Daratech 2d Vs 3d Study Summary

Daratech 2D vs.
3D Study Highlights
May 2008
Daratech 2D vs. 3D Study

This study is about the relative merits of 2D vs. 3D plant creation and maintenance software and is based on the opinions of process and power industry engineers, managers and executives engaged in plant creation, operations and maintenance. Plant design engineers made up 35% of the study participants while engineering managers represented 23% of the participants. The others were engineering IT managers and professionals, company executives and maintenance managers and engineers. More than half of the participants (51%) were from companies with more than 100 employees, while 29% came from companies with more than 1000 employees. Participation was solicited by e-mail using a mailing list of 32,733 e-mail addresses provided by Access Intelligence, LLC, the sponsors of the daratechPLANT conference, as well as other lists. These lists were principally of daratechPLANT conference prospects, attendees, and process and power industry subscribers to Access Intelligences publications targeted at the process and power industries. The first 482 responses received were used in the study analyses. Responses were collected, on-line between February 7, 2008 and March 10, 2008 using the facilities of SurveyMonkey.com. This Study was sponsored by Bentley Systems Incorporated.
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Daratech 2D vs. 3D Study Highlights

May 2008
How would you describe yourself?

Plant maintenance engineer 2%
Engineering manager (plant operations) 3%
Company executive 11% Engineering IT professional 13%
Plant design engineer 35%
Engineering IT manager 13%
Engineering manager (plant design) 23%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How many people are employees of your organization?
59 Employees 5% <5 Employees 5% 501 - 1000 Employees 10% >1000 Employees 29%
50 99 Employees 12%
10 49 Employees 17%
100 500 Employees 22%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How many separate locations does your company have?
10-49 Locations 15%
>50 Locations 18%
2-9 Locations 48%
1 Location 19%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
Overall,how do you rate the [3D] plant design systems you are using?
60% 50% % Of Responses 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Excellent Very Good Neither good nor bad Some Issues Too Many Issues
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Au toP LA NT
Positive less neg ative ra tings
PD S
PD MS
Au toP LA NT
CA DW orx Sm ar tP lan t
PD MS
PD S
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
User Satisfaction
CA DW orx
Sm ar tP lan t
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Are you mostly a 3D plant design system user, or do you manage mostly 2D plant design system users
Don't Use Plant Design System 11%
2D 41%
3D 48%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
Why are you not using a 3D design system more often, or not at all?
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
st Co No ce en i r pe Ex D g2 ata n ss i d o s l o u to ign ity ble es re tiv a d a c t u cy for cts od m ga pr o oje e r l C P rm ut bo t te r a o rn sh ce ut n o Co ab rn e nc Co all sm ty ain t r ce Un rn ea ol t e tim
Not a factor
A factor
Important
Very Important
No
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2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Cost
100% Not a factor 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Large Company Medium Sized Company Small Company A factor Important Very Important
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Uncertainty
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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No Experience
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Concern About Legacy Design Data 100% Not a factor 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Large Company Medium Sized Company Small Company A factor Important Very Important
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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No Time to Learn
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Concern about short term productivity loss
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Comfortable using 2D
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
Projects are too small
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008
Most electrical and instrumentation drawings are non-dimensional (2D). The people that know 3D are new to the company, and the people that have been here designing plants forever have always done it 2D and that's what they know. They would be giving up control to do it in 3D. They'll have to be pushed by clients not the CAD monkeys that know 3D. Interoperability Current projects are all front end. Detail design will be 3-D Regulator acceptance and interaction with the other design companies Clients specify 2D for their designs. Would like to encourage clients to accept 3D. Lack of knowledge on what benefit we can get for using 3D software Client requirements for easy adjust[ment] in house The kind of projects [we have] are basically for 2D
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008
The younger designers are given the majority of modeling assignments and the older guys, who are not slow, are mysteriously given the extraction work. Availability of operators and expense of operators 3D design software promises more than it can deliver, is overly complex and expensive. Requires knowledge beyond what's expected of CAD production staff. Cost to train and lack of available qualified users The company I am currently working for are only now in the process of changing to a proper 3D system. 3D systems[are] too complex and heavy to manipulate I work [only] on electrical [drawings]. [Im] stuck in [a] flexcad world. [We have] too much history of 3D-to-ISOS [conversions that] do not work
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
What do you use for clash detection?
Other 37% 3D Plant Design Systems 55%
Plastic Models 8%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008

