By E3D Training Professor 
This training is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to manage and administer AVEVA E3D projects efficiently. It covers project setup, user and database administration, catalog and specification control, customization, and system optimization—essential for project success in industries like Oil & Gas, Power, Marine, and Infrastructure.
Module 1: Introduction to E3D Administration
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Overview of E3D software architecture
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E3D modules and their interrelations
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Roles of an E3D Administrator
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Project lifecycle in E3D
Module 2: Project and Database Management
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Creating and managing projects
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Creating MDBs (Model Databases)
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Managing teams and users
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E3D database types: Design DB, Catalog DB, Spec DB
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Backups and data integrity
Module 3: Project Configuration
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Project configuration files
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Customizing project settings
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Modifying the environment files and project.ini
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System variables and their significance
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Managing global settings
Module 4: User & Access Management
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User roles and permissions
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User profiles and customization
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Access rights: write, read-only, restricted access
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Using AVEVA Global Admin tools
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Team and discipline-level security
Module 5: Catalog and Specification Administration
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Overview of Piping Catalogs and Specs
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Spec management in E3D vs PDMS
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Creating and modifying catalogs
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Importing catalogs/specs using Excel or CSV
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Linking catalog/spec with design module
Module 6: Customization & Automation
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Introduction to PML (Programming Macro Language)
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Customizing menus and toolbars
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Macros and scripts for automation
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Interface customization
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Report customization using templates
Module 7: Drawing & Report Configuration
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Draft module admin tasks
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Template customization (Title Blocks, Frames)
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Report generation setup (Material Take-Offs, BOMs)
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Drawing styles and layer management
Module 8: E3D Licensing and Installation
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Installation of AVEVA E3D
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Licensing setup (AVEVA License Manager)
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Troubleshooting license issues
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AVEVA licensing portal and server configuration
Module 9: Clash, Review, and Integration Setup
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Setting up clash detection parameters
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Using AVEVA Review with E3D
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Integration with AVEVA Engineering and other tools
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Model publishing and exporting (Navisworks, IFC)
Module 10: Backup, Restore & Troubleshooting
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Regular backup practices
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Restoration procedures
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Database cleanup and optimization
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Common errors and fixes
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Performance tuning tips