AutoCAD 2024 3D MODELING

This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigning materials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures including color (Files are available for free downloading with Amazon proof of purchase by writing to info@merclearning.com). AutoCAD 2024 3DModeling includes 50 “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of full projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in AutoCAD 2024.FeaturesProvides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedures on creating and modifying 3D models in both metric and imperial unitsCompanion files can be used to set up in-text drawing exercises and projects and to see the book’s figures in color (Files are available for free downloading with Amazon proof of purchase by writing to info@merclearning.com)Table of Contents1: AutoCAD 3D Basics. 2: Creating Solids. 3: Creating Meshes. 4: Creating Surfaces. 5: Creating Complex Solids & Surfaces. 6: Solid Editing Commands. 7: 3D Modifying Commands. 8: Converting and Sectioning. 9: Printing.10: Cameras and Lights. 11: Materials, Rendering, Visual Style, and Animation. Index. About the AuthorMunir Hamad is an AutoDesk® Approved Instructor and certified AutoDesk AutoCAD Master, who has authored several AutoCAD titles and taught various levels of AutoCAD training. Read more