2.2.1. Module 1, Installation guide

2.2.1. Module 1, installation and configuration

In this article you will learn how to correctly install Module 1 and integrate it into your project. Careful setup of the symbol files and SKEY mappings is decisive for error-free isometric output.

Prerequisites

• The installation program for Module 1 is available locally.
• An existing AutoCAD Plant 3D project is available.
• A text editor (e.g. Notepad) is installed for editing XML files.

Step-by-step guide

1. Step 1: Run the installation program

   Start the supplied installation program and follow the instructions on the screen.

   

2. Step 2: Select extensions

   In the dialog, select the desired Extensions that you want to install together with the module.

   

3. Step 3: Set the content path

   Set the correct content path for the installation to ensure that all data is stored in the correct directory.

   

4. Step 4: Accept the terms of use

   Read and accept the terms of use in order to be able to continue with the process.

   

5. Step 5: Start the installation

   Click the button to start the installation.

   

6. Step 6: Complete the installation

   After the process is complete, click Finish. The bundle was automatically installed in the path C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins.

   

7. Step 7: Prepare IsoSymbolStyles.dwg

   Open the file IsoSymbolStyles.dwg from the Isometric folder of your project. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the path C:\AutoCAD Plant 3D 202X Content\CPak IntegaDesign\IsoSymbols. Drag the four contained symbol DWGs individually into your open drawing (scale = 1, rotation = 0). Delete the placed elements again afterwards; the block definitions remain stored in the file. Save and close the file.

   

8. Step 8: Configure the SKEY mapping

   Open the IsoSkeyAcadBlockMap.xml in your project folder with a text editor. Copy the <SkeyMap …> entries from the supplied XML file in the IsoSymbols folder and insert them into the "Supports" section. Save and close the file.

   

9. Step 9: Import pipe classes

   Start AutoCAD Plant 3D and import the supplied pipe class via the Project Manager. You can now start working in the module.

   

Important notes

• Avoid duplicates: Make sure that the SKEY designations do not yet exist in your project, since duplicate entries cause errors in the isometric.
• Alternative loading method: Instead of by drag-and-drop, the symbol files can also be loaded via the AutoCAD Design Center.
• Adaptability: Based on the supplied catalog, you can create your own pipe classes at any time or adapt existing ones to your standards.

Troubleshooting

• If the isometric symbols are not displayed correctly, check in the IsoSymbolStyles.dwg whether the block definitions actually remained in the file after the geometry was deleted.
• In case of problems with the SKEYs, make sure that the XML syntax was not damaged when copying (all tags must be closed correctly).