AseptSoft Core Documentation
AseptSoft Core Documentation
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AseptSoft Core Documentation

🏭 Welcome to AseptSoft

AseptSoft is a powerful plugin for Autodesk AutoCAD that adds Process Design, Algorithm Design, Fluidstream Simulations, Review Sessions, and Export capabilities directly into your P&ID design workflow.

💡 How it works — You launch your P&ID design tool (Autodesk AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D), and AseptSoft automatically loads as an integrated plugin. No separate application needed — everything happens inside AutoCAD.

📰 What's New

Check the What's New page for the latest improvements and features.

🧭 Quick Navigation

Section

What You'll Find

📐 AseptSoft Project Structure

Projects, Modules, P&IDs — how your work is organized

🔄 AseptSoft Workflow

Step-by-step guides for first-time setup and daily workflows

🧩 PID Components

Valves, Instruments, Sources — the building blocks on your drawings

📊 Module Data

States, Fluids, Parameters, Equipment Modules — your process data

🌊 Fluidstream Simulations

Real-time fluid flow visualization and pipe connectivity

📤 Export / Import

PDF annexes, Excel reports, Word specifications, and data exchange

🔀 Version Control

Commits, Branches, Merging — track every change

✅ Review Sessions

Validation checklists, conversations, and approval workflows

🎛️ Ribbons

Every button and panel in the AseptSoft interface

🏷️ Attributes

Custom key-value properties on processes, phases, and states

⚡ Productivity

Find & Replace, Live Viewers, Status Editor, Valve Hover Inspector, and more

🏗️ What You Can Do with AseptSoft

Feature

Description

Pharma Example

🔧 Process Design

Define processes with sequential steps, assigning valve states and equipment configurations per step

Model a CIP sequence: Pre-Rinse → Caustic Wash → Intermediate Rinse → Acid Wash → Final Rinse → Drain

📋 Algorithm Design

Build sequential function charts (SFC/GRAFCET) describing transitions between steps — with visual builders for conditions and actions

Define transition logic: proceed from "Caustic Wash" to "Intermediate Rinse" when temperature ≥ 85 °C AND timer ≥ 20 min

🌊 Fluidstream Simulations

Visualize fluid flow through pipes and equipment in real time, based on valve states and fluid sources

Verify that WFI reaches all spray devices during a rinse phase by observing the color overlay on the P&ID

📦 Equipment Modules

Group valves into reusable templates (ISA-88) with predefined configurations for rapid step setup

Create a "Tank Inlet" module containing the inlet valve, vent valve, and pressure transmitter

✅ Review Sessions

Collaborate with validators through conversations, checklists, and approval workflows

Conduct a FAT review where each reviewer signs off on individual CIP phases and valve assignments

📤 Export

Generate PDF annexes, Excel reports, and Word functional specifications

Export the full CIP process as a PDF annex or a Word specification for the qualification binder

🔀 Version Control

Branches, commits, merging, undo/redo, and automatic saving

Create a branch for "CIP Optimization" changes, then merge back after validation

🚀 Getting Started

  1. First time? Start with the First Time Setup guide to configure your environment

  2. Understand the structure: Read AseptSoft Project Structure to learn about Projects, Modules, and P&IDs

  3. Follow the workflow: The AseptSoft Workflow guide walks you through the complete design cycle

  4. Explore the Ribbons: The Ribbons section describes every button and panel in AseptSoft

📚 Additional Resources

  • 📰 What's New — Latest improvements and feature updates

  • 🔑 Login and Subscription — Licensing, authentication, and subscription management

  • 🔄 Software Updates — How to update AseptSoft to the latest version

  • 📑 Index — Alphabetical index of all pages

  • 📌 — Drawing annotation features