When an ISO is created, the basic iso symbols get skewed in different directions to make them fit on the drawing. At the moment it is not possible (by isoconfig.xml, or any other way) to influence which skew gets applied to which symbol. There is an internal logic in the iso generator, but it is not documented and cannot be intervened on. For example, these valves are in the same orientation, but have a different skew. The 'skew' is created by applying a left or right version of the block and applying a rotation.    If we can force the iso generator to build the the view with only Left or Right skews, we could better control whether valve symbols appear 'upright' or 'flat' Also, see the following post: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-plant-3d-forum/not-aligned-with-the-projection-plane/td-p/14258348       Show More

I would like to request an enhancement to Plant 3D annotation objects that allows database-driven text fields within annotations to be dynamically resized or stretched, similar to how AutoCAD blocks with attributes behave.   Currently, annotation layouts are fixed, and auto-populated fields (e.g., line number, service, size, specification, etc.) are constrained to predefined widths and locations. While annotation boxes, leaders, and other graphical elements can be stretched or resized, the associated database-driven text fields remain fixed, making it difficult to accommodate varying data lengths while maintaining a clean and readable annotation.   A valuable improvement would be the ability to grip-edit or stretch annotation text containers independently, allowing text to expand, contract, wrap, or justify without breaking the database association. This would improve drawing readability, reduce annotation overlap, minimize custom workarounds, and provide greater flexibility when creating annotation standards across projects.   This functionality would bring Plant 3D smart annotations closer to the flexibility already available with standard AutoCAD blocks and attributes while preserving Plant 3D intelligence and data connectivity.   See attached images as examples.     Show More

I created one main header process line in the AutoCAD Plant 3D P&ID: 2024-001-150-CWS-S52-H. After that, I created three subheader lines with the same service (DRAAWING NUMBER, LINE ID, MEDIA, SERVICE, INSULATION) but different line sizes: 2024-001-100-CWS-S52-H 2024-001-050-CWS-S52-H 2024-001-025-CWS-S52-H I grouped all the subheader lines with the main header line. However, when I extract the data into an Excel file, the Line Number/ID column displays all the lines, including the main header and all the subheader lines. This is confusing. My requirement is to display only the main header line ID, which represents the maximum pipeline size. Does anyone have a good idea about how to resolve this issue? Show More

Il serait bon d'ajouter une fonction qui permet de sortir l'explorateur de catalogue sous forme de tableau Excel. Pour la création, voir le contenu, faire un suivi de ces différent catalogues, ça serait pas mal. Je ne parle pas d'exporter le catalogue complet, ça existe déjà. Mais uniquement le contenue du catalogues avec les différents filtres. C'est possible? Show More

There is a major flaw in Plant 3D Ortho where when you update view, it does not allow you to retain color settings of layers or objects that you have made for your GA.  there SHOULD be an option where you can retain the colors of objects and layer colors that you make.  This is causing a lot of hours being wasted. Show More

We can model stairs on the tanks. But for larger diameter tanks, it would be nice to be able to model a stairway around the tank.  Show More

I wants to add stud end just after the another stud end without using pipe piece even 1 mm. I have raised the ticket but they said because of software limitations this option is not possible in Autocad plant 3D. But my concern is that option is easly available in other software's like CADWorx. Please it possible in autocad plant 3D too. I have attached the detailed query in file, please see. Show More

Using Teamcenter as the drawing number generator for our P&ID to be created in Plant 3D - we now also need all properties regarding what is stated in the title block properties to be fully connected in both Teamcenter and Forma. All properties to be driven by ether Teamcenter of Forma. Show More

While we are waiting in wain for Autodesk to make it possible to map and transfer properties between Plant 3D P&ID and Forme - Define a workaround to transfer the attributes and properties in connection to the revision control. It gives good meaning to increase the Forma database to be reliable to handle the revision data it is supposed to handle. Any new API programming architecture with alternative parallel use of support databases is most welcome. Show More

I have had several instances where I have wanted to change the type of an existing property within a Plant3D class. This has mostly been instances of wanting to convert a String property to a Calculated property or vice versa. This ability currently does not exist. Instead, I have had to delete the property and recreate it. This worked without disrupting references to that property, but I still think being able to modify the type of an existing property would be good. Show More

