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    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers
    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers
    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers
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    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers

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    The AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers textbook explains the readers to effectively use the designing tools in AutoCAD Plant 3D. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings. The chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.
     
    The salient features of this textbook are as follows:
     
    • Tutorial Approach
    The author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme throughout the textbook. This approach guides the users understand the concepts and processes easily.
     
    • Tips and Notes
    The additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.
     
    • Learning Objectives
    The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in that chapter.
     
    • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises
    Every chapter ends with Self-Evaluation Test so that the users can assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the Instructors as test questions and exercises.
     
    • Heavily Illustrated Text
    The text in this book is heavily illustrated with about 600 line diagrams and screen capture images.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCADCIM Technologies
    Release dateAug 31, 2017
    ISBN9781386042334
    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers
    Author

    Sham Tickoo

    Prof. Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Northwest, USA where he has taught design, drafting, CAD and other engineering courses for over nineteen years. Before joining Purdue University, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, and software developer. He has received a US patent for his invention Self Adjusting Cargo Organizer for Vehicles. Professor Tickoo also leads the team of authors at CADCIM Technologies to develop world-class teaching and learning resources for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and related technologies.

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      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers - Sham Tickoo

      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers

      CADCIM Technologies

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      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers

      Sham Tickoo

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      Highly experienced instructors and qualified engineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, USA. This team has authored several textbooks that are rated one of the best in their categories and are used in various colleges, universities, and training centers in North America, Europe, and in other parts of the world.

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      Table of Contents

      Dedication iii
      Preface xiii
      Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 1-2

      Starting AutoCAD Plant 3D 1-2

      New Tab  1-2

      Working on a Project 1-3

      AutoCAD Plant 3D User Interface 1-4

      Drawing Area 1-5

      Command Window 1-5

      Project Manager 1-5

      Data Manager 1-6

      Navigation Bar 1-6

      ViewCube 1-7

      In-canvas Viewport Controls 1-7

      Status Bar 1-7

      Properties Palette 1-8

      Different Workspaces in AutoCAD Plant 3D 1-9

      Grips 1-10

      Invoking Commands in AutoCAD Plant 3D 1-11

      Invoking Commands using Command Prompt 1-11

      Invoking Commands Using Ribbon 1-12

      Tool Palettes 1-13

      Application Menu 1-14

      Menu Bar 1-15

      Shortcut Menu 1-15

      AutoCAD Plant 3D dialog boxes 1-17

      Creating Backup Files 1-17

      Changing Automatic Timed Saved and Backup Files into AutoCAD Format 1-18

      Using the Drawing Recovery Manager to Recover Files 1-18

      Closing a Drawing 1-19

      Opening a Project Drawing 1-19

      Opening a Drawing that is Not in the Project 1-20

      Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Select File Dialog Box 1-20

      Quitting AutoCAD Plant 3D 1-22

      AutoCAD Plant 3D Help 1-23

      Autodesk Exchange Apps 1-24

      Additional Help Resources 1-24

      Self-Evaluation Test 1-25

      Review Questions 1-26

      Chapter 2: Creating a Project and P&IDs

      Introduction 2-2

      Project Manager 2-2

      Creating a New Project in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2-2

