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One of those books you keep by the computer.
When the publisher calles this book 'Bible' he means it. 1200+ pages on how to use the software. The back of the book says that this book is intended for 'Beginner to Intermediate' users. To be sure there is an introductory chapter at the beginning of the book might be enough for a beginner to get started with AutoCAD. But I'd recommend starting somewhere else, like say a 'For Dummies' book.
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Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Computers - Desktop Publishing    6. Computers - General Information    7. Computer aided design (CAD)    8. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

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Great Way to Learn SketchUp
I am sure if you are a Google fan you now know that they offer SketchUp for free.Dr. Fukai's book assumed you had a limited amount of time (480 minutes) using the SketchUp 4.0 trial version included with his book.I can say that his book is truly one fantastic way to learn a lot about the details of modeling with SketchUp.Dr. Fukai's interactive "shorties" allows you to go over as often as needed to learn the details of this 3D software.I was having some difficulty part way through the tutorials and emailed Dr. Fukai and received detailed instructions on how to proceed. He is an excellent teacher and his book is highly recommended.

I'd like to learn
I study architecture in Havana, Cuba. I'd like to learn more about this matter specially 3d Architectural Working Drawings but, I can not have possibilities to buy any of yor books. Can you help me out? thanks, Roany.

Good book for beginners

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Subjects:  1. Architecture / Design & Drafting    2. Computers / CAD-CAM / General    3. Architectural models    4. Architecture    5. CAD-CAM    6. Computer graphics    7. Computer programs    8. Computer software    9. Computer-aided design    10. Computers    11. Construction    12. Design & Drafting   

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It's not the technique, it's the logic behind it
Most evolutionary computation or math books deal with the techniques of solving problems. This book teachs you how to think of a solution for the problem you face, and not what problems are appropriate for the technique in hand.
improve your problem solving ability
The authors have updated their successful first edition, though the latter, printed in 99, was scarcely obsolete. A heuristic can be basically a rule of thumb, dressed up in fancier language. What the authors intend is for you to develop an intuition about when to use modern algorithms. Where is almost every case, these are actually implemented on a computer; a reflection of the cheap availability of computing power to most readers.
get this book!, read it!, understand it! :)
i have not finished reading this book, but it's 'worth it' if only for the first two chapters! :) anyone interested in dynamical systems (control aspects), general problem solving, AI, and human thinking should read and understand this book! :) work the problems! :) think! enjoy! :) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer Books: General    2. Computer Science    3. Computers    4. Heuristic    5. Linear Programming    6. Mathematical recreations    7. Mathematics    8. Problem solving    9. Algorithms & procedures    10. Computers / Computer Science   

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Never out in print fast enough
Paul Aubin has done it again.Like my title says, Paul Aubin's books never come out fast enough for me.This book is a great resource for ADT users.There have been a lot of changes since ADT first came out.The major changes started in ADT 2004 and continue on thru ADT 2007.The changes from ADT 2006 to ADT 2007 are covered very well in this book.He takes you step by step thru a residential project & a commercial project.As you go thru the book he not only shows you how you command(s) work, but also why.He also gets into the subtle changes that have come about, e.g. Visual Styles.The books is arranged in such a way that you can be productive in ADT 2007 as you go along in the book.You don't have to wait until you are completed with the book to be productive.You can also move around in the book to go over a certain part of ADT without having to work your way up to it.For example, if you are just getting thru adding windows & doors & your work project needs to add a roof, you can go to the section of the book that covers roofs & you will be able to understand how to work roofs from reading the section withour having to do the sections before.But, if you can, go thru the book in the order that it's written to get the best grasp of ADT that you can.You can truly expect your skills to rise at least one level from going thru the book.
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Subjects:  1. Architectural Drawing    2. AutoCAD    3. Autodesk Architectural desktop    4. CAD-CAM - General    5. Computer Architecture - General    6. Computer Books: General    7. Computer-aided design    8. Computers    9. Computers - General Information    10. Design & Drafting    11. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    12. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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The true value of this book . . .
I can only speculate that this book is, as was one of the previous editions I've read, used and loved, is bound to provide an exceptional foundational education in the skill of technical (engineering design) drawing/drafting for those with the natural aptitude for freehand drawing. Readers will indeed learn about and develop precision drawing skills--whether drawing with instruments or computer.
Profoundly Frustrating
As a freshman engineering major, I have been compelled to use Technical Drawing for a graphics course.This has been a profoundly frustrating experience.It seems that the authors, in their zeal to attain unto the dry, lifeless style characteristic of most professional engineering publications, also unintentionally created a text which is superlatively unclear.
One of the best sources available
This book is loaded with technical information for the dratsman and designer. A must have for anyone who is in the mechanical technology field. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Cad/Cam    3. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    4. Drafting Technology    5. Engineering - General    6. Mechanical drawing    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Computers / CAD-CAM / General    11. Engineering graphics & technical drawing   

