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Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Paul J. Schilling & Randy H. Shih Cover Art

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2025 by Paul J. Schilling & Randy H. Shih

• Teaches you SOLIDWORKS 2025 and parametric modeling with hands on tutorials • Also covers sheet metal, SimulationXpress, basic motion analysis, collision detection and more • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2025 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SOLIDWORKS 2025, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SOLIDWORKS 2025 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 2025, 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. This book also introduces you to the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. 3D printing makes it easier than ever for anyone to start turning their designs into physical objects and by the end of this book you will be ready to start printing out your own designs. Table of Contents      Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Exam Overview 1.   Introduction - Getting started 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Feature Design Tree 5.   Geometric Relations Fundamentals 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Parent Child Relationships and the BORN Technique 8.   Part Drawings and Associative Functionality 9.   Reference Geometry and Auxiliary Views 10. Introduction to 3D Printing 11. Symmetrical Features in Designs 12. Advanced 3D Construction Tools 13. Sheet Metal Designs 14. Assembly Modeling - Putting it all Together 15. Design Library and Basic Motion Study 16. Design Analysis with SimulationXpress 17. CSWA Exam Preparation      Index

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Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2024 - Alejandro Reyes, Ronald E. Barr, Davor Juricic & Thomas J. Krueger Cover Art

Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2024

Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2024 Design, Detailing, Assembly & Analysis Basics by Alejandro Reyes, Ronald E. Barr, Davor Juricic & Thomas J. Krueger

• An exercise-based workbook using step-by-step tutorials teaches you to use SOLIDWORKS 2024 • Designed for use in undergraduate engineering and pre-college courses • Covers modeling, finite element analysis, assembly modeling, kinematic simulation, rapid prototyping and projecting engineering drawings • Incorporates the principles of engineering graphics into lessons Revised and refreshed for SOLIDWORKS 2024, Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2024 is an exercise-based book that guides you through a series of easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials that cover basic SOLIDWORKS commands. The 2024 edition includes updated SOLIDWORKS processes and methods to create models more efficiently than ever before. The intended audience is undergraduate engineering majors, but it can also be used in pre-college engineering courses. The engaging and straightforward lab exercises in this workbook are also ideal for self-learners. The text takes an educational approach where you learn through repetition, starting with simple models, and introducing more complex models and commands as the book progresses, leading you to create assemblies, make Finite Element Analyses, detail manufacturing drawings, complete dynamic simulations, and learn the basics of rapid prototyping. The principles of engineering graphics are also incorporated into the lessons throughout the text. The commands and functions learned throughout this book will help a new user understand their use, how to apply them in different situations, and design ever more complex components. Table of Contents      Design Workbook Labs: 1.   Basic 2D Sketching 2.   Advanced 2D Sketching 3.   3D Modeling Part I 4.   3D Modeling Part II 5.   Assembly Modeling 6.   Part Evaluation and Configurations 7.   Static Stress and Thermal Analysis 8.   Animation, Detailing and Rapid Prototyping 9.   Section Views in 2D and 3D 10. Manufacturing Detail Drawings      Appendix A: Drawing Sheet Template

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Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 - David C. Planchard Cover Art

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach by David C. Planchard

• Covers engineering graphics and SOLIDWORKS 2025 in a step-by-step manner • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users • Contains a chapter on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate CSWA program • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the ultimate guide for students, designers, engineers, and professionals who want to master SOLIDWORKS. With a focus on combining the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a hands-on, project-based approach, this book takes you on a journey through 11 comprehensive chapters. Start by exploring the history of engineering graphics and manual sketching techniques, dive into orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning practices, and understand the evolution of CAD to the development of SOLIDWORKS. Then, master the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, learn how to create simple machine parts and complex assemblies, and how to use design tables, configurations, multi-sheet drawings, BOMs, and revision tables. With over 80 step-by-step activities, you'll develop eight parts, four sub-assemblies, three drawings, and six document templates. After developing your SOLIDWORKS skills in chapters 1-9, Chapter 10 fully prepares you for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam, providing detailed information on the curriculum and model knowledge required to ace the exam. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the exam itself, its intended audience, what to expect during the exam, and even get sample exam questions to help you prepare. Take your skills to the next level with Chapter 11, where you'll delve into the fascinating world of 3D printing! You'll discover the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing, and explore the fundamental concepts of 3D printer terminology, suitable filament materials, and general printing tips. Uncover the intricacies of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), STereoLithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer technologies, and get hands-on experience with preparing, saving, and printing a model on a Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer. With desired outcomes and usage competencies listed for each chapter, you'll know your objectives up front and follow the step-by-step procedures to achieve your design goals. The author draws on his own industry experience and the knowledge of experts to provide real-world scenarios, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how SOLIDWORKS is used in industry. This book is designed to complement the SOLIDWORKS Tutorials in the SOLIDWORKS Help menu, making it the best resource for anyone looking to master SOLIDWORKS and engineering graphics. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   History of Engineering Graphics 2.   Isometric Projection and Multi View Drawings 3.   Dimensioning Practices, Scales, Tolerancing and Fasteners 4.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 5.   Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Part Modeling 6.   Revolved Boss/Base Features 7.   Swept, Lofted, Rib, Mirror and Additional Features 8.   Assembly Modeling - Bottom-up Method 9.   Drawing Fundamentals 10. SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) Exam 11. Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing Fundamentals

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An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2025 - John E. Matsson Ph.D., P.E. Cover Art

An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2025

An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2025 by John E. Matsson Ph.D., P.E.

• Teaches new users how to run Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations using Ansys Fluent • Uses applied problems, with detailed step-by-step instructions • Designed to supplement undergraduate and graduate courses • Covers the use of Ansys Workbench, Ansys DesignModeler, Ansys Meshing, Ansys Fluent and Ansys Polyflow • Compares results from Ansys Fluent with numerical solutions using Mathematica • This edition features a new chapters simulating the flight of an ultimate frisbee As an engineer, you may need to test how a design interacts with fluids. For example, you may need to simulate how air flows over an aircraft wing, how water flows through a filter, or how water seeps under a dam. Carrying out simulations is often a critical step in verifying that a design will be successful. In this hands-on book, you’ll learn in detail how to run Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using Ansys Fluent. Ansys Fluent is known for its power, simplicity and speed, which has helped make it a world leader in CFD software, both in academia and industry. Unlike any other Ansys Fluent textbook currently on the market, this book uses applied problems to walk you step-by-step through completing CFD simulations for many common flow cases, including internal and external flows, laminar and turbulent flows, steady and unsteady flows, and single-phase and multiphase flows. You will also learn how to visualize the computed flows in the post-processing phase using different types of plots. To better understand the mathematical models being applied, we’ll validate the results from Ansys Fluent with numerical solutions calculated using Mathematica. Throughout this book we’ll learn how to create geometry using Ansys Workbench and Ansys DesignModeler, how to create mesh using Ansys Meshing, how to use physical models and how to perform calculations using Ansys Fluent. The chapters in this book can be used in any order and are suitable for beginners with little or no previous experience using Ansys. Intermediate users, already familiar with the basics of Ansys Fluent, will still find new areas to explore and learn. An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2025 is designed to be used as a supplement to undergraduate courses in Aerodynamics, Finite Element Methods and Fluid Mechanics and is suitable for graduate level courses such as Viscous Fluid Flows and Hydrodynamic Stability. The use of CFD simulation software is rapidly growing in all industries. Companies are now expecting graduating engineers to have knowledge of how to perform simulations. Even if you don’t eventually complete simulations yourself, understanding the process used to complete these simulations is necessary to be an effective team member. People with experience using Ansys Fluent are highly sought after in the industry, so learning this software will not only give you an advantage in your classes, but also when applying for jobs and in the workplace. This book is a valuable tool that will help you master Ansys Fluent and better understand the underlying theory. New in this Edition This edition contains a new chapter of an ultimate frisbee simulation using overset mesh and six degree of freedom dynamic mesh to calculate the frisbee trajectory. Topics Covered • 2D Axisymmetric Flow • 2D Axisymmetric Swirl • 3D Flow • Animation • Batch Job • Boundary Conditions • Cell Zone Conditions • CFD-Post • Compressible Flow • Contours • Drag and Lift • Dynamic Mesh Zones • Fault-tolerant Meshing • Fluent Launcher • Force-Report • Initialization • Iterations • Laminar and Turbulent Flows • Macroscopic Particle Model • Materials • Meshing • Multiphase Flows • Nodes and Elements • Pathlines • Polyflow • Post-Processing • Pressure • Project Schematic • Reference Values • Reports • Residuals • Results • Sketch • Solution • Solver • Streamlines • Supersonic Flow • Transient • User Defined Functions • Viscous Model • Visualizations • XY Plot • Watertight-Geometry Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Flat Plate Boundary Layer 3.   Flow Past a Cylinder 4.   Flow Past an Airfoil 5.   Rayleigh-Benard Convection 6.   Channel Flow 7.   Rotating Flow in a Cavity 8.   Spinning Cylinder 9.   Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability 10. Rayleigh-Taylor Instability 11. Flow Under a Dam 12. Water Filter Flow 13. Model Rocket Flow 14. Ahmed Body 15. Hourglass 16. Bouncing Spheres 17. Pool Table Ball Simulation 18. Flow Past a Sphere 19. Taylor-Couette Flow 20. Dean Flow in a Curved Channel 21. Rotating Channel Flow 22. Compressible Flow Past a Bullet 23. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Flow 24. Circular Hydraulic Jump 25. Optimized Elbow 26. Golf Ball 27. Model Car: Audi R8 28. Drop Impact on Fluid Layer 29. Deposition Flow in Additive Manufacturing 30. Draping of Plastic Sheet 31. Free Forming of Plastic Sheet 32. Blow Molding of Plastic Bottle 33. Supersonic Flow Past a Cone 34. Shock Diamonds 35. Spinning Propeller 36. Ultimate Frisbee Trajectory      Index

