AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 Free Download

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 Free Download

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 is a specialized version of AutoCAD software developed by Autodesk, designed specifically for 3D plant design and modeling. 

It is used by engineers and designers in industries such as oil & gas, chemical, power, water treatment, and manufacturing to create detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), 3D piping models, equipment layouts, and isometric drawings.

🌿 Key Features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020

1. 3D Plant Design

• Create intelligent 3D models of:

  • Piping systems

  • Pressure vessels

  • Tanks

  • Steel structures

• Models include data-rich components for intelligent design.

2. P&ID Integration

• Integrated P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) tool.

• You can link P&ID drawings directly to 3D models.

• Ensures data consistency and automatic tag updates.

3. Piping Specifications and Catalogs

• Comes with standard piping specs: ANSI/ASME, DIN, ISO, etc.

• You can create custom piping specs and component catalogs.

4. Isometric & Orthographic Drawings

• Automatically generate:

  • Isometric drawings (ISO) for pipe fabrication.

  • Ortho drawings for layout and detail documentation.

5. Project Collaboration

• Multiple users can work on a single project.

• Share data using Project Manager.

• Integration with Vault and AutoCAD Plant 3D Collaboration via BIM 360.

6. Equipment Modeling Tools

• Use prebuilt equipment templates or build custom shapes.

• Place and modify tanks, pumps, vessels, and more.

7. Structural Modeling

• Add platforms, ladders, handrails using structural steel libraries.

• Export to analysis software like Revit or Advance Steel.

8. Spec-Driven Design

• Ensures the right components are used as per piping specs.

• Helps prevent design errors and non-standard material use.

🔄 What’s New in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020

• Improved Project Manager UI

• Better support for Cloud Collaboration (BIM 360 Design)

• Enhanced orthographic drawing generation performance.

• More robust data validation tools.

• Improved isometric generation engine.

🛠️ System Requirements

• OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)

• CPU: 2.5–2.9 GHz or faster processor

• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended)

• Graphics Card: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s bandwidth and DirectX 11

• Disk Space: 6–10 GB for full installation

🎯 Industries That Use AutoCAD Plant 3D

• Oil & Gas

• Petrochemical

• Power Generation

• Water Treatment Plants

• Industrial Manufacturing

📚 Learning Resources

• Autodesk Learning Hub & Documentation

• YouTube Tutorials by Autodesk and professionals

• Lynda/LinkedIn Learning Courses

• Autodesk Community Forums