AutoCAD Plant 3D Essentials | Session 2

AutoCAD Plant 3D | Essentials - Project Workflows for Designers is a comprehensive 4 sessions x 3.5 hours (Total: 15 Hours) virtual course led by a Certified Autodesk Instructor, designed for beginners looking to build a strong foundation in plant design workflows. This course is ideal for professionals who need to create and edit both P&ID schematic drawings and 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D’s tools and features.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to effectively manage project settings and create P&ID drawings, all while developing detailed 3D models. You will begin by setting up projects within the Plant 3D environment, utilising layers and colours to organise and streamline your designs for improved clarity and workflow. As the course progresses, you will work on adding equipment, piping, and instrumentation to your P&ID drawings, ensuring that all documentation aligns with project specifications and industry standards. Additionally, you will explore the generation of both 2D orthogonal and isometric drawings from your 3D models, ensuring accurate representation of plant layouts. The course also introduces foundational topics such as extracting reports from your drawings, creating essential P&ID symbols, and managing off-page connectors, all of which support collaboration between teams. These skills are designed to enhance your plant design processes, enabling you to execute projects more efficiently and effectively.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of 2D and 3D drafting concepts within AutoCAD Plant 3D. This essential knowledge will enable you to expand your skills and confidently approach more complex plant design challenges. You will also gain a good understanding of managing plant workflows, improving project outcomes and facilitating effective collaboration with teams across different stages of the project.

This course is delivered in multiple sessions, and participants are encouraged to attend them in the recommended order to support consistent learning.

To join the course, participants will need basic computer skills and a solid understanding of plant design concepts. No prior experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D is required, but exploring the user interface beforehand is recommended.

Participants joining this course virtually will need:

• AutoCAD '22 or higher, or AutoCAD LT '22 or higher installed on their computer (required). We strongly recommend that participants join using the most recent version of the software. Please contact us if you need to purchase a software licence.
• The latest Zoom version installed on their computer (required).
• A stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps (required).
• A secondary screen to follow instructions shared by the course instructor during training, along with a mouse for easy software navigation (recommended).
• A headset to ensure clear communication with the instructor, and preferably a microphone and webcam for interactive conversations (recommended).

ARKANCE, an Authorized Autodesk Training Center, delivers high-quality training for Autodesk software users. To receive an official ARKANCE Certificate of Completion — a recognition of your commitment to ongoing professional development — you must attend all parts of the course.

During this session, you will explore the following topics:

• Module 3 – AutoCAD P&ID | Reports | Custom Symbols | Off-Page Connectors: Learn how to extract reports from P&ID drawings using the Data Manager. You will also create custom P&ID symbols and manage off-page connectors. This module enhances your ability to handle project data efficiently, ensuring accurate records are maintained throughout your designs. These skills will help you stay organised and productive as you work on plant design projects.
• Module 4 – AutoCAD Plant 3D | Steel Modelling | Structural Platforms: Explore how to create project folders and drawings, including modelling 3D steel structures for pipe racks, platforms, and frames. You will learn how to model and edit structural components, ensuring that your plant models are both accurate and reliable. This module helps you meet both project and industry requirements, ensuring your designs are well-organised and efficient.

Before the course, you will receive a Course Pack containing training notes and/or files that need to be downloaded prior to joining the training. Please note that our training sessions are not recorded to maintain the privacy of all participants.

As an Advantage member, you receive complimentary access to course-related eLearning materials to support your knowledge retention. Login details to the e-platform are provided upon joining ARKANCE Advantage.

Our Courses and Deep Dive sessions are delivered virtually by Autodesk Certified Instructors, Bluebeam Certified Instructors, and experienced Subject Matter Experts. These regularly scheduled sessions are only available to Advantage customers and are not open to the public, meaning you will attend alongside other Advantage members who have registered.

Alternatively, all our courses can be organised privately for your team, following either a standard agenda or a customised curriculum tailored to your specific requirements. Private training sessions are available both virtually and in-person.