2.2.1. Module 1

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 crucial for error-free isometric output.

Prerequisites

• The installer 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 Instructions

1. Step 1: Run the installer

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

   

2. Step 2: Select extensions

   In the dialog, select the desired Extensions that you wish to install along with the module.

   

3. Step 3: Define 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 terms of use

   Read and accept the terms of use to proceed with the process.

   

5. Step 5: Start installation

   Click the button to start the installation.

   

6. Step 6: Complete installation

   After the process is finished, 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. Navigate in Windows Explorer to the path C:\AutoCAD Plant 3D 202X Content\CPak IntegaDesign\IsoSymbols. Drag the four included symbol DWGs individually into your open drawing (Scale = 1, Rotation = 0). Delete the placed elements afterwards; the block definitions will remain saved in the file. Save and close the file.

   

8. Step 8: Configure SKEY mapping

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

   

9. Step 9: Import pipe specs

   Start AutoCAD Plant 3D and import the included pipe spec via the Project Manager. You can now begin working in the module.

   

Important Notes

• Avoid duplicates: Ensure that the SKEY designations do not already exist in your project, as duplicate entries cause errors in the isometric output.
• Alternative loading method: Instead of drag-and-drop, the symbol files can also be loaded via the AutoCAD Design Center.
• Customizability: You can create your own pipe specs or adapt existing ones to your standards at any time based on the included catalog.

Troubleshooting

• If the isometric symbols are not displayed correctly, check the IsoSymbolStyles.dwg to see if the block definitions actually remained in the file after the geometry was deleted.
• In case of problems with the SKEYs, ensure that the XML syntax was not corrupted during copying (all tags must be correctly closed).