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Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2025 - Daniel John Stine Cover Art

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2025

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2025 by Daniel John Stine

• Designed for new users of AutoCAD 2025 • Project based tutorials design a house from start to finish using AutoCAD 2025 Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2025 is an introductory level tutorial which uses residential design exercises as the means to teach you AutoCAD 2025. After completing this book you will have a well-rounded knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting that can be used in the industry and the satisfaction of having completed a set of residential drawings. This textbook starts with a basic introduction to AutoCAD 2025. The first three chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and the most common menus and tools. Throughout the rest of the book you will design a residence through to its completion. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, details, etc. Throughout the project, new AutoCAD commands are covered at the appropriate time. Focus is placed on the most essential parts of a command rather than an exhaustive review of every sub-feature of a particular command. Table of Contents 1.   Getting started with AutoCAD 2025 2.   Crash Course Introduction (The Basics) 3.   Drawing Architectural Objects (Draw & Modify) 4.   Floor Plans 5.   Exterior Elevations 6.   Sections 7.   Plan Layout & Elevations 8.   Site Plan 9.   Schedules & Sheet Set Up 10. Lineweights & Plotting      Index

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Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2024 - David C. Planchard Cover Art

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2024

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2024 A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach by David C. Planchard

• Covers engineering graphics and SOLIDWORKS 2024 in a step-by-step manner • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users • Contains a chapter on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate CSWA program • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2024 is the ultimate guide for students, designers, engineers, and professionals who want to master SOLIDWORKS. With a focus on combining the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a hands-on, project-based approach, this book takes you on a journey through 11 comprehensive chapters. Start by exploring the history of engineering graphics and manual sketching techniques, dive into orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning practices, and understand the evolution of CAD to the development of SOLIDWORKS. Then, master the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, learn how to create simple machine parts and complex assemblies, and how to use design tables, configurations, multi-sheet drawings, BOMs, and revision tables. With over 80 step-by-step activities, you'll develop eight parts, four sub-assemblies, three drawings, and six document templates. After developing your SOLIDWORKS skills in chapters 1-9, Chapter 10 fully prepares you for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam, providing detailed information on the curriculum and model knowledge required to ace the exam. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the exam itself, its intended audience, what to expect during the exam, and even get sample exam questions to help you prepare. Take your skills to the next level with Chapter 11, where you'll delve into the fascinating world of 3D printing! You'll discover the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing, and explore the fundamental concepts of 3D printer terminology, suitable filament materials, and general printing tips. Uncover the intricacies of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), STereoLithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer technologies, and get hands-on experience with preparing, saving, and printing a model on a Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer. With desired outcomes and usage competencies listed for each chapter, you'll know your objectives up front and follow the step-by-step procedures to achieve your design goals. The author draws on his own industry experience and the knowledge of experts to provide real-world scenarios, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how SOLIDWORKS is used in industry. This book is designed to complement the SOLIDWORKS Tutorials in the SOLIDWORKS Help menu, making it the best resource for anyone looking to master SOLIDWORKS and engineering graphics. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   History of Engineering Graphics 2.   Isometric Projection and Multi View Drawings 3.   Dimensioning Practices, Scales, Tolerancing and Fasteners 4.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 5.   Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Part Modeling 6.   Revolved Boss/Base Features 7.   Swept, Lofted, Rib, Mirror and Additional Features 8.   Assembly Modeling - Bottom-up Method 9.   Drawing Fundamentals 10. Introduction to the Certified Associate (CSWA) Exam 11. Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing Fundamentals

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SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics - Randy H. Shih Cover Art

SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics

SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics An Integrated Approach by Randy H. Shih

• Combines engineering graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 instruction • Uses a tutorial style with step-by-step instructions • Contains numerous exercises and review questions designed for classroom use • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam • Includes SOLIDWORKS models of the sketching exercises to aid students' visualization • Features a chapter introducing you to 3D printing SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2025 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. What’s more, 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 primary goal of SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach is to introduce the aspects of Engineering Graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design package – SOLIDWORKS 2025. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in-depth discussions of parametric feature-based CAD techniques. This textbook contains a series of sixteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial style lessons, designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphics language used in all branches of technical industry. This book does not attempt to cover all of SOLIDWORKS 2025’s features, only to provide an introduction to the software. It is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Geometric Constructions 5.   Feature Design Tree 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Orthographic Projections and Multiview Constructions 8.   Dimensioning and Notes 9.   Tolerancing and Fits 10. Pictorials and Sketching 11. Section Views & Symmetrical Features in designs 12. Auxiliary Views and Reference Geometry 13. Introduction to 3D Printing 14. Threads and Fasteners 15. Assembly Modeling and Working Drawings 16. CSWA Exam Preparation      Appendix      Index

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Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2025 - Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller, Douglas Smith & Antonio Ramirez Cover Art

Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2025

Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2025 A Multidisciplinary Guide to Drafting Theory and Practice by Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller, Douglas Smith & Antonio Ramirez

• Blends technical drawing and an introduction to AutoCAD 2025 • Includes mechanical, architectural, civil and electronic projects • Drafting theory is incorporated throughout the text • Designed to be used in a single semester, instructor led course • Each chapter contains key terms, unit summaries, review questions and drawing projects • This edition features new chapters covering civil and electrical drafting A lot rides on your choice of technical drawing textbook: it could be the gateway leading students to a rewarding career or the foundation for an introductory class that fuels interest in a whole program. Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2025 is both. More than a traditional technical drawing textbook, it uniquely teaches both the theory and fundamentals of technical drawing and the basics of AutoCAD. It covers topics ranging from the most basic, such as making freehand, multi-view sketches of machine parts, to the advanced, such as creating an AutoCAD dimension style containing the style settings defined by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard. But unlike the massive technical drawing reference texts on the market, Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD presents just the right mix of information and projects for an introductory, one-semester course, including all the supporting materials needed by students and faculty. The authors distilled all the knowledge and experience gleaned from designing a successful AutoCAD program into this textbook to deliver the best training possible to students. Step-by-step activities, exercises, and projects interest and challenge learners. Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD begins with technical and multi-view drawing basics. The CAD portion of the text incorporates drafting theory whenever possible and covers the basics of drawing setup (units, limits, and layers), the tools of the Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbars, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. By focusing on the fundamental building blocks of CAD, Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD provides a solid foundation for students going on to learn advanced CAD concepts and techniques (xrefs, annotative scaling, etc.) in intermediate CAD courses. The included mechanical and architectural projects as well as new chapters on civil drafting and electronic drafting allow students to explore these possible career paths with the perfect amount of background information and designing tasks. Broad Appeal Students taking introductory technical drawing classes usually have diverse career interests. Traditional technical drawing texts, which focus solely on mechanical drawing projects, hold little interest for these students, so Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD includes projects in which students create working drawings for a mechanical assembly as well as for an architectural project. Learners will master these topics with the same clear instruction and step-by-step process that is featured in the rest of the textbook. The newly added chapter on civil drafting touches on types of civil drawings, civil bearings, courses, and units, and concludes with a mortgage survey project. Another brand-new chapter on electrical and electronics drafting explains the types of working drawings and graphics found in this field, circuits, symbols and components, and schematic diagrams, followed by an FM tuner project. The inclusion of these chapters helps capture the interest of more students while adding even more multidisciplinary appeal to the text. Table of Contents 1.   Technical Drawing 2.   Multiview Drawing 3.   Traditional Drafting Tools and Techniques 4.   Computer-Aided Design Basics 5.   Dimensioning Mechanical Drawings 6.   Dimensioning Architectural Drawings 7.   Isometric Drawings 8.   Sections 9.   Blocks 10. 3D Modeling Basics 11. Civil Drafting 12. Electronic Drafting      Capstone Project: Mechanical Working Drawings      Capstone Project: Architectural Working Drawings 3D Modeling Basics      Appendix A: ANSI/ASME Standards      Appendix B: ISO Standards      Appendix C: United States National CAD Standard      Appendix D: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Basics      Appendix E: Auxiliary Views      Glossary      Index

