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Autodesk

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Plant D esign Suite 2015

Q uestions and answ ers

This docum ent contains inform ation about

A utodesk

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Plant D esign Suite 2015

Table of contents

1. G eneral product inform ation 1

1.1 W hat is A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 1

1.2 W hat softw are and services are in A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 1

1.3 How do I buy a license of A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 1

2. Technology 1

2.1 W hat are the key capabilities of A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 1

2.2 W hat are the system requirem ents for Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 1

2.3 Is A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 supported on W indow s 8? 1

3. Installation, configuration, and licensing 2

3.1 W hat are the licensing options for A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 2

3.2 D o all products in Plant D esign Suite 2015 need to be used on the sam e w orkstation? 2

3.3 W hat if I have m ore than one com puter? Can I use m y softw are on m ultiple m achines? 2

4. Com patibility and interoperability 2

4.1 How do the products w ithin A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 w ork together? 2

4.2 W hat cloud services are available to Subscription custom ers? 2

5. Consulting, training, and support 2

5.1 How do I obtain technical support? 2

5.2 How can I get training and learn m ore about A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 2

5.3 Can I try A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 before I buy a license to it? 3

6. Subscription 3

6.1 W hat is A utodesk Subscription? 3

6.2 W hat’s new in A utodesk Subscription? 3

6.3 Is Subscription available for purchase w ith Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015? 3

6.4 W hat are the features and benefits of M aintenance Subscription? 3

6.5 W hat are the features and benefits of D esktop Subscription? 3

6.6 How can I access m y Subscription benefits? 4

Autodesk

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Plant D esign Suite 2015 Q uestions and answ ers

1. G eneral product inform ation

1.1 What is Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

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Plant D esign Suite 2015 provides com prehensive plant design, m odeling, and review softw are in an econom ical package that helps

custom ers to design m ore efficiently, innovate ahead of the com petition, and com m unicate w ith greater clarity. U se it to help keep projects on

schedule and w ithin budget. Building on the pow er of Autodesk

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A utoCAD

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softw are and A utodesk

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360 cloud services, the suite adds plant-

specific content and functionality to help drive greater productivity and better project coordination. Three editions of Autodesk Plant D esign

Suite are available to help m eet your w orkflow needs: Standard, Prem ium , and U ltim ate.

• The Standard edition supports foundational drafting and P& ID plant design w orkflow s, enabling users to utilize available AutoCA D

expertise and resources to stream line layout, drafting, and P& ID w ork.

• The Prem ium edition provides additional softw are for m odern 3D m odeling, including piping design, structural design,

isom etric/orthographic generation, and project-w ide m odel aggregation, as w ell as advanced tools for visualization and construction

sim ulation.

• The U ltim ate edition builds on the capabilities of the Prem ium edition w ith the addition of specialized softw are to support 3D plant

equipm ent and skid design, as w ell as tools to help identify clashes early in the process.

1.2 What softw are and services are in Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

Plant D esign Suite 2015 Standard Edition Prem ium Edition U ltim ate Edition

Included Softw are

A utodesk

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A utoC A D

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A utodesk

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ReCap™ 2015

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A utoC A D

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P& ID

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A utoC A D

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Raster D esign 2015

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Show case

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A utoC A D

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Plant

3D 2015

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A utoC A D

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Structural D etailing

2015

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Revit

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Structure 2015

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3ds M ax

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D esign 2015

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N avisw orks

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Sim ulate 2015

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N avisw orks

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M anage 2015

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Inventor

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w ith Routed System s

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Cloud services available w ith Subscription

A utodesk 360 (25 G B capacity)

Rendering in A utodesk 360

A utodesk Rem ote

Structural A nalysis for A utodesk Revit

O ptim ization for A utodesk Inventor

1.3 H ow do I buy a license of Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 w ill be available w orldw ide. All three editions of A utodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 are available through

A utodesk Resellers, w ho are qualified to provide the highest level of custom er service, including product training, im plem entation services, and

support. Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 is also available from the Autodesk Store.

2. Technology

2.1 What are the key capabilities of Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

A com plete list of key capabilities for A utodesk Plant D esign Suite is available online. The Suite is available in three different editions, giving you

the flexibility to choose the edition that best fits your particular w orkflow needs. To choose w hich edition is right for you, please visit the Plant

D esign Suite w ebsite.

