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AutoCAD Plant 3D Features

What are the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D?

Design

  • Visualizing
  • Rendering
  • Drawing
  • Editing
  • Sequence Steps
  • Dynamic Updating

Collaboration

  • Multi User
  • File Import/Export
  • Annotating
  • Document Storage

Construction

  • Fabrication
  • Reinforcement Tools
  • Clash Detection
  • Grading
  • Earthwork

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Design

Visualizing

Design your project in 3D 19 reviewers of AutoCAD Plant 3D have provided feedback on this feature.
95%
(Based on 19 reviews)

Rendering

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. 17 reviewers of AutoCAD Plant 3D have provided feedback on this feature.
85%
(Based on 17 reviews)

Drawing

As reported in 19 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews. Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure.
93%
(Based on 19 reviews)

Editing

As reported in 17 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews. Ability to edit designs with a WYSIWYG editor
86%
(Based on 17 reviews)

Sequence Steps

Based on 17 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews. Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building.
85%
(Based on 17 reviews)

Dynamic Updating

Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated This feature was mentioned in 18 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews.
90%
(Based on 18 reviews)

Collaboration

Multi User

Allows users to save and share work in one project 18 reviewers of AutoCAD Plant 3D have provided feedback on this feature.
82%
(Based on 18 reviews)

File Import/Export

As reported in 19 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews. Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed.
91%
(Based on 19 reviews)

Annotating

Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document. This feature was mentioned in 19 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews.
88%
(Based on 19 reviews)

Document Storage

Store various types of documents within this platform. 20 reviewers of AutoCAD Plant 3D have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 20 reviews)

Construction

Fabrication

Based on 16 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews. Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure.
89%
(Based on 16 reviews)

Reinforcement Tools

Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure. 14 reviewers of AutoCAD Plant 3D have provided feedback on this feature.
82%
(Based on 14 reviews)

Clash Detection

Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam. 19 reviewers of AutoCAD Plant 3D have provided feedback on this feature.
81%
(Based on 19 reviews)

Grading

Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces This feature was mentioned in 16 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews.
85%
(Based on 16 reviews)

Earthwork

Based on 15 AutoCAD Plant 3D reviews. Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces.
80%
(Based on 15 reviews)

Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems

Rules-Based Design

Define and manage rules for plant design purposes, such as collision avoidance and equipment overutilization.

Not enough data

Structural Design

Assist with designing the physical structure of a plant, including production line design and manufacturing layout.

Not enough data

Component Library

Provide a library of components for plant design, such as equipment, electrical and utilities networks, and work stations.

Not enough data

3D Modeling

Create 3D models of plants and factories that display their physical structure as well as components like equipment.

Not enough data

Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems

Virtual Validation

Help validate palnt designs through stress simulation and process modelling scenarios.

Not enough data

Digital Twins

Use digital twins to create a digital copy of a plant which can be used to simulate design changes and process adjustments.

Not enough data

Virtual Tour

Allow users to create a virtual tour of the factory or plant which can be shared with stakeholders.

Not enough data

Processes

Simulate manufacturing, material handling, and logistics processes to identify bottlenecks and safety concerns.

Not enough data

Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems

Integration

Integrate with manufacturing software such as CAD, PLM, ERP, and manufacturing exectuion systems (MES).

Not enough data

Data Types

Support multiple types of data from multiple sources and provide a single repository for all data.

Not enough data

Import and Export

Import and export multiple types of documents such as CAD files, technical specifications, 2D and 3D models.

Not enough data

Insights

Deliver insights related to plant design, and identify challenges as well as opportunities for improvement.

Not enough data