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Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006: A Comprehensive Tutorial provides a hands-on, guided tutorial through Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006. Tool Palettes are presented in the order in which they are commonly used, which provides a logical organization to the text. Numerous walk-throughs and hands-on activities are used throughout the text to teach commands and routines in relation to the production of architectural drawings.
The organization of topics and the presentation of commands in context of applications make this text appropriate for both the traditional classroom and self-paced instruction. The following features support the use of the text in multiple settings:
- Numerous exercises are provided throughout the text.
- Step-by-step illustrations are used to highlight concepts, menus, and program screens.
- Useful tips and tricks to enhance the productivity of the users are included.
Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006: A Comprehensive Tutorial is written from the perspective of a practicing architect. It is a self-paced text that introduces students to the interface, commands, and features of the Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 drawing program. Organized to develop skills incrementally, this text contains numerous walk-throughs, step-by-step illustrations and over 150 hands-on exercises that acquaint users with the robust features and functions of this program. Using the author's knowledge of architecture, education and the Autodesk Architectural Desktop program, this text gives students an opportunity to learn how to operate the program, improve their own productivity and apply their skills to a commercial design problem.
Features:
Author expertise - and the perspective of a practicing architect and educator. - Emphasizes program features that are most applicable in the profession.
- Offers tips and techniques that enhance user productivity and have been learned through years in the field.
Tutorial format - encourages self-paced learning.
- Provides flexibility to use the book in a classroom context or as a self-instructional resource.
- Requires less time from the instructor and encourages students to develop their own problem-solving abilities.
Over 150 hands-on exercises - appear throughout the text.
- Allow users to explore the key features of Autodesk Architectural Desktop software in a non-threatening environment.
- Build skills incrementally from beginning through advanced level of mastery.
Logical organization - presents program features and commands in the order they are used in professional practice.
- Introduces tool palettes in the order they are normally used.
- Encourages users to learn and master essential commands before they apply these skills to actual design problems.
Putting it All Together tutorial project - in Part III.
- Encourages readers to apply skills to a realistic commercial design project.
- Provides an opportunity for instructors to assess drawing skills and prepare students for future design problems.
About the Author
H Edward Goldberg, AIA, is a practising licensed architect with over 30 years cumulative experience as a designer, project architect, construction project manager, technical writer, author and educator. As contributing editor for Cadalyst magazine, and technology editor for Architecture Business & Economics magazine, Ed writes extensively on the subject of technology for architects and designers. His teaching resume includes positions as coordinator of CAD and Multimedia at Carroll Community College, from 1994 to 1999, and coordinator of the Industrial Design Program at Towson University, from 2000-2003. He is currently principal of his own firm, H Edward Goldberg, AIA & Associates.
Table of Contents
A. How to Use this Book B. Definitions C. Concepts D. Questions and Answers about Architectural Desktop 2006 E. Installing Architectural Desktop 2006 F. Abbreviations G. The Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 Interface H. Tool Patters I. The Properties Palette J. The Content Browser K. The Open Drawing Menu L. Section and Tutorials 1. Massing/Mass Elements and Mass Groups 2. Space and Space Boundary Objects 3. Walls 4. Windows 5. Doors 6. Curtain Walls 7. Door and Window Assemblies 8. Stairs 9. Railings 10. Roof and Roof Slab Objects. Slabs and Slab Objects 12. Structural Members, Column Grids, Grids and Anchors 13. AEC Dimensions 14. Elevations 15. Sections 16. Drawing Management 17. Callouts 18. Detail Components and the Detail Component Manager 19. Property Set Definitions and Property Sets 20. Schedules and Schedule Tags 21. Sheet Sets 22. Mask Blocks 23. Multi-View Blocks 24. The Design Center. 25. AEC Project Standards 26. Display Themes 27. The Viz Renderer. 28. Putting it all Together - The Small Country House. |
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