The AutoCAD^(R)/AutoCAD LT^(R) 2018: Fundamentals student guide is designed for those using AutoCAD(R) or AutoCAD LT(R) 2018 with a Windows operating system. This student guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software.

The objective of AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2018: Fundamentals is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software.

Part 1 (chapters 1 to 20) covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create...

The AutoCAD^(R) 2018: 3D Drawing and Modeling student guides introduces users who are proficient with the 2D commands in the AutoCAD(R) software to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The student guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of the advanced 3D Modeling workspace in the AutoCAD software.

Topics Covered

• 3D viewing techniques
• Working with simple and composite solids
• Creating complex solids and surfaces
• Modifying objects in 3D space
• Editing solids
• Creating...

The Autodesk^(R) Inventor^(R) 2018: Introduction to Solid Modeling training guide provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. You will learn the key skills and knowledge needed to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.

Topics Covered

• Understanding the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) software interface
• Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches...

The Autodesk^(R) Inventor^(R) 2018: Introduction to Solid Modeling training guide provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. You will learn the key skills and knowledge needed to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.

Topics Covered

• Understanding the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) software interface
• Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches...

The Autodesk Inventor 2018: Advanced Part Modeling is the second in a series of training guides on the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) software that is published by ASCENT. The goal of this guide is to build on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modeling training guide by taking students to a higher level of productivity when designing part models using the Autodesk Inventor software.

In this training guide, the student considers various approaches to part design. Specific advanced part modeling techniques covered include multi-body design,...