Publisher: Autodesk Press; Book & CD-Rom edition (July 31, 2005)
Paperback: 960 pages
ISBN: 1418020524

Mastering Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2006 goes beyond a series of independent tools and commands to consider the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop (ADT). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of ADT 2006 through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize "why" as well as "how" in order to help readers complete their projects successfully. The text and lessons combine to give an unmistakable sense of the value of the tools introduced as well as a clear indication of each tool's potential. The result is an up-to-the-minute resource that shortens the learning curve and instills confidence and comfort in usage of the software as a tool to create architecture.

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Quick Start

Quick Start Tutorial

Section I

Introduction and Methodology

Chapter 1

General Overview and User Interface

Chapter 2

Conceptual Underpinnings of Architectural Desktop

Chapter 3

Work Space Setup

Section II

The Building Model

Chapter 4

Beginning a Floor Plan

Chapter 5

Set Up the Building Model
Covers New Project Template Feature

Chapter 6

Column Grids and Structural Layout
Covers New Structural Member Enhancements

Chapter 7

Vertical Circulation

Chapter 8

The Building Shell
Covers New Project Standards

Chapter 9

Mastering Wall Cleanup

Chapter 10

Progressive Refinement - Part 1
Covers New Project Tool Palettes

Chapter 11

Progressive Refinement - Part 2

Chapter 12

Horizontal Surfaces

Section III

Construction Documents

Chapter 13

Creating Reflected Ceiling Plans

Chapter 14

Generating Annotation
Covers New Schedule Tag Wizard

Chapter 15

Generating Schedules
Covers New Display Themes

Chapter 16

Generating Sections and Elevations

Chapter 17

Generating Details and Keynotes
Completely Revised Chapter

Chapter 18

Area Takeoffs

Section IV

Generating Output

Chapter 19

Plotting
Covers Publish to 3D DWF

Chapter 20

Working with Autodesk VIZ Render
Conclusion

Section V

Appendices

Appendix A

Additional Exercises

Appendix B

Wall Cleanup Checklist

Appendix C

Online Resources

Appendix D

Sharing Files with Consultants

Appendix E

Wall Cleanup Solution