      Creating a New Drawing 2-6

      Grouping Project Files 2-6

      Designing a P&ID 2-7

      Adding Equipment to a P&ID 2-9

      Adding Pipe Lines 2-9

      Assigning Tags to a line 2-10

      Adding Valves 2-11

      Adding Instruments and Instrumentation Lines 2-11

      Adding Fittings 2-13

      Adding the Off Page Connectors 2-14

      Connecting the Off Page Connectors 2-14

      Validating the Drawing 2-15

      Checking for Errors 2-16

      Editing the Drawing 2-18

      Moving an Equipment 2-18

      Moving a Valve 2-18

      Moving a Line 2-19

      Editing a Line 2-19

      Grouping Lines 2-21

      Editing a P&ID Symbol 2-21

      Substituting Components 2-21

      Converting AutoCAD Components into P&ID Symbols 2-22

      Tutorial 1 2-23

      Self-Evaluation Test 2-40

      Review Questions 2-41

      Exercise 1 2-41

      Chapter 3: Creating Structures

      Introduction 3-2

      Creating a Grid 3-2

      Editing Grids 3-3

      Setting the Representation of a Structural Member 3-3

      Adding Members 3-4

      Creating Stairs 3-6

      Editing Stairs 3-7

      Creating Railings 3-7

      Creating Ladders 3-9

      Ladder Tab 3-10

      Cage Tab 3-10

      Creating a Plate/Grate 3-11

      Creating Footings 3-12

      Editing the Structural Members 3-12

      Changing the Length of a Member 3-13

      Restoring the Member to its Original Length 3-13

      Cutting Member at Intersections 3-13

      Creating Miter Joints 3-14

      Trimming/Extending a Member 3-14

      Exploding a Structure 3-16

      Visibility Options 3-16

      Hiding and Displaying Components 3-16

      Exchanging Data with other Applications 3-16

      Tutorial 1 3-17

      Tutorial 2 3-22

      Self-Evaluation Test 3-29

      Review Questions 3-30

      Exercise 1 3-31

      Chapter 4: Creating Equipment

      Introduction 4-2

      Creating Equipment 4-2

      Placing Equipment in the Drawing 4-3

      Adding a Vessel 4-3

      Adding a Heat Exchanger 4-4

      Adding a Pump 4-5

      Adding a Heater 4-5

      Creating a Customized Equipment 4-6

      Modifying Equipment 4-7

      Converting Solid Models into Equipment 4-8

      Attaching Objects to an Equipment 4-9

      Detaching Objects from an Equipment 4-9

      Adding Nozzles to a Customized Equipment 4-10

      Adding Nozzles to a Converted Equipment 4-13

      Modifying Nozzles 4-13

      Tutorial 1 4-14

      Tutorial 2 4-23

      Self-Evaluation Test 4-29

      Review Questions 4-29

      Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs

      Introduction 5-2

      Getting Started with AutoCAD Plant 3D Spec Editor 5-2

      Working with Spec Files 5-2

      Creating a New Spec File from an Existing Spec 5-3

      Adding Parts to the Spec Sheet 5-4

      Editing the Parts Added to a Spec 5-5

      Setting the Part Use Priority 5-7

      Adding Notes to a Group 5-7

      Editing the Long Description Styles 5-8

      Assigning a Long Description Style to Multiple Specs 5-10

      Assigning Operators (Actuators) to Valves 5-11

      Working with the Catalog Editor 5-13

      Creating a New Catalog from an Existing Catalog 5-14

      Adding a New Part to a Catalog 5-15

      Creating a New Component using Parametric Graphics 5-15

      Creating a New Component using Block Based Graphics 5-16

      Modifying the Branch Table 5-18

      Creating Branch Table Legends 5-19

      Assigning Legends to a Branch Table 5-20

      Tutorial 1 5-21

      Tutorial 2 5-26

      Tutorial 3 5-30

      Self-Evaluation Test 5-38

      Review Questions 5-38

      Chapter 6: Routing Pipes

      Introduction 6-2

      Selecting a Spec 6-2

      Working with the Spec Viewer 6-2

      Routing a Pipe 6-4

      Routing a Pipe with a New Line Number 6-4

      Setting the Route Line 6-5

      Routing a Pipe from a Line 6-6

      Routing a Pipe using a P&ID 6-6

      Routing a Pipe from an Equipment 6-7

      Working with the Compass 6-8

      Connecting two Open Ports of Pipes 6-9

      Changing the Pipe Size while Routing 6-11

      Changing the Orientation Plane while Routing a Pipe 6-11

