Tips and Tricks to Improve AutoCAD Plant 3D and P&ID Project Workflows | KETIV Virtual Academy

Looking to get more out of AutoCAD Plant 3D and P&ID? In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, Quentin Contreras, Support Specialist and Senior Application Engineer, shares powerful workflow tips, performance tricks, and project structuring best practices that will help you streamline and optimize your Plant 3D projects. Whether you're a new user or a seasoned designer, you’ll walk away with practical advice you can apply immediately—from folder organization and database choices to handling specs, avoiding slowdowns, and improving collaboration across teams. 🛠️ Highlights include: Structuring your Plant 3D project files Choosing between SQLite and SQL Server Creating and managing templates, specs, and catalogs Performance tips for complex models Best practices for ISO and ortho drawings Integrating with Navisworks and Advance Steel Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro and About Quentin Contreras 01:57 – Why Planning Your Plant 3D Workflow Matters 03:15 – Folder Structure & Project Organization 04:25 – SQLite vs. SQL Server: Choosing the Right Database 05:58 – Multi-user Workflows and Role Delegation 07:07 – Creating and Reusing Project Templates 08:12 – Catalogs and Specs: Setup, Storage, and Customization 10:20 – Autodesk App Store: Finding Free Spec/Catalog Add-ons 12:00 – Best Practices for Creating New Projects 13:02 – Local Cache Maintenance and Performance Optimization 14:56 – Drawing and Project Audits: Commands to Know 16:05 – Troubleshooting Display and Graphics Issues 18:09 – Avoiding Problems with AutoCAD vs. Plant 3D Files 20:15 – Managing File Detail Levels for Performance 21:56 – Using Shrinkwrap in Inventor for Simpler Geometry 23:05 – Coordinate System Best Practices and Common Pitfalls 24:32 – Working with ISOs: Keep it Simple, Use Breakpoints 26:00 – Ortho Drawings and Model Linking Do’s and Don’ts 27:14 – Navisworks Integration Tips 27:54 – Advanced Steel for Enhanced Structural Detailing 28:34 – Final Tips, Recap, and KETIV Resources 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date with our latest Autodesk tips and training sessions. ►► https://ketiv.com/ketiv-virtual-academy/ Follow us: LinkedIn ►►   / ketiv-technologies-inc   Blog ►► https://ketiv.com/blog/subscribe/ Engineers & Designers Pro Tips LinkedIn Group ►►   / 14559030   Subscribe to our Newsletter ►► https://www.linkedin.com/build-relati... --- RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS 📋 KETIV Training Services Catalog: https://ketiv.com/download/ketiv-trai...