CAD Books

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Essentials is designed for students, Civil Engineers and Surveyors who want to take advantage of AutoCAD Civil 3D's interactive, dynamic design functionality. AutoCAD Civil 3D permits the rapid development of alternatives through its model-based design tools. You will learn techniques enabling you to organize project...

Introduction to 3D Modeling Using Microstation V8 is designed for students and others that want to learn the basics of developing 3D models using MicroStation V8. The book introduces 3D modeling using a series of tutorials and sample files to learn important techniques and concepts. The tutorials and accompanying exercises allow the reader...

The competition for jobs is steep, and employers can afford to be picky. Being a certified Revit Associate or Professional is an excellent way to distinguish yourself amongst other professionals and provide potential employers a sense of security knowing that you possess a high level of knowledge and skills. This book is geared...

Most schools using Autodesk software first introduce students to the 2D features of AutoCAD and then go on to its 3D Capabilities. Inventor is usually reserved for the second or third course or for a solid modeling course. However, another possibility is to introduce students first to solid modeling using Inventor and then to...

This workbook is an introduction to the main Workbench functions CATIA V5 has to offer. The book's objective is to instruct anyone who wants to learn CATIA V5 Release 19 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. The...

Revit Structure 2010 Fundamentals is designed to teach students how to take full advantage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Revit Structure 2010. This book will teach students the concepts and principles from building designs through construction documentation using Revit Structure 2010. This textbook introduces students to the...

An Introduction to CATIA V5 Release 19 is a collection of tutorials meant to familiarize the reader with the mechanical design workbenches that are available in CATIA Release 19. The reader is not required to have any previous CATIA knowledge. The workbenches covered in this book are; Sketcher, Part Design, Wireframe and Surface Design,...

The intention of this book is to provide a step-by-step guide for designing package structure and packaging mechanism with SolidWorks 2009. The intended audience is the student, engineer and persons involved in designing packaging structure, product design and mechanical design. The design examples in the chapters are simplified versions of...

Engineering & Computer Graphics Workbook Using SolidWorks 2009 is an exercise-based workbook that uses step-by-step tutorials to cover the fundamentals of SolidWorks 2009. The intended audience is college undergraduate engineering majors, but it could also be used in pre-college introductory engineering courses or by self learners....

AutoCAD LT 2010 contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students and professionals to AutoCAD LT 2010 and the aspects of computer aided drafting. The lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings and building three dimensional wireframe models....

This fundamentals text introduces the reader to Autodesk's AutoCAD Architecture 2010 software. The book covers the Layer Manager, Design Center, Structural Members, Doors, Windows, and Walls. Step-by-step lessons take the reader from creation of a site plan, floor plan, and space planning, all the way through to the finished building - a...

The primary goal of AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial - Second Level: 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of computer based three dimensional modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for both students and professionals. The chapters in this book cover AutoCAD 2010 and proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from...

Revit Architecture 2009 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...

Revit Architecture 2010 Basics is geared towards beginning architectural students or professional architects who want to get a jump-start into 3D parametric modeling for commercial structures. This book is filled with tutorials, tips and tricks, and will help you get the most out of your software in very little time. The text walks you...

Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2009 contains a series of fifteen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SolidWorks 2009, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SolidWorks 2009 on a step-by-step basis starting with constructing basic shapes all the way through to the creation of...

Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2010 Instruction is specifically designed to be used in a one or two credit introduction to engineering graphics course. It covers the main topics of engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, giving engineering students a basic understanding of how to create and read engineering...

Principles and Practices: An Integrated Approach to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD 2010 combines an introduction to AutoCAD 2010 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. By adopting this textbook, you will no longer need to adopt separate CAD and engineering graphics books for your course. Not only will this...

Most CAD professionals today recognize the need to become certified to prove their skills, prepare for new job searches, and to learn new skills while at their existing job. Specifying a Certified SolidWorks Associate ( CSWA ) certification on your resume is a great way to increase your chances of landing a new job, getting a promotion, or...

Commercial Design Using Revit Architecture 2010 is designed for the architectural student using Revit Architecture 2010. The intent is to provide the student with a well-rounded knowledge of tools and techniques for use in both school and industry. This text takes a project based approach to learning Revit Architecture in which the student...