Synopses & Reviews
This hands-on text teaches the basics of all the three-dimensional features of AutoCAD« R14. The unique visual approach covers over seventy AutoCAD« commands related to 3D space and 3D modeling. Students learn how to design true 3D objects from clear, concise, and easy to understand instructions that will help them get the most out of each and every 3D feature of AutoCAD«. Coverage includes everything from basics of three dimensional space to wire frame construction, converting from 3D to multi-view 2D drawings, realistic shading, and more. An Online Companion™ allows users to access the Autodesk Press web site for information on job resources, professional organizations, updates, and more. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual R14, 0-7668-0469-0 Keywords: AutoCAD R14
Synopsis
This hands-on text teaches the basics of all the three-dimensional features of AutoCAD
Table of Contents
3D AUTOCAD: Differences Between 3D and 2D. Some Frequently Used 3D Terms. Reasons for Using 3D. 3D Capabilities of AutoCAD. 3D Limitations of AutoCAD. WORKING IN 3D SPACE: The World Coordinate System. Orienting Models in 3D Space. Setting Viewpoints in 3D Space. The User Coordinate System. Multiple Tiled Viewports. BUILDING WIREFRAME MODELS: 2D Objects in 3D Space. Specialized 3D Modification Commands. 3D Curves in 3D Space. Spline Curves. SURFACE MODELS: Solid Modeling Principles. Primitive 3D Solids. Profile Based 3D Solids. Boolean Operations. Single-Object Modifications. Controlling the Appearance of Solid Models. PAPER SPACE AND 2D OUTPUT: Paper Space vs. Model Space. Setting Up Floating Viewports. Managing Paper Space. Annotating and Dimensioning 3D Models. Solid Models in Paper Space. RENDERING: What Renderings Are. Capabilities of AutoCAD's Renderer. Bitmap Files. Making Renderings. Lights, Surfaces, and Shadows. Materials and Material Mapping. Landscape Materials.