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P&ID software for engineering and documentation of process plants

PlantEngineer: P&ID software for plant design and construction

P&ID software for engineering and documentation of process plants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PlantEngineer is based on Microsoft Visio©. This means it off ers many advantages – for example, minimal need for training, simple data exchange using Microsoft Excel©, commissioning documentation in Microsoft Word©, multi-linguality, as well as simple integration into an existing IT infrastructure.

PlantEngineer currently offers the following functions

  • comprehensive ISO/ ANSI symbol libraries (ISO 10628, DIN 2429)
  • functional plant design by Drag&Drop
  • MultiShapes enable simple switching from basic to special symbols
  • multiple-language documents and user interfaces with dynamic switching of languages
  • structural view for navigation in the document
  • Validation and quality control
  • simple visualization of the installation and commissioning status (highlight function)
  • generation of commissioning documentation in different languages
  • bilateral data exchange with Microsoft Excel™
  • Data management
  • open interfaces - connection with third parties (ERP, 3D, Electrical department)

Benefits P&ID software PlantEngineer

  • Time savings up to 50%
  • Easy to learn, intuitive handling
  • Engineering processes are presented in a structured and efficient manner
  • Easy integration into IT standards 
  • Maintain quality standards throughout the company
  • Steady flow of data
  • Centralized data
  • Automatic reports directly from the P&IDs
  • Great Adaptability
  • High cost-effectiveness
  • considerably reduced error rate during planning and installation

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Functions (excerpt) of PlantEngineer: P&ID software for plant design and construction:

Alignment function
Analysis functions
Construction aids
Data exchange
DMS
Error tolerance
Facility planning
Geometry
Graphical editing
Technical documentation
Workflow status

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Technical specifications:

Manufacturer:
X-Visual Technologies GmbH
Web-based:
no
SaaS, Cloud:
no
On-premises (local installation):
yes
Multi-user (network-compatible):
yes
Multi-client compatible:
no
Maintenance:
for a fee
First installation (year):
2005
number of installations:
>1000
Manufacturer based in:
Germany
Training:
for a fee
Hotline:
included in price
Installation support:
included in price
Documentation:
Manual, Demo version
Dialogue language(s):
German, English
System requirements:
Compatible operating systems (runs with):
Win 11
Win 10
Win Server
Mainframe based
Unix based
Linux based
Mac OS
Mobile OSs (supports):
iOS
Android
Old Compatible Operating Systems:
Win 8
Win 7
Win Vista
Win XP
Min. memory requirements:
1GB RAM, 100MB Hard disc
Data storage medium:
DVD
CD-ROM
Download
Flash memory
Other requirements for soft- and hardware:
Software Microsoft Visio Microsoft Visio Standard / Professional 2010 (32-Bit Version) Microsoft Office Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 (32-Bit Version) Microsoft SQL-Server Microsoft SQL-Server Express 2008, Microsoft SQL-Server Express 2012 for network licensing Network drive with write permission

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Software Microsoft Visio Microsoft Visio Standard / Professional 2010 (32-Bit Version) Microsoft Office Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 (32-Bit Version) Microsoft SQL-Server Microsoft SQL-Server Express 2008, Microsoft SQL-Server Express 2012 for network licensing Network drive with write permission
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Memory: 8 GB RAM Hard disk: 3 GB Graphics Card: 3D compatible graphics card DirectX 10.1+ compatible 1GB or higher Screen resolution Recommended: 1920 x 1080 pixels (Min. 1400 x 900 pixels)
screen resolution min. 1024 x 768, 10 MB memory
Dialogue language(s)
German, English
Italian, Hungarian, German, French, English, Dutch, Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian
English, German
English
English
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German, French, English
German
German, English
Documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
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Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
Manual
Online Help
Demo version
Technical documentation
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>1000
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2005
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