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Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2008
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by Paul F. Aubin
Sales Rank: 20691
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Discount: 40 %
$45.38
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Paperback: 1164 pages
Publisher: Autodesk Press; 6 edition August 23, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1428311629
ISBN-13: 978-1428311626
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
Book Description
This concise manual goes beyond a simple rundown of tools and commands to examine and explain the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of AutoCAD Architecture (formally Autodesk Architectural Desktop). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the software through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize the "why" as well as the "how" in order to help professionals complete their projects successfully. Text and lessons combine to deliver a clear sense of the value of the tools introduced as well each tool's potential. The result is a fully up-to-date resource that shortens the learning curve and builds confidence and comfort in using the software as a tool to create architecture.
About The Author
Paul F. Aubin is an independent architectural consultant who travels the country lecturing and providing AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture implementation, training, and support services. Paul¿s involvement in the architectural profession spans nearly 20 years, with experience that includes design and production, CAD management, mentoring, coaching, and training. He currently serves as Moderator for Cadalyst magazine¿s online CAD Questions forum, is an active member of the Autodesk user community, and has spoken at Autodesk University for many years. His diverse experience in architectural firms, as a CAD manager and as an educator gives his writing and his classroom instruction a fresh and credible focus. Based in Chicago, Paul is an associate member of the AIA.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Excellent book. You have to have a full understanding of the names for the areas of the editing screen. There is a photo of the layout given at the beginning of the book that you will have to refer back to (page 43). For example, the author will say, "look for the button at the status bar". Unless you know exactly where the status bar is, you will have to review the photo at the begining of the book. Most examples are accompanied by a photo example, but some do not. Also, the author will sometimes tell you how to change the look or menu options, but does not tell you how to change it back to how it was before you altered the look. I had to spend some time with the ACA help center to figure out how to get it back. Some proceedure steps may be in reverse order. In one example (page 26), the author says to create a Space, and set the ASSOCIATIVE to YES and set CREATE TYPE to GENERATE. You cannot set the associative to yes UNLESS you have already set the create type to generate. But the author steps this out in the reverse order. So if you cannot get something to work in a step-by-step process, try and switch two or so items. Overall, a great book for a very in-depth and complex software program.
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