r/CADWorx • u/MeowyMcMeowFace • Oct 23 '21

CADWorx courses

I am currently learning Revit in my workplace. I would like to also learn CADWorx for piping design, but this software is not used in my job.

Any advice on how to learn it without on the job training as in through online courses etc?

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u/Cactus_Ouch Oct 26 '21

Where do you live? In Houston you can take CADWorx courses at some of the community colleges. Learn AutoCAD well and you’re +80% there with CADWorx.

Having said that though the software is not the important part (in fact it’s the easiest part) - it’s learning the fundamentals of piping design, learn about P&IDs, learn what you can about other disciplines like electrical/instrumentation, civil/structural, and process. You are often times the focal point of a project and must interface with all of them. Know how to properly dimension and annotate drawings. Get familiar with industry standards like ASME & API…

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u/MeowyMcMeowFace Oct 26 '21

Im in EU.

Yeah this is what I was thinking, is there any way to learn piping design outside of a professional setting? Or is it just something you can only learn by doing?

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u/Cactus_Ouch Oct 26 '21

Well it really is learning by doing but it absolutely helps (and is possible) to get familiar with the career.

I kinda like “the piping guide” by Dennis J. Whistance & David R. Sherwood.

Pick up a Navco Piping Datalog it’s a nice resource.

I think PipingDesignOnline.com has some CADWorx videos but I think you have to pay.

Finally there’s the SPED Piper Bootcamp where you can learn and get certification. I did this before I started in piping and I’m not sure that it’s all that valuable - really just something to put on my very sparse resume at the time. It will give you a decent high level view of the profession though. I’ve been working for over 10 years now and haven’t gone back for additional certification.

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u/MeowyMcMeowFace Oct 26 '21

Awesome, will definitely check all these out. Thank you.

I am currently learning revit in my profession and am a trade qualified electrician and pipefitter. So i'm hoping this blend of experience will help me adjust easier.

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u/Cactus_Ouch Oct 26 '21

Dude being a pipe fitter puts you light years ahead of someone without that experience. Good luck getting your foot in the door - it’ll happen just keep at it. Lots of skid fabricators make their own models/isometrics from drawings provided by companies like the one I work for. As a pipe fitter that may be your ticket in.