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My Smart Home for Seniors - Michael R. Miller Cover Art

My Smart Home for Seniors

My Smart Home for Seniors by Michael R. Miller

This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a 50+ person's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. Full-color, step-by-step tasks–in legible print–walk you through making your home safer and easier to live in using smart technology. Learn how to: • Control your home’s lighting with smart bulbs and switches• Make your home more secure with smart doorbells, door locks, and security cameras • Automatically control your home’s temperature with a smart thermostat • Make cooking and cleaning easier with smart appliances • Use voice commands or your smart phone to control your smart devices • Use If This Then That (IFTTT) to make your smart devices interact with each other automatically • Get smart about the security and privacy concerns of smart devices • Set up your smart devices and get them to work with one another • Compare and select the best smart hub for your smart home needs • Learn to use Amazon Alexa™, Google Home™ and other voice-activated devices, as well as Apple’s HomeKit™ on the iPhone, to make your smart devices work together

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Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2025 Fundamentals - Elise Moss Cover Art

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2025 Fundamentals

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2025 Fundamentals by Elise Moss

• Designed for users completely new to AutoCAD Architecture 2025 • Uses a tutorial-style approach that progresses with each chapter • Guides you through two complete building projects using Imperial and metric units • Includes quizzes and practice exams designed to help you retain what you’ve learned • This edition features a new chapter on curtain walls Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2025 Fundamentals is an introductory guide designed specifically for those who are new to AutoCAD Architecture 2025. It provides a detailed exploration of the software's key features such as the Styles Browser, Styles Manager, Layer Manager, Design Center, and key architectural elements such as Structural Members, Doors, Windows, Walls and Roofs. The book employs an instructional approach, progressing with each chapter to gradually build your knowledge and proficiency. The practical, step-by-step lessons walk you through the complete process of creating an architectural project, from the initial site and framing plans to the completion of a standard three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story residence. Two building projects are detailed within this guide - an Imperial unit-based two-story Tahoe log cabin, and a metric unit-based one-story medical clinic. The aim of these projects is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the software, enabling you to create a standard model and customize the interface to suit your specific needs. In addition to core features and functionalities, the book provides a deep dive into the toolbars, dialog boxes, and commands of AutoCAD Architecture 2025. Designed with an educational perspective, the book incorporates quizzes and practice exams to reinforce learning, and also includes suggestions for additional assignments. This guide serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to master the fundamentals of AutoCAD Architecture 2025. Table of Contents 1.   AutoCAD Architecture Overview 2.   Foundations and Site Plans 3.   Floor Plans 4.   Space Planning 5.   Roofs 6.   Floors, Ceilings, and Spaces 7.   Curtain Walls 8.   Views, Schedules and Legends 9.   Rooms and Sheets 10. Rendering and Materials 11. Collaboration

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A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023 - Kirstie Plantenberg Cover Art

A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023

A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023 by Kirstie Plantenberg

• Intended for users completely new to SOLIDWORKS • Designed to complement an engineering graphics course • Utilizes many real-life parts and assemblies 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. 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. 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 Table of Contents 1.   Basic Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 2.   Basic Drawings in SOLIDWORKS 3.   Intermediate Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 4.   Intermediate Drawings in SOLIDWORKS 5.   Configurations in SOLIDWORKS 6.   Static FEA in SOLIDWORKS 7.   Basic Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 8.   Assembly Drawings in SOLIDWORKS 9.   Advanced Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 10. Intermediate Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 11. Tolerancing and Threads in SOLIDWORKS 12. Parametric Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 13. Advanced Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 14. 3D Sketches in SOLIDWORKS 15. Rendering in SOLIDWORKS

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Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2024 - Level I - Alejandro Reyes Cover Art

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2024 - Level I

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2024 - Level I Parts, Assemblies, Drawings, SOLIDWORKS Visualize and SimulationXpress by Alejandro Reyes

• Designed to teach new users the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SOLIDWORKS • Focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands • Covers commands found on the CSWA exam and includes a practice test This book is intended to help new users learn the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques in an easy to follow guide. It is a great starting point for those new to SOLIDWORKS or as a teaching aid in classroom training to become familiar with the software’s interface, basic commands and strategies as users complete a series of models while learning different ways to accomplish a particular task. At the end of this book, you will have a fairly good understanding of the SOLIDWORKS interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing after completing a series of components and their 2D drawings complete with Bill of Materials. The book focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of focusing on individual software commands or operations, which are generally simple enough to learn. Throughout this book the author introduces you to new commands that are required to pass the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate exam, as listed on the SOLIDWORKS website. A dedicated chapter provides you with details about the exam, as well as a practice test to help you prepare for the actual exam. SOLIDWORKS is an easy to use CAD software that includes many time saving tools that will enable new and experienced users to complete design tasks faster than before. Most commands covered in this book have advanced options, which may not be covered in this book. This is meant to be a starting point to help new users to learn the basic and most frequently used commands. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   The SOLIDWORKS Interface 2.   Part Modeling 3.   Special Features: Sweep, Loft and Wrap 4.   Detail Drawing 5.   Assembly Modeling 6.   Assembly and Design Table Drawings 7.   Animation and Rendering 8.   Analysis: SimulationXpress 9.   CSWA: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Practice Test 10. Collaboration: eDrawings      Appendix      Index

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The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Paul Tran Cover Art

The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2025

The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2025 Basic through Advanced Techniques by Paul Tran

• Provides existing users with in-depth knowledge of SOLIDWORKS’ mold making tools • Teaches you to analyze plastic parts using SOLIDWORKS Plastics Wizard and Flow Simulation • Introduces you to using surfacing tools to repair models for mold making • Uses step-by-step instructions and projects based on real world products The Complete Guide to Mold Making with SOLIDWORKS 2025 is a quick paced book written to provide experienced SOLIDWORKS users with in-depth knowledge of the mold tools provided by SOLIDWORKS. Throughout this book you will learn the procedures necessary for using these tools to create and analyze effective mold designs. Utilizing step-by-step instructions, each chapter of this book will guide you through different tasks, from designing or repairing a mold, to developing complex parting lines; from making a core in the part mode to advancing through more complex tasks in the assembly mode. Throughout this book you will be introduced to using surfacing tools to repair models and prepare them for the mold making process. Towards the end of this book, you will learn how to work with SOLIDWORKS Plastics and Flow Simulation to simulate the way melted plastics flow during the injection molding process. You will also learn to analyze the thick-thin wall regions to predict defects on plastic parts and molds. Learning how to analyze plastic parts for errors and correct them early in the design stage is a valuable skill, which can save a significant amount of time throughout the span of the entire design process. Every project in this book is based on real world products. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into simple, comprehensible steps. Furthermore, every mold design is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 15 to 25 pages. Each step comes with the exact screen shot to help you understand the main concept of the design. Learn the mold designs at your own pace, as you progress from simple core and cavity creation to more complex mold design challenges. This book will also teach you to use various surfacing tools such as: • Ruled Surface • Planar Surface • Knit Surface • Filled Surface • Extend Surface • Trim Surface • Lofted Surface Who This Book Is For This book is for users already familiar with SOLIDWORKS who want to expand their knowledge of mold design. To get the most out of this mold design book, it is strongly recommended that you have completed all the lessons in the SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques book or have comparable knowledge. More CAD literate individuals, who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2025 has to offer, will also find this book to be a great resource. About the Author This book is based on feedback from the author’s former tool-die maker students and engineering professionals. Paul has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of mechanical and manufacturing engineering. As an active Senior SOLIDWORKS instructor and design engineer, Paul has worked and consulted with numerous of fortune 500 companies, NASA, the US-Navy, Community Colleges, Universities, and many others. Table of Contents 1.   Plastic Part Design 2.   Surface Repair 3.   Core and Cavity Creation 4.   Planar Parting Lines 5.   Interlock Surface 6.   Non-Planar Parting Lines 7.   Manual Parting Lines 8.   Undercuts and Slide Cores 9.   Alternative Methods 10. Thickness Analysis 11. Using SOLIDWORKS Plastics 12. SOLIDWORKS Plastics Flow Analysis      Glossary      Index      SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick Guides

