Top 10 in AutoCAD P&ID 2010 webcast

You can view my "Top 10 in 2010" webcast for AutoCAD P&ID here --> Top 10 in 2010!

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Try out P&ID for free!

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If you are using vanilla AutoCAD to draw P&ID's, give it a shot - you will not be disappointed!

Long time, no blog - Cool Annotation Tip for AutoCAD P&ID 2010

Wow... it has been a while since I blogged on here. Lots going on with Plant Solutions at Autodesk. AutoCAD Plant3D is in BETA and due to release here soon. AutoCAD P&ID is gaining ground as the best P&ID application around, even better than those that have been making P&ID add-ons for years.

Here is a TIP for AutoCAD P&ID users...

In Data Manager, you have the ability to drag an annotation from the cell out to the Drawing area. AutoCAD P&ID knows where the annotation is coming from so you will see a rubber band starting from the equipment or item on the graphic screen to the point where you drop the annotation. This ensures you are annotating the right item and locating the text next to the appropriate symbol on the drawing.

Also, make a change in the Data Manager to the Tag and see the change show up automatically in the drawing. Fully associative annotation!

See images below for clarification.