CATIA V5-6R2017 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2017. This textbook provides elaborate and clear explanation of tools of allcommonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2017. After reading this textbook, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on Generative Shape Design explains the concept of hybrid designing of models. Also, it enable the users to quickly model both simple and complex shapes using wireframe, volume and surface features. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. In this textbook, a chapter on FEA and structural analysis has been added to help users to analyze their own designs by calculating stresses and displacements using various tools available in the Advanced Meshing Tools and Generative Structural Analysis workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2017. The textbook explains the concepts through real-world examples andthe tutorials used in this textbook.After reading this textbook, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawingviews with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies, analyze their own designs and apply direct modeling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design.

CATIA V5-6R2017 for Designers

Engineering & Transportation

Technologies, CADCIM

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue University

Engineering

CADCIM Technologies

Solid Edge ST10 for Designers textbook introduces the readers to Solid Edge ST10, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. This book consists of 15 chapters structured in a pedagogical sequence, covering the Part, Assembly, Drafting, and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge ST10. Both Synchronous and Ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. In this textbook, 3D Sketching is also discussed in both Synchronous and Ordered environments. 3D Sketching combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control on dimension driven designs, thereby providing tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. Additionally, in this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the users. Every chapter begins with a tools section that provides a brief information of the Solid Edge tools. Also, chapters are provided with tutorials and exercises that are created using the commands discussed in the chapter. This approach allows the users to use this book initially as a learning tool and then as a reference material. Also, in this release, one new chapter has been added to enable the readers to understand the concepts of Convergent Modeling.

Solid Edge ST10 for Designers

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ.

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. This textbook enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, steel element cutting tools, structural steel connections and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2019 for Structure book covers the description of various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This textbook is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative project. Some of the features of this text book are: <ul>
<li>Detailed explanation of structural tools of Autodesk Revit.</li> <li>Real-world structural projects given as tutorials.</li> <li>Tips and Notes throughout the textbook.</li> <li>536 pages of heavily illustrated text</li> <li>Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter</li>
</ul>
Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure Chapter 2: Getting Started with a Structural Project Chapter 3: Setting up a Structural Project Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists Chapter 6: Editing Tools Chapter 7: Documenting Models and Creating Families Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analysis, Reinforcements, and Massing Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis Student Project Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook: <ul>
<li>Technical support on contacting techsupport@cadcim.com</li> <li>Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations</li> <li>Customizable PowerPoint presentations of every chapter*</li> <li>Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises* </li> <li>Additional learning resources at http://revitxperts.blogspot.in/ and youtube.com/cadcimtech</li>
</ul> (*For faculty only) About the Author CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering(CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers and programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2019 for Structure, 9th Edition

Arts & Photography

Purdue Univ., Prof. Sham Tickoo

Architecture

The AutoCAD Electrical 2019 for Electrical Control Designers book has been written to assist the engineering students and the practicing designers who are new to AutoCAD Electrical. Using this book, the readers can learn the application of basic tools required for creating professional electrical control drawings with the help of AutoCAD Electrical. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, this book covers a wide range of tools and features such as schematic drawings, Circuit Builder, panel drawings, parametric and nonparametric PLC modules, stand-alone PLC I/O points, ladder diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, report generation, creation of symbols, and so on. This will help the readers to create electrical drawings easily and effectively.
Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text and supported with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs.Salient Features: <ul>
<li>Consists of 13 chapters and 2 projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. 
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<li>Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Electrical 2019 concepts and techniques. 
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<li>Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Electrical 2019. 
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<li>Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. 
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<li>Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.</li>
<li>Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. 
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</ul>Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical 2019 Chapter 2: Working with Projects and Drawings Chapter 3: Working with Wires Chapter 4: Creating Ladders Chapter 5: Schematic Components Chapter 6: Schematic Editing Chapter 7: Connectors, Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams, and Circuits Chapter 8: Panel Layouts Chapter 9: Schematic and Panel Reports Chapter 10: PLC Modules Chapter 11: Terminals Chapter 12: Settings, Configuration, Templates, and Plotting Chapter 13: Creating Symbols Project 1 Project 2 Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: 
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<li>Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations 
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<li>Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter* 
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<li>Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises. 
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<li>Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com (* For Faculty Only ) 
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</ul>About the Authors: CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), GIS, Civil, Animation and VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges our students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

