AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2020


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AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2020is a useful tool for both classroom instruction and independent study. The heavily illustrated text not only tells you how to use AutoCAD, it also shows you how to use AutoCAD. In addition to teaching AutoCAD, this text serves as a valuable resource once you begin a career in the drafting and design industry. Whether you are learning AutoCAD for the first time or updating your skills, this book is a must. AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2020 combines two books into one. The Basics portion provides complete instruction in 2D drafting and AutoCAD tools. It features complete coverage of AutoCAD drawing and editing commands and additional topics, including dimensioning, dimensioning, parametric drafting, hatching techniques, dynamic blocks, layouts and plotting, annotative objects, external references, and sheet sets. The Advanced portion provides detailed coverage of 3D modeling, including solid, surface, and mesh modeling. Thorough coverage of visual styles (shading), materials, lighting, rendering, and animation is also provided.




AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2017


Book Description

AutoCAD and Its Applications-Comprehensive is a useful tool for both classroom instruction and independent study. The heavily illustrated text not only tells you how to use AutoCAD, it also shows you how to use AutoCAD. In addition to teaching AutoCAD, this text serves as a valuable resource once you begin a career in the drafting and design industry. Whether you are learning AutoCAD for the first time or updating your skills, this book is a must. AutoCAD and Its Applications-Comprehensive combines two books into one. The Basics potion provides complete instruction in 2D drawing and editing commands and additional topics, including dimensioning, parametric drafting, hatching techniques, dynamics blocks, layouts and plotting, annotative objects, external references, and sheet sets. The Advanced portion provides detailed coverage of 3D modeling, including solid, surface, and mesh modeling. Thorough coverage of visual styles (shading), materials, lighting, rendering, and animation is also provided. Heavily illustrated to make learning easy. Step-by-step use of AutoCAD commands. Exercises on the companion website correlated to each chapter reinforce AutoCAD concepts. End-of-chapter review questions and drawing problems check comprehension. End-of-chapter practice questions and problems for the AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam help students prepare for professional-level certification.




Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2020


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Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2020 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs, to creating multi-view drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design, motion analysis, 2D design reuse, collision and contact, stress analysis, 3D printing and the Autodesk Inventor 2020 Certified User Examination. Autodesk Inventor 2020 Certified User Examination The content of Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2020 covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the Autodesk Inventor 2020 Certified User examination. Special reference guides show students where the performance tasks are covered in the book.




AutoCAD and Its Applications Comprehensive 2018


Book Description

AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2018 provides complete AutoCAD coverage. The Basics portion provides complete instruction in 2D drafting and AutoCAD tools and serves as a strong foundation for learning advanced AutoCAD topics. The Advanced portion builds upon the fundamental skills and techniques taught in the Basics portion. It provides detailed coverage of 3D modeling and other advanced topics, including 3D printing, point clouds, materials, lighting, rendering, and animation. AutoCAD and Its Applications: Comprehensive 2018 provides flexibility in course design and teaching approaches, supporting both introductory and advanced classes. This text provides a complete teaching program for 2D and 3D AutoCAD drafting and design. Whether you are learning AutoCAD for the first time or updating your skills, this book is a must. More than 600 drawing problems are found throughout the text's end-of-chapter sections. The companion website features exercises referenced in the text, drawing files used in exercises and drawing problems, supplemental material expanding on chapter topics, template development resources, and reference material. The Online Instructor's Resource features drawing problem solutions, sample course syllabi, final exams, and additional practice questions and resources for the AutoCAD certification exams.




AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 26th Edition


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AutoCAD 2020: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 26th Edition Book contains a detailed explanation of all Major Concepts, Tools, and Commands of AutoCAD 2020 software and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, special emphasis has been laid on industrial applications and usage of AutoCAD tools so that it serves beginners as well as professionals to understand the functions these tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, apply constraints to sketches, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. This book also covers basic drafting and design concepts such as dimensioning principles and assembly drawings that equip the users with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD. While reading this book, you will discover some new tools introduced in AutoCAD 2020 such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software. Salient Features: Comprehensive book that covers all major concepts and tools of AutoCAD used in industry. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Emphasison illustrations and practical exercises for easy understanding of concepts. More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD Chapter 3: Getting started with Advanced Sketching Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables Chapter 11: Adding Constraints to Sketches Chapter 12: Hatching Drawings Chapter 13: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 14: Plotting Drawings Chapter 15: Template Drawings Chapter 16: Working with Blocks Chapter 17: Defining Block Attributes Chapter 18: Understanding External References Chapter 20: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects Chapter 21: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding Chapter 22: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD* Chapter 23: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing* Chapter 24: Isometric Drawings* Index (* For Free download from www.cadcim.com )




AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 for Designers, 5th Edition


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The AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020, one of the world’s leading application, designed specifically to create and modify P&ID’s and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 that allow the user to design piping & instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020. Special emphasis has been laid in this book on tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings. Salient Features:- Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D Chapter 2: Creating Project and P&IDs Chapter 3: Creating Structures Chapter 4: Creating Equipment Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs Chapter 6: Routing Pipes Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings Chapter 10: Managing Data and Creating Reports Project: Thermal Power Plant (For free download) Index




Autodesk AutoCAD 2022 Fundamentals


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Autodesk AutoCAD 2022 Fundamentals is designed to be used during instructor led training in an eight week course. It is an introductory level textbook intended for new AutoCAD 2022 users. This book covers all the fundamental skills necessary for effectively using AutoCAD and will provide a strong foundation for advancement. This textbook applies the use of AutoCAD as it pertains to mechanical drafting. Knowing how to draw a line in AutoCAD is not the same as understanding which line type is required when creating technical drawings. This text not only provides the necessary information to operate AutoCAD 2022 but also provides the skills to use AutoCAD as a tool to work proficiently as a drafter or designer.




Embedded Systems Architecture


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Embedded Systems Architecture is a practical and technical guide to understanding the components that make up an embedded system's architecture. This book is perfect for those starting out as technical professionals such as engineers, programmers and designers of embedded systems; and also for students of computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering. It gives a much-needed 'big picture' for recently graduated engineers grappling with understanding the design of real-world systems for the first time, and provides professionals with a systems-level picture of the key elements that can go into an embedded design, providing a firm foundation on which to build their skills. - Real-world approach to the fundamentals, as well as the design and architecture process, makes this book a popular reference for the daunted or the inexperienced: if in doubt, the answer is in here! - Fully updated with new coverage of FPGAs, testing, middleware and the latest programming techniques in C, plus complete source code and sample code, reference designs and tools online make this the complete package - Visit the companion web site at http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780123821966/ for source code, design examples, data sheets and more - A true introductory book, provides a comprehensive get up and running reference for those new to the field, and updating skills: assumes no prior knowledge beyond undergrad level electrical engineering - Addresses the needs of practicing engineers, enabling it to get to the point more directly, and cover more ground. Covers hardware, software and middleware in a single volume - Includes a library of design examples and design tools, plus a complete set of source code and embedded systems design tutorial materials from companion website




Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2018


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Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2018 provides a step-by-step introduction to AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. In fifteen clear and comprehensive chapters, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 2018, from 2D drawing to solid modeling and finally finishing with rendering. In each lesson, the author provides step-by-step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and readers are asked to apply what they've learned by completing sequences on their own. A carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative-learning approach and supports readers in becoming skilled AutoCAD users. Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2018 begins with three Getting Started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. Also, a glossary of terms and Commands Summary list the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems.