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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.

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Table of contents

Quick Start

Quick Start Tutorial

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

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

Chapter 7

Vertical Circulation

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

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

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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