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Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2023

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2023 by Randy H. Shih

• Designed specifically for beginners with no prior CAD experience • Uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive, tutorial style approach • Covers parametric modeling, 3D Modeling, 3D printing, and the Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam • Contains a chapter introducing you to stress analysis 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. Autodesk Inventor 2023 Certified User Examination The content of Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2023 covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the Autodesk Inventor 2023 Certified User examination. Special reference guides show students where the performance tasks are covered in the book. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Model History Tree 5.   Parametric Constraints Fundamentals 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Parent/Child Relationships and the BORN Technique 8.   Part Drawings and 3D Model-Based Definition 9.   Datum Features and Auxiliary Views 10. Introduction to 3D Printing 11. Symmetrical Features in Designs 12. Advanced 3D Construction Tools 13. Sheet Metal Designs 14. Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together 15. Content Center and Basic Motion Analysis 16. 2D Design Reuse, Collision and Contact 17. Introduction to Stress Analysis       Appendix       Index

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AutoCAD 2025 for the Interior Designer

AutoCAD 2025 for the Interior Designer AutoCAD for Mac and PC by Dean Muccio

• No prior AutoCAD experience is required • Created specifically for interior designers and classroom use • Uses interior space planning tutorials • Focused around a hotel suite project • Covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs Focused around a hotel suite project, AutoCAD 2025 for the Interior Designer provides the Interior Design student with a non-intimidating, tutorial based approach to learning the AutoCAD program. It accomplishes this by taking students that have no computer design experience from simple commands to complete projects in this single-semester sized text. This well organized and progressive approach to learning AutoCAD sets this text apart from others. To support all users, this book covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs. The emphasis of this book is on easy to understand descriptions and instructions, allowing the non-technical, artistic, visual learning Interior Design student to quickly get past the fear of using the computer to produce drawings. The focus is entirely on the use of AutoCAD for the Interior Design field and not simply architectural drawings. Chapters alternate between command descriptions, which are organized by a command set category, and tutorials. This allows students to easily refer back to command descriptions without hunting through a tutorial that introduces commands as it progresses. The emphasis is on the practical use of commands using the AutoCAD ribbon workspace, rather than the multiple (and seldom used) command options. Multiple tutorials of the hotel suite, which include floor plan, elevation views, dimensioning, and plotting, provide a practical application of the commands learned in the preceding chapters. Completely dimensioned drawings are provided at the beginning of each tutorial so that the advanced student, or an instructor led class, can complete them without going through the step-by-step process. This textbook is classroom proven, and relevant interior design homework problems are provided. After completing this book, the student will be able to create all their 2-D Interior Design work using AutoCAD. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with AutoCAD 2.   Setting up and Intro to AutoCAD 3.   Commands - Set 1: Drawing Constructions - Getting Started 4.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 1 5.   Commands - Set 2: Working with Your Drawing 6.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 2 7.   Commands - Set 3: Laying out Your Drawing for Printing 8.   Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 3 9.   Commands - Set 4: Re-Using Objects and Getting Organized 10. Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 4 11. Commands - Set 5: Annotating Your Drawing 12. Hotel Suite Project - Tutorial 5 13. Commands - Set 6: Creating and Editing Schedules 14. Commands - Set 7: Creating Curves and Rendering 15. Miscellaneous - Techniques, Commands and Options      Index

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Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2026

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2026 by Randy H. Shih & Luke Jumper

• Designed specifically for beginners with no prior CAD experience • Uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive, tutorial style approach • Covers parametric modeling, 3D Modeling, 3D printing, and the Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam • Contains a chapter introducing you to stress analysis Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2026 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 2026 Certified User Examination. Autodesk Inventor 2026 Certified User Examination The content of Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2026 covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the Autodesk Inventor 2026 Certified User examination. Special reference guides show students where the performance tasks are covered in the book. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Model History Tree 5.   Parametric Constraints Fundamentals 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Parent/Child Relationships and the BORN Technique 8.   Part Drawings and 3D Model-Based Definition 9.   Datum Features and Auxiliary Views 10. Introduction to 3D Printing 11. Symmetrical Features in Designs 12. Advanced 3D Construction Tools 13. Sheet Metal Designs 14. Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together 15. Content Center and Basic Motion Analysis 16. 2D Design Reuse, Collision and Contact 17. Introduction to Stress Analysis      Appendix      Index

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SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Modeling by David C. Planchard

• Uses step-by-step, project based tutorials designed for beginning or intermediate users • Will prepare you for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing Get ready to take your 3D CAD skills to the next level with SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial. Whether you're a student, designer, engineer, or professional who’s new to SOLIDWORKS, this book is the ultimate guide to mastering SOLIDWORKS’ impressive capabilities. And if you're preparing for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam, you're in luck, because this book has got you covered. Featuring a project-based learning approach and step-by-step instructions, the first six chapters cover the User Interface, CommandManager, Document and System properties, and beyond, with exploration of everything from design intent and design tables to configurations, multi-sheet drawings, BOMs, and Revision tables. Use basic and advanced features to create simple and complex parts and assemblies. And, for the grand finale, chapter 6 takes you through the creation of a robot assembly, complete with all the assemblies and components you'll need. Information and examples on the five categories in the CSWA exam are embedded throughout the book, but chapters 7-10 specifically focus on preparation for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam, which will confirm you have a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering principles.And, for those looking to explore the exciting world of additive manufacturing (3D printing), chapter 11 presents the benefits of 3D printing, how it differs from subtractive manufacturing, and the terminology and technology used in low-cost 3D printers. With clear, concise instructions and desired outcomes listed for each chapter of the tutorial, you'll know exactly what you're working towards every step of the way. Work between multiple documents, features and commands like a pro. Build multiple assemblies that combine over 100 extruded machined parts and components; and develop the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features. Plus, you'll learn how to reuse features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, and more. Start learning by doing and become a 3D CAD expert with SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 2.   Parts and Assembly Creation 3.   Front Support Assembly 4.   Fundamentals of Drawing 5.   Advanced Features 6.   Pneumatic Test Module and Final Robot Assembly 7.   CSWA Introduction and Drafting Competencies 8.   CSWA Basic & Intermediate Part Creation and Modification 9.   CSWA Advanced Part Creation and Modification 10. CSWA Assembly Creation and Modification 11. Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing Fundamentals      Appendix      Glossary      Index

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SOLIDWORKS 2025 Intermediate Skills

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Intermediate Skills Expanding on Solids, Surfaces, Multibodies, Configurations, Drawings, Sheet Metal and Assemblies by Paul Tran

• Picks up where SOLIDWORKS Basic Tools leaves off • Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects • Comprehensive coverage of intermediate SOLIDWORKS tools and techniques • Expands on Solids, Surfaces, Multibodies, Configurations, Drawings, Sheet Metal and Assemblies • Includes a quick reference guide SOLIDWORKS 2025 Intermediate Skills is part of a three part series which builds on the SOLIDWORKS features learned in SOLIDWORKS 2025 Basic Tools. SOLIDWORKS 2025 Intermediate Skills broadens your SOLIDWORKS knowledge base by covering such features as surveys, lofts and boundaries, the use of multibodies, generating engineering drawings and other SOLIDWORKS functions that are critical for the effective use of this powerful software. This book helps prepare you for the advanced features of SOLIDWORKS which are covered in SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques. It uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects. This book also features a Quick-Reference-Guide to the SOLIDWORKS 2025 commands, icons, and customized hotkeys. Who’s this book for? This book is for the mid-level user, who is already familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program. It is also a great resource for the more CAD literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2025 has to offer. Table of Contents      Introduction: SOLIDWORKS User Interface 1.   Document Properties 2.   Sketching Skills 3.   Creating Multibody Parts 4.   Working with Multibody Parts 5.   Revolved & Thread Features 6.   Flex Bending 7.   Sweep with Guide Curves 8.   Lofts and Boundaries 9.   Surfaces and Patches 10. Configure Features 11. Assembly Motions and Mates 12. Using Smart-Mates 13. Introduction to Top Down Assembly 14. Using the Lip and Groove Options 15. Assembly Drawings and BOMs 16. Drawings and Detailing 17. SOLIDWORKS MBD 18. Sheet Metal Parts 19. Plastic Parts 20. Casted Parts 21. Smart Components 22. Using Subtract & Intersect Tools 23. Using Magnetic Mates 24. Hybrid Modeling      Glossary      Index      SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick-Guides

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SOLIDWORKS 2025 Basic Tools

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Basic Tools Getting Started with Parts, Assemblies and Drawings by Paul Tran

