When 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 …
Accessing Plant 3D remotely on Short Notice
David WolfeDue to current events, we have gotten several calls about accessing Plant 3d remotely so that companies can develop a proper plan of action. Here’s our recommendation for Plant 3d users. Remote Desktop – I choose remote desktop (RDP) as the preferred method because of it’s ease of use and …
Using Plant 3D on Piping Models Can Improve Safety
David WolfeYour piping designs need to be meticulous. Some fluids, like water, are benign. If you make a mistake in a piping design and water leaks, while it’s certainly an issue, life and limb are not typically at risk. But a leak of hydrochloric acid can be a matter of life …
Best Plant 3d Reseller: Controlling Line Tags and Annotations in AutoCAD Plant 3D
David WolfeToday the #bestplant3dreseller brings an excerpt from our Plant 3D admin class that walks through configuring line tags on P&IDs, in the 3d model, plans and sections, and isometrics. The end-to-end configuration makes sure you have the right steps in place to avoid data errors, use the P&ID Line List …
4 Things You Should Know About Plant 3D Reporting Functionality
David WolfeDisorganized reports can slow your team down. News flash? Probably not. Most AutoCAD Plant 3D users are aware that, when you build reports in Plant 3D, it’s important to think about the people who will end up with those reports. Best case scenario is making them happy and making yourself …
Bridging the Gap with David Wolfe – Plant 3D
David Wolfe and Todd WeyandtDavid Wolfe chats with us about all things Plant 3D and more.
Best Plant 3d Reseller: Plant 3d 2020.1 Update
David WolfeHappy Monday morning to you! In case you haven’t noticed, Plant 3d had update 1 for 2020 release last week. Here’s the low down on what you can do with it. We’re still exploring, and we will post as we find new goodies. We appreciate the hard work the Autodesk …
Creating a Piping BOM in Plant 3D
David WolfePlant 3D is a powerful design tool with a database behind the parts you model. Using the reporting tool called Report Creator, you can create several types of reports like equipment data sheets, P&ID line lists, instrument lists, and piping bills of materials (BOMs). This post will dive deeper into …