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Plant 3D Essentials (2025)

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Learning Path Courses:

Getting Started

 

Getting Started and Projects Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to create a project and understand the Plant 3D UI.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Create a project

· Understand Plant 3D work spaces

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Basic AutoCAD knowledge would be helpful

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
Creating a 3D Model

 

Creating a 3D Model Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 30 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to create, edit and use various features of the 3D aspect of Plant 3D.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Initiate 3D workspace

· Create piping runs

· Use in built 3D structures and equipment

· Use unique parts

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Some knowledge on Spec Editor

· Familiarity with AutoCAD view

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
Report Creator

 

Plant Report Creator Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 25 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to create reports. You will also learn how to use the Report generator software to edit and format your reports.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Use the report wizard

· Run reports

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Previous Plant 3D modeling experience

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
Spec Editor Course

 

Spec Editor Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 10 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to use the spec editor application.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Create and edit catalogs

· Create specs from catalogues

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Knowledge on pipe fittings and runs

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
Project Validation

 

Project Validation Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 20 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to validate drawings generated in Plant 3D with various tools.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Dimension and annotate drawings

· Create class definitions within the project setup

· Modify validation settings

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Basic understanding of the project setup UI

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
Publishing and Printing

 

Publishing and Printing Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 10 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to publish and print drawings that have been generated.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Utilize publishing options

· Print drawings

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Basic AutoCAD experience

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
Orthographic & Isometric Drawings Essentials

 

Orthographic & Isometric Drawings Essentials Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 30 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about Isometric and Orthographic drawing views.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Generate Iso drawings and edit Iso drawing settings

· Generate Orthographic drawings and edit Orthographic drawing settings

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Knowledge on AutoCAD paper space and model space

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.
P&ID Drawings Essentials

 

P&ID Drawings Essentials Course Introduction

(Course Duration: 30 minutes)

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to create, edit and annotate P&ID Drawings and Symbols within Plant 3D.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to work with:

· Symbols

· Annotations

· Components

· Libraries

· Work spaces

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· Knowledge of the project setup work space

CPD via CPD UK Accredited Course

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit via CPD UK. This is a globally recognized CPD meaning the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. If you would like to learn more, please see CPDUK. You can log your CPD credits by creating an account and providing the correct, required information. If you would like to log your CPD credits with another organization, you will need to navigate that process as directed by the target organization.