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AVEVA PDMS vs AVEVA E3D Design

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AVEVA PDMS

AVEVA · 3D Plant Design

020406080100n/aEPC INDEX

Long-established AVEVA plant design management system used for 3D plant modelling on many legacy projects. AVEVA states that since 1 April 2024 it no longer sells or supports PDMS and directs users to migrate to AVEVA E3D Design.

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AVEVA E3D Design

AVEVA · 3D Plant Design

02040608010082EPC INDEX

The reference choice for large multidiscipline plant and offshore projects, especially where the owner already runs AVEVA. Its strength is scale and maturity rather than ease of entry.

AttributeAVEVA PDMSAVEVA E3D Design
VendorAVEVAAVEVA
Category3D Plant Design3D Plant Design
StatusDiscontinuedActive
Deploymentn/aDesktop · Cloud
LicensingCommercial licenceSubscription
Standardsn/an/a
Strengthsn/a
  • Proven on very large, multi-site projects
  • Tight integration with AVEVA schematics, E&I and engineering data
  • Large global talent and partner pool
Considerationsn/a
  • Steep learning curve and catalogue administration effort
  • Most value is realised inside the AVEVA ecosystem
  • Subscription credits need active management

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