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This paper provides an overview of AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1 , the successor to AVEVA PDMS and a cornerstone of modern multi-discipline 3D plant and marine design. Introduction to AVEVA E3D Design 3.1

AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1 is an advanced 3D engineering software used primarily in the process plant, marine, and power industries. Built on a modern platform, it serves as a single source of engineering data, allowing for the integration of multiple disciplines—such as piping, equipment, and structural design—into a single collaborative environment. Core Capabilities & Modules

The software is organized into specific modules to streamline the design-to-production workflow: Model Module

: The primary environment for creating 3D computer models. It allows designers to place and manipulate equipment, structural elements, and piping with high precision. Draw Module aveva e3d 31

: Used to extract 2D drawings directly from the 3D model, ensuring that design changes in the model are reflected in the deliverables. Supports Discipline

: A specialized suite within version 3.1 designed for creating and managing a series of pipe and structural supports, including automatic drawing production. Reporting & Validation

: Users can generate complex reports (e.g., Material Take-Offs) using built-in search features and run interference checks to identify design clashes before construction. Key Features in Version 3.1 AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1 - Draw Administration This paper provides an overview of AVEVA™ E3D Design 3

AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 is a high-performance 3D design solution used in the process plant, marine, and power industries to create detailed, clash-free digital twins. As the modern successor to AVEVA PDMS

, it provides a data-centric environment where multiple engineering disciplines work on a single unified model to reduce design hours by up to 15% and deliver drawings 40% faster. Core Capabilities & Key Features

The version 3.1 release continues to refine the "Everything3D" philosophy with several advanced modules: AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1 (User) Instructor-Led Training No native cloud storage: Still requires VPN +

10. Limitations & Future Outlook

Weaknesses of E3D 3.1:

• No native cloud storage: Still requires VPN + mapped drives (though AVEVA Connect exists separately).
• User interface: Dated, modal dialog boxes. Feels like Windows 98 in places.
• License cost: Annual maintenance fee (~18% of license cost) is high for small EPCs.

Where is it going?
AVEVA is pushing toward E3D Design for Cloud (v4.x), but many EPCs stay on 3.1 because:

1. It's stable (no forced updates).
2. Custom PML scripts are legacy and would break in cloud.
3. On-premise database control (data sovereignty for defense/nuclear projects).

3. Enhanced Point Cloud Performance

Working with LIDAR scans for retrofits used to require a supercomputer. E3D 3.1 introduces a new octree compression algorithm. Users report navigating laser scan point clouds of 2+ billion points with zero lag on standard workstation GPUs.

10. Scripting with C# and Python

Legacy PML (Programmable Macro Language) is still supported, but Version 3.1 introduces a native Python .NET API. Younger engineers can now automate repetitive tasks using modern scripting languages.