The AutoCAD link provides specific functionality for use exclusively with AutoCAD P&ID. This functionality is in addition to the basic functionality provided for AutoCAD as described in About the AutoCAD link.
Note AutoCAD P&ID projects consist of a project file (.xml), drawing files (.dwg), and numerous data files (.xml, .dcf, .dcfx, and so on). The Meridian AutoCAD link refers to the data files as parts in the sense that they are parts of the project data other than the drawings. These parts should not be confused with Meridian hybrid document parts or mechanical assembly parts.
When an AutoCAD P&ID project file, related data files, and all drawing files referenced by the project file are stored in a Meridian vault, the link can retrieve Meridian property values from the AutoCAD P&ID Project Manager. This exchange is one way only, from AutoCAD P&ID to Meridian Enterprise. Data exchange to AutoCAD P&ID is not supported.
The link also creates and maintains Meridian references named AcadPnID Project Part between the P&ID project file and the related data files. The link creates references named AcadPnID Project Reference between the P&ID project file and the drawing files. This is useful so that you can work with the same sets of files in Meridian that are referenced by the project file.
Tip If you are part of a team working on AutoCAD P&ID projects, contact a system administrator about configuring the project folders in the vault as shared workspaces as described in the BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise Configuration Guide.
To import AutoCAD P&ID projects, use the Meridian Assembly Import Wizard as described in Importing assemblies.