AutoCAD Electrical 2019 for Electrical Control Designers, 10th Edition

Computers & Technology

Graphics & Design

Welcome to the world of Autodesk 3ds Max, a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software package developed by Autodesk Inc. It is widely used by architects, game developers, design visualization specialists, and visual effects artists. A wide range of modeling and texturing tools make it an ideal platform for 3D modelers and animators. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Autodesk 3ds Max have made the job of design visualization specialists easier. Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based textbook that introduces the readers to the basic features of 3ds Max 2019 created on real world model through tutorials. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of the software. This textbook will help you unleash your creativity and help you create simple and complete 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Some of the Salient Features of this textbook are as follows: 
<ul>
<li>Consists of 17 chapters and 5 real world based projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation.</li>
<li>The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation.</li>
<li>Self-Evaluation test and Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.</li>
<li>Student project has been given at the end of this book to test and enhance the skills of students.</li>
</ul>
Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 Chapter 2: Primitive Objects - I Chapter 3: Primitive Objects - II Chapter 4: Working with Splines - I Chapter 5: Working with Splines - II Chapter 6: Lofting, Twisting, and Deforming Objects Chapter 7: Material Editor: Creating Materials Chapter 8: Material Editor - Texture Maps - I Chapter 9: Material Editor - Texture Maps - II Chapter 10: Material Editor: Controlling Texture Maps Chapter 11: Material Editor: Miscellaneous Materials Chapter 12: Interior Lighting - I Chapter 13: Interior Lighting - II Chapter 14: Animation Basics Chapter 15: Complex Animation Chapter 16: Rendering Chapter 17: Creating Walkthrough Project 1: Creating a Windmill Project 2: Creating a Diner Project 3: Architectural Project Project 4: Corporate Design Project Project 5: Creating a Computer Center Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:<ul>
<li>Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com</li>
<li>Max files used in tutorials</li> <li>Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For Faculty only)
</li>
<li>Instructor Guide with the solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For Faculty only)
</li>
<li>Additional learning resources at https://3dsmaxexperts.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech</li>
</ul>
 About the Authors: CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS, Civil, Animation and VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and goal. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, programmers, and animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach, 19th Edition

Web Development & Design

Pixologic ZBrush 2018: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of ZBrush 2018, which is a powerful modeling and sculpting software developed by Pixologic Inc. and is used for developing highly detailed characters for movies, games, and digital design projects. The book provides in-depth details of the concepts and explains the usage and functions of the most commonly used tools of ZBrush. In this edition, new feature such as, ZModeler, NanoMesh, and KeyShot renderer have been also been explained. This book will unleash your creativity and transform your imagination into reality, thus helping you create realistic 3D models. This book caters to the needs of both the novice and advanced users of ZBrush 2018 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace. Salient Features of the Book: <ul>
<li>Consists of 12 chapters &amp; 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. 
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<li>Covers all aspects such as modeling, texturing, lighting, &amp; animation in ZBrush. 
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<li>Tutorial approach to explain the concepts and usage of tools. 
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<li>First page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter. 
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<li>Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.</li>
<li>Self-Evaluation test &amp; Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.</li>
</ul>Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring ZBrush Interface Chapter 2: Sculpting Brushes Chapter 3: Introduction to Digital Sculpting Chapter 4: SubTools and FiberMesh Chapter 5: ZSpheres Chapter 6: DynaMesh, NanoMesh, and ZRemesher Chapter 7: ShadowBox Chapter 8: Materials in ZBrush Chapter 9: Texturing in ZBrush Chapter 10: UV Master Chapter 11: Lighting Chapter 12: Rendering Project 1: Cartoon Character Modeling Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: <ul>
<li>CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:</li>
<li>Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com</li>
<li>ZBrush files used in tutorials</li>
<li>Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For Faculty only)
</li>
<li>Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For Faculty only) 
</li>
</ul>
About the Authors:CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Pixologic ZBrush 2018: A Comprehensive Guide, 5th Edition