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A very useful,easy to read book on sv and verification
if you want to learn systemverilog and its application on verification, this is book for you. The book includes lots of good /short examples, help you better understand the concepts and discussions. If you have doubts, it is very easy to type in the coes to verify.A must have book to get yourself familiar with sv and verification.

Great Examples !
This book is a must if you are going to code in SystemVerilog. Chris is very knowledgeable about the language features and great at presenting these features in a very compact way. The examples alone make the book worthwhile.
This is a great book for anyone who wants to learn SV
I got this book to learn SystemVerilog being one of the new IEEE HDL and Testbench development languages. It is a great book and covers everything you need to know about SystemVerilog as a testbench development language. If one is coming from a HW development background, this is the book to read to learn the basic concepts of Object Oriented Programming and the additional bells and whistle which System Verilog added to Verilog.
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Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Computer Books: General    3. Computers    4. Electronics - Circuits - General    5. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    6. Hardware - Personal Computers - General    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Applications of Computing    9. Computing and Information Technology    10. Electrical engineering    11. Electronics engineering    12. Personal computers    13. Spear    14. SystemVerilog    15. Technology / Electronics / Circuits / General    16. methodology concepts    17. testbenches    18. verification   

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Excellent primer on Robust Engineering... how to book
This book is quite readable, considering the topic, and does an excellent job of explaining the high level strategies of Dr. Taguchi's approach to optimization and experimentation.It also covers tactical issues like how to determine your ideal function and noise strategies. How to learn Robust Design
I like this book because it gives a very good introduction into the concepts of noise- and control-factors. It treats the concept of "energy transformation" good, which is important to find the appropriate Ideal Function for your product.Read more

Subjects:  1. Design, Industrial    2. Development - Business Development    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. New products    5. Product Design    6. Quality Control    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Taguchi methods (Quality contr    9. Taguchi methods (Quality control)    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. WinRobust    13. Computer aided design (CAD)    14. Production engineering    15. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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A verbose tome that scratches the surface
Compared to the online help, this book reviews favorably. But Revit is a deep program, and to really use Revit efficiently and fully takes more than an "intermediate" book will offer, which the Aubin text admits to being. I say the text is verbose because, for instance, it always refers to Revit as "AutoDesk Revit Building", which gets very tiring. The book introduces Revit by designing two projects, which is nice, but a lot of the useful information is hidden in little sidebar tips, which makes using the book as a reference (for instance, as a command reference) difficult.

Mastering Autodesk Revit Building
I purchased this book because of the favorable reviews I read from this site. I wasn't dissapointed...this book delivered. I just recently got hired by a major architectural firm that uses Autodesk Revit Building. My background is Autocad ADT 2006 and have no idea at all what Revit is all about. Two weeks prior to my start with this new firm, I bought this book and diligently went through all of Mr. Aubin's tutorials every night. Now, two weeks into this new company, I am even, if not more advanced, with all their employees (they took the transition to Revit ten months ago)! On a few occasions, I had some questions pertaining to the book and Mr. Aubin had graciously replied promptly to these inquiries by email. If you're not yet using Revit, then you're missing a lot. This is the future of CAD. And if you decide to switch, this book is a must! Thanks for a great book Paul!

