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Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2023

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2023 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor solid modeling and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs to creating multi-view drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design motion analysis 2D design reuse collision and contact stress analysis 3D printing and the Autodesk Inventor 2023 Certified User Examination. Video Training Included with every new copy of this book is access to extensive video training. There are forty-seven videos that total nearly six hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and brings the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the tools found in Autodesk Inventor and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.

GBP 68.00

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Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2022

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2022 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor solid modeling and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs to creating multi-view drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design motion analysis 2D design reuse collision and contact stress analysis 3D printing and the Autodesk Inventor 2022 Certified User Examination. Video Training Included with every new copy of this book is access to extensive video training. There are forty-seven videos that total nearly six hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and brings the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the tools found in Autodesk Inventor and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.

GBP 64.00

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Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2024

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2024 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor solid modeling and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs to creating multi-view drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design motion analysis 2D design reuse collision and contact stress analysis 3D printing and the Autodesk Inventor 2024 Certified User Examination. Video Training Included with every new copy of this book is access to extensive video training. There are forty-seven videos that total nearly six hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and brings the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the tools found in Autodesk Inventor and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book. Autodesk Inventor 2024 Certified User Examination The content of Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2024 covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the Autodesk Inventor 2024 Certified User examination. Special reference guides show students where the performance tasks are covered in the book.

GBP 66.99

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AutoCAD 2021 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals

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. The book contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2021. It takes a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2021 the better you learn the software. With this in mind each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Video Training Included with every new copy of AutoCAD 2021 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is access to extensive video training. The video training parallels the exercises found in the text and is designed to be watched first before following the instructions in the book. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and bring the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the 2D tools found in AutoCAD and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.

GBP 54.00

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AutoCAD 2022 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals

The primary goal of AutoCAD 2022 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is to introduce the aspects of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2022 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings. This textbook contains a series of twelve tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2022. It takes a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2022 the better you learn the software. With this in mind each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Video Training Included with every new copy of AutoCAD 2022 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is access to extensive video training. There are forty-six videos with more than five hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text and is designed to be watched first before following the instructions in the book. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and bring the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the 2D tools found in AutoCAD and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.

GBP 61.00

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AutoCAD 2023 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals

The primary goal of AutoCAD 2023 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is to introduce the aspects of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2023 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings. This textbook contains a series of twelve tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2023. It takes a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2023 the better you learn the software. With this in mind each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Video Training Included with every new copy of AutoCAD 2023 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is access to extensive video training. There are forty-six videos with more than five hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text and is designed to be watched first before following the instructions in the book. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and bring the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the 2D tools found in AutoCAD and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book.

GBP 65.00

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Designing with Creo Parametric 8.0

Designing with Creo Parametric 8. 0 provides the high school student college student or practicing engineer with a basic introduction to engineering design while learning the 3D modeling Computer-Aided Design software called Creo Parametric from PTC. The topics are presented in tutorial format with exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce the concepts covered. It is richly illustrated with computer screen shots throughout. Above all this text is designed to help you expand your creative talents and communicate your ideas through the graphics language. Because it is easier to learn new information if you have a reason for learning it this textbook discusses design intent while you are learning Creo Parametric. At the same time it shows how knowledge covered in basic engineering courses such as statics dynamics strength of materials and design of mechanical components can be applied to design. You do not need an engineering degree nor be working toward a degree in engineering to use this textbook. Although FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is used in this textbook its theory is not covered. The first two chapters of this book describe the design process. The meat of this text learning the basic Creo Parametric software is found in Chapters three through six. Chapters seven eight and 12 deal with dimensioning and tolerancing an engineering part. Chapters nine and ten deal with assemblies and assembly drawings. Chapter 11 deals with family tables used when similar parts are to be designed or used. Chapter 13 is an introduction to Creo Simulate and FEA.

GBP 62.00

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Designing with Creo Parametric 9.0

Designing with Creo Parametric 9. 0 provides the high school student college student or practicing engineer with a basic introduction to engineering design while learning the 3D modeling Computer-Aided Design software called Creo Parametric from PTC. The topics are presented in tutorial format with exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce the concepts covered. It is richly illustrated with computer screen shots throughout. Above all this text is designed to help you expand your creative talents and communicate your ideas through the graphics language. Because it is easier to learn new information if you have a reason for learning it this textbook discusses design intent while you are learning Creo Parametric. At the same time it shows how knowledge covered in basic engineering courses such as statics dynamics strength of materials and design of mechanical components can be applied to design. You do not need an engineering degree nor be working toward a degree in engineering to use this textbook. Although FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is used in this textbook its theory is not covered. The first two chapters of this book describe the design process. The meat of this text learning the basic Creo Parametric software is found in Chapters three through six. Chapters seven eight and 12 deal with dimensioning and tolerancing an engineering part. Chapters nine and ten deal with assemblies and assembly drawings. Chapter 11 deals with family tables used when similar parts are to be designed or used. Chapter 13 is an introduction to Creo Simulate and FEA.

