What's New in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2027 Toolset

Learn about new features in this release of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2027 toolset. For technical details, see the release notes.

Highlights

Project Management

Convert selection lists between shared and unshared states, compare selection lists between projects, and more.

P&ID Enhancements

Streamline instrument workflows with enhanced selection tools and quick single- or multi-component substitution directly from the Properties palette.

3D Modeling Enhancements

The P&ID Modeler now displays piping completion rate and status indicators and applies the P&ID painter style to previews, along with additional modeling enhancements.

Iso Enhancements

Simplify Iso drawing management with consolidated sheet collections and expanded PCF property support.

Spec Editor Enhancements

Explore the enhanced features and interface of the Spec Editor for improved spec and catalog management.

Additional Enhancements

The latest updates to AutoCAD Plant 3D introduce new features and improvements designed to increase efficiency and enhance the overall user experience.

Key enhancements in this release include:
  • Lists in multiple dialog boxes are now sorted alphabetically by default.
  • ISO template files can now be specified from an external location for collaboration projects.
  • The PLANTATTACH command now supports additional file formats for collaboration projects; previously, only the DWG format was supported.
  • All Autodesk Docs-related strings and user interface dialog boxes have been updated for Forma Data Management.
  • The Realistic (Fast) visual style is now on by default for 3D models. It enhances our cross-platform 3D graphics system (FASTSHADEDMODE system variable), providing stable and efficient performance in the feature-rich Realistic mode.