Got AutoCAD Plant 3D 2012... Need some guidelines..

[Anonymous]

Hi

We got an unused AutoCAD Plant 3D 2012 in my company, and for now we're thinking about use Plant 3D... Right now we just use AutoCAD and Inventor...

Right now I test the old version, to see what we can do with it etc. Where can I find turturials? I have seen the youtube files, but I'm looking for a little bit deeper insight. Maybe descripted for people who are familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor.

Some of the problems:

1. How do I make this pipe follow the route I have indicated with the red pen?

The only route I can take: http://i.imgur.com/7joz1iu.png How I want it to go: http://i.imgur.com/RRN3EsI.png + http://i.imgur.com/XlD2phr.png

2. How do I make slope on the pipe marked in the image? When I add slope it breaks with the bend that is connected to the equipment.

http://i.imgur.com/XcloPR7.png http://i.imgur.com/Jtbkf2N.png

3. How do I connect the pipes after the slope is added, so they are not "leaking"?

http://i.imgur.com/kJH3pkK.png

The 3D model I'm "playing" with can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ziwJH7f6ckSUl2UnQ1TUVJRTQ/view?usp=sharing

[Anonymous]

Hi,

If I understand you:

1) When you are routing the pipe, have you tried to press "P" to change de plane?

2) When I need to make a slope, I normally use a line and then I convert it.  If you know the slope (25º), press "Toggle Cutback elbows".

3) Do you want do this?

To do this I have used:
1- I have activated "Toggle Cutback Elbow" to cut my spec elbows to create a slope.
2- I have extended the pipe.
3- Then I have added an elbow 90º

I hope that help you

[PeterQuinn]

Please get a later version! There have been so many improvements in the last four years. You can download a 30 day trial from the main Autodesk site.