GBP 66.00

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Designing with Creo Parametric 7.0

Designing with Creo Parametric 7. 0 provides the high school student college student or practicing engineer with a basic introduction to engineering design while learning the 3D modeling Computer-Aided Design software called Creo Parametric from PTC. The topics are presented in tutorial format with exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce the concepts covered. It is richly illustrated with computer screen shots throughout. Above all this text is designed to help you expand your creative talents and communicate your ideas through the graphics language. Because it is easier to learn new information if you have a reason for learning it this textbook discusses design intent while you are learning Creo Parametric. At the same time it shows how knowledge covered in basic engineering courses such as statics dynamics strength of materials and design of mechanical components can be applied to design. You do not need an engineering degree nor be working toward a degree in engineering to use this textbook. Although FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is used in this textbook its theory is not covered. The first two chapters of this book describe the design process. The meat of this text learning the basic Creo Parametric software is found in Chapters three through six. Chapters seven eight and 12 deal with dimensioning and tolerancing an engineering part. Chapters nine and ten deal with assemblies and assembly drawings. Chapter 11 deals with family tables used when similar parts are to be designed or used. Chapter 13 is an introduction to Creo Simulate and FEA.

GBP 52.00

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Autodesk Revit 2018 Architectural Command Reference

This book provides you with an easy to use reference for all of Autodesk Revit’s Architectural Commands. This command reference can be used as you are working in the software to help you understand what each command does and how it may be used in your overall workflow. Also included with this book are nearly 100 video tutorials which will further help you master Autodesk Revit. The book is organized in the same way the Revit user interface is presented. Each tab of the Ribbon is represented as a chapter in the book. Within the chapter each button is represented in the book as it appears on the Ribbon from left to right. Organizing the book in this way makes it easy to locate each command in the book and understand its use. For each command entry you will see a brief description of what the tool will do how it is used and the options you will be given as you use the tool. In some cases the author’s suggestions or tips about the use of the tool will also be presented. As you learn the tools in Revit you may not need to read the full entry on the tool. To help facilitate this many of the tools include a “Quick Steps” section to explain the tools and options in outline form. This book will help facilitate your learning of the Revit interface and all of the commands. For more experienced users the command reference may introduce you to commands you have not used before or help you with commands you use less frequently. Whatever level of user you are this command reference becomes a valuable resource to you as you work with Revit. | Autodesk Revit 2018 Architectural Command Reference

GBP 70.99

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Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide

Written by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock Autodesk Maya 2022 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. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do. Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling texturing lighting animating rendering and more. Additionally more advanced features such as character rigging skinning animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced. Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive step-by-step lessons you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya. Who this book is for This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text.

GBP 63.00

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Autodesk Revit 2021 Architectural Command Reference

This book provides you with an easy to use reference for all of Autodesk Revit’s Architectural Commands. This command reference can be used as you are working in the software to help you understand what each command does and how it may be used in your overall workflow. Also included with this book are nearly 100 video tutorials which will further help you master Autodesk Revit. The book is organized in the same way the Revit user interface is presented. Each tab of the Ribbon is represented as a chapter in the book. Within the chapter each button is represented in the book as it appears on the Ribbon from left to right. Organizing the book in this way makes it easy to locate each command in the book and understand its use. For each command entry you will see a brief description of what the tool will do how it is used and the options you will be given as you use the tool. In some cases the author’s suggestions or tips about the use of the tool will also be presented. As you learn the tools in Revit you may not need to read the full entry on the tool. To help facilitate this many of the tools include a “Quick Steps” section to explain the tools and options in outline form. This book will help facilitate your learning of the Revit interface and all of the commands. For more experienced users the command reference may introduce you to commands you have not used before or help you with commands you use less frequently. Whatever level of user you are this command reference becomes a valuable resource to you as you work with Revit. Videos Access to nearly 100 videos almost five hours of content are also included with your purchase of this book. These videos break down each topic into several short videos so that you can easily navigate to a specific aspect of a tool or feature in Autodesk Revit. This makes the videos both a powerful learning tool and convenient video reference. | Autodesk Revit 2021 Architectural Command Reference

GBP 59.00

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Autodesk Revit for Architecture Certified User Exam Preparation Revit 2021 Edition