2.2 What are the system requirem ents for Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

A com plete list of system requirem ents is available online.

2.3 Is Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 supported on Window s 8?

Yes. Hardw are and softw are requirem ents for Autodesk Plant D esign Suite are available online.

Autodesk

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Plant D esign Suite 2015

Q uestions and answ ers

w w w .autodesk.com /plantdesignsuite

3. Installation, configuration, and licensing

3.1 What are the licensing options for Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

It has never been easier to get the Autodesk softw are you w ant w ith a variety of purchase options to m eet the unique needs of your business.

You can license Autodesk Plant D esign Suite via pay-as-you-go plans (D esktop Subscription) as w ell as perpetual licenses. Pay-as-you-go enables

you to license softw are on a short-term basis w ith m onthly, quarterly or annual plans— a great choice for custom ers w ho have short-term

project and staffing needs and w ant to ram p up their business quickly. A perpetual license is ideal for custom ers w ho need ongoing access to

A utodesk softw are.

3.2 D o all products in Plant D esign Suite 2015 need to be used on the sam e w orkstation?

Yes, the softw are applications w ithin an A utodesk Plant D esign Suite license can only be installed on a single com puter. They cannot be split

across m ultiple w orkstations.

3.3 What if I have m ore than one com puter? Can I use m y softw are on m ultiple m achines?

A utodesk recognizes that som e users m ay need to operate the softw are w hen they are aw ay from their usual w ork location. To accom m odate

this need, the product activation technology, and certain license types, enable an em ployee to install the softw are on a second com puter ow ned

by the em ployee’s com pany, provided it is for use aw ay from the em ployee’s usual w ork location, the softw are is used only by that em ployee

and no other, and only one of the tw o copies of the softw are is ever in use at any one tim e. Consult the Autodesk License and Services

A greem ent for details about using the softw are on a second com puter.

4. Com patibility and interoperability

4.1 H ow do the products w ithin Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 w ork together?

The products in the Autodesk Plant D esign Suite provide com prehensive w orkflow s that can help you achieve better results and collaborate m ore

effectively throughout a plant project. The Suite can help to optim ize your w ork processes by:

• Providing products that are better connected through im proved interoperability and integrated w orkflow s

• Extending your capabilities by connecting products in Plant D esign Suite to m obile devices and the A utodesk

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360 cloud-based

platform

• U sing A utodesk 360 to help connect users and external stakeholders w ith one another m ore effectively

4.2 What cloud services are available to Subscription custom ers?

A utodesk 360 is an integrated, cloud-based service that provides a pow erful and m ore secure set of tools to help im prove the w ay users design,

visualize, sim ulate, and share w ork, on-dem and. Custom ers w ith Autodesk Plant D esign Suite on Subscription have access to A utodesk 360,

w here progressively m ore cloud com puting capability and capacity is available w ith each edition. For m ore inform ation, visit

http://w w w .autodesk.com /suites/infrastructure-design-suite/additional-services.

5. Consulting, training, and support

5.1 H ow do I obtain technical support?

Technical support is available from both A utodesk and A utodesk Resellers. Purchase of Autodesk M aintenance Subscription includes w eb

support from Autodesk technical experts for all your installation, configuration, and troubleshooting questions. Learn m ore about A utodesk

Subscription online, or contact your Autodesk Account Executive or your A utodesk Reseller.

5.2 H ow can I get training and learn m ore about Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

There are m ultiple w ays you can get additional inform ation and training on Plant D esign Suite:

• Please visit the A utodesk Know ledge N etw ork to access a broad range of know ledge to help you get the m ost out of your Autodesk

products and services.

• W atch product overview and dem onstration videos on the A utodesk YouTube channel. Search using “A utodesk Plant” as the keyw ord

• Visit the Autodesk Com m unity to find answ ers, share expertise, and connect w ith your peers.

• W hether on-line or in-person, A utodesk University (A U ) provides access to hundreds of classes on alm ost every A utodesk product,

taught by peers and leading experts. Visit AU O nline to take advantage of the learning that's just right for you.

• For additional inform ation you can check out the product overview , learn about features and w atch dem onstration videos on the

A utodesk w ebsite or by contacting an A utodesk Reseller.