Must Buy it
If you need to learn or support those who are learning Revit Building, you can not afford to miss this book. Paul has a way with his writing that lets you get right to what you want to do. Whether you want to learn the basics or dive deep into advanced material Paul has it all. I've read other authors of autodesk products and felt shortchanged compared to Paul's indepth and easy to read methods. Do yourself a favor, buy this book and you will see that it will pay for itself many times over. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural Drawing    2. Architectural design    3. CAD-CAM - General    4. Cad/Cam    5. Computer Books: General    6. Computer-aided design    7. Computers    8. Computers - General Information    9. Data processing    10. Design & Drafting    11. Engineering - General    12. Architectural structure & design    13. Computer graphics software    14. Technology / Engineering / General   

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. AutoCAD (Computer software)    3. CAD-CAM - General    4. Computer Books: General    5. Computer graphics    6. Computers    7. Computers - General Information    8. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    9. Computer Software Packages    10. Computer aided design (CAD)    11. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

Subjects:  1. AutoCAD    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Computers - General Information    6. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    7. Engineering graphics    8. Computer aided design (CAD)    9. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

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Excellent Reference Book
I have many years of architectural drafting experience. Although this book says "Basic Skills" on the cover, it is much more than basic. It's an excellent reference book, covering everything that is needed for interior design drafting: from line weights to scale, dimensioning, plans, elevations, sections, checklists, furniture and finish schedules, contract documents, and the list goes on. I highly recommend this book for students of interior design and practising designers alike. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Building    3. Building Construction    4. Construction - General    5. Decorating    6. Details    7. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    8. Drafting Technology    9. Drawings    10. Interior Design - General    11. Interior architecture    12. Structural drawing    13. Technology    14. Architecture / Interior Design    15. Computer aided design (CAD)    16. Engineering graphics & technical drawing    17. Home furnishing & decoration    18. Interior design   

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Perfect book for self-study
This book came to the rescue before my exam in the introductory course on logic design at uni and helped me achieve a good grade in the exam, even though I didn't attend class most of the time. It's well written and easy to understand, even for students who aren't native English speakers.
Solid introduction to basics
This is a sound, competent introduction to the elements of contemporary logic design. It covers all the basics: boolean logic, gate implementations, and the elements of binary arithmetic. It talks about minimization techniques, logic delays, and some of the classic logic implementation technologies (PLAs, decoders, muxes). It gives the basics of common notation, including timing diagrams, gate-level schematics, and so on. The last few chapters discuss synchronous (clocked) design and design of state machines, including standard reduction techniques. All the basics of modern design are there. A good student will start to see the number of different ways any problem can be solved, and start to recongize that no one perspective will solve all problems, at least not well.
Good material, bad editing!
As far as material and explanations, the book is great.I just have no tolerance for the countless number of grammatical errors it contains.At least one on every page.Granted, we are engineering majors, but it's a university-level textbook! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Circuits    2. Computer Books: General    3. Computer Engineering    4. Computers    5. Data processing    6. Design    7. Digital Computer Hardware    8. Electronic digital computers    9. Electronics - Circuits - Logic    10. Electronics - Circuits - VLSI    11. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    12. Integrated circuits    13. Logic Design    14. Technology & Industrial Arts    15. Very large scale integration    16. Very-Large-Scale Integration (Vlsi)    17. Computer aided design (CAD)    18. Computers / Computer Engineering   

Subjects:  1. Architectural Drawing    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Cad/Cam    4. Computer Books: General    5. Computers    6. Computers - General Information    7. Design & Drafting    8. Computer aided design (CAD)    9. Computer graphics software    10. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

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makes autocad easy to learn
what i like about this book, over the books that come from autodesk, the makers of autocad, is that it's trimmed down. it isn't filled with lots of extra stuff you will never use. this book is simple and straight forward, which is what you need when you're using a monster of a program like autocad. the reason for the monster, is so anyone, with varied applications, can use this program. ideally, the program be would customized per use; eg there could be autocad for drawing small mechanical parts, one for designing hvac systems, one for architecture (this finally exists in the form of autocad architectual desktop), one for circuit design, etc. with specialized versions of autocad, a manual could be written specific for each use. maybe this type of manual exists already, using autocad for each specific use, but i haven't found it yet. Excellent, Cost Efficient, Methodical
Just as any study text should be, this book is plodding in its presentation. As an engineer familiar with AutoCAD 11 but very rusty indeed, this manual was a relief. I easily mastered all of its concepts and even managed to figure it out ahead of the author's demonstration. For its price, this is the place to go for any beginner or, like me, an old dog learning, or in my case, re-learning old tricks. The book starts out slow with basic line commands and builds slowly. It was difficult sometimes, and I sometimes referred to a second book as a reference; this is usually a good idea unless you are a masochist -- buy a second highly recommended book. Later, the manual goes into more sophisticated drawings. It has not been effortless but the author should be commended for achieving his goal of making learning AutoCAD as painless as possible. And, the price is reasonable. In 2002, I took an AutoCAD LT class. It was far more difficult and less comprehensible than this manual. It seems to me, that a company could save money by using this text instead and allowing self-paced training.
Recommended for beginners
Simple, step by step instructions make this book a very smart choice for beginners. I am a student and purchased this book for school. AutoCAD does take patience to learn. This book walks you step-by-step through the process.
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Subjects:  1. Autocad    2. CAD-CAM - AutoCad    3. CAD-CAM - General    4. Computer Books: General    5. Computers    6. Computers - Desktop Publishing    7. Computers - General Information    8. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    9. Computer aided design (CAD)    10. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

