MASTERING AUTODESK ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP 2006

Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) is the popular drafting and building-information-management (BIM) program that expands AutoCAD's feature set to include automatic documentation, "smart" objects, project-based palettes, and much more. All new from the world's best-selling AutoCAD publisher, this book is the ultimate resource for beginning through advanced ADT users. In the tradition of Sybex's illustrious Mastering series, you'll get the most comprehensive coverage in a mix of tutorials and detailed reference. The companion DVD includes the Autodesk Architectural Desktop demo as well as sample files and useful utilities. This book also features a foreword by Chris Yanchar, product planning manager.

Scott Onstott is a consultant, former university CAD professor, creator of CAD-related video learning courses, and an author and technical editor. He has contributed to more than a dozen books on AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, 3ds max, and VIZ. He most recently wrote Enhancing CAD Drawings with Photoshop and co-authored Mastering VIZ 2005, both published by Sybex.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: The Basics.

Chapter 2: Display Systems.

Chapter 3: Object Styles.

Chapter 4: Mass Modeling.

Chapter 5: Project Management.

Chapter 6: Space Planning.

Chapter 7: Parametric Layouts, Anchors, and Structural Members.

Chapter 8: Walls.

Chapter 9: Doors, Windows, and Openings.

Chapter 10: Curtain Walls and Assemblies.

Chapter 11: Roofs and Slabs.

Chapter 12: Stairs, Ramps, and Railings.

Chapter 13: Annotating, Tagging, and Dimensioning.

Chapter 14: Schedules, Display Themes, and Areas.

Chapter 15: Floor and Ceiling Plans.

Chapter 16: Sections and Elevations.

Chapter 17: Details and Keynotes.

Chapter 18: Using VIZ Render.

Chapter 19: Printing, Publishing, and Data Exchange.

Appendix: Stand-Alone Utilities.

Index.