Instant AutoCAD: 3D Modeling Using AutoCAD 2004 - Softcover

Ethier, Stephen J.; Ethier, Christine A.

9780131120617: Instant AutoCAD: 3D Modeling Using AutoCAD 2004

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131120611 ISBN 13: 9780131120617

Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2004

For intermediate/advanced-level courses in AutoCAD, 3D Design and Concepts, Technical Illustration, Mechanical Design and Drafting, Architectural Design and Drafting, and Computer Graphics in departments of Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, and Computer Graphic Arts.

Designed to provide students with the information and practice they need to compete in a competitive job market, Instant AutoCAD: 3D Modeling Using AutoCAD 2004 blends theory and practical applications in a hands-on, lab and exercise-intensive look at all the important concepts needed to draw in true 3D. Based on AutoCAD 2004, it explores the theory behind 3D modeling, how to prepare for 3D construction, the various kinds of 3D construction, and how to effectively enhance and present 3D models. It is based on new concepts in 3D Modeling, especially the use of solid modeling for the automatic creation of 2D drawings.

The light-hearted tone of the text makes it enjoyable and easy to use both in the classroom and as a self-paced learning tool. The integrated CD-ROM provides exercises, templates, and 3D models to help users in practicing the skills presented in the text and in completing useful drawings.

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From the Back Cover:

This is the next book in the Instant AutoCAD� series, continuing the tradition of delivering technical information in a quick and easy format. With integrated Hands-On sessions to illustrate basic concepts and lots of questions, tests, and exercises to reinforce those basic concepts, it offers a look at architectural residential drawing using AutoCAD�, from floor plans to 3D modeling.

This textbook was written using AutoCAD� 2000i, but will work just as well using AutoCAD� 2000 or AutoCAD LT� 2000 or 2000i. The differences are minimal in regard to this book. The exception is 3D Modeling in Chapter 8;, where AutoCAD LT� does not support some of these advanced features.

The text contains a number of features that make the basic ideas more concrete and clear. These include:

a list of Key Concepts at the start of each chapter
an In a Nutshell conclusion of each chapter
brief Hands-On labs throughout each chapter to reinforce newly learned concepts
a Testing. . . testing. . . 1, 2, 3 section of fill-in-the-blank, true-false, multiple choice, and matching questions at the end of each chapter
a What? question section at the end of each chapter
a Let's Get Busy list of related assignments at each chapter end
a number of Tip boxes to introduce important ideas
font enlargement of key ideas
hundreds of drawings, menus, and icons to add clarity