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Great book to learn about VMM.
I got this book at work to learn about VMM and the use of it.
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Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Computer Books: General    3. Computers    4. Electronics - Circuits - General    5. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    6. Integrated circuits    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Verification    9. Verilog (Computer hardware description language)    10. Applications of Computing    11. Assertion-based verification    12. Computing and Information Technology    13. Description language    14. Electrical engineering    15. Electronics engineering    16. Functional verification    17. Technology / Electronics / Circuits / General    18. Test benches    19. Verification standards    20. system-on-chip   

Subjects:  1. Business Software - General    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Computers - Integrated Software    6. Programming - General   

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Good reference but dated
Not a bad reference for most users. It is a little basic and some of the info is dated. It's a little weak in more advanced areas like indiredt addressing, use and construction of subroutines, but otherwise this is a good book to keep in a general library for technicians responsible for supporting PLC based systems.

Great for AB users
I have used this text in our PLC class for three years. I really like that it is specific to Allan Bradley products. The workbook that goes with this text has programming assignments to reinforce the concepts.As I train on AB SLC500s exclusively, it is almost ideal. I say almost becaue there are many references to obsolete instructions used with a PLC no longer manufactured. It is due for a new edition. But until then, it remains a very good text to teach from, or if you simply want to know more about the subject.

Excellent text for beginner students.
The text used in conjunction with the accompanny study guide were requiredtext for an automation and control class.No errors noted, very easy andcomprehensive reading.An excellent reference manual.One of the bestrequired text books I have used. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automation    2. Computers    3. Electricity    4. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    5. Logic Design    6. Programmable Controllers    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Computer aided design (CAD)    10. Household appliances manufacture    11. Information technology industries    12. Mechanical Engineering & Materials    13. Science / Electricity   

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Total Package for the beginner
The SolidWorks 2006 Tutorial is a must have book for your arsenal, if you are a new user to SolidWorks or an Instructor teaching a first year class using SolidWorks.
Awesome book for the classroom or new user
I`m a CAD instructor for a large Community College in the Southeast. September 2005 was the first time that I used SolidWorks. SolidWorks is a great 3D CAD tool. My experience is primarily with AutoCAD, 5 plus years.
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Subjects:  1. Architectural Drawing    2. Architecture    3. Autodesk Architectural desktop    4. CAD-CAM - General    5. Cad/Cam    6. Computer Bks - General Information    7. Computer Books: General    8. Computer-aided design    9. Computers - Desktop Publishing    10. Design & Drafting    11. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    12. AutoCAD    13. Computer aided design (CAD)    14. Computers / CAD-CAM / General   

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Excellent book for Microstation beginner
This book explains every commands in Microstation, has pictures of every dialog boxes there are and the exercises inside the CD will take you step by step through everything cover in the chapter.A very good book to learn at home by yourself.Recommend for AutoCAD or beginning user.

Helped me go from AutoCAD to Microstation
I am fairly familiar with AutoCAD but was pretty lost when it came to Microstation.I found this book very helpful to get me up to speed in Mictrostation.With the background I had in AutoCAD I quickly got through most of this book.I spent about 3 days in the book and feel pretty comfortable with the nuts and bolts of Microstation.

Preferable to _Inside MicroStation_
Looking to train our user base as part of our V8 migration, we conducted a quick study of the available published books on V8. Bentley's own supplied course material are fine as workbooks, but not much use otherwise and no doubt are gathering dust on many shelves the world over.Read more

Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Computer programs    3. Computer-aided design    4. Design & Drafting    5. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    6. Engineering - Mechanical    7. MicroStation    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Business information systems    12. Computer aided design (CAD)    13. Computers / Information Technology