I have created many different custom parts (following the same port connection conventions as standard Plant 3D olets) that fit well under Olets category due to their perpendicular/branching connection to the mainline (custom pipe saddles, pipeline pigging indicators, purge & verification fittings, small bore 3-way tees, etc). However, for any olets that have been created using custom block-based graphics, once implemented, the software will throw a random and generic looking branch when attempting to attach the part to pipe; when grabbing the part out of the palette it looks fine, but as soon as it latches onto the pipe you're looking to connect to (but before clicking to finalize the connection), it throws the generic looking branch (looks like an inline tee almost), and the custom part never comes back / recovers. Attaching one such example (.png and .mp4 file). Show More

Today, there is no native way to map or synchronize object properties and metadata between Plant 3D/P&ID DWG files and Autodesk Forma. While geometry can be shared through various workflows, critical engineering data cannot follow the same path.   Examples of properties we would like to map include: Status Version No. Revision No. Revision Date   Business Impact due to the missing feature The lack of property mapping creates several challenges:   Duplicate data entry across platforms Higher risk of revision mismatches Manual verification activities Reduced data quality Loss of digital continuity from concept design to detailed engineering In our environment, Plant 3D is often the source of truth for engineering data, while Forma is used for planning, analysis, collaboration, and visualization. Without a property connection, users must manually maintain consistency between systems. Show More

It would be good to give attention Data Manager in new releases, since now it is unusable as it is. 1. It is very laggy when scrolling 2. It would be good to improve filters 3. It would be good to combine selection for different classes, show only common properties, because now you are not able for example to select and highlight different pipeline segments Show More

When creating a New Blank Report, after selecting Data Fields and clicking Next, it is not possible to reorder the data fields.  The buttons for doing so are shown in the dialog but are grayed out.  The only way seems to be after the Wizard finishes and the Report Designer opens, which requires manual editing to put the fields and column headings in the desired order.  Setting the order of the data fields during creation of a report would be ideal.   Release is 2027. Show More

Dear Autodesk Support Team,   I am facing an issue in AutoCAD Plant 3D regarding branch routing when the header pipe is in an attached reference file. The Problem: Same File Routing: When both the main pipe (header) and the branch pipe are in the exact same DWG file, the branch connects easily without any issues. XREF Routing: When the main pipe (header) is located within an attached reference file (XREF), Plant 3D does not allow me to take a branch connection from it. It simply fails to connect properly to create the branch. As per our company standards and project specifications, we are strictly not allowed to use Tees or Olets for these connections. We mandate a direct Stub-In connection for all branches. Since we work on large-scale models where piping is split across multiple drawings using XREFs, this limitation is severely impacting our workflow productivity. Could you please guide us on how to successfully achieve a direct Stub-In branch connection from an XREF header pipe.   Regards, Parveen Kumar Mil India Pvt Ltd   Show More

We found a bug in the software where when a flange is next to a tee it will not dimension to FOF, rather it dimensions to the tee which causes rework manual drafting situations. See the attached example where all the components are dimensioned in the line but skips the flange. Show More

Currently if I generate Spool ID's to be added in two different Isometric Themes with different Drawing Types for the same Line Number, the isometric will assign different Spool ID's for each theme. The Spool ID's (Spool Numbers) should be the same in every Isometric Theme without having to manually add a Spool Number to the Model. The isometrics have the same Starting point and same components so the Spool ID's should be the same whether using the Isometric Drawing Type or the Spool (Fabrication) Drawing Type. Show More

We need a method to use the Isometric Spool Number in the File Name Format. We also need to be able to Map an Attribute to the Spool Number in the Title Block. Show More

In Isometrics, we can setup the number of digits for Sheet Numbers in the isoconfig to get preceding 0's like 001, 002, 003, etc. in file names, drawing names, etc but that does not transfer over to the Sheet Number that is placed in the title block (SH) when you Map the Attributes. We need a method to get the same result in our title block attribute that we setup for the file name format. Show More