      Creating a Cutback Elbow 6-12

      Creating a Roll Elbow 6-13

      Creating Bends 6-14

      Changing the Elevation while Routing a Pipe 6-14

      Routing Pipe at an Offset 6-15

      Routing a Pipe at a Slope 6-16

      Creating Branches 6-18

      Creating a Tee Branch 6-18

      Creating an O-let Branch 6-19

      Creating a Stub-In Branch 6-20

      Creating a Stub-In Branch at an Offset from the Center of the Header Pipe 6-20

      Creating a Branch from an Elbow 6-21

      Creating a Stub-In Branch at a Precise Location 6-21

      Adding a Reinforced Pad to a Stub-In Branch 6-22

      Creating a Weld Connection 6-22

      Creating Autodesk Connection Point 6-23

      Editing an Autodesk Connection Point 6-23

      Routing a Pipe from an Autodesk Connection Point 6-24

      Tutorial 1 6-24

      Self-Evaluation Test 6-40

      Review Questions 6-41

      Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports

      Introduction 7-2

      Adding Valves and Fittings 7-2

      Adding Valves and Fittings to a Pipe using the Spec Sheet 7-2

      Adding Valves and Fittings using a P&ID 7-3

      Placing Valves and Fittings while Routing a Pipe 7-4

      Placing Custom Parts 7-5

      Mapping a P&ID Object to a Plant 3D Object 7-6

      Adding Pipe Supports 7-8

      Adding a Dummy Leg 7-10

      Adding a Hanger and Connecting it to a Structural Member 7-10

      Modifying the Pipe Supports 7-10

      Copying and Moving a Pipe Support 7-12

      Connecting Two Pipe Supports 7-13

      Converting Solids into Pipe Supports 7-13

      Attaching Objects to a Pipe Support 7-13

      Detaching Objects from a Pipe Support 7-13

      Insulating a Pipe 7-14

      Modifying the Pipe Components using Grips 7-14

      Substituting a Pipe Component 7-14

      Rotating a Pipe Component 7-14

      Flipping a Pipe Component 7-14

      Flipping a Component Inline with the Pipe 7-14

      Changing the Elevation of the Pipe 7-15

      Changing the Valve Operator 7-15

      Validating a 3D Model 7-17

      Tutorial 1 7-18

      Self-Evaluation Test 7-25

      Review Questions 7-26

      Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings

      Introduction 8-2

      Isometric Drawing Types 8-2

      Creating a Quick Isometric Drawing 8-2

      Creating a Production Isometric Drawing 8-5

      Viewing Isometric Results 8-5

      Placing Iso Messages and Annotations 8-6

      Exporting a Pipe Component File 8-7

      Creating an Iso from a Pipe Component File 8-8

      Locking a Line Number 8-8

      Configuring Isometric Drawing Settings 8-8

      Configuring Iso Style Settings 8-9

      Configuring Annotation Settings 8-9

      Configuring Dimensional Settings 8-10

      Configuring Sloped and Offset Piping Settings 8-11

      Setting the Title Block and Display Properties 8-12

      Tutorial 1 8-14

      Tutorial 2 8-18

      Tutorial 3 8-22

      Self-Evaluation Test 8-29

      Review Questions 8-30

      Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings

      Introduction 9-2

      Creating Orthographic Drawings 9-2

      Generating the First View 9-2

      Creating the Adjacent View 9-6

      Adding Annotations to the Drawing 9-7

      Adding Dimensions to the Drawing 9-8

      Locating a Component in the 3D Model 9-8

      Editing a Drawing View 9-8

      Updating a View 9-9

      Adding Gaps to Pipes 9-9

      Tutorial 1 9-9

      Self-Evaluation Test 9-16

      Review Questions 9-16

      Chapter 10: Managing Data and Creating Reports

      Introduction 10-2

      Data Manager 10-2

      Viewing data in the Data Manager 10-3

      Modifying the Display of Data 10-3

      Displaying the Data by Object Type and Area 10-3

      Zooming to Plant Objects 10-4

      Locating an Object in a Drawing Area 10-4

      Scrolling through the Data in the Data Manager 10-5

      Editing Data in the Data Manager 10-5

      Placing Annotations in a P&ID using the Data Manager 10-5

      Filtering the Information in the Data Table 10-6

      Viewing only the Selected Record in the Data Table 10-6

      Viewing all the records in the Data Table except the Selected One 10-6

