Instant Autocad: 3D Modeling Using Autocad 2004

Ethier, Stephen J., Ethier, Christine A.

ISBN 10: 0131120611 / ISBN 13: 9780131120617

Published by Prentice Hall, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Instant Autocad: 3D Modeling Using Autocad 2004
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131120611
• ISBN 13: 9780131120617
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Designed to provide learners 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. The book’s light-hearted tone and user-friendly, instructional framework features lists of key ideas found in each chapter; stylized print to emphasize key concepts; hundreds of visual aids to clarify discussions; tip boxes that offer useful insights into the program; clear, concise command sequences; sections that summarize chapter essentials; and hands-on exercises to review new ideas. 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 model

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

An integrated CD-ROM Learning Assistant is included with this text. It provides:

• hands-on practice for concepts presented in the text
• models for the practice applications