This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models , working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures including color (files also available for downloading by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com). AutoCAD 2018 3D Modeling includes 50 "mini-workshops," that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2018.
Brief Table of Contents: 1: AutoCAD 2018 3D Basics. 2: Creating Solids. 3: Creating Meshes. 4: Creating Surfaces. 5: Creating Complex Solids & Surfaces. 6: Solid Editing Commands. 7: 3D Modifying Commands. 8: Converting and Sectioning. 9: Printing in 3D and Creating 3D DWF Files. 10: Cameras and Lights. 11: Materials, Rendering, Visual Styles, and Animation. Index.
Features: +Covers 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, working with cameras/lighting, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange +Includes 50 "mini-workshops,"that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of full projects (architectural and mechanical) +Provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models in both metric and imperial units +Companion disc can be used to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects and to see the book’s figures in color (files also available for downloading by writing to the publisher at info@merclearning.com) +Written by an AutoDesk® Approved Instructor and Certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master
About the Disc: (files are also available for downloading from the publisher)
The disc includes : --Drawing Exercises and Projects --Solutions to Exercises and Projects --All Images from the Text
About the Author: Munir Hamad is an AutoDesk® Approved Instructor, certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training.