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    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers, 7th Edition
    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers, 7th Edition
    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers, 7th Edition
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    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers, 7th Edition

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    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023, one of the world's leading application, designed specifically to create and modify P&ID's and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 that allow the user to design piping & instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023.

    Special emphasis has been laid in this book on 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 2023. 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.

     

    Salient Features

    Consists of 10 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.

    Project on a Thermal Power Plant.

    Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 concepts and techniques.

    Tutorial approach to explain the concepts.

    Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.

    Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials.

    Additional information in the form of notes and tips.

    Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.


     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCADCIM Technologies
    Release dateJul 31, 2024
    ISBN9781640571556
    AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers, 7th Edition
    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 2023 for Designers, 7th Edition - Sham Tickoo

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      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers

      (7th Edition)

      CADCIM Technologies

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      Sham Tickoo

      Professor

      Purdue University Northwest

      Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology

      Hammond, Indiana, USA

      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 for Designers 7th Edition

      Sham Tickoo

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      ISBN 978-1-64057-155-6

      NOTICE TO THE READER

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      The reader is expressly warned to consider and adopt all safety precautions that might be indicated by the activities herein and to avoid all potential hazards. By following the instructions contained herein, the reader willingly assumes all risks in connection with such instructions.

      The Publisher makes no representation or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness for particular purpose or merchantability, nor are any such representations implied with respect to the material set forth herein, and the publisher takes no responsibility with respect to such material. The publisher shall not be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or part, from the reader’s use of, or reliance upon, this material.

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      DEDICATION

      To teachers, who make it possible to disseminate knowledge

      to enlighten the young and curious minds

      of our future generations

      To students, who are dedicated to learning new technologies

      and making the world a better place to live in

      SPECIAL RECOGNITION

      A special thanks to Mr. Denis Cadu and the ADN team of Autodesk Inc.

      for their valuable support and professional guidance to

      procure the software for writing this textbook

      THANKS

      To the faculty and students of the MET department of

      Purdue University Northwest for their cooperation

      To employees of CADCIM Technologies for their valuable help

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      CADCIM Technologies provides effective and affordable virtual online training on various software packages including Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), computer programming languages, animation, architecture, and GIS. The training is delivered ‘live’ via Internet at any time, any place, and at any pace to individuals as well as the students of colleges, universities, and CAD/CAM training centers. The main features of this program are:

      Training for Students and Companies in a Classroom Setting

      Highly experienced instructors and qualified engineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, 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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      Preface

      AutoCAD Plant 3D

      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023, 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 Plant 3D with Navisworks and can import designs created in Revit and Inventor.

      The AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 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 2023. 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.

      Since AutoCAD Plant 3D is based on AutoCAD platform, a user must have the basic knowledge of AutoCAD. In this textbook, the basic tools of AutoCAD are not explained while explaining the working of Plant 3D tools assuming that the user knows AutoCAD basics.

      The salient features of this textbook are as follows:

      • Tutorial Approach

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

      • Tips and Notes

      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, Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters and they can be used by the instructor 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.

      Symbols Used in the Book

      Note

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

      Tip

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

      Enhanced

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

      New

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

      Formatting Conventions Used in the Book

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

      Naming Conventions Used in the Book

      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

      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.

      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.

      Dialog Box

      In this textbook, different terms are used for referring to the components of a dialog box. Refer to Figure 3 for the terminology used.

      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.

      Drop-down List

      A drop-down list is the one in which a set of options are grouped together. You can set 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.

      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.

      Free Companion Website

      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 [email protected].

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      • Part Files

      The part files used in illustrations, tutorials, and exercises are available for free download.

      • Input Files

      The input files used in tutorials and exercises are available for free download.

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      The students can get online technical support by contacting [email protected].

      • Part Files

      The part files used in illustrations and tutorials are available for free download.

      • Input Files

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      You can access additional learning resources by visiting https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com.

      If you face any problem in accessing these files, please contact the publisher at [email protected] or the author at [email protected] or [email protected].

