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Mechanical engineer Wilson focuses on three-dimensional modeling in his monthly column in Cadence, a national magazine for users of the popular drawing and design package AutoCAD. Here he offers a tutorial explaining over 70 commands relating to three-dimensional space and modeling. He illustrates all the options, including the pull-down menus and toolbars to make sure the explanations are clear. The CD contains drawing files of three-dimensional models and a trial version of AutoCAD 2000.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Book Description
This book provides complete coverage of 3D commands and concepts. Topics include working in 3D space, including coordinate systems; viewpoints and viewports; building wireframe models, surface models and solid models; paper space; and rendering.ALSO AVAILABLEINSTUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE TO ORDER Instructor's Guide 2000, 0-7668-1247-2 Keywords: AutoCAD 2000


Book Info
Provides a hands-on guide, covering over seventy AutoCAD commands relating to 3D space and 3D modeling. Designed to teach yourself the 3D side of AutoCAD. Softcover. CD-ROM included. DLC: Computer graphics.


From the Publisher
At Autodesk Press we know that you want your books on AutoCAD out "fast and accurate". So, after rigorous peer and accuracy reviews, we are releasing the latest version of AutoCAD: 3D Modeling A Visual Approach fully updated for the 2000 release of AutoCAD. Not only will AutoCAD 2000: 3D Modeling A Visual Approach be one of the first books available on this release of AutoCAD, it will also come with a Free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD-ROM! The CD-ROM will contain fully functional AutoCAD 2000 software (no student watermark or hardware lock!) which will expire 30 days after initial installation. Also included on the CD-ROM are drawing files which can be used with AutoCAD 2000. Autodesk Press is the only AutoCAD publisher offering this valuable CD-ROM, included with most of our AutoCAD 2000 titles. Autodesk Press was created in 1995 through a global strategic alliance with Thompson Learning and Autodesk, Inc. Building on the strengths of these two industry leaders, Autodesk Press is uniquely equipped to provide a broad range of productivity, learning, and reference tools to help design professionals and students alike take full advantage of Autodesk software.


About the Author
John Wilson focuses on 3D modeling in his monthly column in CADENCE magazine, a national AutoCAD user publication. Trained as a mechanical engineer, Mr. Wilson is the principal of Engineering Design and Drafting Service, a firm specializing in mechanical components and assembly, architectural plans, and process equipment. Mr. Wilson has been involved in the manufacturing and engineering field for over 25 years.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

At Autodesk Press we know that you want your books on AutoCAD out "fast and accurate". So, after rigorous peer and accuracy reviews, we are releasing the latest version of AutoCAD: 3D Modeling A Visual Approach fully updated for the 2000 release of AutoCAD.

Not only will AutoCAD 2000: 3D Modeling A Visual Approach be one of the first books available on this release of AutoCAD, it will also come with a Free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD-ROM! The CD-ROM will contain fully functional AutoCAD 2000 software (no student watermark or hardware lock!) which will expire 30 days after initial installation. Also included on the CD-ROM are drawing files which can be used with AutoCAD 2000. Autodesk Press is the only AutoCAD publisher offering this valuable CD-ROM, included with most of our AutoCAD 2000 titles.

SYNOPSIS

The three-dimensional capabilities of AutoCAD are more extensive than ever, and learning to use them is easier than ever with AutoCAD 2000 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. And now, Autodesk Press will be the only AutoCAD publisher offering a Free 30 day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD-ROM in the back of our AutoCAD 2000 titles, with no student watermark or hardware lock!

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