Aveva E3d 31 [updated] ❲RELIABLE – EDITION❳

AVEVA E3D 3.1: The Silent Revolution in 3D Plant Design

Report Date: 2024
Industry Focus: Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Marine, Pharmaceutical, Mining & Metals

2. Automatic Clash Resolution (Beta)

While previous versions identified clashes, E3D 3.1 introduces limited "auto-routing" for pipework. When a clash is detected, the system suggests three alternative routing paths that avoid structural steel or HVAC ducts. aveva e3d 31

4. Workflow Integration

A critical feature of E3D 3.1 is its bidirectional link with AVEVA Engineering (for P&IDs) and AVEVA Diagrams. When a P&ID line number changes from "150-CW-101" to "200-CW-101" in the schematic tool, E3D 3.1 automatically flags the existing 3D routing for review. This prevents the common industry error of "drawing to an obsolete spec." AVEVA E3D 3

7. 2D Drawing Automation

The Draft module has been overhauled. With one click, users can generate General Arrangement (GA) drawings that automatically mask hidden lines and apply dimension chains based on project standards. This prevents the common industry error of "drawing

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.

Case Study – Brownfield Refinery:

A refinery in Rotterdam used E3D 3.1 to map a 20-year-old crude unit. The team imported a FARO scan. Using "Pipe Snapper" (new tool), they clicked on the point cloud, and E3D 3.1 identified the diameter (matching standard catalog sizes), calculated the centerline, and extruded a solid pipe in 5 seconds. Manual time: 2 hours. E3D 3.1 time: 5 seconds.