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Octave Facets P&ID

by Octave

Database-driven P&ID application for large process projects, originally Hexagon's Intergraph Smart P&ID. It validates diagrams against engineering and owner rules and shares data with Octave's 3D and instrumentation tools.

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Specification

Vendor
Octave
Categories
P&ID & Schematics
Phase
EEngineering
Status
Active
Deployment
Desktop
Licensing
Commercial licence
Standards
None documented
Former names
Intergraph Smart P&ID, SmartPlant P&ID, Hexagon Smart P&ID
Official site
octave.com

Capabilities

  1. aRule-driven P&ID validation
  2. bGlobal work-sharing across offices
  3. cCentralised P&ID data with change tracking
  4. dDesign validation of P&IDs against isometrics
  5. eData exchange with Forte 3D and Facets Instrumentation

Assessment

The former Smart P&ID remains a benchmark for data-driven P&IDs on large process projects. Its value multiplies when paired with Octave's 3D and instrumentation tools.

  1. Capability25%9/10

    Database-driven P&IDs with rule validation against engineering and owner rules and change tracking.

  2. Interoperability20%7/10

    Data exchange with Forte 3D and Facets Instrumentation is a core strength; cross-vendor exchange depends on formats and partners.

  3. Scale15%9/10

    Global work-sharing across offices is built in and proven on large process projects.

  4. Usability15%7/10

    Mature workflows, though rule and reference-data set-up is a specialist task.

  5. Deployment10%7/10

    Traditionally on-premises with work-share; cloud packaging is less visible.

  6. Ecosystem15%9/10

    Formerly Intergraph Smart P&ID, one of the most widely specified P&ID systems on major projects.

Strengths

  • Rule-driven validation
  • Strong global work-share
  • Deep integration with Facets Instrumentation

Considerations

  • Rule and reference-data set-up is specialist work
  • Rebrand period for naming and licensing
  • Most value inside the Octave stack

Editorial assessment from public documentation, 23 October 2026. Not a hands-on benchmark. Methodology

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  2. 02
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  3. 03
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  4. 04
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  5. 05
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  6. 06
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Compare head to head

Documented integrations and data exchange, in either direction.

Coverage

Sources

  1. Octave Facets P&IDOctave · accessed 22 October 2026
  2. Product namingOctave · 8 April 2026 · accessed 22 October 2026

Plate updated 22 October 2026 · revision 1