In the competitive world in which we live it is important to stand out to potential employers and prove your capabilities. One way to do this is by passing one of the Autodesk Certification Exams. A candidate who passes an exam has credentials from the makers of the software which indicate you know how to use their software. This can help give you an edge over other potential interviewees when applying for a job. This book is intended for the Revit user who has about 150 hours of instruction and real-world experience with Autodesk Revit software. This book will help guide you in your preparation for the Autodesk Certified User Revit for Architecture exam. By passing this exam you are validating your Revit skills and are well on your way to the next level of certification. Throughout the book you will find an overview of the exam process the user interface and the four main topics: Creating and Modifying Components Modeling and Modifying Elements Managing Views and Managing Documentation. The specific topics you need to be familiar with to pass the test are explained in greater detail throughout the book. At the end of the book there is a sample multiple-choice practice test to self-assess your readiness for the exam. You also get access to sample exam software which simulates the actual exam and a discount on taking the actual exam. The contents of this book will help you pass the Autodesk Certified User exam on the first try so you can avoid repeatedly taking the exam and obtain your certification sooner. Practice Exam Software In addition to the sample test questions included in the book practice exam software is also provided. The practice exam software is meant to simulate the actual Revit Architecture Certified User exam. It can be downloaded and run from any computer. The practice exam software will get you familiar with the official exam and check your skills prior to taking the official exam. The practice exam software requires you to use Autodesk Revit to perform actions in order to formulate the answer to questions just like the actual exam. The questions in the practice exam software are categorized into four groups which align with the four official main topics: Creating and Modifying Components Modeling and Modifying Elements Managing Views and Managing Documentation. Upon completing the quiz an overall score is provided as well as a score for each topic. If you get a question wrong a page number in the book is provided to help you further review the topic. The practice exam software will help you with the following: Understanding the test software How to mark and return to questions Exam question format Live in-application steps How the results are presented at the exam conclusion | Autodesk Revit for Architecture Certified User Exam Preparation Revit 2021 Edition

GBP 45.99

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A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2022 Text and Video Instruction

SOLIDWORKS is the industry standard in 3D parametric modeling software making it an essential tool for anyone going into a wide variety of engineering and design industries. Specifically written for those who are new to SOLIDWORKS A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2022 allows you to relax and learn as you follow an expert in SOLIDWORKS through the basics of the software to its more in-depth capabilities. Formerly called Project Based SOLIDWORKS this revised edition includes new and expanded tutorials. This book works perfectly for a freshman design class or as a companion text to an engineering graphics textbook. Each tutorial in the book teaches you how to use engineering graphics concepts while modeling real-world parts and assemblies. Learn how to model parts configurations create part prints and assembly drawings. As you become more comfortable with SOLIDWORKS later chapters introduce FEA how to create more complex solid geometries with parametric modeling apply tolerances and use advanced and mechanical mates. Important commands and features are highlighted and defined in each chapter to help you become familiar with them. Instructional videos for all the tutorials and the end-of-chapter problems come with the book so if you need more help or are a visual learner you can refer to them. Some problems are purposely left open ended to simulate real life design situations; therefore more than one solution is possible. After completing all the tutorials in this book you will be able to accurately design moderately difficult parts and assemblies and have a firm foundation in SOLIDWORKS. Why this book? Instructors and learners will appreciate the thoughtful and well-organized layout of A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2022. Every chapter begins with the prerequisites needed to complete the tutorials found in the chapter and a list of what you will learn. You do not necessarily need to complete the tutorials within the book in order but make sure that you have the pre-requisite knowledge before you begin. Practice modeling problems and/or quiz problems at the end of each chapter offer an extra challenge and let you practice your newfound skills. Working with realistic part models and assemblies means that questions and problems might arise as they would when you are working on your real-life projects. The author anticipates these questions and how to address them. For example if you are in the wrong standard or not on the correct layer or an unexpected window appears on the screen tips and notes quickly remedy the issue. Work alongside the author using the instructional videos included for every tutorial and end-of chapter problems in the book. Information on new commands or steps appear at the beginning of each chapter. They include definitions of new features and concepts and images of how they look on the screen. Everything is clearly labeled for easy identification. Throughout the book readers are referred to the appropriate section of the chapter for more information on the command when needed. A command index at the back of the book lists where each command can be found for easy reference at any time. | A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2022 Text and Video Instruction

GBP 62.00

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Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide

