Mastering Essential E3D Commands for Efficient 3D Design

General Purpose E3D Commands in AVEVA Everything3D (and PDMS)

In AVEVA Everything3D (E3D) and Plant Design Management System (PDMS), general-purpose commands are essential tools that speed up navigation, editing, and modeling. These commands are not tied to a single discipline or module—they work across piping, structural, equipment, and drafting environments.

By mastering these commands, engineers and designers can dramatically boost productivity. They eliminate repetitive clicks, streamline common tasks, and make the modeling process more intuitive. Since most of these commands are shared between E3D and PDMS, switching between the two systems requires little adjustment. 

Why We Use E3D

• In industries like oil & gas, power generation, and shipbuilding, large-scale design projects demand precision, collaboration, and flexibility. E3D delivers all three.
• Accuracy – True 3D modeling with millimeter-level precision ensures correct layouts and minimizes costly rework.
• Collaboration – Multiple users can update the same project in real time, avoiding data mismatches.
• Efficiency – Intelligent libraries, automated drawing creation, and clash detection keep projects on schedule.
• Scalability – From small plant upgrades to billion-dollar projects, E3D adapts without compromising performance.

These are e3d commands which are used  for general purpose and in draft module. It means that users can use these  e3d commands in  any e3d module. With the help of these e3d commands user can work enhance his work efficiency  on E3D software or PDMS software. These below E3D commands are same for PDMS and E3D software. 

Benefits of Learning E3D Commands

• Speed – Execute complex tasks in seconds.
• Consistency – Standardize modeling workflows across teams.
• Compatibility – Same syntax for PDMS and E3D reduces retraining.
• Control – Fine-tune designs without excessive menu navigation.

FAQ

1. What does the term “E3D commands” mean?

They are text-based instructions used in AVEVA Everything3D software to trigger specific actions, such as creating models, adjusting views, or generating drawings.

2. Why do engineers use E3D commands?

They allow quick execution of tasks without navigating multiple toolbars, saving time and improving efficiency in design workflows.

3. Are commands in E3D different from scripts or macros?

Yes. Commands are built into the program’s core, while scripts or macros are user-created sequences that combine several commands for automation.

4. How can someone input these commands?

Users can type them into the command window, select them from dropdown menus, or map them to keyboard shortcuts.

5. Is it difficult for new users to learn these commands?

Not necessarily. Beginners can start with simple commands for navigation and object selection before moving on to complex modeling instructions.

6. Can these commands be modified to fit project needs?

Many can be adapted, combined, or customized into macro sets, allowing teams to align the software’s functions with their design processes.

7. Are all commands usable across every E3D module?

Some are universal across the platform, while others are designed for discipline-specific areas like piping, structural steel, or equipment modeling.

8. Where can a complete list be found?

The official E3D user manual and in-software help library provide comprehensive lists with syntax and usage guidelines.