SDC Publications: Newest Textbooks

SolidWorks 2012 Tutorial with Video Instruction

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

SolidWorks 2012 Tutorial with Video Instruction is target towards a technical school, two year college, four year university or industry professional that is a beginner or intermediate CAD user. The text provides a student who is looking for a step-by-step project based approach to learning SolidWorks with an enclosed 1.5 hour video instruction DVD, SolidWorks model files, and preparation for the CSWA exam. The book is divided into two sections.

Learning SolidWorks 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using SolidWorks 2012 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.

Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2012 and Video Instruction

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2012 is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals. The book provides a solid foundation in SolidWorks by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions for the beginning to intermediate SolidWorks user. Explore the user interface, CommandManager, menus, toolbars and modeling techniques to create parts, assemblies and drawings in an engineering environment.

Learning Autodesk Inventor 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using Autodesk Inventor 2012 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2012 Fundamentals

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Autodesk 3ds Max Design is Autodesk's premier design visualization platform. It offers world-class state-of-the-art technology for creating photo-realistic "still" renderings and desktop animations. While it includes its own tools for 2D and 3D Modeling, Autodesk 3ds Max Design can also work with geometry imported from many other applications.

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using SolidWorks Simulation 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The primary goal of Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using SolidWorks Simulation 2012 is to introduce the aspects of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) that are important to engineers and designers. Theoretical aspects of FEA are also introduced as they are needed to help better understand the operation. The primary emphasis of the text is placed on the practical concepts and procedures needed to use SolidWorks Simulation in performing Linear Static Stress Analysis and bas

Commands Guide Tutorial for SolidWorks 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The Commands Guide Tutorial for SolidWorks 2012 is a comprehensive reference book written to assist the beginner to intermediate user of SolidWorks 2012. SolidWorks is an immense software package, and no one book can cover all topics for all users. The book provides a centralized reference location to address many of the tools, features and techniques of SolidWorks 2012.

Creo Parametric 1.0 Tutorial and MultiMedia DVD

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce you to the design capabilities of Creo Parametric 1.0. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation, and creation of engineering drawings.

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Fundamentals

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works the way Architects think. From Preliminary Design through Design Development, and into Construction Documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets.

SolidWorks 2012 Part II - Advanced Techniques

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

SolidWorks 2012 Part II - Advanced Techniques picks up where SolidWorks 2012 Part I - Basic Tools leaves off. Its aim is to take you from an intermediate user with a basic understanding of SolidWorks and modeling techniques to an advanced user capable of creating complex models and able to use the advanced tools provided by SolidWorks. The text covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds.

SolidWorks 2012 Part I - Basic Tools

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

SolidWorks 2012 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects.

Learning DraftSight for Windows

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

DraftSight is a free, two-dimensional Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program that can create, edit and view DWG files. This book is focused on teaching you to use DraftSight and will get you started using the software right from the start. What sets this text apart from others is its ability to provide you with greater choices in the quest for learning CAD software.

An Introduction to CATIA V6 Release 2012

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

An Introduction to CATIA V6 Release 2012 is a collection of tutorials meant to familiarize you with CATIA’s Mechanical Design and Shape workbenches. Designed for beginners, this book assumes that you have no previous experience using CATIA. The book’s hands-on approach is designed to get you right into CATIA and start drawing right from the start.

Autodesk Revit 2012 BIM Management

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an approach to the entire building life cycle. Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit MEP, and Autodesk Revit Structure are powerful BIM programs that support the ability to coordinate, update, and share design data with team members throughout the design construction and management phases of a building’s life. A key component in managing the BIM process is to establish a company foundation for different types of projects by creating standard te

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 for Surveyors

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 for Surveyors is an in-depth textbook intended for students, surveyors and survey technicians that do not necessarily need all of the functionality that is taught in other AutoCAD Civil 3D textbooks. This book will equip your students with the basic knowledge needed to use Civil 3D efficiently in a typical daily work flow for a surveyor. Your students will learn how to import the converted field equipment survey data into a standardized environment in C