AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 for Designers, 3rd Edition

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016, one of the world’s leading application, designed specifically to create and modify PID’s and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 that allow the user to design piping instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016.

Special emphasis has been laid in this book on tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit PIDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings.

Salient Features of the Textbook:

Consists of 10 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.

Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 concepts and techniques.

Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016.

Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.

Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.

Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.

Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.

More than 9 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials.

Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.

Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.

Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com.

Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D

Chapter 2: Creating Projects and PIDs

Chapter 3: Creating Structures

Chapter 4: Creating Equipment

Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs

Chapter 6: Routing Pipes

Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports

Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings

Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings

Chapter 10: Managing Data and Generating reports

Index

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.