The world of industrial plant design demands precision, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology.
AVEVA PDMS (Plant Design Management System) stands as a global leader in 3D plant modeling software, widely adopted across oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and marine industries.

This training material is carefully structured to provide a step-by-step learning path — starting from basic environment navigation to advanced equipment, piping, and structural modeling.
It mirrors real-world industry workflows and best practices, enabling learners to build models that are intelligent, clash-free, and construction-ready.

1. Introduction to PDMS

• What is AVEVA PDMS?

• Overview of Plant Design Systems

• Key Features and Advantages of PDMS

• Industries using PDMS

2. PDMS Modules Overview

• Design Module

• Draft Module

• Isodraft Module

• Specon Module

• Paragon/Propcon (Catalogue and Specification)

3. PDMS Interface

• Logging into PDMS

• User Interface and Navigation

• Project Setup and Administration

• Database Structures in PDMS

4. Equipment Modeling

• Equipment Design Basics

• Creating Standard Equipment

• Using Primitives

• Equipment Modifications

5. Piping Design

• Piping Hierarchy (Site-Zone-Branch)

• Routing Pipes

• Placing Valves, Flanges, and Fittings

• Pipe Supports

• Clash Detection

6. Structural Modeling

• Beams, Columns, Bracings

• Panels and Floors

• Creating Assemblies

• Structural Connections

7. HVAC and Cable Tray

• Duct Routing

• Cable Tray Layouts

• Supports and Hangers

8. Draft Module (Drawing Creation)

• Creating Drawing Templates

• Generating GA Drawings

• Annotating and Dimensioning

• Creating Sections and Details

9. Isometric Extraction (Isodraft)

• Setting up Isometric Outputs

• Customizing Title Blocks

• Managing Spools and Welds

10. Administration and Configuration

• Database Management

• User Role Management

• Customizing Specifications and Catalogs

11. Best Practices in PDMS

• Naming Conventions

• Layer Management

• Version Control

• Clash-Free Modeling

12. Real-World Project Exercise

• Full Project Walkthrough

• Equipment Layout

• Pipe Routing

• Structural Framework

• Draft Drawings and Isometric Outputs

Conclusion

As industries continue to move towards digital engineering and intelligent 3D modeling, PDMS expertise has become a valuable and sought-after skill.

Through this training material, you have explored the fundamental and advanced features of AVEVA PDMS, covering design, drafting, and database management aspects.

Mastering PDMS not only boosts your technical proficiency but also opens up diverse career opportunities across leading EPC companies and design consultancies worldwide.

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