Inside Microstation [Paperback]

Frank Conforti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1401814816 | ISBN-13: 978-1401814816 | Edition: 6

Best known for its easy style, technical accuracy, and attention to detail, Inside MicroStation, 6th Edition is the ultimate user guide for the novice! Its fast-paced, highly engaging examples, exercises, and illustrations are guaranteed to put readers on the path to proficiency. Instead of simply describing each tool, this indispensable how-to and reference manual explains why mission-critical tools and functions in MicroStation version 8 (V8) work the way they do. How V8 features work together in the design environment is also revealed, providing readers with the knowledge they need to optimize the power of MicroStation to solve today's design challenges. Emphasis is placed on using AccuDraw, Bentley's patented user interface technology, in every aspect of the design process. In addition, extraordinarily complete yet practical coverage of 2D construction tools, 3D modeling and rendering techniques, customization, and MicroStation's VBA programming environment gives a competitive edge to readers working in a real-world design environment.

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About the Author

Frank Conforti has been involved with computer-aided design for 30 years as a designer, CAD administrator, consultant, journalist, and as the author of several CAD-related books. Mr. Conforti joined Bentley Systems in 1995 to help start the MicroStation Institute (now the Bentley Institute), Bentley's premier end-user training program. He is currently the Global Learning Technologies Manager for the Be Careers Network, BentleyÂ's outreach program to academic institutions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 680 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press; 6 edition (August 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401814816
• ISBN-13: 978-1401814816
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of the vast capabilities of the program., November 19, 1999

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Keith H. Burr ([e-mail]) (Winchester, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside Microstation 95 (Paperback)

This book covers well the basic (and sometimes not so basic) functions available with this software. The explanations are detailed and easy to follow, even if you are not using the program along with the text. Many diagrams of function keys and easy access to more detailed usage. Great for a beginner or novice user.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly reccomend Inside MicroStation 95, March 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Inside Microstation 95 (Paperback)

Inside MicroStation 95 has helped me considerably to understand how to operate MicroStation. Before I read this book I had no previous knowledge of any other CAD software. Now I feel completely confident using MicroStation. As an architecture student, I don't have much time to sit around and read thousand-page books that confuse more than help me. Inside Microstation was easy to read and understand, and I finished it in about 2 weeks.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Hate Computer Manuals And Need To Learn Microstation!, August 22, 2001

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inside Microstation, 5E (Paperback)

After obtaining a job with a State Government agency, I was dismayed to know that I would have to unlearn AutoCad and learn Microstation. No worries with this book. It has to be the easiest, most simply written computer software program I have ever read (that's quite a few). All the instructions are in large type and presented with graphics and easily understood instructions. No fussing like in most AutoCad tutorials. You can learn one item at a time and proceed at an easy pace. You are taught one efficient way to perform each command. Upon further reading and more confidence (yes, the writer is kind enough to take it easy on you and reduce your anxiety), you can create your own ways of doing your favorite commands. The "F" keys can greatly reduce the number of steps you need to perform many, many tasks. Believe me. After many cram courses and other self-taught programs, I was greatly surprised to discover this book. Relax and learn.