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Publisher: Autodesk Press; 5 edition (August 31, 2007)
Paperback: 960 pages
ISBN: 1428311629
Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2008 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 AutoCAD Architecture (formally Architectural Desktop). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the software 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.
More information about AutoCAD Architecture software.
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Quick Start |
Quick Start Tutorial
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Section I |
Introduction and Methodology |
Chapter 1 |
General Overview and User Interface |
Chapter 2 |
Conceptual Underpinnings of AutoCAD Architecture
Covers New Display System Enhancements |
Chapter 3 |
Work Space Setup
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Section II |
The Building Model |
Chapter 4 |
Beginning a Floor Plan |
Chapter 5 |
Set Up the Building Model |
Chapter 6 |
Column Grids and Structural Layout
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Chapter 7 |
Vertical Circulation
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Chapter 8 |
The Building Shell |
Chapter 9 |
Mastering Wall Cleanup |
Chapter 10 |
Progressive Refinement - Part 1 |
Chapter 11 |
Progressive Refinement - Part 2 |
Chapter 12 |
Horizontal Surfaces
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Section III |
Construction Documents |
Chapter 13 |
Creating Reflected Ceiling Plans
Covers New Space object Enhancements |
Chapter 14 |
Generating Annotation
Covers new Annotation Scaling |
Chapter 15 |
Generating Schedules
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Chapter 16 |
Generating Sections and Elevations |
Chapter 17 |
Generating Details and Keynotes
Covers new implementation of MasterSpec 2004 databases |
Chapter 18 |
Plotting
Conclusion |
Section IV |
Appendices |
Appendix A |
Additional Exercises |
Appendix B |
Wall Cleanup Checklist |
Appendix C |
Online Resources |
Appendix D |
Space Area Calculations
All new Appendix! Covers BOMA area calculations |
Appendix E |
Sharing Files with Consultants |
Appendix F |
Wall Cleanup Solution |

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