This feature drastically reduces human error. If a designer attempts to connect two incompatible parts, the software flags the issue immediately. The 2016 version improved the Spec Editor, making it easier for designers to customize their own catalogs and branches, ensuring that the model adheres strictly to company or client standards.
Designers can now more easily validate their 3D models against their P&IDs. The software can generate reports highlighting discrepancies—such as a valve shown in the P&ID but missing in the 3D model, or a pipe size mismatch. This "validation" tool is a lifesaver for designers, catching costly mistakes before construction begins. AutoCAD Plant 3D 2016 for Designers
A typical designer’s workflow using Plant 3D 2016 follows these steps: This feature drastically reduces human error
Plant 3D 2016 does not have native Navisworks inside, but it has "Interference Check." Designers can now more easily validate their 3D