Books published by SDC Publications

This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using Autodesk Inventor 2021 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book.

This book is written to help you learn the core concepts and steps used to conduct virtual machining using CAMWorks. CAMWorks is a virtual machining tool designed to increase your productivity and efficiency by simulating machining operations on a computer before creating a physical product.

This book provides an easy to use reference for all of Autodesk Revit¿s Architectural Commands. It can be used while working in the software to help you understand what each command does and how it may be used in overall workflow. Also included with this book are nearly 100 video tutorials which will further help master Autodesk Revit.

This book is written to help you become familiar with SOLIDWORKS Motion, an add-on module of the SOLIDWORKS software family. It covers the basic concepts and frequently used commands required to advance readers from a novice to intermediate level in using SOLIDWORKS Motion.

Revised and refreshed for SOLIDWORKS 2020, this exercise-based book guides you through a series of easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials that cover basic SOLIDWORKS commands. The 2020 edition includes updated SOLIDWORKS processes and methods to create models more efficiently than ever before.

3D artist Autodesk Maya 2020 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya.

This book is geared toward users who have been using Autodesk Revit for at least six months and are ready to pursue their official Autodesk Revit certification. This fast paced book will get you ready for the certification exams quickly with fun and easy to follow instructions, covering everything from masses to views to documentation.

This Study Guide is designed for the AutoCAD user who is already familiar with AutoCAD. It provides a series of hands on exercises and tutorials in the use of AutoCAD to help you prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam.

This textbook introduces Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2021 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings.

This book is your AutoCAD 2021 Instructor. The objective of this book is to provide you with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, whether you are taking an instructor-led course or learning on your own.

This practical training guide for students and professionals introduces aspects of designing with Solid Modeling and Parametric Modeling. Using Siemens NX as the modeling tool, the chapters guide you from constructing basic solid models to building intelligent mechanical designs, creating multi-view drawings and assembly models.

This introductory level tutorial uses residential design exercises as the means to teach you AutoCAD 2021. Each book comes with access to extensive video instruction in which the author explains the most common tools and techniques used when designing residential buildings using AutoCAD 2021.

This book provides the interior design student a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. These skills can then be applied to enhance professional development in both academia and industry. Each book also includes access to nearly 100 video tutorials designed to further help you master Autodesk Revit.

This unique text and video set presents a thorough introduction to Autodesk Inventor for anyone with little or no prior experience with CAD software. It can be used in virtually any setting from four year engineering schools to on-the-job use or self-study. Extensive videos are also included.

This book will help guide preparation for the Autodesk Certified User, Revit for Architecture exam. It provides an overview of the exam process and key topics, a sample multiple-choice practice test, access to sample exam software, and a discount on taking the actual exam.

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2020 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SOLIDWORKS 2020, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SOLIDWORKS 2020 on a step-by-step basis, starting with constructing basic shapes, all the way through to the creation of assembly drawings and motion analysis. This book takes a hands on, exercise intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. Each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent solid models, assemblies and creating multi-view drawings. This book also covers some of the more advanced features of SOLIDWORKS 2020, including how to use the SOLIDWORKS Design Library, basic motion analysis, collision detection and analysis with SimulationXpress. The exercises in this book cover the performance tasks that are included on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Examination. Reference guides located at the front of the book and in each chapter show where these performance tasks are covered.

The purpose of this book is to teach advanced techniques including sheet metal, surfacing, how to create components in the context of an assembly and reference other components (Top-down design), propagate design changes with SOLIDWORKS¿ parametric capabilities.