nickydsl Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Anybody has experiences in:: how to draw piping in AUTOCAD? Are you just use line (linetype and lineweigh)? Do you use polyline for piping? Is there any programs that I can draw a pipe line, then the programs will insert the fittings automatically? (like 45, 90 elow, clean out, and Tee,..) thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Compton Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Try one of these libraries: Pipework & Structural Steel http://www.3DCADMax.com 3D AutoCAD Pipework – http://www.HerculeDesign.com Or if you'd prefer 2D: 2D AutoCAD Pipework - http://www.3dcadmax.com/2DPipeFittingsAutoCAD.htm Autodesk also offer AutoCAD MEP - http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=3290681 AutoCAD MEP is the front runner in high end piping programs. Inventor Professional has a pipe program that is impressive but has a very steep learning curve if you are from an AutoCAD background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_Ruts Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It's an expensive program but I'll swear by it; Bently AutoPlant. It's database driven and that end is a bit confusing. But it has 3D piping components, you can generate isometric drawings, bills of materials etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumfatnhappy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It's an expensive program but I'll swear by it; Bently AutoPlant. It's database driven and that end is a bit confusing. But it has 3D piping components, you can generate isometric drawings, bills of materials etc. MEP 2009 is pretty good too once you get past the curve....... and it's a STEEP curve! corrently the "plumbing" portion is still in 2D, but the 'piping' part rocks in 3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 A free trial of Bentley AutoPlant v8i is available for downloading. Start with this link: http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Promo/AutoPLANT/Autoplant+main+page?skid=CEO_NA_APLANT_GGLAD_3&WT.srch=1&gclid=CNDilbi6iZkCFQwDGgodlFKjlw If you decide to buy I hope you have a fat wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydsl Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thank you all, that really help me !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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