Training · P&ID · Autodesk Authorized Training Center
AutoCAD P&ID Fundamentals
Create P&IDs with AutoCAD P&ID: Project Manager, symbols for equipment, lines and valves, tagging and annotation, validation and data exchange with Excel.
Who is the training for?
Target audience
- Process engineers, designers and technical drafters
- Teams that currently draw P&IDs in AutoCAD 2D
- Beginners before the Plant 3D training
After the training, you can …
- Draw P&IDs according to ISO 10628 with intelligent symbols
- Tag, annotate and check plant items
- Export lists to Excel with the Data Manager and import them again
Contents
- Project Manager and workspaces
- Symbols: equipment, lines, valves
- Tagging and annotation
- Creating and modifying routes
- Data Manager, Excel export/import
Prerequisite
AutoCAD 2D course. Suitable preparatory course: AutoCAD Fundamentals.
Process
Four 90-minute blocks per training day with exercises at your own CAD workstation – live online or in Frankfurt. The days are not stretched.
✓ Included: 3 months video course + course manual T1
Upcoming dates
No suitable date? As company training, we adapt to your schedule.
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Prices per person, net, plus VAT. A tiered discount applies from two participants – the training calendar calculates it immediately. Registration closes 8 days before the start; the course runs with a minimum of 3 participants.
What participants say
"We really liked the open and warm manner. Our expectations of the training were 100% met."
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Matthias Rusche, WANG Anlagenbau GmbH
"The entire training was very well organized, planned and delivered."
Milica Ljubisavljevic, Hugo Petersen GmbH
All references
10 voices from plant engineering, industry and water management.
Keep learning
Here's where to go after the training.
AutoCAD P&ID Setup
Configure P&ID projects to your company standard – from classes to title block.
AutoCAD Plant 3D Fundamentals
Create projects, model piping, and generate orthos, isos and reports.
Learning path
Four qualification levels, five steps from user to project lead.
Questions from our training courses
These are the questions participants ask most often – with the answers from the training.
How do I back up my customized interface so it doesn't get lost?
First set up palettes, toolbars, the menu bar and options. Then, via the gear icon in the status bar or the workspace selector in the Quick Access Toolbar, choose "Save Current As". It is advisable to keep the name of the original workspace and append your own abbreviation, e.g. "P&ID ISO AB". This preserves the original, and you can see which workspace yours is based on. Save again after, for example, switching the palette group – otherwise changes are lost the next time you open Customize User Interface.
After copying, objects show a question mark instead of a number. Why – and how do I assign new tags?
A tag may occur only once in the project; a copy would get the same number, so the program sets a "?". Right-click the object at its edge and choose "Assign Tag"; the button next to the number assigns the next available number. If you have already placed the annotation, deactivate "Place annotation after assigning tag" – otherwise a second annotation is created, which you then select and delete. Preferably copy with the COPY command instead of Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V and use a crossing window (from right to left) so that connected lines are copied as well.
How do I record revision states and restore older drawing versions?
A proven approach: plot every issue as a PDF, with the revision index in the file name and title block. In addition, back up the entire project at each revision point – with the project closed, copy the project folder or store it as a ZIP with the date in the name. You can retrieve individual drawings from it via "Copy Drawings to Project". If, on the other hand, you only swap DWG files in the project folder, the drawing and the project database no longer match.
Why should the project name not contain spaces or special characters?
When you create a project, the project name is also used as the name of the project folder. Spaces, special characters and very long paths can later cause problems with access, copying or backups. A proven approach is a project number with a short name and underscores, e.g. "2026_001_Pumpstation". Enter the full project description in the Description field of the wizard – spaces are no problem there and the text can be changed at any time. Also, do not create projects in synchronized cloud folders, as creating them there can take a very long time.
How can I tell whether a line is correctly connected to equipment?
A plus sign at the end of a line means: not connected. When connected correctly, a nozzle is placed and annotated automatically. For a grid-accurate connection, use Shift + right-click > "Apparent Intersection" and click the line and the equipment outline. In P&ID, preferably use the object snaps Nearest, Node and, if needed, Perpendicular – Endpoint and Midpoint often lead to connections off the grid.
The Project Wizard is not displayed correctly or crashes – what could be the cause?
A common cause is Windows display scaling above 100% (e.g. 125%). Right-click the desktop > Display settings, set scaling to 100%, sign out of Windows and back in, and restart AutoCAD P&ID or Plant 3D. The wizard is then usually displayed in full.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need AutoCAD skills?
Yes, we assume basic AutoCAD 2D skills. For this, we offer the one-day course AutoCAD Fundamentals on the day before the P&ID training.
Is AutoCAD P&ID included in Plant 3D?
Yes, AutoCAD P&ID is part of AutoCAD Plant 3D. The training is suitable for both licenses.
Are our symbols and numbering systems taken into account?
In the public training, we work with a standard project. Custom symbols and plant identification are covered in the "AutoCAD P&ID Setup" training – or in company training.
Where does the training take place?
Preferably live online from your own workstation – efficient, without travel and resource-friendly. For every date you can also attend in our training room in Frankfurt am Main; for company training, we come to you.
How long is a training day?
A training day consists of four blocks of two 45-minute teaching units each. The days are not stretched – a four-day training course lasts four days.
Is there a discount if several colleagues attend?
Yes. A tiered discount applies from two participants; the training calendar calculates the price immediately when you book.
How late can I register?
Registration closes eight days before the start. The course runs with a minimum of three participants – you will receive confirmation in good time.
Can you run the training just for our team?
Yes – as company training with your project data and company standards, live online, in Frankfurt or at your site. We agree on the date and content with you.
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Standards status for this page 2 standards · researched September 2026
| Standard | Contents | Current edition | Replaced / successor |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 10628-1 | Diagrams for the chemical and petrochemical industry – Part 1: Specification of diagrams | DIN EN ISO 10628-1:2015-04 | replaces DIN EN ISO 10628:2001-03 |
| DIN EN ISO 10628-2 | Diagrams for the chemical and petrochemical industry – Part 2: Graphical symbols | DIN EN ISO 10628-2:2013-04 | replaces DIN EN ISO 10628:2001-03 |
Researched at DIN Media, ISO, IEC and ASME, as of September 2026. Before binding use, please check the current edition with the standards publisher. Overview of all standards: Plant Engineering Infobase · Standards status.