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AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021, one of the world’s leading application, designed specifically to create and modify P&ID’s and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 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 2021.

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 2021. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings.

Salient Features of the Book:

• Consists of 10 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
• Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 concepts and techniques.
• Tutorial approach for better learning.
• Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.
• Summarized content on the first page of every chapter.
• Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.
• Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
• Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials.
• Additional information 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D
Chapter 2: Creating Project and P&IDs
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 Creating Reports
Project: Thermal Power Plant (For free download)
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
• Part files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises *
• Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech ( * For Faculty only)

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, 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 the industry.