CHAPTER 1

1 Introduction

The AVEVA Everything3D™ (AVEVA E3D™) Foundations training module introduced designers to the basic
concepts of AVEVA E3D. This training module introduces further utilities that assist productivity and produce
data from the model to show the power of data centric design.

1.1 Aim

The aim of this training module is to introduce Model Utilities that complement and build open those covered
in the AVEVA Everything3D™ Foundations training module.

1.2 Objectives

 To introduce the concept of clash detection and how it may be used interactively by designers.

 To enable a user to create quick reports and produce report templates.

 To explain the basic principles of surface treatment and its application to model elements.

1.3 Prerequisites

It is expected that trainees will have completed the TM – 1801 AVEVA Everything3D™ Foundations training
course. Trainees who can demonstrate a suitable understanding of other AVEVA E3D applications and
techniques may also be permitted to undertake the training.

1.4 Course Structure

Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods, and complete the set exercises.

1.5 Using this guide

Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document.

Menu pull downs and button click actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.

Information the user has to enter will be in bold red text.

Where additional information is presented, or reference is made to other documentation the following
annotation will be used:

 Additional information

 Refer to other documentation

System prompts will be bold, italicised, and presented in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'.

Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font.

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1.6 Setting up the Training Course

Double click the AVEVA E3D 1.1 desktop icon or select Start > All Programs > AVEVA Plant > Design >
AVEVA Everything3D 1.1 from the Start menu to display the Login form.

Login to AVEVA E3D using the details provided by the Trainer. They will typically be as shown below:

Project: Training (TRA)

Username: A.PIPER

Password: A

MDB: A-PIPING

Module: Model

In order to complete the exercises and worked

examples in the training guide it is necessary to
configure the training model.

Navigate to the Tools tab and click the Setup button located in the Training group. The
Training Setup form will be displayed.

Navigate to the Utilities tab. Select the Setup Training Course checkbox followed by the Apply button.
Select PIPING from the module option list in the quick access toolbar to enter the Pipework application.

 Where users are directed to invoke specific functions the instruction will usually follow the format
Tab > Group > Button > Secondary Button (if required).

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