Autodesk Architectural Desktop R3.3 Fundamentals : Laying a Sound Foundation [Paperback]

Chris Fox (Author), Elise Moss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2001

This Fundamentals text introduces the beginning student to Autodesk's Architectural Desktop software. The text covers the Layer Manager, Design Center, Structural Members, Doors, Windows, and Walls. Step by Step lessons take the student from creation of a site plan, floor plan, space planning, elevations, all the way through to creating a video of the finished building - a standard three bedroom, two bathroom residence. Educators will appreciate the quizzes and practice exam included in the text.

Students are provided with in-depth coverage of toolbars, dialog boxes and commands. Drawings and a sample chapter are available for free download from the publisher's website.

Product Details

• Paperback: 420 pages
• Publisher: Schroff Development Corp; 1St Edition edition (August 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585030309
• ISBN-13: 978-1585030309
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,924,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just say no...., February 8, 2002

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Tom Kelleher (Walnut Creek, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autodesk Architectural Desktop R3.3 Fundamentals : Laying a Sound Foundation (Paperback)

Despite the author's own glowing review, this book was really disappointing. I am currently reviewing the majority of ADT book offerings for my own use and to recommend/sell to my students at the ATC I am an instructor at. I would recommend Ed Goldberg's or Paul Aubin's book before you think of this one.

This book offers little past the basics. For example, the chapter on roof slabs consists of putting a basic ADT roof on a building and converting it to slabs. Cut a hole in it. Youre done. For this youre expected to pay ...? Dont even bother...a very lightweight effort to a very complex program.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Confusing Autodesk Manuals provide more Information, November 6, 2001

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Stanford Richins (S.L.C., UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autodesk Architectural Desktop R3.3 Fundamentals : Laying a Sound Foundation (Paperback)

Sorry, Elise Moss and Chris Fox but I found this book a waste of my time, explaining less than an Autodesk manual. This book explains nothing I can't find under the program's help. This book skips over area boundaries, simple customization and has yet to answer any of my questions. I don't even think I'll ever reference this book for anything.

Very Disapointing.

15 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tutorial for Beginners!, August 4, 2001

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Elise Moss "Mountain Woman" (Los Gatos, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autodesk Architectural Desktop R3.3 Fundamentals : Laying a Sound Foundation (Paperback)

Written by Elise Moss, an Autodesk Registered Author, and Chris Fox, a successful builder, this textbook focuses on an easy step by step process. Readers will quickly master new skills using detailed examples and exercises that showcase the "why" as well as the "how" of using Autodesk Architectural Desktop to complete a residential design project. The book begins by acquainting readers with the user interface and familiarizing them with the conceptual underpinnings of Autodesk Architectural Desktop software operations. Subsequent chapters enable readers to delve directly into the process of using their software to produce sections and elevations, generate schedules, design layouts, work with details, plot construction documents, manage their layers, create custom AEC content, and more! As a result, readers gain a first-hand understanding of the value of Autodesk Architectural Desktop as a professional design tool. Prior experience using AutoCAD is assumed. However, no prior experience with Autodesk Architectural Desktop is required making this book perfect for today's professional architects, interior designers, facilities planners, and students. Lots of tips, undocumented features, and helpful hints. Educators and students will appreciate the review quizzes and exam included in the text to help focus on new commands and tools.