DEXPI Data Bridge for AutoCAD
Autodesk ConsultingDEXPI Data Bridge for AutoCAD
Autodesk ConsultingDEXPI Data Bridge for AutoCAD® is a plugin that exchanges P&ID data between AutoCAD® Plant 3D™ and DEXPI XML, supporting standardized data exchange across process industry workflows.
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DEXPI Data Bridge for AutoCAD® supports standardized process-design data exchange between AutoCAD® Plant 3D™ P&ID drawings and systems that support the DEXPI standard. The plugin helps engineering teams exchange structured information across applications while reducing the need for manual data translation.
Key capabilities include:
- Export AutoCAD Plant 3D P&ID information to DEXPI XML.
- Import DEXPI XML data into Plant 3D workflows.
- Configure mappings between DEXPI and Plant 3D classes.
- Map properties between source and destination data structures.
- Support standards-based information exchange across process-industry workflows.
DEXPI Data Bridge helps improve consistency when exchanging P&ID information and supports interoperability between engineering applications using the DEXPI standard.
For more information please refer to the DEXPI Helper Guide
Details
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What else should I know about this product?
There are five main AutoCAD commands in the DEXPI interface:
- DEXPI_EXPORT – used to export P&ID drawings.
- DEXPI_IMPORT – used to import DEXPI XML files.
- DEXPI_MAPPING_EDITOR – used to edit an existing mapping file (e.g., existing classes, property mappings).
- DEXPI_VALIDATE_XML_FILE – validates selected .XML file according to the current Proteus XML Schema.
- DEXPI_INITALIZE_ROUNDTRIP_PROJECT – Creates a new drawing in a new project for the roundtrip. The new project will have the same classes as the original project.
INITIAL TOOL SETUP
The mapping file that accompanies the installer contains the mappings between DEXPI classes and AutoCAD classes for the ISO-10628 configuration. If you prefer to use a different configuration, you must create new ClassMappings for the classes in your target AutoCAD Plant configuration and create corresponding PropertyMappings.
MAPPINGS AND SETTINGS
A settings file is used to configure both the export and the import processes of the DEXPI Interface. You shouldn't delete any of the setting options for the proper work of the plugin.
The mapping file is used to map AutoCAD P&ID classes to DEXPI classes and vice versa. A main structural element of the mapping file is ClassMap.
ACAD_Class is used to specify a P&ID class we want to map.
Are there any known issues with this product?
The list of known components that cannot be exported due to technical limitations or limitations in the DEXPI specifications:
- Non-associated Hatch
- Nozzles as EndLine components without any relation to the Equipment (e.g. Spray Nozzle)
- Line Gap
- Equipment AttachmentPoints
- Equipment-Motor linking
Is there additional support information provided?
Found an issue?