• Starts at an introductory level, designed for beginners • Comprehensive coverage of beginning tools and techniques • Uses a step by step, tutorial approach with real world projects • Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings • Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate practice exam • The first book of a three book series SOLIDWORKS 2025 Basic Tools is the first book in a three part series. It introduces new users to the SOLIDWORKS interface, SOLIDWORKS tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides you with a strong understanding of SOLIDWORKS and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that you have gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SOLIDWORKS, inside and out, you should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step. Who this book is for This book is for the beginner who is not familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program and its add ins. Table of Contents      Introduction: SOLIDWORKS 2025 User Interface 1.   System Options 2.   Document Templates 3.   Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options 4.   Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve 5.   Revolved Parts 6.   Rib & Shell Features 7.   Patterns 8.   Part Configuration 9.   Modeling Threads 10. Bottom Up Assembly 11. Using Advanced Mates 12. Kinematics - Assembly Motions 13. Rendering with SOLIDWORKS Visualize 14. Drawing Preparations 15. Assembly Drawings 16. Drawing Views 17. Detailing 18. Sheet Metal Drawings 19. Configurations 20. Design Tables      CSWA Preparation Materials      Glossary      Index      SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick-Guides

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Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2024

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2024 A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Solid Modeling by David C. Planchard

• A comprehensive introduction to SOLIDWORKS using tutorial style, step-by-step instructions • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users • Learn to create parts and assemblies using machined, plastic and sheet metal components • Also covers Simulation, Sustainability, and Intelligent Modeling techniques • This edition features a new chapter on SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2024 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users. Each project begins with desired outcomes and usage competencies, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll learn and how to apply it. Projects build your skills incrementally. Throughout the book you’ll learn to create machined, plastic, and sheet metal components, explore the SOLIDWORKS user interface, CommandManager, and document and system properties. You’ll discover how to design simple and complex parts and assemblies with proper design intent. You’ll also explore how to use the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and symmetry, patterns and configurations to edit and reuse features and parts like the pros do. And that’s just the first six projects! Next, you’ll investigate top-down assembly modeling, develop components in-context with InPlace Mates, convert a solid part into sheet metal and insert and apply sheet metal features. With projects 8 and 9, you’ll learn how to apply intelligent modeling techniques to a sketch, feature, or any SOLIDWORKS creation. Prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate – Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) exam with an overview of SOLIDWORKS Simulation, important concepts, and practice exam questions. You will be delighted to find this is not just a dry technical manual. The realistic project scenarios were created with the author’s industry expertise and input of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers who use SOLIDWORKS every day. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or simply want to expand your knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2024 is the ideal resource for you. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 2.   Fundamentals of Part Modeling 3.   Fundamentals of Assembly Modeling 4.   Fundamentals of Drawing 5.   Extrude and Revolve Features 6.   Swept, Lofted and Additional Features 7.   Top Down Assembly Modeling and Sheet Metal Parts 8.   SOLIDWORKS Simulation 9.   SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform      Appendix      Glossary      Index

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Autodesk Inventor 2026 and Engineering Graphics

Autodesk Inventor 2026 and Engineering Graphics Autodesk Inventor 2026 and Engineering Graphics by Randy H. Shih

• Teaches you the principles of both engineering graphics and Autodesk Inventor 2026 • Uses step by step tutorials that cover the most common features of Autodesk Inventor • Includes a chapter on stress analysis • Prepares you for the Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam Autodesk Inventor 2026 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach will teach you the principles of engineering graphics while instructing you on how to use the powerful 3D modeling capabilities of Autodesk Inventor 2026. Using step-by-step tutorials, this text will teach you how to create and read engineering drawings while becoming proficient at using the most common features of Autodesk Inventor. By the end of the book you will be fully prepared to take and pass the Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in-depth discussions of parametric feature-based CAD techniques. This textbook contains a series of fifteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial style lessons, designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphic language used in all branches of technical industry. This book does not attempt to cover all of Autodesk Inventor 2026’s features, only to provide an introduction to the software. It is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Autodesk Inventor 2026 Certified User Examination The content of this book covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the Autodesk Inventor 2026 Certified User examination. Special reference guides show students where the performance tasks are covered in the book. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Geometric Constructions 5.   Model History Tree 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Orthographic Projection and Multiview Constructions 8.   Dimensioning and Notes 9.   Tolerancing and Fits 10. Pictorials and Sketching 11. Auxiliary Views and Reference Geometry 12. Section Views and Symmetrical Features in Designs 13. Threads and Fasteners 14. Assembly Modeling and Working Drawings 15. Introduction to Stress Analysis      Appendix A. Running and Sliding Fits – American National Standard      Appendix B. Metric Limits and Fits      Appendix C. Unified National Thread Form      Appendix D. Metric Thread Form      Appendix E. Fasteners (Inch Series)      Appendix F. Metric Fasteners      Appendix G. Fasteners      Appendix H. References

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Learning SOLIDWORKS 2025

Learning SOLIDWORKS 2025 Modeling, Assembly and Analysis by Randy H. Shih

• Teaches beginners how to use SOLIDWORKS with easy to understand tutorials • Features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book • Covers modeling, gear creation, linkage analysis, assemblies, simulations and 3D animation • Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using SOLIDWORKS 2025 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design. No previous experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is needed since this book starts at an introductory level. The author begins by getting you familiar with the SOLIDWORKS interface and its basic tools right away. You will start by learning to model simple robot parts and before long you will graduate to creating more complex parts and multi-view drawings. Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of parametric modeling through the use of geometric constraints and relationships. You will also become familiar with many of SOLIDWORKS's powerful tools and commands that enable you to easily construct complex features in your models. Also included is coverage of gears, gear trains and spur gear creation using SOLIDWORKS. This book continues by examining the different mechanisms commonly used in walking robots. You will learn the basic types of planar four-bar linkages commonly used in mechanical designs and how to use the GeoGebra Dynamic Geometry software to simulate and analyze 2D linkages. Using the knowledge you gained about linkages and mechanisms, you will learn how to modify your robot and change its behavior by modifying or creating new parts. In the second to last chapter of this book you learn how to combine all the robot parts into assemblies and then run motion analysis. You will finish off your project by creating 3D animations of your robot in action. Finally, in the last chapter, the author introduces you to 3D printing. You will learn the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. Being able to turn your designs into physical objects will open up a whole new world of possibilities to you. There are many books that show you how to perform individual tasks with SOLIDWORKS, but this book takes you through an entire project and shows you the complete engineering process. By the end of this book you will have modeled and assembled nearly all the parts that make up the Mechanical Tiger and can start building your own robot. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction - Getting Started 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   CSG Concepts and Model History Tree 4.   Parametric Constraints Fundamentals 5.   Pictorials and Sketching 6.   Symmetrical Features and Part Drawings 7.   Datum Features in Designs 8.   Gears and SOLIDWORKS Design Library 9.   Advanced 3D Construction Tools 10. Planar Linkage Analysis using GeoGebra 11. Design Makes the Difference 12. Assembly Modeling and Basic Motion Analysis 13. Introduction to 3D Printing      Index

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AutoCAD 2025 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals

AutoCAD 2025 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals by Randy H. Shih & Luke Jumper

• Designed for users new to CAD • Uses step-by-step tutorials to teach you 2D drawing using AutoCAD • Covers the performance tasks found on the AutoCAD 2025 Certified User Examination The primary goal of AutoCAD 2025 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 2025 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 2025. 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 2025, 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. AutoCAD 2025 Certified User Examination The content of AutoCAD 2025 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the AutoCAD 2025 Certified User Examination. Special reference guides show you where the performance tasks are covered in the book. Table of Contents      AutoCAD Certified User Examination Reference Guide      Introduction: Getting Started 1.   AutoCAD 2D Fundamentals 2.   Basic Object Construction Tools 3.   Geometric Construction and Editing Tools 4.   Object Properties and Organization 5.   Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings 6.   Basic Dimensioning and Notes 7.   Symmetrical Features and Templates 8.   Parametric Drawing Tools 9.   Auxiliary Views and Editing with GRIPS 10. Section Views 11. Assembly Drawings and Blocks 12. AutoCAD 2D Isometric Drawings      Index

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Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026

Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 by Daniel John Stine

• Starts at an introductory level • Project based tutorials design an office building from start to finish Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 is designed for the architectural student using Revit 2026. The intent is to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of tools and techniques for use in both school and industry. This text takes a project-based approach to learning Revit's architectural tools in which you develop a three story office building. General building codes and industry standard conventions are covered in a way that is applicable to the current exercise. The first two chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and many of the common menus and tools of Revit 2026. A small office is created in chapter two to show you just how easy it is to get started using Autodesk Revit. By the end of chapter two you will be excited and prepared to take on a much larger project. Throughout the rest of the book you develop a three story office building. The drawings start with the floor plans and develop all the way to photo-realistic renderings like the one on the cover of this book. In these chapters many of the architectural tools and features of Revit 2026 are covered in greater detail. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2026 2.   Quick Start: Small Office 3.   Floor Plan (First Floor) 4.   Floor Plans (Second & Third Floors) 5.   Vertical Circulation 6.   Roof 7.   Floor Systems & Reflected Ceiling Plans 8.   Interior & Exterior Elevations 9.   Annotation 10. Sections & Details 11. Interior Design 12. Schedules 13. Site and Rendering 14. Construction Documents Set      Index

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Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025

Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025 Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers by Daniel John Stine

• Written specifically for interior designers • No previous experience with Autodesk Revit is required • Uses a project based, tutorial style approach • Helps you prepare for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam The intent of this book is to provide 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. The overall premise of the book is to help you learn Revit while developing the interior of a two story law office. At the start of the book you are provided an architectural model with established columns, beams, exterior walls, minimal interior walls and roofs in which to work. This allows more emphasis to be placed on interior design rather than primary architectural elements. The chapters' chronology generally follows the typical design process. You will find this book helps you more accurately and efficiently develop your design ideas and skills. The first chapter introduces you to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the basics of opening, saving and creating a new project. The second provides a quick introduction to modeling basic elements in Revit including walls, doors, windows and more. This chapter is designed to show you how powerful Revit truly is and to get you excited for the rest of the book. The remainder of the book is spent developing the interior space of the law office with an established space program. You will learn how to view and navigate within the provided 3D architectural model, manage and create materials and develop spaces with walls, doors and windows. Once all the spaces are added to the model, several areas are explored and used as the basis to cover Revit commands and workflows. At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to model floor finishes, ceilings with soffits, casework, custom reception desk, restrooms, furniture and light fixtures. Additional features such as tags, schedules and photorealistic rendering will be covered. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2025 2.   Model Navigation 3.   Quick Start: Small Office 4.   Revit Materials 5.   Programming 6.   Floor Plans 7.   Curtain Wall 8.   Stairs and Railings 9.   Ceilings 10. Break Room and Work Room 11. Toilet Room Design 12. Floors 13. Custom Reception Desk and Sign 14. Furniture, Groups and Design Options 15. Detailing 16. Schedules 17. Lighting and Rendering 18. Sheets and Revisions 19. Introduction to Phasing and Worksharing 20. Introduction to Revit Content Creation      Appendix A: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Introduction

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Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing

Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing A step-by-step guide to smart video editing with FCP 10.6 by Iain Anderson

A comprehensive, best practice guide from Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson, with illustrated step-by-step instructions to explore a Final Cut Pro editing workflow from shoot to delivery Key Features Explore the best ways to use FCP, from importing and editing to finishing and exporting the final cutUnlock the power of editing in the magnetic timeline to make huge changes or subtle adjustmentsFinish with pro-level color correction, tracking, effects, transitions, audio, titles, and captions Book Description Final Cut Pro (also known as FCP, previously Final Cut Pro X) is Apple’s efficient and accessible video editing software for everyone, offering powerful features that experienced editors and novices will find useful. FCP is the quickest way to transform your raw clips into a finished piece, so if speed is important, make this a key tool in your editing arsenal. Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing is a comprehensive best practice guide for all editors. You’ll not only learn how to use the features but also find out which ones are the most important and when you should use them. With the help of practical examples, the book will show you how typical footage can be assembled, trimmed, colored, and finessed to produce a finished edit, exploring a variety of techniques. As you progress through the book, you’ll follow a standard editing workflow to get the feel of working on real-world projects and answer self-assessment questions to make sure that you’re on track. By the end of this Final Cut Pro book, you’ll be well versed with the key features of this app and have all the tools you need to create impressive edits. What you will learn Understand the media import process and delve into media managementEffectively organize your footage so you can find the right shot quicklyDiscover how to assemble a rough cut editExplore trimming and advanced editing techniques to finesse and finalize the editEnhance an edit with color correction, effects, transitions, titles, captions, and much moreSweeten the audio by controlling volume, using compression, and adding effectsShare your final edited video and archive the job Who this book is for The book is for creative professionals, anyone starting out in video editing, and editors switching to Final Cut Pro from another video editing system. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you'll find this FCP book useful. All you need to get started is familiarity with macOS.

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Minecraft: Let's Build! Land of Zombies

Minecraft: Let's Build! Land of Zombies by Mojang Ab & The Official Minecraft Team

Have you ever wanted to build an entire land dedicated to battling zombies? This guide will show you how it’s done! Inside you’ll find build ideas for everything from a zombie arena and a zombie-infested graveyard to an undead city and a top-secret lab where zombies are created and cured. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you’ll have an entire Land of Zombies to enjoy with your friends! This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming Minecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft: Let ’s Build! Land of Zombies

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Directing the Story

Directing the Story Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation by Francis Glebas

Francis Glebas, a top Disney storyboard artist, shows how to reach the ultimate goal of animation and moviemaking by showing how to provide audiences with an emotionally satisfying experience. Directing the Story offers a structural approach to clearly and dramatically presenting visual stories. With Francis' help you'll discover the professional storytelling techniques which have swept away generations of movie goers and kept them coming back for more. You'll also learn to spot potential problems before they cost you time or money and offers creative solutions to solve them. Best of all, it practices what it preaches, using a graphic novel format to demonstrate the professional visual storytelling techniques you need to know.

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Creo Parametric 9.0 Tutorial

Creo Parametric 9.0 Tutorial by Roger Toogood Ph.D.

• Uses step-by-step tutorials designed for novice users • Explains not only how but also why commands are used • Covers part and assembly creation, creating engineering drawings and parametric solid modeling The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce you to the design capabilities of Creo Parametric 9.0. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation, and creation of engineering drawings. Also illustrated are the major functions that make Creo Parametric a parametric solid modeler. Although the commands are presented in a click-by-click manner, an effort has been made, in addition to showing/illustrating the command usage, to explain why certain commands are being used and the relation of feature selection and construction to the overall part design philosophy. Simply knowing where commands can be found is only half the battle. As is pointed out numerous times in the text, creating useful and effective models of parts and assemblies requires advance planning and forethought. Moreover, since error recovery is an important skill, considerable time is spent exploring the created models. In fact, some errors are intentionally induced so that users will become comfortable with the “debugging” phase of model creation. At the end of each lesson is a short quiz reviewing the new topics covered in that chapter. Following the quiz are several simple "exercise" parts that can be created using new commands taught in that lesson. In addition to these an ongoing project throughout the book is also included. This project consists of several parts that are introduced with the early lessons and finally assembled at the end. Who this book is for This book has been written specifically with students in mind. Typically, students enter their first CAD course with a broad range of abilities both in spatial visualization and computer skills. The approach taken here is meant to allow accessibility to persons of all levels. These lessons, therefore, were written for new users with no previous experience with CAD, although some familiarity with computers is assumed. The tutorials in this textbook cover the following topics: • Introduction to the program and its operation • The features used in part creation • Modeling utilities • Creating engineering drawings • Creating assemblies and assembly drawings Table of Contents       Introduction to Creo Parametric 1.   User Interface, View Controls and Model Structure 2.   Creating a Simple Object (Part I) Introduction to Sketcher 3.   Creating a Simple Object (Part II) 4.   Revolved Protrusions, Mirror Copies, Model Analysis 5.   Modeling Utilities 6.   Datum Planes and Sketcher Tools 7.   Patterns and Copies 8.   Engineering Drawings 9.   Assembly Fundamentals 10. Assembly Operations 11. Sweeps and Blends       Appendix: Creo Parametric Customization       Index

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An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2024 - John E. Matsson Ph.D., P.E. Cover Art

An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2024

An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2024 by John E. Matsson Ph.D., P.E.

