Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2020 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this book are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of Autodesk Navisworks. In this book, the author emphasizes on creating 4D simulation, performing clash detection, performing quantity takeoff, rendering, creating animation, and reviewing models through tutorials and exercises. In addition, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Detailed explanation of the commands and tools of Autodesk Navisworks. Tips and Notes throughout the book for providing additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2020 Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations Chapter 5: TimeLiner Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter Chapter 7: Quantification Chapter 8: Clash Detection Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks Case Study Index

Creo Parametric 7.0 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric approach of Creo Parametric 7.0 effectively. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, sheetmetal as well as in mold design. This book also covers the latest surfacing techniques like Freestyle and Style with the help of relevant examples and illustrations. The Creo Parametric 7.0 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. It also includes the concept of Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing. The examples and tutorials are used in this book to ensure that the users can relate the knowledge of this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Every chapter begins with a tools section that provides a brief information of the Creo Parametric tools. This approach allows the user to use this book initially as a learning tool and then as a reference material. Salient Features Consists of 17 chapters with comprehensive coverage of all concepts and techniques Tutorial approach to explain the concepts Detailed explanation of all commands and tools Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter Hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step instructions for easy understanding Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and exercises Additional projects for practice Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Creo Parametric 7.0 Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I Chapter 3: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II Chapter 4: Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Datums Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I Chapter 7: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II Chapter 8: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-III Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Modifying the Drawing Views Chapter 12: Dimensioning the Drawing Views Chapter 13: Other Drawing Options Chapter 14: Working with Sheetmetal Components * Chapter 15: Surface Modeling * Chapter 16: Introduction to Mold Design * Chapter 17: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Index (* For free download from www.cadcim.com)

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The book helps you learn, create and visualize a coordinated data model that can be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers, and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book provides comprehensive text and graphical representation to explain concepts and procedures required in designing solutions for various infrastructure works. The tutorials and exercises, which relate to real-world projects, help you better understand the tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Salient Features Chapters arranged in pedagogical sequence Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials and exercises Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2020 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2021, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modeling software are covered in this book with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. Additionally, the author emphasizes on the solid modelling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies and apply direct modelling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Salient Features: A comprehensive book consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. A detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 13: Presentation Module Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 15: Introduction to Stress Analysis Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments (For free download) Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools (For free download) Chapter 18: Working with Special Design Tools For free download) Chapter 19: Introduction to Plastic Mold Design (For free download) Index

AutoCAD 2021: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 27th Edition book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations to make it easy for the users to understand the functions of the 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. The Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 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 such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software. Salient Features Comprehensive book with chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of every chapter. Hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step instructions for easy learning. Notes and tips as additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter. 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 19: Working with Advanced Drawing Options 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) Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Part files used in examples, exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises* Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' and 'youtube.com/cadcimtech' (* For Faculty only)

AutoCAD 2022: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 28th Edition book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions of the 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. The 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 2022 such as DWG Compare, Save to Web & Mobile, and Shared Views that will enhance the usability of the software. Salient Features Comprehensive book consists of 24 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. A detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions guide the users through the learning process. More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. 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 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 19: Working with Advanced Drawing Options 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 (For free download) Chapter 23: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (For free download) Chapter 24: Isometric Drawings (For free download) Index

AutoCAD 2023: A Problem-Solving Approach, Basic and Intermediate, 29th Edition textbook contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this textbook, every AutoCAD command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions of the tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this textbook, the user will be able to use AutoCAD commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing, insert symbols as well as create text, blocks and dynamic blocks. Salient Features Comprehensive textbook consisting of 16 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. 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 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: Hatching Drawings Chapter 12: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 13: Plotting Drawings Chapter 14: Template Drawings Chapter 15: Working with Blocks Chapter 16: Defining Block Attributes Chapter 17: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD * Chapter 18: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Chapter 19: Isometric Drawings * Index (* For free download)