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Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design

Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design

By: João Santos;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 25-APR-2013

Insert Date: 30-APR-2013

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Take your AuotoCAD design skills to the next dimension by creating powerful 3D models Obtain 2D drawings from 3D models Master AutoCAD’s third dimension Full of practical tips and examples to help take your skills to the next dimension In Detail AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. AutoCAD supports both 2D and 3D formats. AutoCAD is used in a range of industries and is utilized by architects, project managers, and engineers, among others. "Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design" will take you beyond the 2D frontier...

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Learning Revit Architecture 2010

Learning Revit Architecture 2010

By: Autodesk Official Training Guide

Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 16-NOV-2009

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Learn Revit Architecture 2010 from the source! This beautiful full-color Official Training Guide is the perfect resource for those who need a complete, expert guide to Revit Architecture 2010. With training provided by Autodesk experts who helped create the software, this book thoroughly covers the principles and fundamentals of this groundbreaking building information modeling (BIM) software. You'll create a basic floor plan, add and edit simple and complex walls, modify and detail drawings, and learn valuable techniques and best practices. This invaluable guide also prepares...

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Learning AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010

Learning AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD LT 2010

By: Autodesk Official Training Guide

Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 01-DEC-2009

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013

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Learn AutoCAD from the source! This beautiful full-color Official Training Guide from Autodesk is the perfect resource for architects, engineers, designers, and students who need a thorough guide to AutoCAD. With training provided by experts who helped create the software, the book thoroughly covers AutoCAD principles and fundamentals, including 2D drawing, design, drafting, annotations, hatching, and more. And it's packed with screen shots and real-world examples that both instruct and inspire. Practical for both self-paced learners and instructor-led study, this guide also provides...

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Learning Autodesk Maya 2010: Foundation

Learning Autodesk Maya 2010: Foundation

By: Autodesk Maya Press

Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 24-AUG-2009

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013

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New coverage, art, and tutorials of the latest features of the new Maya 2010 Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, special effects, games, cartoons, short films, commercials, etc. Complex and difficult to learn, the new Maya 2010 features updates to modeling, animation, dynamics, and rendering modules. This invaluable book offers hands-on introduction to the tools and techniques of this fascinating software. Boasting full-color coverage and detailed, step-by-step lessons, the book uses real movie footage from the Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney...

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Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2013

Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2013

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 14-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013

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The only book on Autodesk's popular and powerful architectural project collaboration software This Autodesk Official Training Guide is the perfect detailed reference and tutorial for the powerful Navisworks software. You'll quickly learn how to use Navisworks to design, review, and collaborate while saving time, meeting budgets, and working efficiently. Covering the entire project design workflow, this book is crammed with detailed how-to instruction; real-world examples; and tips, tricks, and expertise gleaned from the expert author team. Discover how to work with more than 60 file...

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Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2013: No Experience Required

Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2013: No Experience Required

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 10-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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Introducing the only continuous, step-by-step tutorial for Revit Architecture Revit is the industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software package, noted for its power and sophistication. This is the only book to teach Revit basics using a continuous, real-world tutorial that covers each phase of designing, documenting, and presenting a four-story office building. Revit newcomers will quickly learn the essentials through concise explanations, focused examples, and step-by-step instructions for an actual project, modeling each step of a real structure from placing walls and...

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Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 05-JUN-2012

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A four-color, task-based Autodesk Official Training Guide covering the core features of 3ds Max Beginning users of this popular 3D animation and effects software will find everything they need for a thorough understanding of the software's key features and functions in this colorful guide. The authors break down the complexities of learning 3D software and get you going right away with interesting, job-related projects. You'll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects with 3ds Max, exploring the methods and why they are used as they...

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Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 2013

Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 2013

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 19-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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Get professional training in 3ds Max from this Autodesk Official Training Guide Extremely popular with video game designers as well as architects, 3ds Max offers integrated 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing tools designed to streamline production. If you already have a working knowledge of 3ds Max basics, this official guide will take your skills to the next level. Detailed tutorials cover all the latest features of 3ds Max. From modeling, texturing, animation, and architectural visualization to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book...

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Mastering Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2013

Mastering Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2013

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 24-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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Learn BIM the Revit Way Revit is Autodesk's industry-leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and this Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers core Revit topics such as modeling, massing, sustainability, and more. It also brings you up to speed on advanced techniques such as using Revit in the cloud and how to go direct to fabrication. Organized by real-world workflows, this book covers the interface, templates, worksharing, modeling and massing, visualization techniques for different industries, sustainability, roofs and floors, stairs and railings,...

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Autodesk Inventor 2013 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2013 Essentials

Autodesk Inventor 2013 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2013 Essentials

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 05-JUN-2012

Insert Date: 05-FEB-2013

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Get up to speed with Autodesk Inventor, the leading manufacturing design program This Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Inventor 2013 and Inventor LT 2013. Focusing on basics such as using the interface, creating parts and assemblies, applying standards and styles, creating 2D drawings from 3D data, and more, it teaches you everything you need to become quickly productive with the software. Whether you're a new student learning CAD, preparing for certification, or updating your Inventor skills, this is the fast, thorough grounding you...

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Instant Autodesk Revit 2013 Customization with .NET How-to

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Instant Autodesk Revit 2013 Customization with .NET How-to

By: Don Rudder;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 25-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 30-JAN-2013

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A supercharged guide to creating your own plugins, add-ons and customizations for Revit with .NET Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Master the fundamentals of programing with the Autodesk Revit 2013 API Customize your own ribbon controls according to personal preference Save time and effort by learning how to manipulate elements and their data In Detail Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modelling software designed for architects and engineers. Extending the features and power of a BIM application such...

