Open a P&ID in P&ID Modeler for Revit

Open a P&ID (process and instrumentation diagram) when you need to create a 3D model in Revit.

For information on sharing a P&ID model with Revit, see To Share a P&ID Project to the Cloud.

In Revit, open the model that corresponds to the P&ID you want to model.

  1. Click Systems tab P&ID Collaboration panel P&ID Modeler. In the P&ID Modeler palette, you can also click Start Modeling.
  2. If prompted, log in to your Autodesk Account.
  3. In the Open Collaboration Project dialog, select a Autodesk Docs project.
  4. Select an AutoCAD Plant 3D project and click Open Project.

    The preview pane of the P&ID Modeler palette displays the drawings in the project.

  5. Select a P&ID drawing and click Next, or simply double-click the drawing.

    A preview of the drawing displays in the top pane. A list of pipe lines displays in the bottom pane.

  6. Tip: Press the Backspace key to return to the previous view.
  7. Model the P&ID in Revit.
  8. To return to the list of P&ID drawings, click Home.