In this class, we will present a general overview of the tools and features of AutoCAD Structural Detailing software as they can be applied to process and power piping design. You will learn about the workflow in AutoCAD Structural Detailing and how to add and remove profiles from the working set of profiles. Finally, you will learn how to generate a structure model and detail drawings.

In this class, you will learn about the interaction between Autodesk® Revit® Structure, AutoCAD® Structural Detailing, and Autodesk® Robot™ Structural Analysis software. We will focus on analysis, code checking, and analysis in the cloud. We will demystify the integration between Revit Structure and Robot Structural Analysis, refuting all rumors that the combination is not good enough to use. The class will cover the history of the analytical model in Revit and describe how it has improved. We will explain why you need it and talk about what you need to take into consideration when modeling. You will learn the proper workflow to achieve optimum integration as well as how to export and import files.

In this class, you will learn about the workflows that are incorporated in Autodesk Plant Design Suite. We will start with P&IDs and go through creating plant design models using all the components within Autodesk Plant Design Suite Ultimate edition. We will cover how to incorporate Autodesk® Inventor® software models into your design. We will also demonstrate the structural workflow in the suite, which incorporates Autodesk® Revit® Structure and AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software. You will also learn how AutoCAD® P&ID and AutoCAD® Plant 3D software work together.

All join around and mingle fine, open up SketchBook® Designer software and start your design. More join in and dance in line, move to AutoCAD® P&ID software, it is design time. All come around and move to AutoCAD® Plant 3D software, let's get our model into the groove. Oh, back up and grab equipment, it's on to Inventor® software to get some detail. Do-Si-Do around your Revit® Structure software, or AutoCAD® Structural Detailing will detail your structure. Pull it all together now and watch out for collisions, Navisworks® Manage software will find 'em for you. Now it's time to make it pretty—sales and marketing, your turn to play. Showcase® software for pictures, or 3ds Max® software for motion pictures.

Plant Design Suite provides comprehensive plant design and piping software in an economic package. AutoCAD Plant 3D software and AutoCAD P&ID software can very effectively help in the design and modeling of plant projects; however, troubleshooting problems related to Plant Design Suite can be a challenging task. In this class we will cover the 'sore spots' of AutoCAD Plant 3D software. You will learn how to troubleshoot the most common challenges, including project setup and configuration, networking issues, Vault software, inaccessible projects, customer's custom parts, equipment, specs and catalogs, XML codes editing, and migration problems. You will also learn how to use Revit software data in AutoCAD Plant 3D software, and you will learn how to incorporate AutoCAD Structural Detailing software drawings and Inventor software part and assembly models into an AutoCAD Plant 3D software project for a better workflow.

A major gas utility client recognized the benefits of 3D design and engaged Autodesk consulting to develop a strategy and solution to replace their existing 2D CAD tools. The project introduces Building Information Modeling (BIM) for pipeline engineering design with an agile implementation plan to accelerate adoption. The recommended solution used Plant Design Suite, including AutoCAD® P&ID software and AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software, in combination with AutoCAD® Electrical software, AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software, and Vault software to completely replace the existing systems and provide significant productivity improvements. In this class, we discuss the process that was conducted to develop the system solution business and functional requirements, the solution design, and the business justification for 2D to 3D design adoption. We also discuss the implementation strategy based on best practices and agile methods to completely train and upgrade the design and engineering data management environment.