- AutoCAD 2007 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality-and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users
- This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting
- Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange
- Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the #1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6.7 million users
- The accompanying DVD provides videos that illustrate select problems and solutions presented in the workbook
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Conquer the complexities of AutoCAD 3D modeling
Mastering AutoCAD is no picnic, and using it for 3D modeling is among the toughest challenges. This unique workbook offers over one hundred exercises that lead you skill by skill toward AutoCAD 3D success. You get the hands-on practice you need to tackle everything from solid and surface modeling to rendering and plotting—all reinforced with video walkthroughs on the companion DVD.
See How To
- Transition from 2D to 3D
Model solids using primitives, extrusions, and sweeps
Tackle complex surface modeling
Visualize and render designs
Plot, import, or export 3D designs
All this on the bonus DVD
- Video walkthroughs demonstrate more than 60 AutoCAD 3D modeling techniques
140 demonstration files to accompany the book's exercises
Trial version of AutoCAD 2008
System requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.
About the Author
Lee Ambrosius is a former resident of a cubicle community, which he resided in for about 8 years until deciding to go into business for himself. In 2005, Lee decided to venture off into the CAD industry as an independent consultant for HyperPics, LLC in De Pere, Wisconsin, and on the Web at www.hyperpics.com. He has been using AutoCAD since 1994 when he was first exposed to Release 12 for DOS, and has been customizing and programming AutoCAD since 1996. Lee has been an AutoCAD consultant and trainer for over a decade, and is both an Autodesk Authorized Author and an Autodesk Authorized Developer.
Over the last decade, Lee has authored a variety of works that include articles for CAD magazines, white papers for Autodesk, and has been a contributing author on a few occasions for AutoCAD books. Lee is a co-author of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies. He has done technical editing for the three most recent editions of AutoCAD For Dummies, and the four most recent editions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Bible. AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling Workbook For Dummies is his first solo venture as a book author.
Over the last decade, Lee has authored a variety of works that include articles for CAD magazines, white papers for Autodesk, and has been a contributing author on a few occasions for AutoCAD books. Lee is a co-author of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies. He has done technical editing for the three most recent editions of AutoCAD For Dummies, and the four most recent editions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT Bible. AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling Workbook For Dummies is his first solo venture as a book author.
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Yes it's a Dummy book and as such doesn't assume much on the reader's part so if you're already pretty advanced and up to date with AutoCAD 3D Modeling then save your money. On the other hand, if you only want or need to get up to speed on R2008's interface and 3D features, the 3D Modeling Workbook is probably just what you are looking for. It's not going to teach you how to create sophisticated, photo-real models but by the time you are finished you will know and be able to use virtually all of the commands and tools AutoCAD provides for 3D modeling. Add your talent and skill and you're good to go.
One warning: While the exercises are generally short and sweet, they are numerous so be prepared to spend a couple of hours on each chapter (23 total) as they are true substance of the book.
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I was extremely disappointed that my professor would assign this book.
Overall it was OK. Very easy to read, but it lacked some important explanations.
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practice opportunities, solid editing, model space, named views, intensity factor, tool palettes window, model interchange, viewer control, camera preview, workspace settings, mass properties, sky background, animation settings, live section, section plane object, working with drawing files, complex surface objects, revolved mesh, ruled mesh, wireframe visual style, tessellation lines, render preset, specify base radius, tabulated mesh, annotation scaling Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Online Help, Files of Type, Choose Modify, Visual Styles, Press Esc, Additional Exercises, Advanced Render Settings, Taking the Plunge, Solid Modeling Figure, Command Line, Render Presets Manager, Autodesk Design Review, View Manager, Visualizing the Design, Select Color, Choose View, Cancel Help Exercise, Model Views, Set the Conceptual, Press Ctrl, Display the Dashboard, Render Window, New View, Text Window, Click Save New!
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practice opportunities, solid editing, model space, named views, intensity factor, tool palettes window, model interchange, viewer control, camera preview, workspace settings, mass properties, sky background, animation settings, live section, section plane object, working with drawing files, complex surface objects, revolved mesh, ruled mesh, wireframe visual style, tessellation lines, render preset, specify base radius, tabulated mesh, annotation scaling Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Online Help, Files of Type, Choose Modify, Visual Styles, Press Esc, Additional Exercises, Advanced Render Settings, Taking the Plunge, Solid Modeling Figure, Command Line, Render Presets Manager, Autodesk Design Review, View Manager, Visualizing the Design, Select Color, Choose View, Cancel Help Exercise, Model Views, Set the Conceptual, Press Ctrl, Display the Dashboard, Render Window, New View, Text Window, Click Save New!
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