by William G. Wyatt, Sr
ACCESSING AUTOCAD® ARCHITECTURE 2010 uses
real-world application of AutoCAD® Architecture to familiarize users
with tools of the software.
Step-by-step
tutorials and projects throughout the text clearly demonstrate and
reinforce the use of applications that involve the creation of floor
plans, foundation plans, elevations, sections, details, and
presentation drawings for a two-story residence, including a
basement.
Each tool is introduced and matched with a thorough
explanation of the options of the command and how it is implemented
in the development of drawings.
Additional tutorials provide techniques for creating architectural
and structural drawings for commercial buildings.
The book examines the use of the Detail Component
Manager and the keynoting of details as well as the newest features
of annotation, wall endcaps, project tool palettes, spaces and
project enhancements.
Features:
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Thoroughly updated to include command access from the
Application menu, Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar.
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New tutorials to address new wall cleanup and endcap
editing from the Ribbon.
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Coverage of the new Space Separator tool and techniques
to bound spaces by AutoCAD® entities.
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Back of Book CD-ROM
includes instructional video files on the use of
commands and techniques as well as drawings for each of
the 65 step-by-step tutorials and 13 projects.
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Integration of Autodesk® Seek to import web content.
- New 2D and 3D parametric design features are
addressed.
- TECHNOLOGY: Updated to the new AutoCAD® 2010
user interface and Vista, with command access tables for
each new command that describe how to access the command
from the menu bar, command line, tool palette, and
shortcut menu.
- TECHNIQUES: Effective techniques and tips for
using the tool palettes, display representations,
Content Browser, and the Project Navigator show how to
increase drawing productivity.
- TUTORIALS: Step-by-step tutorials explain the
development of roof dormers and custom applications of
roof slabs and slabs.
- MODELING TOOLS: Features metric and imperial
tutorials with applications of space planning and mass
modeling tools for residential and commercial buildings.
- PROJECTS: Bonus independent projects at the
end of each chapter provide additional hands-on practice
opportunities that build skills and confidence in users.
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Contents:
1. Introduction to AutoCAD Architecture.
2. Creating Floor Plans.
3. Advanced Wall Features.
4. Space Planning and Mass Modeling.
5. Placing Doors and Windows.
6. Door/Window Assemblies Curtain Walls.
7. Creating Roofs and Roof Slabs.
8. Creating Slabs for Floors and Ceilings.
9. Stairs and Railings.
10.Using and Creating Symbols.
11. Annotating and Documenting the Drawing.
12. Creating Elevations, Sections, and Details.
13. Drawing Commercial Structures.
About the
Author(s):
William G. Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D., is a professor at John Tyler
Community College in Chester, VA.
A certified Engineering Technician, Wyatt is an active member of the
Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians (ICET) and
the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
992 Pages -
8-1/2 x 11 in.
Copyright 2010
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