Written by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock Autodesk Maya 2023 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. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do. Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling texturing lighting animating rendering and more. Additionally more advanced features such as character rigging skinning animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced. Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive step-by-step lessons you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya. Who this book is for This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text. What you'll learn How to create models using primitives curves NURBS Polygons and more How to assign materials and textures to make realistic-looking models How to use Paint Effects to paint on and quickly create complex 3D Models How to use lights cameras and depth of field to render captivating scenes How to use keyframes motion paths and the Graph Editor to create animations How to use character rigging skinning and inverse kinematics to animate realistic movements How to use various deformers to manipulate objects animations and special effects How to add influence objects skin weights and hair to a character for a more realistic look How to use dynamics to create fire smoke lightning explosions cloth and ocean effects How to enable raytracing motion blur and fog effects for increased realism How to render stills and animations using Maya Vector and Mental Ray for different looks How to use the Command Line and MEL Scripting to work faster About Autodesk Maya Maya is a program created by Autodesk used to model animate and render 3D scenes. 3D scenes created with Maya have appeared in movies television advertisements games product visualizations and on the Web. With Maya you can create and animate your own 3D scenes and render them as still images or as animation sequences.

GBP 71.00

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Autodesk Maya 2024 Basics Guide

Written by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock Autodesk Maya 2024 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. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do. Autodesk Maya 2024 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling texturing lighting animating rendering and more. Additionally more advanced features such as character rigging skinning animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced. Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive step-by-step lessons you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya. Who this book is for This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text. What you'll learn How to create models using primitives curves NURBS Polygons and more How to assign materials and textures to make realistic-looking models How to use Paint Effects to paint on and quickly create complex 3D Models How to use lights cameras and depth of field to render captivating scenes How to use keyframes motion paths and the Graph Editor to create animations How to use character rigging skinning and inverse kinematics to animate realistic movements How to use various deformers to manipulate objects animations and special effects How to add influence objects skin weights and hair to a character for a more realistic look How to use dynamics to create fire smoke lightning explosions cloth and ocean effects How to enable raytracing motion blur and fog effects for increased realism How to render stills and animations using Maya Vector and Mental Ray for different looks How to use the Command Line and MEL Scripting to work faster About Autodesk Maya Maya is a program created by Autodesk used to model animate and render 3D scenes. 3D scenes created with Maya have appeared in movies television advertisements games product visualizations and on the Web. With Maya you can create and animate your own 3D scenes and render them as still images or as animation sequences.

GBP 69.99

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A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023 Text and Video Instruction

SOLIDWORKS is the industry standard in 3D parametric modeling software making it an essential tool for anyone going into a wide variety of engineering and design industries. Specifically written for those who are new to SOLIDWORKS A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023 allows you to relax and learn as you follow an expert in SOLIDWORKS through the basics of the software to its more in-depth capabilities. Formerly called Project Based SOLIDWORKS this revised edition includes new and expanded tutorials. This book works perfectly for a freshman design class or as a companion text to an engineering graphics textbook. Each tutorial in the book teaches you how to use engineering graphics concepts while modeling real-world parts and assemblies. Learn how to model parts configurations create part prints and assembly drawings. As you become more comfortable with SOLIDWORKS later chapters introduce FEA how to create more complex solid geometries with parametric modeling apply tolerances and use advanced and mechanical mates. Important commands and features are highlighted and defined in each chapter to help you become familiar with them. Instructional videos for all the tutorials and the end-of-chapter problems come with the book so if you need more help or are a visual learner you can refer to them. Some problems are purposely left open ended to simulate real life design situations; therefore more than one solution is possible. After completing all the tutorials in this book you will be able to accurately design moderately difficult parts and assemblies and have a firm foundation in SOLIDWORKS. Why this book? Instructors and learners will appreciate the thoughtful and well-organized layout of A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023. Every chapter begins with the prerequisites needed to complete the tutorials found in the chapter and a list of what you will learn. You do not necessarily need to complete the tutorials within the book in order but make sure that you have the pre-requisite knowledge before you begin. Practice modeling problems and/or quiz problems at the end of each chapter offer an extra challenge and let you practice your newfound skills. Working with realistic part models and assemblies means that questions and problems might arise as they would when you are working on your real-life projects. The author anticipates these questions and how to address them. For example if you are in the wrong standard or not on the correct layer or an unexpected window appears on the screen tips and notes quickly remedy the issue. Work alongside the author using the instructional videos included for every tutorial and end-of chapter problems in the book. Information on new commands or steps appear at the beginning of each chapter. They include definitions of new features and concepts and images of how they look on the screen. Everything is clearly labeled for easy identification. Throughout the book readers are referred to the appropriate section of the chapter for more information on the command when needed. A command index at the back of the book lists where each command can be found for easy reference at any time. Topics covered Part modeling Part configurations Assembly Static FEA Part Prints Assembly drawings Fasteners Tolerancing Parametric Modeling 3D-sketches Rendering | A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023 Text and Video Instruction