      Viewing the Data of the Objects Selected in the Drawing Area 10-6

      Exporting Data from the Data Manager 10-7

      Importing Data to the Data Manager 10-7

      Accepting or Rejecting Changes in the Imported Data 10-8

      Viewing Reports in the Data Manager 10-8

      Exporting the Project Reports 10-8

      Importing the Project Reports 10-9

      Working with the Report Creator 10-9

      Generating Reports using the AutoCAD Plant Report Creator 10-10

      Tutorial 1 10-12

      Tutorial 2 10-15

      Self-Evaluation Test 10-17

      Review Questions 10-18

      Index I-1

      Preface

      AutoCAD Plant 3D

      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015, a product of Autodesk Inc, is a plant layout design software. It is extensively used in the industry to create and modify the P&IDs and 3D models of the process plants. Built on the AutoCAD platform, this software allows you to carry out the design process in a project based manner. The modern toolset available with this software allows designers and engineers, who model and document process plants, to generate and share isometric drawings, orthographic drawings, and materials reports. You can also integrate it with Navisworks as well as import designs created in Revit and Inventor.

      The AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 for Designers textbook explains the readers to effectively use the designing tools in AutoCAD Plant 3D. The accompanying tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings. The chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.

      The salient features of this textbook are as follows:

      • Tutorial Approach

      The author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme throughout the textbook. This approach guides the users understand the concepts and processes easily.

      • Tips and Notes

      The additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.

      • Learning Objectives

      The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in that chapter.

      • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises

      Every chapter ends with Self-Evaluation Test so that the users can assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the Instructors as test questions and exercises.

      • Heavily Illustrated Text

      The text in this book is heavily illustrated with about 600 line diagrams and screen capture images.

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      Symbols Used in the Textbook

      Note.pcx Note

      The author has provided additional information related to various topics in the form of notes.

      TIP.PCX Tip

      The author has provided a lot of useful information to the users about the topic being discussed in the form of tips.

      NEW2.PCX New

      This symbol indicates that the command or tool being discussed is new.

      ENHANCED.PCX Enhanced

      This symbol indicates that the command or tool being discussed is enhanced.

      6861.jpg

      Formatting Conventions Used in the Textbook

      Refer to the following list for the formatting conventions used in this textbook.

      • Command names are capitalized and written in boldface letters.

      • A key icon appears when you have to respond by pressing the ENTER or the RETURN key.

      • Command sequences are indented. The responses are indicated in boldface. The directions are indicated in italics and the comments are enclosed in parentheses.

      • The methods of invoking a tool/option from the Ribbon, Menu Bar, Quick Access Toolbar, Application menu, Status Bar, and Command prompt are enclosed in a shaded box.

      Ribbon: Structure > Parts > Footing

      Menu Bar: File > Open

      Quick Access Toolbar: Open

      Application Menu: Open > Drawing

      Command: OPEN

      Example: The MOVE command

      Command: MOVE

      Select object: G

      Enter group name: Enter a group name (the group name is group1)

      Naming Conventions Used in the Textbook

      Tool

      If you click on an item in a panel of the Ribbon and a command is invoked to create/edit an object or perform some action, then that item is termed as tool.

