> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to use Speckle for Plant 3D

> Step-by-step guide for publishing Plant 3D models to Speckle

export const app_3 = "Plant 3D"

export const app_2 = "Plant 3D"

export const app_1 = "Plant 3D"

export const app_0 = "Plant 3D"

export const versions_0 = "2026 & 2027"

export const os_0 = "Windows"

<Info>
  Speckle currently supports {app_0} versions: **{versions_0}**. The {app_0} connector works on **{os_0}**
  only.
</Info>

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the connector">Install your [{app_1} connector](/connectors/installation)</Step>

  <Step title="Open the Plant 3D connector">
    1. In Plant 3D, select the **Speckle** tab in the ribbon.
    2. Select **Speckle** to open the Plant 3D connector.

    3) Select **Sign in** if you haven't linked your Speckle account.
           <Frame>
             <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd/images/connectors/dui_login.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd&q=85&s=86fa2dc39cdfb61ed5472ba570e40b87" alt="Login" width="1296" height="864" data-path="images/connectors/dui_login.jpg" />
           </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?">
    1. Make sure your version of {app_2} is one of the supported versions.
    2. Uninstall and [reinstall your connector](/connectors/installation).

    Note: Make sure you are **not** selecting **Run as administrator** when installing - this will install for the administrator user, and not your own user.
    Instead, double-click the `.exe` or right-clicking and then selecting `Open` to run the installer.
    Installation issues can also be caused by conflicting plugins.

    If you're still experiencing problems, please report it in our [Community Forum](https://speckle.community/c/help) and include the following information:

    * Your application version
    * Your Speckle connector version
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?">
    If your connector window is floating, **try docking it to your application** to fix blank UI
    issues. For major issues, you can sometimes find a `log` file in your directory at
    `AppData\Roaming\Speckle\Logs`. Please report your problem in our [Community
    Forum](https://speckle.community/c/help) and include the following information: - Your application
    version - Your Speckle connector version - A copy of the log
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why can't I add a new account?">
    This can happen if our **desktop service** isn't running. Desktop Service is used for
    authenticating new accounts. If it's not running, search for **Speckle Desktop Services** in
    Windows search and run it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I uninstall my connector?">
    All Speckle connectors are installed like any other program. You can uninstall them directly from
    your system's `Applications`. For a full uninstall, you should also remove **Speckle Desktop
    Services** as well as your Speckle connector.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I update my connector to the latest version?">
    You can always download the latest version of the connector [in the web
    app](https://app.speckle.systems/connectors). If a new version of the connector is available, you
    will also see a notification in your connector UI.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Publishing a Model

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Publish">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/9rxydi43nI7TTwOi/images/connectors/dui-2-publish-only.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=9rxydi43nI7TTwOi&q=85&s=511fc917d07580207395f65a1388b283" alt="Publish-only" width="1620" height="1080" data-path="images/connectors/dui-2-publish-only.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a project">
    * Select an existing project - or select **New Project** to create one

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd/images/connectors/dui_publish_2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd&q=85&s=0857c7878df8d5931bc9b6dacaeda8f9" alt="Publish" width="1296" height="864" data-path="images/connectors/dui_publish_2.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a model">
    * Select an existing model - or select **New Model** to create one

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd/images/connectors/dui_publish_3.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd&q=85&s=99565734d02032e77db685dde97bf7b5" alt="Publish" width="1296" height="864" data-path="images/connectors/dui_publish_3.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select objects to publish">
    1. In your application viewport, select the elements you want to publish.
    2. Select **Publish**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd/images/connectors/dui_publish_4.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd&q=85&s=918d1db7fb1605dd7365b66a70455af3" alt="Publish" width="1296" height="864" data-path="images/connectors/dui_publish_4.jpg" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/speckle/YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd/images/connectors/dui_publish_5.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=YrJFGLA1qDYoqsMd&q=85&s=d0f1dff98af5354bdac9758c6acd04df" alt="Publish" width="1296" height="864" data-path="images/connectors/dui_publish_5.jpg" />
    </Frame>

    3. Your model is now published to Speckle and is available to the rest of your team.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What types of Plant 3D objects can I publish to Speckle?">
    You can publish Plant 3D objects such as:

    * pipes
    * inline assets, including fittings and valves
    * equipment
    * P\&ID objects, including assets and line segments

    You can also publish supported AutoCAD drawing entities, including lines, curves, text, hatches,
    solids, meshes, and blocks. Plant 3D objects without a dedicated conversion are published using
    their available display geometry when possible.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Which Plant 3D properties are published?">
    Objects linked to the Plant 3D project database include their available project data, such as
    tags, nominal dimensions, and other fields associated with the object. These fields are grouped
    under `P&ID` in the object's properties in Speckle.

    Extension dictionary and other available object properties are also included. The exact fields
    depend on the object's class and the data defined in your Plant 3D project.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is Plant 3D geometry represented in Speckle?">
    Plant 3D objects are published with display geometry that can be viewed in Speckle. Composite
    objects are broken down into supported geometric parts while remaining a single selectable object
    with their Plant 3D properties attached.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How are published objects organized?">
    Published objects are organized by their Plant 3D drawing layers. Their original layer, color, and
    material information is included when available.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why are some Plant 3D objects missing geometry?">
    The connector uses the display geometry available from Plant 3D. An object may publish without
    geometry if Plant 3D cannot provide geometry that the connector can convert. Its available
    properties may still be published.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why is my new model name pre-filled?">
    New model creation defaults to your current drawing's file name. You can edit the model name
    before publishing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?">
    In the viewer, select the **View Modes** button in the side bar, and switch the view mode to
    **Shaded**. If you still don't see your object colors, let us know in our [Community
    Forum](https://speckle.community/c/help)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are bitmap or image-based material textures supported?">
    **Image texture files are not supported.** Speckle does **not** transfer bitmaps or other image maps (such as JPG or PNG files) embedded in materials from the source application.

    Speckle **does** carry [PBR-style material data](/developers/sdks/python/guides/understanding-speckle-mesh#render-materials) in general—where a connector maps to it, materials can include properties such as base colour, opacity, metalness, roughness, and emissive colour. That is not the same as shipping texture images: you get numeric material parameters, not image assets used for wood grain, brick patterns, and similar in the authoring tool.

    Different materials can still appear separately in the destination with distinct colours and PBR fields. What you see may look closer to a consistent shaded or PBR preview than to the full render-appearance with image maps in tools such as Revit or SketchUp. To use image textures in your target application, apply or remap them locally after you publish or load.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?">
    After you publish a Speckle model, click on the **Report** button to see any errors that may have
    occurred. Click on any item in the report to highlight that item in your application. Some objects
    may not be supported for publishing.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Loading a Model

<Note>The {app_3} connector is publish-only.</Note>
If you would like to be able to load a model into {app_3}, please reach out on our Community Forum:
[https://speckle.community/c/features](https://speckle.community/c/features/7) Include the following
information: - Which application your Speckle model is published from - Why you want to load your
model into {app_3}- How frequently you would use this workflow (daily, weekly, monthly, longer).