User Guide
Project Setup
Use the project feature at the beginning of a project
to quickly enter pertinent information such as project
numbers and specs that will be used to drive creation
of piping and components. You can also identify and
add a variety of stock and custom components and
specifications, which will eventually populate the tool
palette when design begins. All this information can
be updated as the project progresses and then used
to generate reports.
A Better AutoCAD for Plant Design
Maximize productivity,
accuracy, and coordination
Designed specifically for process plant
engineers and designers, AutoCAD
®
Plant D
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 D is built on the widely-used
and latest AutoCAD platform. Costly server-
based systems and database administration
are not required. AutoCAD Plant D’s
specification-driven technology and modern
interface simplifies modeling and editing of
piping, equipment, support structures, and
other plant components.
Ensure information accuracy and consistency
Within AutoCAD Plant D, underlying data is
directly exchanged between the D model,
P&IDs, isometrics, and orthographics to ensure
information is consistent and up to date. Search
and query for information and then easily
review and edit the data in the drawings.
Improve project team coordination
Materials lists and reports are easy to generate
and share with entire project teams. Portable
AutoCAD Plant D .DWG files can be opened
by other engineering disciplines with AutoCAD-
based software. The data can be exported
for integration into other applications like
stress analysis or spool generation packages.
For seamless design review, visualization, and
clash detection, AutoCAD Plant D models are
directly compatible with Autodesk Navisworks.
Workspace and User Interface
AutoCAD Plant D features a user-friendly
interface, including a large drawing window,
intuitive desktop organization capabilities, and
quick access to the tools and commands you need,
helping you to find your favorite tools faster, locate
seldom-used tools more eciently, and discover
new features with ease.
Design, model, and document
process plants with AutoCAD
®
Plant D software.