      For example:

      To Create: Route Pipe tool, Create Supports tool, Create Ortho View tool

      To Edit: Modify Equipment tool, Attach Supports tool, Detach Supports tool

      Action: Zoom tool, Move tool, Copy tool

      If you click on an item in a panel of the Ribbon and a dialog box is invoked wherein you can set the properties to create/edit an object, then that item is also termed as tool, refer to Figure 1.

      For example:

      To Create: Create Equipment tool, Create Supports tool

      To Edit: Edit Attributes tool, Block Editor tool

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      Figure 1 Various tools in the Ribbon

      Button

      If you click on an item in a toolbar or a panel of the Ribbon and the display of the corresponding object is toggled on/off, then that item is termed as Button. For example, Grid button, Snap button, Ortho button, Route Pipe button, Line to Pipe button, and so on; refer to Figure 2.

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      Figure 2 Various buttons displayed in the Status Bar and Ribbon

      The item in a dialog box that has a 3D shape like a button is also termed as Button. For example, OK button, Cancel button, Apply button, and so on. Refer to Figure 3 for the terminology used for the components in a dialog box.

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      Figure 3 The components in a dialog box

      Drop-down

      A drop-down is the one in which a set of common tools are grouped together for performing an action. You can identify a drop-down with a down arrow on it. These drop-downs are given a name based on the tools grouped in them. For example, Project drop-down, Settings drop-down, Create Light drop-down, and so on; refer to Figure 4.

      Figure 4 The Project, Settings, and Create Light drop-downs

      Fig%204_1.pcxFig%204_2.pcxFig%204_3.pcx

      Drop-down List

      A drop-down list is the one in which a set of options are grouped together. You can set various parameters using these options. You can identify a drop-down list with a down arrow on it. To know the name of a drop-down list, move the cursor over it; its name will be displayed as a tool tip. For example, Line Number Selector drop-down list, Linetype drop-down list, Object Color drop-down list, Visual Styles drop-down list, and so on, refer to Figure 5.

      Figure 5 The Line Number Selector and Visual Styles drop-down lists

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      Options

      Options are the items that are available in shortcut menu, drop-down list, Command prompt, Properties panel, and so on. For example, choose the Properties option from the shortcut menu displayed on right-clicking in the drawing area, refer to Figure 6.

      Figure 6 Options in a shortcut menu and the PROPERTIES palette

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      It has been our constant endeavor to provide you the best textbooks and services at affordable price. In this endeavor, we have come out with a Free companion website that will facilitate the process of teaching and learning of AutoCAD Plant 3D. If you purchase this textbook, you will get access to the companion website.

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      The faculty can get online technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

      • Instructor Guide

      Solutions to all review questions and exercises in the textbook are provided in this link to help faculty members test the skills of the students.

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      AutoCAD Plant 3D for Designers

      Preface

      AutoCAD Plant 3D for Designers

      Preface

      Chapter 1

      Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Learning Objectives

      After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

      • Start AutoCAD Plant 3D

      • Work with the components of the initial AutoCAD Plant 3D screen

      • Invoke AutoCAD commands from the keyboard, menus, shortcut menus, Tool Palettes, and Ribbon

      • Work with the components of dialog boxes in AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Introduction To AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015

      AutoCAD Plant 3D is a purpose-built plant design software. This software is used to design and document process plants. AutoCAD Plant 3D contains various predefined shapes of plant components. These predefined shapes, which are solid models, carry the intelligence of AutoCAD Plant 3D drawings. While installing AutoCAD Plant 3D, the standard specifications and part catalogs related to piping are also installed.

      AutoCAD Plant 3D comes along with AutoCAD P&ID which is used to create piping and instrumentation drawings. AutoCAD P&ID contains various piping and instrumentation symbols. These symbols, most of which are AutoCAD blocks with attributes, carry the intelligence of AutoCAD P&ID drawings.

      Starting AutoCAD Plant 3D

      When you install AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015, its icon is created and displayed on the desktop. You can launch the application by double-clicking on that icon. Alternatively, choose Start > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015 - English > AutoCAD

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