Database Explained
auxalia GmbHDatabase Explained
auxalia GmbHThis book explains the database structure, tables and views of the databases of Autodesk® AutoCAD® P&ID and AutoCAD® Plant 3D™. It shows several simple to complex views you can create and use.
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The idea for writing a book about the databases of Autodesk® AutoCAD® Plant 3D™ came when I wrote the online documentation for PlantLink.
It appeared to me that it is imperative to have a deeper understanding of the databases and their structure, tables, and views in order to improve the way in which you can handle your drawing data.
AutoCAD Plant 3D creates a lot of data during your drawing and design work.
Usually what you see in the properties palette or Data Manager is just the tip of the iceberg of the data available.
Stored in the databases are also relationships between your drawing objects, which you can use to propagate data between your objects.
I show several examples to get you started and give you an idea of what you can accomplish.
Furthermore, I hope it inspires you to get creative to come up with more solutions for your needs.
This book explains in detail what the various tables are for, but more importantly, it shows you practical examples rather than theoretical possibilities of what you can do with the data.
The basis of the book was Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D 2015, but it applies to earlier and newer versions as well.
Only for Off-Page Connectors there is a slight difference in comparison to earlier versions.
The zip file contains previews in DIN A4 and Letter size.
If you want to buy the book, please send an email to plantapp@cadstudio.com.
Details
Operating system
Release date
Aug 5, 2015
Last updated
Aug 6, 2025
Version
2.0.0
Language
Compatible with
PLNT3D
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Capabilities
Data management
Tags
Reporting
Import and export
Administration
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Send an email to carsten.beinecke@cadstudio.com if you have questions about the book or ideas and suggestions for future versions.
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