Computers : CAD-CAM

Your Guide to Essential AutoCAD Techniques Award-winning and best-selling AutoCAD author George Omura has developed this practical reference to help you learn AutoCAD basics easily and efficiently. His straightforward explanations and realistic exercises focus squarely on accomplishing vital tasks. more...

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The only comprehensive tutorial/reference exclusively devoted to Autodesk's robust architectural visualization software. 3ds Max Design is a powerful real-time 3D design, modeling, and animation tool for architectural visualizations. This book covers all the software's crucial features, including how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light-crucial factors for sustainable design-and how to define and assign realistic materials and work with AutoCAD and Revit files. You'll quickly learn how to get the most from this powerful software's 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities. McFarland is an Autodesk Authorized Author with professional experience in creating complex visualizations for a large property development company. His real-world focus means workflows and instructions are professional and proven, and projects will include those that pros work on every day.: Uses actual examples from the author's experience, including retail spaces, small offices, residential developments, and more; Concise explanations, focused examples, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on tutorials teach the basics and fine points of the software; Covers all the essential features, such as how to simulate and analyze sun, sky, and artificial light; Demonstrates efficient use of the interface; how to work with Revit and AutoCAD files; using data, scene management, and solid modeling tools; rendering real-world surfaces; and setting up animated walkthroughs. Mastering 3ds Max Design 2010 provides a practical education in using this powerful architectural visualization tool. more...

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* The perfect desktop guide to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 from a trio of award-winning authors who are Civil 3D experts; their practical tutorials and real-world examples focus squarely on teaching vital Civil 3D tips, tricks, and techniques. * Covers the best methods for creating, editing, displaying, and labeling all of the elements of a civil engineering project. * Features in-depth, detailed coverage of surveying, points, alignments, surfaces, profiles, corridors, grading, LandXML and LDT Project Transfer, cross sections, pipe networks, project management, Vault, and data shortcuts. * Includes a valuable CD with all the tutorial files necessary to complete the book's exercises, as well as useful utilities and plug-ins, and a trial version of the Civil 3D software. more...

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In Mastering Autodesk VIZ X, VIZ expert Jon McFarland teaches you how to get the most out of Autodesk's potent 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. As you follow real-world examples, you'll quickly see how to apply these techniques to y more...

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Revit Architecture has revolutionized how architects design, develop, and deliver projects. This guide uses explanations, tutorials, and practical examples to show you how to best implement Revit in the real world. It guides you through information, from how to start conceptual modeling, use smart workflows to fine-tune your designs. more...

Price: $59.99