AutoCAD 'X' 3-D modeling workbook for dummies (with DVD)

AutoCAD 2007 features a new 3D rendering engine that greatly enhances the program's 3D functionality and makes this industry-standard drafting program even more difficult to master, even for veteran users. This focused For Dummies workbook gives people the practice they need to get up to speed on the new 3D features, with dozens of problems and step-by-step solutions for modeling, shadowing, and lighting. Topics covered by the problems include 2D geometric construction, 3D solid modeling, 3D surface modeling, rendering and imaging, dimensioning and drafting, and model interchange Used by architects, engineers, and draftspeople, AutoCAD is the 1 computer-aided design (CAD) software in the world, with an installed base of 6. million users. The accompanying DVD provides videos that illustrate select problems and solutions presented in the workbook.

Introduction.

Part I: Introducing AutoCAD.

Chapter 1: AutoCAD and the User Interface.

Chapter 2: Working with Drawing Files.

Chapter 3: Customizing Your Work Environment.

Part II: Going from 2D to 3D.

Chapter 4: Transitioning from 2D to 3D.

Chapter 5: Viewing a 3D Model.

Chapter 6: Taking the Plunge into 3D.

Chapter 7: Additional Exercises: Making the Transition.

Part III: 3D Modeling - Solid Modeling.

Chapter 8: Modeling with Solid.

Chapter 9: Modifying and Analyzing Solids.

Chapter 10: Creating Section and Auxiliary Views from Models.

Chapter 11: Additional Exercises: Modeling with Solids.

Part IV: 3D Modeling - Surfaces.

Chapter 12: Modeling with Surfaces.

Chapter 13: Complex Surface Modeling.

Chapter 14: Modifying Surfaces.

Chapter 15: Additional Exercises: Modeling with Surfaces.

Part V: Visualizing the Design.

Chapter 16: Lighting.

Chapter 17: Materials.

Chapter 18: Rendering and Animating.

Chapter 19: Additional Exercises: Visualizing the Design.

Part VI: Model Interchange.

Chapter 20: Plotting to a Hardcopy or an Electronic File.

Chapter 21: Importing and Exporting 3D Models.

Part VII: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: More than Ten New Features in AutoCAD 2008.

Chapter 23: More than Ten Software and Professional Design Resources.

Appendix A: Glossary.

Appendix B: About the DVD.

Index.