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The BIM solution in AutoCAD Civil 3D helps create and visualize a coordinated data model. This data model can then 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 consists of 13 chapters covering Points Creations, Surface Creations, Surface Analysis, Corridor Modeling, Pipe Networks, Pressure Networks, and Parcels and so on. The chapters are organized in a pedagogical sequence to help users understand the concepts easily. Each chapter begins with a command section that provides a detailed explanation of the commands and tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The chapters in this book cover the basic as well as advanced concepts in AutoCAD Civil 3D such as COGO points, surfaces and surface analysis, alignments, profiles, sections, grading, assemblies, corridor modeling, earthwork calculations, pipe and pressure networks.Salient Features:<ul>
<li>Consists of 13 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence.</li>
<li>Contains 808 pages, 50 tutorials, about 26 exercises, and more than 770 illustrations.</li>
<li>Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials, exercises, &amp; explaining various tools and concepts.</li>
</ul>Table of Contents:Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 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 IndexFree Teaching and Learning Resources:CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com Part files used in tutorials and illustrations Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For Faculty only) Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises (For Faculty only)About the Authors:CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks,eBooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers who have a strong academic and industrial background.They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019, 9th Edition

CATIA V5-6R2018 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2018. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2018. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models.The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically.The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs.Salient Features:<ul>
<li>Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.</li>
<li>Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2018 Concepts &amp; Techniques.</li>
<li>Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge.</li>
<li>Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com</li>
</ul>Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2018 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects IndexFree Teaching and Learning Resources:CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: 
<ul>
<li>Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com</li>
<li>Part files used in tutorials, exercises, and illustrations.( *)</li>
<li>Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter ( *)</li>
<li>Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises. (* For Faculty only)
</li>
</ul>
About the Authors:
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks, Free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming, GIS, Civil, Animation &amp; VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges our students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

CATIA V5-6R2018 for Designers, 16th Edition

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2020, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modeling software are covered in this textbook 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 modeling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this textbook, 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 modeling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Some of the Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:<ul>
<li>Comprehensive textbook consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence.</li>
<li>Detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020.</li>
<li>Tutorial approach to explain the concepts.</li>
<li>Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process.</li>
<li>More than 54 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects.</li>
<li>Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters so that the users can assess their knowledge.</li>
<li>Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.</li>
</ul>Table of ContentsChapter 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 About the Authors: CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming &amp; Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation &amp; VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, computer programmers, and animation and VFX artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020 for Designers, 20th Edition

The AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 for Designers book introduces the readers to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020, one of the world’s leading application, designed specifically to create and modify P&amp;ID’s and plant 3D models. In this book, the author emphasizes on the features of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 that allow the user to design piping &amp; instrumentation diagrams and 3D piping models. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020. Special emphasis has been laid in this book on tutorials and exercises, which relate to the real world projects, help you understand the usage and abilities of the tools available in AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020. You will learn how to setup a project, create and edit P&amp;IDs, design a 3D Plant model, generate isometric/orthographic drawings, as well as how to publish and print drawings.
 Salient Features of the Book: <ul>
<li>Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 concepts and techniques.</li>
<li>Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020.</li>
<li>Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.</li>
<li>Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.</li>
<li>Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.</li>
<li>Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials.</li>
<li>Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.</li>
<li>Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.</li>
</ul>Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Plant 3D Chapter 2: Creating Project and P&amp;IDs Chapter 3: Creating Structures Chapter 4: Creating Equipment Chapter 5: Editing Specifications and Catalogs Chapter 6: Routing Pipes Chapter 7: Adding Valves, Fittings, and Pipe Supports Chapter 8: Creating Isometric Drawings Chapter 9: Creating Orthographic Drawings Chapter 10: Managing Data and Creating Reports Project: Thermal Power Plant (For free download) IndexFree Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:<ul>
<li>Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com</li>
<li>Part files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations </li>
<li>Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises *</li>
<li>Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech ( * For Faculty only)
</li>
</ul>
About the Authors:CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal. 
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry.

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2020 for Designers, 5th Edition

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