• Teaches new users how to run Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations using Ansys Fluent • Uses applied problems, with detailed step-by-step instructions • Designed to supplement undergraduate and graduate courses • Covers the use of Ansys Workbench, Ansys DesignModeler, Ansys Meshing, Ansys Fluent and Ansys Polyflow • Compares results from Ansys Fluent with numerical solutions using Mathematica • This edition features new chapters on a Spinning Propeller and a Pool Table Ball Simulation As an engineer, you may need to test how a design interacts with fluids. For example, you may need to simulate how air flows over an aircraft wing, how water flows through a filter, or how water seeps under a dam. Carrying out simulations is often a critical step in verifying that a design will be successful. In this hands-on book, you’ll learn in detail how to run Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using Ansys Fluent. Ansys Fluent is known for its power, simplicity and speed, which has helped make it a world leader in CFD software, both in academia and industry. Unlike any other Ansys Fluent textbook currently on the market, this book uses applied problems to walk you step-by-step through completing CFD simulations for many common flow cases, including internal and external flows, laminar and turbulent flows, steady and unsteady flows, and single-phase and multiphase flows. You will also learn how to visualize the computed flows in the post-processing phase using different types of plots. To better understand the mathematical models being applied, we’ll validate the results from Ansys Fluent with numerical solutions calculated using Mathematica. Throughout this book we’ll learn how to create geometry using Ansys Workbench and Ansys DesignModeler, how to create mesh using Ansys Meshing, how to use physical models and how to perform calculations using Ansys Fluent. The chapters in this book can be used in any order and are suitable for beginners with little or no previous experience using Ansys. Intermediate users, already familiar with the basics of Ansys Fluent, will still find new areas to explore and learn. An Introduction to Ansys Fluent 2024 is designed to be used as a supplement to undergraduate courses in Aerodynamics, Finite Element Methods and Fluid Mechanics and is suitable for graduate level courses such as Viscous Fluid Flows and Hydrodynamic Stability. The use of CFD simulation software is rapidly growing in all industries. Companies are now expecting graduating engineers to have knowledge of how to perform simulations. Even if you don’t eventually complete simulations yourself, understanding the process used to complete these simulations is necessary to be an effective team member. People with experience using Ansys Fluent are highly sought after in the industry, so learning this software will not only give you an advantage in your classes, but also when applying for jobs and in the workplace. This book is a valuable tool that will help you master Ansys Fluent and better understand the underlying theory. Topics Covered • 2D Axisymmetric Flow • 2D Axisymmetric Swirl • 3D Flow • Animation • Batch Job • Boundary Conditions • Cell Zone Conditions • CFD-Post • Compressible Flow • Contours • Drag and Lift • Dynamic Mesh Zones • Fault-tolerant Meshing • Fluent Launcher • Force-Report • Initialization • Iterations • Laminar and Turbulent Flows • Macroscopic Particle Model • Materials • Meshing • Multiphase Flows • Nodes and Elements • Pathlines • Polyflow • Post-Processing • Pressure • Project Schematic • Reference Values • Reports • Residuals • Results • Sketch • Solution • Solver • Streamlines • Supersonic Flow • Transient • User Defined Functions • Viscous Model • Visualizations • XY Plot • Watertight-Geometry Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Flat Plate Boundary Layer 3.   Flow Past a Cylinder 4.   Flow Past an Airfoil 5.   Rayleigh-Benard Convection 6.   Channel Flow 7.   Rotating Flow in a Cavity 8.   Spinning Cylinder 9.   Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability 10. Rayleigh-Taylor Instability 11. Flow Under a Dam 12. Water Filter Flow 13. Model Rocket Flow 14. Ahmed Body 15. Hourglass 16. Bouncing Spheres 17. Pool Table Ball Simulation 18. Flow Past a Sphere 19. Taylor-Couette Flow 20. Dean Flow in a Curved Channel 21. Rotating Channel Flow 22. Compressible Flow Past a Bullet 23. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Flow 24. Circular Hydraulic Jump 25. Optimized Elbow 26. Golf Ball 27. Model Car: Audi R8 28. Drop Impact on Fluid Layer 29. Deposition Flow in Additive Manufacturing 30. Draping of Plastic Sheet 31. Free Forming of Plastic Sheet 32. Blow Molding of Plastic Bottle 33. Supersonic Flow Past a Cone 34. Shock Diamonds 35. Spinning Propeller      Index

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Canva For Dummies

Canva For Dummies by Jesse Stay

The essential guide to the popular, beginner-friendly graphic design platform Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at the ready, plus utilize expert tips and tricks to improve your design and visual communication skills. Start with basic functionalities and graphic design principles, and then work your way up to more complex design tasks with ease. Canva For Dummies also covers Canva's new AI tool, Magic Studio, so you'll be up to speed on everything this cool app can do. Plus, the useful case studies and practical design projects inside are sure to ignite your creativity. Create effective social media posts, presentations, brand style guides, and everything in between, thanks to the helpful guidance in this book. Understand the Canva interface and get a primer on graphic design Explore advanced tools and techniques, including Canva's new AI tool, Magic Studio Create engaging visuals for business, social media, and beyond Utilize Canva hacks and trends to make your graphics pop This handy guide is for everyone, answering all your questions whether you're new to the platform or a current user. Rock your next design project with Canva For Dummies!

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Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025

Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025 by Kuang-Hua Chang Ph.D.

• Teaches you how to prevent problems, reduce manufacturing costs, shorten production time, and improve estimating • Covers the core concepts and most frequently used commands in SOLIDWORKS CAM • Designed for users new to SOLIDWORKS CAM with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes • Incorporates cutter location data verification by reviewing the generated G-codes • Includes a chapter on third-party CAM Modules This book will teach you all the important concepts and steps used to conduct machining simulations using SOLIDWORKS CAM. SOLIDWORKS CAM is a parametric, feature-based machining simulation software offered as an add-in to SOLIDWORKS. It integrates design and manufacturing in one application, connecting design and manufacturing teams through a common software tool that facilitates product design using 3D solid models. By carrying out machining simulation, the machining process can be defined and verified early in the product design stage. Some, if not all, of the less desirable design features of part manufacturing can be detected and addressed while the product design is still being finalized. In addition, machining-related problems can be detected and eliminated before mounting a stock on a CNC machine, and manufacturing cost can be estimated using the machining time estimated in the machining simulation. This book is intentionally kept simple. It’s written to help you become familiar with the practical applications of conducting machining simulations in SOLIDWORKS CAM. This book provides you with the basic concepts and steps needed to use the software, as well as a discussion of the G-codes generated. After completing this book, you should have a clear understanding of how to use SOLIDWORKS CAM for machining simulations and should be able to apply this knowledge to carry out machining assignments on your own product designs. In order to provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of machining simulations, the book discusses NC (numerical control) part programming and verification, as well as introduces applications that involve bringing the G-code post processed by SOLIDWORKS CAM to a HAAS CNC mill and lathe to physically cut parts. This book points out important, practical factors when transitioning from virtual to physical machining. Since the machining capabilities offered in the 2025 version of SOLIDWORKS CAM are somewhat limited, this book introduces third-party CAM modules that are seamlessly integrated into SOLIDWORKS, including CAMWorks, HSMWorks, and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. This book covers basic concepts, frequently used commands and options required for you to advance from a novice to an intermediate level SOLIDWORKS CAM user. Basic concepts and commands introduced include extracting machinable features (such as 2.5 axis features), selecting a machine and cutting tools, defining machining parameters (such as feed rate, spindle speed, depth of cut, and so on), generating and simulating toolpaths, and post processing CL data to output G-code for support of physical machining. The concepts and commands are introduced in a tutorial style presentation using simple but realistic examples. Both milling and turning operations are included. One of the unique features of this book is the incorporation of the CL data verification by reviewing the G-code generated from the toolpaths. This helps you understand how the G-code is generated by using the respective post processors, which is an important step and an excellent way to confirm that the toolpaths and G-code generated are accurate and useful. Who is this book for? This book should serve well for self-learners. A self-learner should have basic physics and mathematics background, preferably a bachelor or associate degree in science or engineering. We assume that you are familiar with basic manufacturing processes, especially milling and turning. And certainly, we expect that you are familiar with SOLIDWORKS part and assembly modes. A self-learner should be able to complete the fourteen lessons of this book in about fifty hours. This book also serves well for class instruction. Most likely, it will be used as a supplemental reference for courses like CNC Machining, Design and Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, or Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. This book should cover five to six weeks of class instruction, depending on the course arrangement and the technical background of the students. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction to SOLIDWORKS CAM 2.   NC Part Programming 3.   SOLIDWORKS CAM NC Editor 4.   A Quick Run-Through 5.   Machining 2.5 Axis Features 6.   Machining a Freeform Surface and Limitations 7.   Multipart Machining 8.   Multiplane Machining 9.   Tolerance-Based Machining 10. Turning a Stepped Bar 11. Turning a Stub Shaft 12. Machining a Robotic Forearm Member 13. Turning a Scaled Baseball Bat 14. Third-Party CAM Modules      Appendix A: Machinable Features      Appendix B: Machining Operations      Appendix C: Alphabetical Address Codes      Appendix D: Preparatory Functions      Appendix E: Machine Functions

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SOLIDWORKS 2023 and Engineering Graphics

