Synopses & Reviews
Explore the tool that allows you to focus on your design, rather than how to design! Developed for users both with and without a background in computer-aided drafting and sketching, this new book presents a clear introduction of the tool of choice for drafters, CAD operators, and engineers who need to make 2D sketches. Using SmartSketch? 5 takes you through the use of the software as a tool in engineering drafting, sketching, and diagramming without changing everything about how you already work. Coverage commences with a thorough prelude to the key features and enhancements to version 5, followed by explanations about SmartSketch's user interface. Advanced techniques are examined in later chapters for the benefit of more experienced users.
About the Author
Ron K.C. Cheng is head of the Engineering Design and Appreciation Unit of the Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has over thirty years of experience in the area of teaching and practical training. He is responsible for the centre's computer aided design, automobile engineering, and integrative project training. For the past ten years Mr. Cheng has designed and initiated the integrative project training programs which are now widely implemented in the centre's undergraduate and graduate practical training programs. His area of specialization is the application of various computer aided design tools, including finite element analysis tools and product data management tools and he is now working on several integrative automotive projects building three wheel cars as well as four wheel electric cars. In addition to teaching and training, Mr. Cheng has written nineteen books, including books on AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Desktop, Rhinoceros, and SmartSketch. He has also published a series of paper automata. Mr. Cheng has earned the following Degrees: ACP, LCP, Master of Science Degree and Master of Education Degree.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to SmartSketch Chapter 2 - Engineering Drawing and Sketches Chapter 3 - Engineering and Business Diagrams Chapter 4 - Advanced Techniques