Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 Fundamentals

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 353 pages
• Published by: Schroff Development Corporation April 28, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1585032999
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1585032990
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Description
This basics text introduces the beginning student to Autodesk's Architectural Desktop software. The text covers the Layer Manager, Design Center, Structural Members, Doors, Windows, and Walls. Step by Step lessons take the student from creation of a site plan, floor plan, space planning, elevations, all the way through to creating a video of the finished building - a standard three bedroom, two bathroom residence. Students are provided with in-depth coverage of toolbars, dialog boxes and commands. Educators will appreciate the quizzes and practice exam included in the text.

Table of Contents

1. Desktop Features
2. Site Plans
3. Floor Plans
4. Space Planning
5. Roofs
6. Structural Members
7. Layouts
8. Dimensioning
9. Schedules
10. Creating a Video
Index

About The Author
Elise Moss has worked for the past twenty years as a mechanical designer in Silicon Valley, primarily creating sheet metal designs. She has written articles for Autodesk’s Toplines magazine and AUGI’s PaperSpace. She is President of Moss Designs, creating custom applications and designs for corporate clients. She has taught at DeAnza College and Evergreen Valley College. She holds a BSME from San Jose State University.

Reader Reviews
I am completely new to AutoCad and Architectural Desktop (ADT hereafter). I was looking for a beginners' text to get me up and running. This is NOT it. Ms. Moss's approach seems rather random to me or perhaps I just don't know enough about AutoCAD to make use of her first lessons but they were very unhelpful. My biggest problem with this text is that her illustrations, screen captures, etc. do not match up with the software. About 3 pages into the first lesson, it is apparent that all her illustrations are from the prior version, ADT 2005!!! Needless to say, getting her examples to work in the 2007 version took a lot of exploration, not what I had in mind when I purchased this book. Please do not waste your time with this one. I have AutoDesk's tutorial manual and some books from other authors coming, so I'll let you know if they are any better. Now, how do I get my money back? This puppy was rather expensive!!