MASTERING Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 (With CD)

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Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) is a drafting and building-information-management (BIM) program for architects. Its high-powered BIM features expand AutoCAD's core feature set to include automatic documentation, "smart" objects, project-based palettes, and many other design collaboration, documentation, and automation features. Key Features Comprehensive coverage from the world's best-selling Autodesk publisher Large and growing installed base that needs assistance with this complicated software Familiar, successful "Mastering" mix of tutorials and detailed reference appropriate for every skill level Foreword by Chris Yanchar, product planning manager, and technical edit by David Koch, facilitator for Autodesk's ADT discussion groups About The Author 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. Table Of Contents Introduction The Basics Display Systems Object Styles Mass Modeling Project Management Space Planning Parametric Layouts, Anchors, and Structural Members Walls Doors, Windows, and Openings Curtain Walls and Assemblies Roofs and Slabs Stairs, Ramps, and Railings nnotating, Tagging, and Dimensioning Schedules, Display Themes, and Areas Floor and Ceiling Plans Sections and Elevations Details and Keynotes Using VIZ Render Printing, Publishing, and Data Exchange Appendix: Stand-Alone Utilities Index