AutoCAD Plant 3D Training is a practical, hands-on program designed to equip learners with the skills required to design, model, and manage industrial plant layouts using AutoCAD Plant 3D. This training focuses on 3D piping design, equipment modeling, isometric drawings, P&ID integration, project setup, catalog management, and plant design workflows. Participants will gain real-world experience in developing intelligent plant models used in process industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and manufacturing.

• Understanding of plant design workflows
• Ability to create 3D piping systems
• Skills in equipment and structure modeling
• Knowledge of isometric drawing generation
• Capability to manage plant design projects

• Piping Design Engineers
• Mechanical and Process Engineers
• CAD Designers working in plant design
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) professionals
• Students in mechanical and chemical engineering fields

• Basic understanding of AutoCAD is recommended
• Familiarity with engineering drawings is helpful
• Basic knowledge of piping or industrial design concepts is an advantage
• No prior Plant 3D experience required

• 3D plant modeling using AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Piping design and routing workflows
• Equipment and structure modeling
• P&ID integration with 3D models
• Isometric drawing generation
• Catalog and specification management
• Project setup and plant design coordination

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to design and develop intelligent 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D. They will be capable of creating piping systems, integrating P&ID data, and generating fabrication-ready isometric drawings.

Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D and Project Setup
• Overview of Plant 3D interface and workflow
• Project creation and configuration
• Understanding plant design environment
• P&ID basics and integration concepts

Piping Design Fundamentals
• Pipe routing techniques
• Spec-driven piping design
• Component placement in piping systems
• Basic piping connections and editing

Equipment and Structure Modeling Basics
• Adding equipment models
• Structural elements introduction
• Positioning and alignment techniques
• Coordinating equipment with piping layout

Hands-on exercises

Advanced Piping Design and Layouts
• Complex piping routing techniques
• Nozzle connections and specifications
• Pipe supports and fittings
• Clash detection basics

P&ID Integration and Data Management
• Linking P&ID with 3D model
• Data synchronization workflows
• Tagging and annotation management
• Ensuring design consistency

Catalogs and Specifications
• Working with Plant 3D catalogs
• Creating and modifying specs
• Custom component usage
• Managing piping standards

Hands-on exercises

Isometric Drawing Generation
• Creating isometric drawings from 3D models
• Annotation and dimensioning
• Bill of materials generation
• Exporting fabrication drawings

Project Collaboration and Documentation
• Multi-user project workflows
• Design review and coordination
• Data extraction and reporting
• Project documentation best practices

Final Plant Design Project
• End-to-end plant layout creation
• Piping and equipment integration
• Isometric output generation
• Final model validation and review

Hands-on exercises

• AutoCAD Plant 3D interface and setup
• Piping design and routing
• Equipment modeling
• P&ID integration
• Catalog and spec management
• Isometric drawing generation

• Piping design assignments
• 3D plant modeling tasks
• P&ID integration exercises
• Final plant design project

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in AutoCAD Plant 3D Training, validating their expertise in intelligent plant design, piping workflows, and industrial 3D modeling using AutoCAD Plant 3D.