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AutoCAD und AutoCAD LT 2012: Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

AutoCAD und AutoCAD LT 2012: Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

By: Scott Onstott

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Publication Date: 08-JUN-2011

Insert Date: 29-JAN-2013

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Dieser AutoDesk Official Training Guide verbindet klare Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen mit aus dem Leben gegriffenen Übungen, die dem Leser Sicherheit geben - eine ideale Art, AutoCAD 2012 zu erlernen oder sich auf die offizielle AutoDesk-Zertifizierung vorzubereiten. ...

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Machine Drawing with AutoCAD

Machine Drawing with AutoCAD

By: Goutam Pohit; Goutam Ghosh

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Publication Date: 06-SEP-2005

Insert Date: 21-DEC-2012

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AutoCAD is one of the most powerful and economical software for drafting and designing available in the market today. Keeping this software as the platform, Machine Drawing with AutoCAD provides a comprehensive and practical overview of machine drawing. It follows an approach that first uses the manual mode of drafting and then AutoCAD. Starting from 2D drawing, the book takes the reader to the world of solid modeling in a 3D environment. ...

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Autodesk Maya 2013 Essentials

Autodesk Maya 2013 Essentials

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 05-JUN-2012

Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012

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Recommnded text for those preparing for the Maya Associate exam Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, games, cartoons, and commercials, is challenging to learn. This full-color guide features approachable, hands-on exercises and additional task-based tutorials that allow new users to quickly become productive with the program and familiar with its workflow in a professional environment. You'll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and lighting; explore different parts of the production pipeline; and practice on some real-world...

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Mastering Autodesk Maya 2013

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2013

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 19-JUN-2012

Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012

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Provides hands-on intermediate-to-advanced coverage of the leading 3D software Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, and other genres. For intermediate and advanced users who already know Maya basics, this official Maya guide provides the detailed coverage you need to unlock the software's more complex features. Elevate your skills in modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects, and gain proficiency in high-level techniques for film, television, game development, and more. Artists who are already proficient in...

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Rough Cuts
Sams Teach Yourself Maya in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself Maya in 24 Hours

By: Kenny Roy; Fiona Rivera

Publisher: Sams

Publication Date: 19-AUG-2013

Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012

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This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book. In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, artists can learn how to create stunning images and engaging animations using the popular Industry-standard program Autodesk Maya. The unique format of this book/DVD package stands out in that it gives artists the chance to get fully up and running on Maya in just 24 hours. Kenny Roy provides the necessary tools to get started in the shortest amount of time possible: step by step tutorials, quizzes and exercises. This book and DVD package takes novices through all of the paces of Maya, in a...

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Autodesk Inventor 2012 und Inventor LT 2012. Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

Autodesk Inventor 2012 und Inventor LT 2012. Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

By: Tom Tremblay

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Publication Date: 13-JUL-2011

Insert Date: 28-NOV-2012

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AutoDesk Inventor 2012 von der Pike auf lernen, das ist das Ziel dieses Official Training Guides. Von der ersten 2D-Zeichnung bis zum 3D-Modell geht das Buch Schritt für Schritt und mit anschaulichen Übungen voran, sodass Sie schon bald sicher im Umgang mit Inventor sind. ...

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Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2013

Mastering Autodesk Revit MEP 2013

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Publisher: Sybex

Publication Date: 14-AUG-2012

Insert Date: 21-NOV-2012

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An outstanding tutorial and reference for Autodesk Revit MEP This Autodesk Official Training Guide is the detailed reference and tutorial you need to master the powerful Autodesk Revit MEP 2013 building information modeling software. The expert authors combine their considerable mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experience to help you quickly learn the interface and tools, get hands-on practice with real-world projects and tutorials, and master expert techniques and tricks that only pros who use the software on a daily basis know. Explains how to integrate Revit MEP 2013 into...

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AutoCAD 2013 und AutoCAD LT 2013. Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

AutoCAD 2013 und AutoCAD LT 2013. Das offizielle Trainingsbuch

By: Scott Onstott

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Publication Date: 11-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 07-NOV-2012

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Das offizielle Trainingsbuch zu AutoCAD 2013 bietet Ihnen verständliche Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen und typische Aufgaben aus dem Berufsalltag - so lernen Sie AutoCAD 2013 schnell und sicher! Das Buch eignet sich zudem ideal zur Vorbereitung auf die AutoDesk-Zertifizierung. ...

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Shadow Elite: How the World's New Power Brokers Undermine Democracy, Government, and the Free Market

Shadow Elite: How the World's New Power Brokers Undermine Democracy, Government, and the Free Market

By: Janine Wedel

Publisher: Basic Books

Publication Date: 15-MAR-2011

Insert Date: 06-NOV-2012

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It can feel like we’re swimming in a sea of corruption. It’s unclear who exactly is in charge and what role they play. The same influential people seem to reappear time after time in different professional guises, pressing their own agendas in one venue after another. According to award-winning public policy scholar and anthropologist Janine Wedel, these are the powerful “shadow elite,” the main players in a vexing new system of power and influence. In this groundbreaking book, Wedel charts how this shadow elite, loyal only to their own, challenge both governments’ rules of...