One of the most important skills in engineering and construction is the ability to produce and manipulate 3D figures and the latest release of AutoCAD contains new features to aid the user in this area. This textbook covers the latest developments in wire-frame models, surface models and solid models, and introduces the concept of multiple viewports. In addition, the reader is introduced to rendering and how such techniques can be used to produce professional drawings of high quality.
Bob has been writing AutoCAD books since 1993, the first being published for AutoCAD Release 12. Outside of work, Bob's interests include Bonsai trees, stamp collecting, remote control aircraft and kite flying. At present Bob spend most of his time with his wife Helen, his children Linda and Stephen and his granddaughter Ciara.