Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (4th Edition) textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers, interested in learning Fusion 360, to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is a great help for new Fusion 360 users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, a total of 750 pages covering major workspaces of Fusion 360 such as DESIGN, ANIMATION, and DRAWING. The textbook teaches you to use Fusion 360 mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as creating animations and 2D drawings. This edition of textbook has been developed using Autodesk Fusion 360 software version: 2.0.9313 (November 2020 Product Update). This textbook not only focuses on the usages of the tools/commands of Fusion 360 but also on the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow users to experience for themselves the user friendly and powerful capacities of Fusion 360. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introducing Fusion 360 Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches with Autodesk Fusion 360 Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4. Applying Constraints and Dimensions Chapter 5. Creating Base Feature of Solid Models Chapter 6. Creating Construction Geometries Chapter 7. Advanced Modeling - I Chapter 8. Advanced Modeling - II Chapter 9. Patterning and Mirroring Chapter 10. Editing and Modifying 3D Models Chapter 11. Working with Assemblies - I Chapter 12. Working with Assemblies - II Chapter 13. Creating Animation of a Design Chapter 14. Working with Drawings

This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using Autodesk Inventor 2022 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design. An unassembled version of the same robot used throughout the book can be bundled with the book. No previous experience with Computer Aided Design(CAD) is needed since this book starts at an introductory level. The author begins by getting you familiar with the Inventor interface and its basic tools. You will start by learning to model simple robot parts and before long you will graduate to creating more complex parts and multi-view drawings. Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of parametric modeling through the use of geometric constraints and relationships. You will also become familiar with many of Inventor's powerful tools and commands that enable you to easily construct complex features in your models. Also included is coverage of gears, gear trains and spur gear creation using Autodesk Inventor. This book continues by examining the different mechanisms commonly used in walking robots. You will learn the basic types of planar four-bar linkages commonly used in mechanical designs and how to use the GeoGebra Dynamic Geometry software to simulate and analyze 2D linkages. Using the knowledge you gained about linkages and mechanism, you will learn how to modify your robot and change its behavior by modifying or creating new parts. In the final chapter of this book you learn how to combine all the robot parts into assemblies and then run motion analysis. You will finish off your project by creating 3D animations of your robot in action. There are many books that show you how to perform individual tasks with Autodesk Inventor, but this book takes you through an entire project and shows you the complete engineering process. By the end of this book you will have modeled and assembled nearly all the parts that make up the TAMIYA® Mechanical Tiger and can start building your own robot.

This book is a combination of focused discussions, real-world examples, and practice exercises. This will help you learn the latest version of Autodesk Inventor quickly and easily. It is well organized so that you can learn and implement the software. The tutorials at the end of each chapter will allow you to jump right and start using the important features of the software. The interesting examples used in tutorials will show how the software is used in the design process. With all the basic topics of part modeling, assembly modeling, and drawings this book is a good companion. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor 2. Sketch Techniques 3. Extrude and Revolve Features 4. Placed Features 5. Patterned Geometry 6. Sweep Features 7. Loft Features 8. Additional Features and Multibody Parts 9. Modifying Parts 10 Assemblies 11 Drawings 12 Surface Design

"Mastering Maya: A Comprehensive Guide to Autodesk's 3D Animation Software" is an essential handbook for anyone looking to delve into the world of 3D animation using Autodesk Maya. Crafted by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field, this book offers a thorough exploration of Maya's features, tools, and workflows, catering to both beginners and seasoned users alike. The book begins with an overview of Maya's interface, providing clear explanations and visual aids to help readers navigate the software with ease. From basic navigation to advanced customization options, every aspect of Maya's interface is covered in detail, ensuring that readers feel comfortable and confident in their interactions with the software. As readers progress through the book, they are introduced to Maya's core features and functionalities, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering. Each topic is presented in a structured manner, with step-by-step tutorials, practical examples, and hands-on exercises that reinforce learning and facilitate skill development. One of the book's key strengths lies in its emphasis on real-world application. Rather than focusing solely on theoretical concepts, the authors provide practical insights and industry best practices gleaned from their own experiences, helping readers understand how Maya is used in professional settings and empowering them to create high-quality animations of their own. Moreover, the book covers advanced topics such as dynamics, effects, scripting, and pipeline integration, catering to the needs of intermediate and advanced users seeking to expand their skill set. Whether you're interested in creating character animations, visual effects, architectural visualizations, or game assets, "Mastering Maya" equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to bring your creative vision to life. In summary, "Mastering Maya: A Comprehensive Guide to Autodesk's 3D Animation Software" is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to master the art of 3D animation. By combining comprehensive coverage of Maya's features with practical insights and expert guidance, this book empowers readers to unleash their creativity and achieve professional-level results in their animation projects.

The best-selling Revit guide, now more complete than ever with all-new coverage on the 2020 release Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020 is packed with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and real-world examples to help you get up to speed quickly on the latest version of Autodesk Revit. Organized according to how you learn and implement the software, this book provides expert guidance for all skill levels. Hands-on tutorials allow you to dive right in and start accomplishing vital tasks, while compelling examples illustrate how Revit for Architecture is used in every project. Available online downloads include before-and-after tutorial files and additional advanced content to help you quickly master this powerful software. From basic interface topics to advanced visualization techniques and documentation, this invaluable guide is your ideal companion through the Revit workflow. Whether you're preparing for Autodesk certification exams or just want to become more productive with the architectural design software, practical exercises and expert instruction will get you where you need to be. Understand key BIM and Revit concepts and master the Revit interface Delve into templates, work-sharing, and managing Revit projects Master modeling and massing, the Family Editor, and visualization techniques Explore documentation, including annotation, detailing, and complex structures BIM software has become a mandatory asset in today's architecture field; automated documentation updates reduce errors while saving time and money, and Autodesk's Revit is the industry leader in the BIM software space.

Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2016 is designed to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. All three flavors of the Revit platform are introduced in this textbook. This approach gives you a broad overview of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The topics cover the design integration of most of the building disciplines: Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical. Civil is not covered, but adding topography to your model is. Each book comes with a disc containing numerous video presentations of the written material as well as bonus chapters. Throughout the book you develop a two story law office. The drawings start with the floor plans and develop all the way to photo-realistic renderings similar to the one on the cover of this book. Along the way the building’s structure, ductwork, plumbing and electrical (power and lighting) are modeled. By the end, you will have a thorough knowledge of many of the Revit basics needed to be productive in a classroom or office environment. Even if you will only be working with one component of Revit in your chosen profession, this book will give you important knowledge on how the other disciplines will be doing their work and valuable insight into the overall process. The first four chapters cover many of the Revit basics needed to successfully and efficiently work with the software. Once the fundamentals are covered, the remaining chapters walk you through a building project which is started from scratch so nothing is taken for granted by you or the author.