instructor will adapt the content of the course so that it is 100% relevant to your work tasks. This way, the course will accurately reflect you, regardless of whether you design greenhouses or shopping malls.
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