"The Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3 Book: A Comprehensive Guide" provides a hands-on, guided tutorial through Architectural Desktop 3. Commands and concepts are presented in the order in which they are commonly used, which provides a logical organization to the text. Numerous walk-throughs and hands-on activities are used throughout the text to teach commands in relation to the production of architectural drawings. The organization of topics and the presentation of commands in the context of applications make this text appropriate for both the traditional classroom and self-paced instruction. The following features support the use of the text in multiple settings: Numerous exercises are provided throughout the text. Step-by-step illustrations are used to highlight concepts, menus, and program screens. Useful tips and tricks to enhance the productivity of t* users are included.

Master advanced techniques and explore strategies to deploy Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) 3.3! Written by Paul F. Aubin, author of the popular Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop, this guidebook emphasizes the process of creating projects with ADT and equips readers with tools to assess current CAD standards and build checklists for use throughout the deployment process. Many of the tutorials in this book reference both Imperial and Metric Units as well (Additional Metric-based exercises are provided in the online companion)! Focused on architectural production, presentation progresses through installation, setup, configuration, training, customization, and standardization, arming readers with all the tools necessary to build a successful implementation plan uniquely suited to their needs.

Discover the whys and hows of creating a complete set of professional-quality construction documents using features and functions contained in the newest release of Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT)! Written by a professional Autodesk Training Center (ATC) manager and successful national ADT applications engineer, Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3 focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the ADT process. Unlike other books that confront novices with a never-ending stream of seemingly discrete and unrelated commands, this book propels its readers to new skills using detailed examples and exercises that showcase the why as well as the how of using Autodesk Architectural Desktop to complete residential and commercial building design projects. The book begins by acquainting readers with the user interface and familiarizing them with the conceptual underpinnings of Autodesk Architectural Desktop software operations. Subsequent chapters enable readers to delve directly into the process of using their software to set up residential and commercial building projects, produce sections and elevations, generate schedules, design layouts, work with details, plot construction documents, and more! As a result, readers gain a first-hand understanding of the value of Autodesk Architectural Desktop as a professional design tool as well as practical knowledge of what can be and what ought to be modified. Prior experience using AutoCAD is assumed. However, no prior experience with Autodesk Architectural Desktop is required making this book perfect for today's professional architects, interior designers, facilities planners, and students.

Architectural Desktop 3.0/3.3: Basics Through Advanced demonstrates this powerful tool in a clear and concise manner, focusing on the highest professional standards. This text is designed to introduce users to the AEC objects and commands used in Architectural Desktop to complete a set of construction documents. The chapters are arranged in an easy-to-understand format, and begin with basic topics working toward advanced subjects. The advanced topics in each chapter are highlighted, allowing instructors and students to focus on the level of material that is most appropriate. Each chapter contains frequent practice exercises, allowing users to perform what they have just learned. These are some of the outstanding features of the book: Learning Objectives: Provided at the beginning of each chapter, these objectives help students identify the main points of the chapter. Field Notes: These provide a variety of professional shortcuts, advanced applications, and additional instruction. Screen displays and illustrations: Placed with the discussion of every topic, these figures clearly demonstrate the commands and content. Learning Checkpoints: This unique feature provides questions after each related content area. This allows users to build confidence by checking their progress. Chapter Tests and Drawing Problems: Each chapter has these features to assist students in reviewing and mastering the material.