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      Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Introduction To AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023

      Starting AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Start Tab

      Working on a Project

      AutoCAD Plant 3D User Interface

      Drawing Area

      Command Window

      PROJECT MANAGER

      DATA MANAGER

      Navigation Bar

      ViewCube

      In-canvas Viewport Controls

      Status Bar

      Properties Palette

      Different Workspaces in AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Grips

      Invoking Commands in AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Invoking Commands Using Command Prompt

      Invoking Commands Using Ribbon

      TOOL PALETTES

      Application Menu

      Menu Bar

      Shortcut Menu

      AutoCAD Plant 3D dialog boxes

      Creating Backup Files

      Converting Auto-saved and Backup Files into AutoCAD Format

      Using the Drawing Recovery Manager to Recover Files

      Closing a Drawing

      Opening a Project drawing

      Opening a drawing that is not in the Project

      Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Select File Dialog Box

      Quitting AutoCAD Plant 3D

      AutoCAD Plant 3D Help

      Autodesk App Store

      Additional Help Resources

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 2: Creating Projects and P&IDs

      Introduction

      Project Manager

      Creating a New Project in AutoCAD Plant 3D

      Creating a New Drawing

      Grouping Project Files

      Designing a P&ID

      Adding Equipment to a P&ID

      Adding Pipe Lines

      Assigning Tags to a Line

      Assigning Custom Service Category to a Line

      Creating and Adding Custom Pipe Line Segments to TOOL PALETTES

      Adding Custom Tags to Pipe Line Segments

      Adding Valves

      Adding Instruments and Instrumentation Lines

      Adding Fittings

      Adding the Off Page Connectors

      Connecting the Off Page Connectors

      Validating the drawing

      Checking for Errors

      Editing the Drawing

      Moving an Equipment

      Moving a Valve

      Moving a Line

      Editing a Line

      Grouping Lines

      Editing a P&ID Symbol

      Substituting Components

      Converting AutoCAD Components into P&ID Symbols

      Adding Intelligence to the Custom P&ID Symbols

      Tutorial 1

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Exercise 1

      Chapter 3: Creating Structures

      Introduction

      Creating a Grid

      Editing Grids

      Setting the Representation of the Structural Member

      Adding Members

      Creating Stairs

      Editing Stairs

      Creating Railings

      Creating Ladders

      Ladder Tab

      Cage Tab

      Creating a Plate/Grate

      Creating Footings

      Editing the Structural Members

      Changing the Length of a Member

      Restoring the Member to its Original Length

      Cutting Member at Intersections

      Creating Miter Joints

      Trimming/Extending a Member

      Exploding a Structure

      Visibility Options

      Hiding and Displaying Components

      Exchanging data with other applications

      Tutorial 1

      Tutorial 2

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Exercise 1

      Chapter 4: Creating Equipment

      Introduction

      Creating Equipment

      Templates

      Placing equipment in the drawing

      Adding a Vessel

      Adding a Heat Exchanger

      Adding a Pump

      Adding a Heater

      Creating a customized equipment

      Modifying equipment

      Converting solid models into equipment

      Converting Inventor models into equipment

      Detaching objects from an Equipment

      Adding Nozzles to a customized Equipment

      Adding Nozzles to a converted Equipment

      Modifying nozzles

      Tutorial 1

      Tutorial 2

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs

      Introduction

      Getting Started with AutoCAD Plant 3D Spec Editor

      Working with Spec Files

      Creating a New Spec File from an Existing Spec

      Adding Parts to the Spec Sheet

      Editing the Parts Added to a Spec

      Setting the Part Use Priority

      Adding Notes to a Group

      Editing the Long Description Styles

      Assigning a Long Description Style to Multiple Specs

      Assigning Operators (Actuators) to Valves

      Working with the catalog editor

      Creating a New Catalog from an Existing Catalog

      Adding a New part to a Catalog

      Creating a New Component Using Parametric Graphics

      Creating a New Component Using Block Based Graphics

      Modifying the branch table

      Creating Branch Table Legends

      Assigning Legends to a Branch Table

      Tutorial 1

      Tutorial 2

      Tutorial 3

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 6: Routing Pipes

      Introduction

      Selecting a Spec

      Working with the Spec Viewer

      Routing a pipe

      Routing a Pipe with a New Line Number

      Setting the Route line

      Routing a Pipe from a Line

      Routing a Pipe using a P&ID

      Routing a Pipe from an Equipment

      Working with the Compass

      Connecting Two Open Ports of Pipes

      Changing the Pipe Size while Routing

      Changing the Orientation Plane while Routing a Pipe

      Creating a Cutback Elbow

      Creating a Roll Elbow

      Creating Bends

      Changing the Elevation while Routing a Pipe

      Routing a Pipe at an Offset

      Routing a Pipe at a Slope

      Creating branches

      Creating a Tee Branch

      Creating an O-let Branch

      Creating a Stub-In Branch

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

      Creating a Branch from an Elbow

      Creating a Stub-In Branch at a Precise Location

      Adding a Reinforced Pad to a Stub-In Branch

