AutoCAD 2004: 3D Modeling, A Visual Approach

This completely up-to-date book is the perfect means for learning to use the three-dimensional capabilities of AutoCAD® 2004! It boasts a hands-on introduction to more than 70 AutoCAD commands relating to 3D space and 3D modeling, with concise and easy-to-understand instructions helping users get the most out of every 3D feature of AutoCAD. A series of self-paced tutorials at the end of most chapters guide readers through the hands-on completion of various 3D wireframe, surface, and solid models. An accompanying CD-ROM with drawing files of 3D models gets readers up and running quickly.

Alan Kalameja teaches and is the CAD Department Head at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. He has served as both author and co-author for a number of Delmar Cengage Learning titles. Mr. Kalameja is an Autodesk Consultant and a former speaker at Autodesk University.

Trained as a mechanical engineer, John Wilson is the principal of Engineering Design and Drafting Service, a firm specializing in mechanical components and assembly, architectureal plans, and process equipment. He has been involved in the manufacturing and engineering field for over 27 years.