Manual review of 2D plans and elevations In 40 years in the business, the only problem I ever had was when the contractor ignored the drawings Two different view in AutoCAD [I] have no involvement with this process We don't do clash detection, or 3D. We SHOULD, but..... Nothing Intimate knowledge of the project. [I] study 2D drawings [Its] not necessary for simple construction Nothing automated Leveling, using references. Layered drawings
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008

Field check [Were] still researching what to purchase For 2D we use technical manual reviews Accurate initial calculations and measurements Manual checking BrisCAD I manually [check] drawing[s] for clash detection. By human calculation 2D models and plant experience We do not use clash detection Manually, [using] AutoCAD
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008

Manual [methods] Consultation Overlaying reference files Navisworks from a sub-contractor - 3D model using AutoCAD drawings from our subcontractor Manual checking Cloudworx Run of the mill drafting methods [pen and paper] Prototypes for projects 1010
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How often do you choose not to bid on projects because youre not 3D enabled?
Sometimes 22% Never 37%
Rarely 17%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
We have access to 3D systems 24%

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May 2008
Do you agree that your company will not be competitive three years from now unless it becomes 3D enabled?
Strongly disagree 13%
Disagree 13%
Agree 33%
Neither agree nor disagree 17%
Strongly agree 24%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
Do you agree that YOUR job options may become more limited in the future if you don't learn how to use a 3D plant design system?
Strongly disagree 8% Disagree 8% Neither agree nor disagree 11% Strongly agree 32% Agree 41%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
When are you planning to becoming a proficient 3D plant design system user?
Already started 37%
12 Months 21% 2 years 10%
Never 3%
3 years or more 4% Not decided 25%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
When is your company planning to become 3D enabled?
Never 3%
Don't know 12%
Not decided 19%
Already Started or have 3D 49%
In 3 or more years 2% In 2 years 15%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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DARATECH, Inc.
Fe atu res
2008 Daratech, Inc.

100% 20% 40% 60% 80% 0%
Int ero pe rat ion an df un ctio ns
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How important are the following factors when selecting a 3D plant design system?
20%
Important
Not important
Very important
Not at all important
Somewhat important
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May 2008
Do you believe that the people who use your 2D plant design systems will be able to transition to 3D systems?
Very few 5% Less than half 6% Half 11%
N/A 15% Most 36%
All 27%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How long did you evaluate 3D plant design systems before you decided to adopt 3D plant design?
3 years or more 15% 2 years 10% 12-18 months 9% 6-12 months 23%
6 months or less 43%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How long did it take you to become proficient using the systems below?
Average Time AutoPLANT PlantSpace CADWorx SmartPlant PDMS PDS

100 120 140 160 180 Days 200 220 240 260
3D Systems
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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AutoPLANT
30%
30%
PlantSpace
30%
CADWorx
20%
20%
20%
10%
10%
10%
0%
0%
0%
ye ar +
<1 M on th
<1 M on th
6M on ths
<1 M on th
12 M on ths
-3 Mo nth s
-6 Mo nth s
12 Mo nth s
On ey ea r+
7-
4-
2-
2-
4-
SmartPlant
30% 30%
PDMS
30%
PDS
20%
20%
20%
10%
10%
10%
0%
0%
0%
<1 M on th
<1 M on th
6M on ths
-1 2M on ths
-3 Mo nth s
-6 Mo nth s
12 Mo nth s
<1 M on th
3M on ths
-3 Mo nth s
On ey ea r+
-6 Mo nth s
On ey ea r+
7-
12 M on ths
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
-1 2M on ths
On ey ea r+
On ey ea r+
6M on ths
On e
3M on ths
3M on ths
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008
Becoming a proficient user on PDS and SmartPlant takes 4-6 months but training administrators take longer. The cost of training and retaining these folks is expensive. We wish AutoPLANT and CADWorx had a bigger user base and EPCM acceptance level. Proficient" is a very subjective [concept], what some would call "proficient" I might call [a] "beginner". In the case above I chose to read it as "productive" instead of "proficient" because I have an objective mechanism for measuring production. SmartPlant is still being updated, so learning is [an] ongoing [endeavor.]
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How has 3D plant design changed your business? (Check all that apply.).
Changes implemented faster Bid larger Jobs More competitive bids Revisions forwarded to customers faster Communicate with rapid prototyping Communicate better with customers Attract young engineers No change 0% DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008
How has 3D plant design changed your business? (Check all that apply.)
Improved material control reduced total project cost due to reduced rework at site 3D is key for our as-built procedures, based on 3D-Scan Better clash checking between disciplines I believe SP3D and PDS/PDMS are completely different system. We tried to ask designers to use PDS and PDMS, however it was hard for them, but with SP3D even older designers can master the operation in a month. (1) 3D modeling reduces field interferences by over 85%, (2) Data rich models provide a deeper understanding of material needs much sooner in the project, (3) Data mining the models improves facility maintenance for the plants entire life-cycle. The older designers have a hard time letting go of how it use to be done. Also, [they] have a harder [time] learning [a] new technology Field rework due to interference checking has been significantly reduced. On-the-job [site] mistakes and material ordering mistakes are fewer because the majority of the plant is modeled in 3D by all disciplines, and clash detection is used. Decreased COPQ during erection. [We] get isometrics faster and [and they are] more accurate
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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S T N E M M CO

