Plant 3D
Copy a Drawing or Create an Assembly - P&ID
QuestionHow do I copy a drawing, or create an assembly from a section of a P&ID drawing, within an AutoCAD P&ID proje...
Updating a Pipe Spec in Plant 3D
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Can I update a Pipe Spec that is currently in use by Plant 3D?
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If you are currently using a Pip...
Insulation and Pipeline Tag - P&ID
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In AutoCAD P&ID I need to include insulation as an optional part of my pipeline tag, which has the followin...
PSPX and a PSPC Files in Plant 3D
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In Plant 3D there are two files for each spec, a PSPX and a PSPC. What are they for?
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The .PSPX ...
Only Pipes/Fittings shown in Plant 3D Wireframe
QuestionI am using Navisworks Manage to view Plant 3D models but I can only see pipes; fittings are shown in wirefram...
Print Off/List the Class Hierarchy in AutoCAD P&ID
QuestionIn AutoCAD P&ID, is there is a way to print off or list the class hierarchy defined in the Project?
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Adding a New Isometric Symbol to Plant 3D
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How do I add a new Isometric symbol to Plant 3D 2012?
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Now that Autodesk have replaced Isogen wi...
Select Individual Fasteners in a Joint in Plant 3D
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How do I select the individual fasteners in a joint in Plant 3D?
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Normally, if you move the curs...
Disable the Dynamic Pipe Spec Toolpalette - Plant 3D
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In Plant 3D 2012, how do I disable the Dynamic Pipe Spec toolpalette?
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When Plant 3D 2012 is fir...
Plant 3D steelwork is showing up only as lines
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Plant 3D steelwork is showing up only as lines. How do I change it?
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On the Parts panel of the S...
Adding a New Type of Connection to Plant 3D
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How do I add a new type of connection to Plant 3D?
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The endcode of a pipe or fitting determines ...
Show Dual Flow in a Process Line - P&ID
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In AutoCAD P&ID, how do I show dual flow in a process line?
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In P&ID a process line has only one...
Plant 3D drawing shows wireframes geometry
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Viewing a Plant 3D drawing in regular AutoCAD shows wireframe geometry. Why? How do I fix it?
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Adding a Nozzle to an Equipment Item - Plant 3D
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In Plant 3D, when I go to add a nozzle to an equipment item, I can't find one of the correct spec?
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Creating a Tool Palette for a New Piping Spec - Plant 3D
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In Plant 3D, how do I create a tool palette for my new piping spec?
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Tool palettes are created f...
Open Files Welcome Screen in Plant 3D and P&ID
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How do I show the Open Files Welcome screen that starts up with Plant 3D and P&ID applications?
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Plant 3D Model is not Aligned to WCS - Plant 3D
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My Plant 3D model is not aligned to WCS, how do I create an Ortho view that is aligned to my model?
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Creating a New Block-Based Part in Plant 3D
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I just created a new block-based part in the Plant 3D Spec Editor. When I insert it in to my drawing it doe...
Adding a Nozzle to an Equipment Item - Plant 3D
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In Plant 3D, when I go to add a nozzle to an equipment item, I can't find one of the correct spec?
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Create Pulled Pipe Bends in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015
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How to create Pulled Pipe Bends in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015
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Rather than routin...