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AVEVA E3D Design

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Spec score 8.2 #21 of 79 in 3D CAD Software

What it is

AVEVA E3D Design is a data-centric, multidiscipline 3D engineering design tool within AVEVA Unified Engineering. It uses parametric modelling with assembly design and surface modelling, and supports Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 and browser access. Teams can collaborate through cloud data services, working on shared project data with near-real-time coordination. The software identifies clashes across disciplines and generates drawings and deliverables that update with the design. It imports and exports DXF, DWG, IFC 2x3, IFC4, DGN, STL and STEP files. Built-in capabilities include an industrial assistant, predictive and generative design tools, laser-scan data handling and integrations with engineering and asset systems. Custom functionality can use macros, PML and a .NET API. Listed data features include real-time stream processing, custom dashboards, anomaly detection and machine-learning tools. AVEVA describes Flex subscription licensing across cloud, hybrid and on-premises deployments; pricing is available on request.

Spec sheet

Deployment
AVEVA describes Unified Engineering as supporting hybrid deployments that collect on-premises data and store it in the cloud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Integrations
AVEVA lists integration with Process Simulation, Enterprise Resource Management, Workpacks, asset information management solutions, and direct gateways for third-party design data sources.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Security
AVEVA says the cloud-native Unified Engineering Spectrum solution is built on Microsoft Azure and restricts access by project role.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Support
Flex tiers include the Customer FIRST program, with software maintenance and upgrades, access to technical support experts, and optional success services.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Headquarters
Cambridge, UKRead 28 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Founded
1967Read 28 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
AI features
Built-in AI features include an industrial assistant and predictive and generative design tools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Assembly design
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Clash detection
The software locates clashes across project disciplines to help reduce design-stage rework.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Cloud collaboration
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Collaboration
Global multidiscipline teams can work on the same project data at the same time, with near-real-time coordination through the cloud data service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Customization
The product supports a built-in macro language and PML alongside a .NET API for creating custom functionality.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Drawings and deliverables
Teams can generate drawings and deliverables directly from designs, and the outputs are updated in real time alongside the design.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
File import and export
DXF, DWG, IFC 2x3, IFC4, DGN, STL, and STEPRead 20 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Industries
The product is designed for process plant, marine, and power industries, and AVEVA identifies energy, chemicals, utilities, and mining among common sectors.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Laser scans
Users can import and interact with laser-scan data from static, mobile, airborne, and handheld scanners regardless of manufacturer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Licensing
AVEVA says E3D Design licensing is available through its Flex credits-based subscription program, which spans cloud, hybrid, and on-premises solutions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Modeling method
parametricRead 20 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Product role
AVEVA E3D Design is a data-centric, multidiscipline 3D engineering design tool offered as part of AVEVA Unified Engineering.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
Supported platforms
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and browser accessRead 20 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Surface modeling
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · aveva.com
Windows requirements
AVEVA’s Unified Engineering service description lists Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, or Windows Server 2022 for the desktop client.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com

Plans and prices

AVEVA Flex Priced on request Pay-as-you-use subscription; pricing not shown Flexible product licenses and cloud services · activate or deactivate licenses · includes Customer FIRST Standard Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
AVEVA Flex Enterprise Priced on request Enterprise pricing available for contracts spanning 3 years or more Tailored for large multi-site enterprise deployments · includes Customer FIRST Premium Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com
AVEVA Flex Enterprise Plus Priced on request Enterprise pricing available for contracts spanning 3 years or more Personalized subscription for AVEVA’s full portfolio · includes Elite Customer FIRST, quarterly business reviews, consulting, and an executive sponsor Read 7 Oct 2026 · aveva.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Parametric assembly and surface modelling
  • Cloud collaboration for shared project data
  • Clash detection across disciplines
  • Broad listed file-format support
  • Macro, PML and .NET customization

Limits

  • Pricing is available on request
  • Desktop client has specified Windows requirements
  • Licensing uses Flex subscriptions

Who it suits

It suits multidisciplinary engineering teams in process plant, marine and power work, including energy, chemicals, utilities and mining. Windows desktop or browser access and cloud collaboration are central to the listed setup.

Verdict

AVEVA E3D Design combines multidisciplinary 3D engineering, shared project data and design-to-deliverable workflows. Its file exchange, scanning and customization options support complex engineering environments.

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