For introductory courses in AutoCAD

By building on topics covered in Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2010: Basics, the layering approach leads students to the advanced topics covered in Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2010: Advanced. The text completes the discussion of the two-dimensional commands while branching into the world of three-dimensional space to construct various types of models. Coverage includes simple explanations of commands execution and related options, which leads to job skills. This empowers students to produce accurate, informational CAD documents and more useful electronic files at their jobs. Working in the CAD industry today requires more and more three-dimensional modeling skills to develop true engineering solutions. The sharing of information between engineering disciplines through three-dimensional modeling, as well as two-dimensional documentation, will continue to grow. Through the layering approach, students develop the knowledge foundation they need to move from traditional two-dimensional drafting to the world of three-dimensional modeling.

With a focus on fundamental skill development, Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2010: Advanced is designed around the “Draw-Modify-Dimension-Print” cycle and focuses on the drawing skills needed to produce 2 dimensional drawings. Taking a layered learning approach, it builds skills gradually rather than overwhelming students immediately with numerous commands or procedures. Projects, assignments, examples and tutorials draw from the fields of architecture, mechanical engineering and civil engineering. Complete with an instructor’s resource disk and student companion website, the text emphasizes both knowledge and productivity as the means for being successful in the workplace.

This second book in the AutoCAD Workskills Series continues the authors’ layered learning approach, focusing on workplace skills, not just a lengthy list of AutoCAD commands. Placing the emphasis on context and understanding, the bookis designed around the “Draw-Modify-Dimension-Print” cycle and presents topics in a production based order. This volume focuses on advanced topics in the 2D environment, 3D models and the methods of presenting the models through rendered images and simple animation. Continuing its work place orientation, its projects, assignments, examples and tutorials draw from the fields of architecture, mechanical engineering and civil engineering.