CAD Books

Revit Architecture 2008 Basics is geared towards beginning architectural students or professional architects who want to get a jump-start into 3D parametric modeling for commercial structures. The text walks students through concept to site plan to floor plan and on through reflected ceiling plans, ending with an easy chapter on how to...

This textbook starts with a basic introduction to AutoCAD 2008 and then begins a house floor plan. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, details, etc. Throughout the project, new AutoCAD commands are covered at the appropriate time. Focus is placed on the most...

This textbook was designed for the architectural student using Revit Architecture 2008. Throughout the book the student develops a single family residence. The drawings start with the floor plans and develop all the way to photo-realistic renderings like the one on the cover.

For users familiar with Inventor R10 or earlier releases, the 2008 release concentrates on refining and improving the software. This book is meant for beginning users who want to gain a familiarity with the tools and interface of Inventor before they start exploring on their own. By the end of the text, the user should feel comfortable...

Engineering Graphics Technical Sketching and AutoCAD 2008 provides a thorough introduction to the graphic language and AutoCAD software. Freehand sketching exercises are formatted on special grids. This book uses logical and powerful analyzation techniques to develop visualization skills.

This textbook was designed for the architectural student using Revit Architecture 2008. The intent is to provide the student with a well-rounded knowledge of tools and techniques for use in both school and industry. Throughout the book the student develops a three story office building. The drawings start with the floor plans and develop...

The purpose of Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2007 is to help the student learn the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling practices in an easy to follow guide. It is intended for the new SolidWorks user, users with experience in different CAD systems, and as a teaching aid in classroom training. After completing the exercises...

Design Modeling with SolidWorks 2007 is an introduction to the use of computers, software, and solid modeling concepts to create three-dimensional computer models as an integral part of the design process. In particular, it is an introduction to the design software SolidWorks, a computer-aided design package that uses a variation of solid...

This textbook contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the import parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent solid...

This book has been written to introduce users who want to create MCAD models using Pro/SHEETMETAL to sheet metal design concepts and proper CAD techniques in order to achieve satisfactory design models.

This Fundamentals text introduces the beginning student to Autodesk's AutoCAD Architecture 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...

This book of tutorials is intended as a training guide for those who have a basic familiarity with part and assembly modeling in CATIA V5 Release 16 wishing to create and simulate the motion of mechanisms within CATIA Digital Mock Up (DMU). The tutorials are written so as to provide a hands-on look at the process of creating an...

This manual is designed to be used during instructor led training in an eight week class. This is a basic training course for new AutoCAD users. It is geared for students with little or no prior experience using AutoCAD. The course will cover fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for...

SolidWorks 2007 Tutorial was written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals. The book provides an introduction to the user interface, menus, toolbars, concepts and modeling techniques of SolidWorks to create parts, assemblies and drawings. Follow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple assemblies that...

This text focuses on providing a solid foundation in SolidWorks along with a competency based project approach. Commands are introduced in a step-by-step manner. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project...

The Primary Goal of Parametric Modeling with UGS NX 4 is to introduce the aspects of designing with Solid Modeling and Parametric Modeling. This text uses UGS NX as the modeling tool and the chapters guide you from constructing basic solid models to building intelligent mechanical designs, creating multi-view drawings and assembly models....

A Commands Guide Tutorial for SolidWorks 2007 is written to assist the beginner to intermediate user of SolidWorks ® 2007. The book provides a centralized reference location to address many of the System and Document properties, FeatureManagers, PropertyManagers, ConfigurationManagers, and RenderManagers along with 2D and 3D Sketch tools,...

This workbook is intended to be a natural continuation of the CATIA V5 Workbook and covers a select group of advanced CATIA V5 workbenches: Sketcher, Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting, Generative Stress Analysis, Sheet Metal Designer, Kinematics, Prismatic Machining and Knowledgeware Tools.

This workbook is an introduction to the main Workbench functions CATIA V5 has to offer. The book's objective is to instruct anyone wanting to learn CATIA V5 through organized, graphically rich, step-by-step instructions on the software's basic processes and tools. This book is not intended to be a reference guide.

This textbook is suitable for a second course in Pro/ENGINEER for students who understand the features of Pro/ENGINEER covered in Roger Toogood's Pro/ENGINEER Tutorial. The purpose of this tutorial is to introduce users to some of the more advanced features, commands, and functions in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. The style and approach...