Tickoo S. - AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 for Designers

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 for Designers

(3 rd Edition)

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Contributing Author

Sham Tickoo

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University Calumet

Hammond, Indiana

USA

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 for Designers

Sham Tickoo

CADCIM Technologies

525 St Andrews Drive

Schererville, Indiana 46375, USA

www.cadcim.com

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DEDICATION

To teachers, who make it possible to disseminate knowledge

to enlighten the young and curious minds

of our future generations

To students, who are dedicated to learning new technologies

and making the world a better place to live in

THANKS

To the faculty and students of the MET department of

Purdue University Calumet for their cooperation

To employees at CADCIM Technologies for their valuable help

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Training for Students and Companies in a Classroom Setting

Highly experienced instructors and qualified e ngineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, USA. This team has authored several textbooks that are rated one of the best in their categories and are used in various colleges , universities, and training centers in North America, Europe, and in other parts of the world.

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016

Starting AutoCAD Plant 3D

Start Tab

Working on a Project

AutoCAD Plant 3D User Interface

Drawing Area

Command Window

Project Manager

Data Manager

Navigation Bar

ViewCube

In-canvas Viewport Controls

Status Bar

Properties Palette

Different Workspaces in AutoCAD Plant 3D

Grips

Invoking Commands in AutoCAD Plant 3D

Invoking Commands Using Command Prompt

Invoking Commands Using Ribbon

Tool Palettes

Application Menu

Menu Bar

Shortcut Menu

AutoCAD Plant 3D Dialog Boxes

Creating Backup Files

Converting Auto-saved and Backup Files into AutoCAD Format

Using the Drawing Recovery Manager to Recover Files

Closing a Drawing

Opening a Project Drawing

Opening a Drawing that is not in the Project

Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Select File Dialog Box

Quitting AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D Help

Autodesk Exchange Apps

Additional Help Resources

Self-Evaluation Test

Review Questions

Chapter 2: Creating Projects and P&IDs

Introduction

Project Manager

Creating a New Project in AutoCAD Plant 3D

Creating a New Drawing

Grouping Project Files

Designing a P&ID

Adding Equipment to a P&ID

Adding Pipe Lines

Assigning Tags to a line

Adding Valves

Adding Instruments and Instrumentation Lines

Adding Fittings

Adding the Off Page Connectors

Connecting the Off Page Connectors

Validating the Drawing

Checking for Errors

Editing the Drawing

Moving an Equipment

Moving a Valve

Moving a Line

Editing a Line

Grouping Lines

Editing a P&ID Symbol

Substituting Components

Converting AutoCAD Components into P&ID Symbols

Tutorial 1

Self-Evaluation Test

Review Questions

Exercise 1

Chapter 3: Creating Structures

Introduction

Creating a Grid

Editing Grids

Setting the Representation of the Structural Member

Adding Members

Creating Stairs

Editing Stairs

Creating Railings

Creating Ladders

Ladder Tab

Cage Tab

Creating a Plate/Grate

Creating Footings

Editing the Structural Members

Changing the Length of a Member

Restoring the Member to its Original Length

Cutting Member at Intersections

Creating Miter Joints

Trimming/Extending a Member

Exploding a Structure

Visibility Options

Hiding and Displaying Components