SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Training

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SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Training Course Overview

Master SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) with Multisoft Systems! Learn to efficiently manage engineering information, configuration, and document workflows using SPF’s powerful data management capabilities. This industry-focused training helps engineers and administrators develop essential skills for implementing and maintaining SPF solutions across EPC projects, ensuring data integrity and collaboration excellence.

SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Training by Multisoft Systems is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to manage complex engineering information effectively across the entire project lifecycle. As a core component of the Hexagon PPM suite, SPF acts as a powerful data-centric engineering document management and collaboration platform, ensuring consistency, traceability, and control of all engineering data and deliverables. This comprehensive training program covers fundamental to advanced concepts such as data model configuration, document and tag management, workflow automation, report generation, and integration with other SmartPlant applications like Smart 3D, Smart Instrumentation, and Smart Electrical. Participants also gain hands-on experience in system administration, security configuration, and customization techniques to align SPF with organizational needs.

By the end of this course, learners will be proficient in managing engineering projects, streamlining data exchange, and maintaining information integrity across multiple disciplines. The training is ideal for engineers, document controllers, IT professionals, and administrators seeking to enhance their technical capabilities in enterprise-level data and document management systems. Through real-world exercises and expert-led sessions, Multisoft Systems ensures participants gain the confidence to implement and support SPF in live industrial environments effectively.

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Master SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) with Multisoft Systems! Learn to efficiently manage engineering information, configuration, and document workflows using SPF’s powerful data management capabilities. This industry-focused training helps engineers and administrators develop essential skills for implementing and maintaining SPF solutions across EPC projects, ensuring data integrity and collaboration excellence.

SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Training by Multisoft Systems is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to manage complex engineering information effectively across the entire project lifecycle. As a core component of the Hexagon PPM suite, SPF acts as a powerful data-centric engineering document management and collaboration platform, ensuring consistency, traceability, and control of all engineering data and deliverables. This comprehensive training program covers fundamental to advanced concepts such as data model configuration, document and tag management, workflow automation, report generation, and integration with other SmartPlant applications like Smart 3D, Smart Instrumentation, and Smart Electrical. Participants also gain hands-on experience in system administration, security configuration, and customization techniques to align SPF with organizational needs.

By the end of this course, learners will be proficient in managing engineering projects, streamlining data exchange, and maintaining information integrity across multiple disciplines. The training is ideal for engineers, document controllers, IT professionals, and administrators seeking to enhance their technical capabilities in enterprise-level data and document management systems. Through real-world exercises and expert-led sessions, Multisoft Systems ensures participants gain the confidence to implement and support SPF in live industrial environments effectively.

  • Understand the architecture, key components, and functionalities of SmartPlant Foundation.
  • Configure and manage SPF environments for effective engineering data management.
  • Create, control, and maintain engineering documents and tags across disciplines.
  • Implement and customize workflows to automate document review and approval processes.
  • Manage user roles, access permissions, and security configurations within SPF.
  • Integrate SmartPlant Foundation with other Hexagon applications like Smart 3D, Smart Electrical, and Smart Instrumentation.
  • Utilize SPF’s reporting and querying tools for monitoring and performance tracking.
  • Handle data migration, version control, and change management efficiently.
  • Optimize project collaboration through centralized data sharing and communication.

Course Prerequisite

  • Basic understanding of engineering design and project workflows.
  • Familiarity with document and data management concepts in engineering environments.
  • Fundamental knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle or SQL Server.

Course Target Audience

  • Engineering Data Managers
  • Project Engineers and Managers
  • System Administrators
  • SmartPlant Suite Users
  • IT and Database Administrators
  • CAD/CAE Engineers
  • BIM and Information Management Specialists
  • Engineering Coordinators
  • Quality and Compliance Engineers
  • Consultants implementing Hexagon PPM solutions
  • Professionals involved in Engineering Data Governance and Lifecycle Management

Course Content

  • What is SmartPlant Foundation — purpose, capabilities, role in the Hexagon ecosystem
  • Components & architecture — core services, modules, clients, integration layers
  • Deployment models — on-premises, cloud, hybrid
  • Versioning and data control paradigms
  • Relationship with other tools (Smart 3D, Smart P&ID, Smart Materials, etc.)
  • Terminology, data model, repository concepts
  • Key design principles — security, scalability, availability

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  • Hardware recommendations for SPF components (application server, database server, file server) 
  • Operating system, database, middleware, and software stack compatibility
  • Client workstation requirements (desktop client, web client) 
  • Deployment topology — separating database and app servers for performance 
  • Full Text Retrieval (FTR) service & its requirements 
  • Hostname / network naming conventions and constraints (e.g. no underscores in hostnames) 
  • Virtualization and cloud support (AWS / Azure) statements 
  • Performance tips for model viewing & data access

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  • SPF installation overview: prerequisite checks, pre-installation steps
  • Setting up database, schema, initial configuration
  • Installing application server components, web services
  • Configuring File Server, FTR, and remote services
  • Setting up desktop client and web client
  • Environment types: Dev, Test, QA, Production
  • Baseline configuration and versioning
  • Patch, update, and upgrade mechanisms

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  • Repository structure and storage of engineering data
  • Check-in / check-out workflows
  • Branching, merging, conflict resolution
  • Revision & version history, audit trails
  • Change requests, approval workflows
  • Baseline snapshots, differencing, comparison tools
  • Locking, concurrency control, and access conflicts

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  • Document libraries and folder structure
  • Document metadata, indexing, and classification
  • Versioning and document checkout/checkin
  • Linking documents to engineering objects
  • Notifications, alerts, and collaboration workflows
  • Document review, approval, and publishing
  • Exporting documents, external sharing
  • Access control and permissions

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  • Integration architecture with Smart 3D, P&ID, Isometrics, Smart Materials
  • Data exchange protocols and standards
  • Export / import of models and data between SPF and other tools
  • Synchronization of changes across systems
  • Conflict detection and resolution in data exchange
  • Interfaces with ERP, PLM, or other third-party systems
  • Logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting interface jobs

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  • Web client architecture and usage
  • Remote service setup and configuration
  • Accessing SPF from different client types (desktop, browser)
  • Performance considerations for web / remote access
  • Security, authentication, single sign-on (SSO)
  • Mobile / tablet access (if supported)
  • Troubleshooting client connectivity

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  • Indexing, caching, and data retrieval optimization
  • Load balancing, clustering, and high availability
  • Database tuning and query optimization
  • File server performance strategies
  • Model viewing performance tips (e.g. for large models)
  • Monitoring tools, logs, and performance metrics
  • Scaling considerations for large projects

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  • User, role, and group management
  • Permission and access model design
  • System settings, global parameters, and defaults
  • Audit logs and security monitoring
  • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
  • Data retention, archival, and purging strategies
  • Governance policies & compliance
  • Change management & upgrade path planning

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SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Training FAQ's

SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) is Hexagon PPM’s data-centric engineering information management system that ensures data consistency, traceability, and integrity across all project disciplines. It acts as the core hub for engineering data and document control.

This course is ideal for engineers, document controllers, administrators, EPC professionals, and IT specialists responsible for managing engineering data and workflows using Hexagon SmartPlant tools.

You will learn to configure, administer, and integrate SmartPlant Foundation, manage engineering documents, implement workflows, set up security roles, and maintain enterprise-wide data integrity.

Yes, participants should have basic knowledge of engineering workflows, data management, and familiarity with databases like Oracle or SQL Server. Prior experience with Hexagon applications is advantageous but not mandatory.

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