Introduction
PDMS (Plant Design Management System) as it is known in the 3D CAD industry, is a customizable, multi-user and multi-discipline, engineer controlled design software package for engineering, design and construction projects in offshore and onshore.Developed by Aveva, a UK based MNC into plant design software development, this software helps the piping engineers and 3D architects to convert the 2D drawings into 3D models. PDMS is primarily used in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry. It also finds its application in engineering projects, chemical and process plants, power plants, and water treatment plants.