Convert Autodesk Plant 3D models into native AVEVA E3D models

Reuse Plant 3D model data in AVEVA E3D. ModelSwap rebuilds structured engineering objects without manual remodelling.

Autodesk Plant 3D

AVEVA E3D

How can a Plant 3D model become native E3D data?

Plant 3D geometry can be exchanged quickly, but engineering teams need more than a visual reference. They need structured E3D objects that remain usable in their target environment.

The usual approaches

IFC export and generic primitives

An IFC import restores the model visually. Generic primitives do not provide the E3D logic needed for editing, deliverables, or synchronization.

Manual remodelling

Teams can rebuild the model in E3D. This consumes time and introduces avoidable inconsistencies.

ModelSwap: a structured conversion workflow

ModelSwap rebuilds native, structured E3D objects from Plant 3D data. It aligns the result with your E3D standards and specifications.

How ModelSwap works

ModelSwap maps Plant 3D geometry and data to native E3D objects.

Conversion disciplines and outcomes in AVEVA E3D

Discipline

Civil

Expected outcome

Intelligent E3D civil objects such as STWALL, GWALL, and FLOOR.

Discipline

Structural

Expected outcome

Structural steel rebuilt as GENSEC members.

Discipline

Electrical

Expected outcome

Cable routes converted to PIPE or CWAY.

Discipline

Piping

Expected outcome

Native PIPE elements with the appropriate specification.

Discipline

HVAC

Expected outcome

Native HVAC elements with applicable specifications.

DisciplineExpected outcome

Civil

Intelligent E3D civil objects such as STWALL, GWALL, and FLOOR.

Structural

Structural steel rebuilt as GENSEC members.

Electrical

Cable routes converted to PIPE or CWAY.

Piping

Native PIPE elements with the appropriate specification.

HVAC

Native HVAC elements with applicable specifications.

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