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AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 Extension 1

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 Extension 1 is an extension to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 that adds the following functionality:

Isometric Reference Dimensions
Equipment Trim Modeling
PCF Import to 3D Model

Compatibility with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016

Projects and drawings created with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 Extension 1 are compatible with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 (non-subscription). No migration is required to work with projects in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 Extension 1.

Isometric Reference Dimensions

Reference to beam centerline.

Reference to floor elevation.

Isometric reference dimensions allow you to document objects in the 3D model that are not part of the pipe line in Iso drawings.

An Iso reference dimension is placed in the 3D model and displays a preview of the reference dimension that will be added to the Iso drawing. Select or highlight the Iso reference dimension to display the preview.

For more information see: About Isometric Reference Dimensions and Iso Symbols and Reference Setup.

Equipment Modeling

You can now add equipment trim in the 3D model. New equipment trim includes:

Stiffening Ring
Skirt
Platform
Lug
Body Flange

Common dimensions like vessel diameter use acquire mode that let you update a diameter once, and have the rest of the vessel update accordingly.

If the diameter of the main cylinder is set, the vessel head and trim diameter are also updated.

For example, changing the Diameter of just one shape from 9' to 4' updates all connected shapes and adjusts attached trim.

In addition to the new equipment trim features, semi ellipsoidal and flat head shapes have been added for a vessel head. Thickness has been added to some head shapes. You may need to first remove the existing head shape to set new parameters.

For more information see: About Equipment Shape Trim.

PCF to Pipe

PCF to Pipe is available in the Ribbon.

You can import PCF files created in AutoCAD Plant 3D or by other programs.

SampleIsoPreview.pcf imported into the 3D model.

For more information see: About importing PCF files into the 3D model.

Connector Configuration

You can now specify spec properties for fasteners for Piping Connection Settings in Project Setup. For example, you can match the pressure class of a gasket to the flange.

For more information see: Add Joint Dialog Box (Connections).