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AutoCAD 2002 3D Modeling: A Visual Approach

by John Wilson and Alan J. Kalameja

AutoCAD 2002 3D Modeling: A Visual Approach Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

'The three-dimensional capabilities of AutoCAD are more extensive than ever, and learning to use them is easier than ever with AutoCAD 2002: 3D Modeling, A Visual Approach. This hands-on guide, which covers over seventy AutoCAD commands relating to 3D space and 3D modeling, is perfect for teaching yourself the 3D side of AutoCAD. You will need no other resources. Learn how to construct true 3D objects from clear, concise, and easy to understand instructions that help you get the most out of each and every 3D feature of AutoCAD. An accompanying CD-ROM with drawing files of 3D models gets you up and running quickly.'

Book News Annotation:

Introduces the three-dimensional capabilities of the AutoCAD 2002 drafting program. The guide demonstrates how to manage 3D space, and how to make 3D wireframe, surface, and solid models. The authors then provide instructions for modifying and displaying the models, and methods for analyzing the geometric and mass properties of 3D solids. Other topics include applying the PEDIT command to 3D polylines, and performing extrusion and revolution operations. The CD-ROM contains drawing files of example 3D models.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

This completely up-to-date book is the perfect means for learning to use the three-dimensional capabilities of AutoCAD« 2004! It boasts a hands-on introduction to more than 70 AutoCAD commands relating to 3D space and 3D modeling, with concise and easy-to-understand instructions helping users get the most out of every 3D feature of AutoCAD. A series of self-paced tutorials at the end of most chapters guide readers through the hands-on completion of various 3D wireframe, surface, and solid models. An accompanying CD-ROM with drawing files of 3D models gets readers up and running quickly.

Synopsis:

A visual approach.
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About the Author

Trained as a mechanical engineer, John Wilson is the principal of Engineering Design and Drafting Service, a firm specializing in mechanical components and assembly, architectureal plans, and process equipment. He has been involved in the manufacturing and engineering field for over 27 years.Alan J. Kalameja is the CAD Department Head at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. He is an Autodesk« Consultant and a speaker at Autodesk« University.
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Table of Contents

3D AutoCAD. Working in 3D Space. Building Wirefram Models. Surface Models. Solid Models. Creating and Editing Solid Models. Analyzing Solid Models. Paper Space and 2D Output. Rendering

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780766838512
Subtitle:
3D Modeling, A Visual Approach
Author:
Wilson, John
Author:
Wilson, H.
Author:
Kalameja, Alan
Author:
Kalameja, Alan J.
Publisher:
Autodesk Press
Location:
Australia
Subject:
Drafting & Mechanical Drawing
Subject:
Computer Graphics - General
Subject:
Computer graphics
Subject:
CAD-CAM - General
Subject:
Desktop Publishing - General
Subject:
AutoCAD
Subject:
Three-dimensional display systems
Subject:
Engineering - General
Subject:
AutoCAD;2002
Subject:
AutoCAD; CAD; Drafting; Design; Architecture; Graphics
Copyright:
2002
Series:
AutoCAD
Series Volume:
ERDC/CRREL TR-01-12
Publication Date:
December 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
656
Dimensions:
9.24x7.36x.96 in. 2.21 lbs.
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