Training · P&ID · Autodesk Authorized Training Center
AutoCAD P&ID Setup
Configure AutoCAD P&ID projects to your company standard: class definitions and symbol library, numbering according to AKZ/KKS, automatic annotation, templates with title block, and reports and lists.
Who is the training for?
Target audience
- CAD administrators and key users for AutoCAD P&ID
- Companies with their own plant identification system (AKZ, KKS, RDS-PP)
- Designers who maintain project templates
After the training, you can …
- Customize classes, properties and symbols
- Automate numbering and annotation according to AKZ/KKS
- Create templates with layout and title block
Contents
- Installation, licensing, network
- Class definitions, symbol library
- Numbering AKZ/KKS
- Automating annotation
- Templates with layout and title block
- Reports and lists
Prerequisite
P&ID usage. Suitable preparatory course: AutoCAD P&ID 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 T3
Upcoming dates
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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
"'Impossible' doesn't exist. If a question remained open, it was researched. I can highly recommend it."
Jacqueline Sand, Weber Industrieller Rohrleitungsbau & Anlagenbau
"We really liked the open and warm manner. Our expectations of the training were 100% met."
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Matthias Rusche, WANG Anlagenbau GmbH
All references
10 voices from plant engineering, industry and water management.
Keep learning
Here's where to go after the training.
Plant 3D Configuration & Data Management
Set up Plant 3D projects centrally and link data between P&ID and 3D.
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.
Where does the information in the title block come from, and how do I insert a revision row?
Insert the title block and revision row in the layout from the palette of non-engineering items; drawing is done in model space only. The content comes from Project Setup (project details/project data such as project number, address) and from the drawing properties (right-click the drawing in the Project Manager > Properties, e.g. DWG number, title). You do not enter revisions directly in the title block; instead, insert a revision row for each revision and fill it in via the properties. Revision rows are stored in the database and can be analyzed in the Data Manager.
How do I edit P&ID data (many properties at once) in Excel and import it again?
1. In the Data Manager, select the required node, e.g. Equipment, and click Export – "active node only" produces exactly one table; with child nodes, several sheets are created. 2. Change the values in Excel; do not change the column with the internal ID (PnPID), as it is used for matching. If the sheet is protected: Review > Unprotect Sheet. 3. Save the file and close Excel, otherwise it is locked. 4. In the Data Manager, select the same node and click Import. Changed values are highlighted and can be accepted individually or with "Accept All".
How do I get symbols from the configuration, e.g. nozzles, into my tool palette?
First open the target palette. Then go to Project Setup > P&ID DWG Settings > P&ID Class Definitions, select the class (e.g. Engineering Items > Nozzles > desired nozzle) and click "Add to Tool Palette" in the toolbar above the preview. The symbol is added at the end of the currently open palette and can be dragged and dropped to another palette.
How do I add my own drawing and project properties, e.g. for the title block?
In Project Setup under General Settings > Drawing Properties, first create a category (e.g. "Title block") and the properties below it (e.g. plant section, building); in the Description field you can store an explanatory text. Enter the values for each drawing in the Project Manager: right-click the drawing > Properties. Create project-wide information (e.g. architect, plant designer) in the same way under Project Details. Both types of values can be used in the title block and in tag formats.
How do I force a prompt for an edit history entry when a drawing is closed?
The edit history is kept for each drawing at the bottom of the Project Manager; an entry is created when the drawing is saved and closed. To require users to enter a comment at that point, open Project Setup > Project Details and set the edit history prompt to "When closing project drawings". The next time a drawing is closed, a dialog appears in which you enter e.g. "Drawing created".
Why does a question mark appear in the tag of control valves or instruments?
A question mark in the tag means that a component of the tag format has not yet been filled in. For instruments and control valves, this often includes a field such as Area. Right-click the object, choose Assign Tag and fill in all fields, including Area. Control valves receive an instrument annotation by default; you can later swap the valve body and actuator via "Change Body and Actuator".
Frequently asked questions
Which plant identification systems are covered?
The focus is on AKZ and KKS; RDS-PP can be set up on the same principle, as can representations according to ISO 10628. The Plant Engineering Infobase explains the background.
Is there a ready-made template?
Yes – ASEING PlantConfig Pro contains ready-to-use P&ID configurations for KKS, AKS, RDS-PP and ISO 10628.
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.