May 2008
How has 3D plant design changed your business? (Check all that apply.)
We use [3D systems] to manage our production lines Clash detection [leads to] less errors [which leads to] better coordination between engineering areas Better coordination of design [leads to] easier, cheaper fabrication and installation of pipe spools Reduction in data input Legacy data is often readily available speeding up a projects kick-off. Understanding 3D design and spatial awareness is increased 100 fold when using 3D CAD and design review tools. Communication with Clients is easier Its easier Overall Accuracy has improved using 3D plant design software Cost reduction due to less interferences We can get more work completed with less manpower 3D design [has] become a standard in the company
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
Overall, did the benefits YOUR COMPANY experienced from 3D plant design...
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Exceed expectations Fulfilled expectations Less than expected A lot less than expected There were no expectations.
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
Overall, did the benefits YOU PERSONALLY experienced from 3D plant design...
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Exceed expectations Fulfilled expectations Less than expected A lot less than expected There were no expectations.
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How much have your 3D plant design systems improved individual productivity?
35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% less than 10% 10 15% 16 30% 31 50% 51 75% 76 100% more than 100%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How much have your 3D plant design systems improved project productivity?
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0% less than 10% 10 15% 16 30% 31 50% 51 75% 76 100% more than 100%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
What are the most important requirements of a 3D system?

70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Ea se of us e cu rve s
Extremely important Important Not so important Not at all important
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
Da ta m Int an eg ag ra em tio en n Ve wi t rsi th on leg ing ac yd an d ata wo rkg ro up se cu Tr rity an sla tio no f in for m ati on
Le arn ing
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May 2008
If using a 3D plant design system were not mandatory for a LARGE project, would you still use it?
No 9%
Yes 91%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
How satisfied are you with the following system's ability to handle SMALL projects?
90% Excellent Good OK Problematic 70% Bad
50%
% Of users
30%
10%
-10%
M icr oS tat ion Au toP LA NT Pla ntS pa ce Au toC AD PD MS PD S
CA DW orx
-30%
LT Vi sio Au toC AD
Sm art Pla nt
-50%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
What do you consider to be a SMALL project?
Project Cost 60% % Responses 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% < $1 million $1 9 million $10 - $300 million >$300 million Responses 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 <200 lines
Piplines
200 - 1000 lines
> 1000 lines
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
If using a 3D plant design system were not mandatory for a SMALL project, would you still use it?
No 13%
Yes 87%
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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May 2008
What percentage of your companys work continues to be done using 2D plant design systems?
76 - 100% 51 - 75% 31 - 50% 16 - 30% 10 - 15% less than 10% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Percent of work
Percent of Respondents
DARATECH, Inc.
2008 Daratech, Inc.
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Daratech 2D vs. 3D Study Highlights

How would you describe yourself?

Engineering manager (plant operations) 3%

Company executive 11% Engineering IT professional 13%

Plant design engineer 35%

Engineering IT manager 13%

Engineering manager (plant design) 23%

Daratech 2D vs. 3D Study Highlights

How many people are employees of your organization?

100 500 Employees 22%

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How many separate locations does your company have?

10-49 Locations 15%

>50 Locations 18%

2-9 Locations 48%

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60% 50% % Of Responses 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Positive less neg ative ra tings

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Don't Use Plant Design System 11%

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Concern about short term productivity loss

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Projects are too small

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What do you use for clash detection?

Other 37% 3D Plant Design Systems 55%

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What do you use for clash detection?

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What do you use for clash detection?

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What do you use for clash detection?

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Sometimes 22% Never 37%

We have access to 3D systems 24%

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Strongly disagree 13%

Neither agree nor disagree 17%

Strongly agree 24%

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Already started 37%

12 Months 21% 2 years 10%

3 years or more 4% Not decided 25%

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When is your company planning to become 3D enabled?

Don't know 12%

Not decided 19%

Already Started or have 3D 49%