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Introduces the features and functions that comprise the latest version of the Microstation design and drafting software package. Suitable for use as a textbook, the guide begins with the basic element placement and manipulation tools, then explains how to place text, dimension drawings, plot a printout, and repeat patterns. The final chapter overviews 3D design and rendering. The CD-ROM contains project and discipline specific exercises in pdf format.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


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This how-to and reference manual is guaranteed to put readers on the fast track to mastering microstation! Cleverly engineered project and lab exercises harness the power of V8 functionality, guiding users to increased productivity. Loaded with screen shots and menu illustrations, this edition features expanded discussion of element modification, reference file usage and manipulation, new Internet utilities, plus leading-edge 3D design and rendering techniques. Detailed instructions for seamless access to compatible file formats, dimensioning styles, and sophisticated system-level data are also included, making this the ultimate guide for novices as well users upgrading to V8 or migrating to MicroStation from other CAD applications.

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