On a fairly regular basis, we get asked about using Python to customize Plant 3D parts. The information is spread out over a few links, so I thought it’d be useful to get it into a blog post. Python Blog Series To get a solid start on Python, you should …
Moving A Plant Project to Vault
David WolfeWe have many clients who are use Vault with Plant for a variety of reasons. For some they must have their data living on their own servers, for others, they have workflows and approval processes not supported by BIM 360. In any, we have helped each get their projects into …
Moving Plant Shared Content to Vault
David WolfeFor people using Vault, many times they would like to host their shared content in Vault. The first step to doing that is to upload the content into Vault. If there is interest in future posts, we’ll show other steps like synchronizing Vault to a server, or having users sync …
Nozzles selection for custom equipment scripts
David WolfeThe #bestplant3dreseller here again with some information on customizing the default nozzle for equipment. This is an advanced Plant 3d configuration topic, and it can be used with a variety of equipment types including custom python equipment. Let’s examine the Centrifugal pump.peqx file You’ll need 7-Zip, and once you right-click …
Getting Started with Plant 3D
David WolfeUsually the posts tend to lean towards customizations and how to do stuff with Plant 3d. However, today I wanted to point out some resources for those of you looking to adopt Plant 3d. First of all, there is a great playlist on YouTube that covers a lot of the …
#Bestplant3dreseller with Biggest News In Plant 3d reporting…ever
David WolfeEver wanted to know how far along your plant 3d project is? What about knowing whether people are working more on P&IDs or modeling? How much equipment needs to be completed. How can you get those answers without a: having people fill in more data, or b: asking those questions …
Showing End Types on Spec-Driven P&IDs in Plant 3D
David WolfeA question came in today about how to show end types when using spec-driven P&IDs with AutoCAD Plant 3D. Let’s run through the settings to configure the project and show how the spec-driven P&IDs work. We’ll use the following outline as a guide: Configure Project Settings Draw Components Select optional …
Plant 3D: 9 Quick Steps to Modifying the projsymbolstyle.dwg
David WolfeWhen configuring a Plant 3D project, you will need to edit the projsymbolstyle.dwg or other templates to customize layers, blocks or other AutoCAD styles. You can edit the projsymbolstyle.dwg using the following process: In Plant 3D, check in all files/changes you have on your local machine. We will need to …
Missing Default Pipe Specs CustomParts Imperial/Metric?!
David WolfeEvery now and then we or one of our clients forgets to have some key specs in the project. Mainly because they sometimes get deleted or seem insignificant. Here’s a list of the stock specs that you might end up needing by using certain Plant 3d features. CustomPartsImperial Required to …
#bestplant3dreseller: Plant 3D on BIM 360 Hackathon
David WolfeSo, we got the news out about our Plant 3d on BIM 360 hackathon, but we need to provide more detail on what it is. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-the-galaxy-with-plant-3d-on-bim-360-design-hackathon-tickets-102390306162 The Big Idea Use as many Autodesk products to build an industrial design model in a global project (to #savethegalaxy). …
#BestPlant3dReseller: AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 New Features
David WolfeWith the availability of Plant 3d 2021, here’s a short summary of the features we are looking forward into digging into (you know being the #bestplant3dreseller and all). We’re building a list of stuff we’re checking out, drop us a line if there is something you want us to investigate. …
The Ultimate Guide on Collaborating with BIM 360 and Plant 3D
David WolfeFirst, I love superlatives, so that title is fun. However, we have reviewed a lot of articles and workflows on using Plant 3d with BIM 360 and have not seen anything as comprehensive as needed to really implement BIM 360 and Plant 3d together. As a side note, this documentation …