Autodesk

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Plant D esign Suite 2015

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w w w .autodesk.com /plantdesignsuite

5.3 Can I try Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015 before I buy a license to it?

Yes, you can try it by dow nloading a trial version of Autodesk Plant D esign Suite softw are. This fully functioning version is available as a free* 30-

day trial. Sim ply dow nload the trial version.

*Free product trials are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license and services agreement that accompanies the softw are.

6. Subscription

6.1 What is Autodesk Subscription?

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Subscription offers the m ost convenient, m odern, and flexible w ay to purchase and access the softw are and services that you need to

help grow your business. W ith m ore purchasing options than ever before, you can choose the plan that best fits your current project needs and

budget. A utodesk Subscription puts softw are, services, and support at your com m and to accelerate your entire w orkflow , now and into the

future.

6.2 What’s new in Autodesk Subscription?

A utodesk Subscription is no longer the nam e of the softw are m aintenance program offered by A utodesk; it is now the um brella brand for all of

the Subscription offerings provided by A utodesk, including the follow ing options:

M aintenance Subscription, previously referred to as the A utodesk Subscription program , allow s subscribers to m axim ize their investm ent and

effectively m aintain their A utodesk perpetual softw are license.

D esktop Subscription is w hat w e previously referred to as rental plans. W hy do w e call it "desktop"? W e call it "D esktop Subscription" to

differentiate this option from softw are accessed from the cloud.

Cloud Service Subscription is the nam e of the program for custom ers w ho w ant to subscribe to the various cloud services that Autodesk

provides.

6.3 Is Subscription available for purchase w ith Autodesk Plant D esign Suite 2015?

A utodesk M aintenance Subscription and D esktop Subscription are available for purchase w ith all editions of Autodesk Plant D esign Suite. Learn

m ore at w w w .autodesk.com /subscription.

6.4 What are the features and benefits of M aintenance Subscription?

M aintenance Subscription can be purchased w ith a traditional “perpetual license”. It is the m ost cost-effective w ay to m aintain and m axim ize the

value of your technology investm ent. M aintenance Subscription is the sm art choice for the best value. W ith M aintenance Subscription, you’ll

benefit from the follow ing:

• A ccess to the latest softw are releases so you’re alw ays up-to-date, giving you a com petitive edge.

• Flexible licensing rights so you have the tools you need w here you need them .

• A utodesk

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360 Cloud benefits to help you increase m obility, im prove collaboration, and optim ize designs.

• Technical support for quick resolution of issues so you stay productive.

For in-depth inform ation on the features of M aintenance Subscription, please refer to w w w .autodesk.com /m aintenance-subscription.

6.5 What are the features and benefits of D esktop Subscription?

D esktop Subscription offers custom ers w ith seasonal or changing business dem ands a flexible, pay-as-you-go option to license Autodesk

softw are. M onthly, quarterly, and annual subscription options allow you to com m it to a contract only for as long as you need it. D esktop

Subscription is the flexible choice for ultim ate freedom . W ith D esktop Subscription, you’ll benefit from the follow ing:

• A ccess to the latest softw are releases, certain A utodesk

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360 Cloud services, and technical support.

• Low cost of entry so you can m anage costs w ithout an up-front license investm ent or long-term com m itm ent.

• It’s easy to scale up and dow n as your short-term project and staffing needs change.

• Increased functionality w ith less risk.

For in-depth inform ation on the features of D esktop Subscription, please refer to w w w .autodesk.com /desktop-subscription.

Autodesk

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Plant D esign Suite 2015

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w w w .autodesk.com /plantdesignsuite

6.6 H ow can I access m y Subscription benefits?

O nce you have activated your account, you can use your A utodesk ID /User ID to access and m anage all of your Subscription benefits, including

A utodesk 360 cloud services, softw are upgrades, flexible license rights, and technical support. Sim ply log in to the Subscription Center to begin

accessing your Subscription benefits.

Subscription benefits are subject to Autodesk Subscription terms and conditions. All Autodesk Subscription benefits and offerings may not be available

for all products and/or in all languages. Access to cloud services requires an internet connection and is subject to any geographical restrictions set forth

in the Terms of Service.

Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, ReCap, Revit, Showcase, and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.,

and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or

graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2014 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.