      Creating a weld connection

      Creating Autodesk Connection point

      Editing an Autodesk Connection Point

      Routing a Pipe from an Autodesk Connection Point

      Tutorial 1

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports

      Introduction

      Adding Valves and Fittings

      Adding Valves and Fittings to a Pipe Using the Spec Sheet

      Adding Valves and Fittings Using a P&ID

      Placing Valves and Fittings while Routing a Pipe

      Placing Custom Parts

      Mapping a P&ID Object to a Plant 3D Object

      Adding Pipe Supports

      Adding a Dummy Leg

      Adding a Hanger and Connecting it to a Structural Member

      Modifying the Pipe Supports

      Copying and Moving a Pipe Support

      Connecting Two Pipe Supports

      Converting Solids into Pipe Supports

      Attaching Objects to a Pipe Support

      Detaching Objects From a Support

      Insulating a Pipe

      Modifying the Pipe Components using Grips

      Substituting a Pipe Component

      Rotating a Pipe Component

      Flipping a Pipe Component

      Flipping a Component Inline with the Pipe

      Changing the Elevation of the Pipe

      Changing the Valve Operator

      Validating a 3D model

      Tutorial 1

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings

      Introduction

      Isometric Drawing types

      Creating a Quick Isometric drawing

      Creating a Production Isometric drawing

      Viewing Isometric Results

      Placing Iso messages and annotations

      Exporting a Pipe Component File

      Creating an Iso from a Pipe Component File

      Locking a Line number

      Configuring Isometric Drawing settings

      Configuring Iso Style Settings

      Configuring Annotation Settings

      Configuring Dimensional Settings

      Configuring Themes

      Configuring Sloped and Offset Piping Settings

      Setting the Title Block and Display Properties

      Tutorial 1

      Tutorial 2

      Tutorial 3

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings

      Introduction

      Creating Orthographic drawings

      Generating the First View

      Creating the Adjacent View

      Adding Annotations to the Drawing

      Adding Dimensions to the drawing

      Locating a component in the 3D model

      Editing a Drawing View

      Updating a view

      Adding Gaps to pipes

      Generating Bill of Material

      Displaying Pipes as Single Lines

      Creating BOM Annotation

      Tutorial 1

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      Chapter 10: Managing Data and Creating Reports

      Introduction

      Data Manager

      Viewing data in the Data Manager

      Modifying the display of data

      Displaying the Data by Object Type and Area

      Zooming to Plant Objects

      Locating an Object in the Drawing Area

      Scrolling through the Data in the Data Manager

      Editing data in the Data Manager

      Placing annotations in a P&ID using the Data Manager

      Filtering the information in the Data table

      Viewing Only the Selected Record in the Data Table

      Viewing All the Records in the Data Table Except the Selected one

      Viewing the Data of the Objects Selected in the Drawing Area

      Exporting Data from the Data Manager

      Importing Data to the Data Manager

      Accepting or Rejecting Changes in the Imported Data

      Viewing Reports in the Data Manager

      Exporting the Project Reports

      Importing the Project Reports

      Working with The Report Creator

      Generating Reports Using the AutoCAD Plant Report Creator

      Tutorial 1

      Tutorial 2

      Self-Evaluation Test

      Review Questions

      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 screen of AutoCAD Plant 3D

      • Work with the PROJECT MANAGER

      • 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 2023

      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 2023, its icon is created and displayed on the desktop. You can launch the application by double-clicking on that icon. The interface screen of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 is shown in Figure 1-1.

      Start Tab

      In the initial interface of Plant 3D, the Start tab remains chosen by default, refer to Figure 1-1. This tab consists of two areas namely AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023 and Announcements, and these areas contain options to access drawing template files, recently opened drawings, sheet sets, and various other learning options. The areas and their respective options are discussed next.

      AutoCAD Plant 3D 2023

      This area is displayed by default whenever you launch AutoCAD Plant 3D. The options contained in it are discussed next.

      Open

      When you choose this button, the Select File dialog box will be displayed. It allows you to open any existing file by either specifying its name in the File Name edit box or by browsing and selecting the file from the location where it is saved, and then choosing the Open button.

      Note

      If you click on the down arrow next to the Open button, a list of options will be displayed. Using these options, you will be able to open any sheet sets, sample drawings, existing projects, collaboration projects, and projects from the vault.

      New

      When you choose this button, a new drawing file will be created.

      Note

      If you click on the down arrow next to the New button a list of options will be displayed. Using these options, you will be able to select template files, create sheet sets and new projects.

      Recent

      When you click on this button, the Recent page gets displayed. This page lists the project files that you have recently worked on. You can access these files by simply clicking

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