SOLIDWORKS 2023 and Engineering Graphics An Integrated Approach by Randy H. Shih

• Combines engineering graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2023 instruction • Uses a tutorial style with step-by-step instructions • Contains numerous exercises and review questions designed for classroom use • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam • Includes SOLIDWORKS models of the sketching exercises to aid students' visualization • Features a chapter introducing you to 3D printing SOLIDWORKS 2023 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2023 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. What’s more, 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 primary goal of SOLIDWORKS 2023 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach is to introduce the aspects of Engineering Graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design package – SOLIDWORKS 2023. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in-depth discussions of parametric feature-based CAD techniques. This textbook contains a series of sixteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial style lessons, designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphics language used in all branches of technical industry. This book does not attempt to cover all of SOLIDWORKS 2023’s features, only to provide an introduction to the software. It is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4.   Geometric Constructions 5.   Feature Design Tree 6.   Geometric Construction Tools 7.   Orthographic Projections and Multiview Constructions 8.   Dimensioning and Notes 9.   Tolerancing and Fits 10. Pictorials and Sketching 11. Section Views & Symmetrical Features in designs 12. Auxiliary Views and Reference Geometry 13. Introduction to 3D Printing 14. Threads and Fasteners 15. Assembly Modeling and Working Drawings 16. CSWA Exam Preparation       Appendix       Index

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Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Solid Modeling by David C. Planchard

• A comprehensive introduction to SOLIDWORKS using tutorial style, step-by-step instructions • Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users • Learn to create parts and assemblies using machined, plastic and sheet metal components • Also covers Simulation, Sustainability, and Intelligent Modeling techniques Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users. Each project begins with desired outcomes and usage competencies, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll learn and how to apply it. Projects build your skills incrementally. Throughout the book you’ll learn to create machined, plastic, and sheet metal components, explore the SOLIDWORKS user interface, CommandManager, and document and system properties. You’ll discover how to design simple and complex parts and assemblies with proper design intent. You’ll also explore how to use the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and symmetry, patterns and configurations to edit and reuse features and parts like the pros do. And that’s just the first six projects! Next, you’ll investigate top-down assembly modeling, develop components in-context with InPlace Mates, convert a solid part into sheet metal and insert and apply sheet metal features. With projects 8 and 9, you’ll learn how to apply intelligent modeling techniques to a sketch, feature, or any SOLIDWORKS creation. Prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate – Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) exam with an overview of SOLIDWORKS Simulation, important concepts, and practice exam questions. You will be delighted to find this is not just a dry technical manual. The realistic project scenarios were created with the author’s industry expertise and input of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers who use SOLIDWORKS every day. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or simply want to expand your knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the ideal resource for you. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface 2.   Fundamentals of Part Modeling 3.   Fundamentals of Assembly Modeling 4.   Fundamentals of Drawing 5.   Extrude and Revolve Features 6.   Swept, Lofted and Additional Features 7.   Top Down Assembly Modeling and Sheet Metal Parts 8.   SOLIDWORKS Simulation 9.   SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform      Appendix      Glossary      Index

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Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2025

Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2025 Design, Detailing, Assembly & Analysis Basics by Alejandro Reyes, Thomas J. Krueger, Ronald E. Barr & Davor Juricic

• An exercise-based workbook using step-by-step tutorials teaches you to use SOLIDWORKS 2025 • Designed for use in undergraduate engineering and pre-college courses • Covers modeling, finite element analysis, assembly modeling, kinematic simulation, rapid prototyping and projecting engineering drawings • Incorporates the principles of engineering graphics into lessons Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2025 is an exercise-based book that guides you through a series of easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials that cover basic SOLIDWORKS commands. The 2025 edition includes updated SOLIDWORKS processes and methods to create models more efficiently than ever before. The intended audience is undergraduate engineering majors, but it can also be used in pre-college engineering courses. The engaging and straightforward lab exercises in this workbook are also ideal for self-learners. The text takes an educational approach where you learn through repetition, starting with simple models, and introducing more complex models and commands as the book progresses, leading you to create assemblies, make Finite Element Analyses, detail manufacturing drawings, complete dynamic simulations, and learn the basics of rapid prototyping. The principles of engineering graphics are also incorporated into the lessons throughout the text. The commands and functions learned throughout this book will help a new user understand their use, how to apply them in different situations, and design ever more complex components. Table of Contents      Design Workbook Labs: 1.   Basic 2D Sketching 2.   Advanced 2D Sketching 3.   3D Modeling Part I 4.   3D Modeling Part II 5.   Assembly Modeling 6.   Part Evaluation and Configurations 7.   Static Stress and Thermal Analysis 8.   Animation, Detailing and Rapid Prototyping 9.   Section Views in 2D and 3D 10. Manufacturing Detail Drawings      Appendix A: Drawing Sheet Template

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Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Level I

Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Level I Parts, Assemblies, Drawings, SOLIDWORKS Visualize and SimulationXpress by Alejandro Reyes

• Designed to teach new users the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SOLIDWORKS • Focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands • Covers commands found on the CSWA exam and includes a practice test This book is intended to help new users learn the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques in an easy to follow guide. It is a great starting point for those new to SOLIDWORKS or as a teaching aid in classroom training to become familiar with the software’s interface, basic commands and strategies as users complete a series of models while learning different ways to accomplish a particular task. At the end of this book, you will have a fairly good understanding of the SOLIDWORKS interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing after completing a series of components and their 2D drawings complete with Bill of Materials. The book focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of focusing on individual software commands or operations, which are generally simple enough to learn. Throughout this book the author introduces you to new commands that are required to pass the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate exam, as listed on the SOLIDWORKS website. A dedicated chapter provides you with details about the exam, as well as a practice test to help you prepare for the actual exam. SOLIDWORKS is an easy to use CAD software that includes many time saving tools that will enable new and experienced users to complete design tasks faster than before. Most commands covered in this book have advanced options, which may not be covered in this book. This is meant to be a starting point to help new users to learn the basic and most frequently used commands. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   The SOLIDWORKS Interface 2.   Part Modeling 3.   Special Features: Sweep, Loft and Wrap 4.   Detail Drawing 5.   Assembly Modeling 6.   Assembly and Design Table Drawings 7.   Animation and Rendering 8.   Analysis: SimulationXpress 9.   CSWA: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Practice Test 10. Collaboration: eDrawings      Appendix      Index

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AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals

AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals by Randy H. Shih & Luke Jumper

• Designed for users new to CAD • Uses step-by-step tutorials to teach you 2D drawing using AutoCAD • Covers the performance tasks found on the AutoCAD 2026 Certified User Examination The primary goal of AutoCAD 2026 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 2026 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 2026. 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 2026, 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. AutoCAD 2026 Certified User Examination The content of AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the AutoCAD 2026 Certified User Examination. Special reference guides show you where the performance tasks are covered in the book. Table of Contents      AutoCAD Certified User Examination Reference Guide      Introduction: Getting Started 1.   AutoCAD 2D Fundamentals 2.   Basic Object Construction Tools 3.   Geometric Construction and Editing Tools 4.   Object Properties and Organization 5.   Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings 6.   Basic Dimensioning and Notes 7.   Symmetrical Features and Templates 8.   Parametric Drawing Tools 9.   Auxiliary Views and Editing with GRIPS 10. Section Views 11. Assembly Drawings and Blocks 12. AutoCAD 2D Isometric Drawings      Index

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Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2026

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2026 by Daniel John Stine

• Designed for new users of AutoCAD 2026 • Project based tutorials design a house from start to finish using AutoCAD 2026 Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2026 is an introductory level tutorial which uses residential design exercises as the means to teach you Autodesk AutoCAD 2026. After completing this book you will have a well-rounded knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting that can be used in the industry and the satisfaction of having completed a set of residential drawings. This textbook starts with a basic introduction to AutoCAD 2026. The first three chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and the most common menus and tools. Throughout the rest of the book you will design a residence through to its completion. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, details, etc. Throughout the project, new AutoCAD commands are covered at the appropriate time. Focus is placed on the most essential parts of a command rather than an exhaustive review of every sub-feature of a particular command. Table of Contents 1.   Getting started with AutoCAD 2026 2.   Crash Course Introduction (The Basics) 3.   Drawing Architectural Objects (Draw & Modify) 4.   Floor Plans 5.   Exterior Elevations 6.   Sections 7.   Plan Layout & Elevations 8.   Site Plan 9.   Schedules & Sheet Set Up 10. Lineweights & Plotting      Index

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Apple Music: The Ultimate Guide

Apple Music: The Ultimate Guide by iMore Editors

Apple Music is, to quote the company, "All the ways you love music. All in one place." It offers a music subscription service, curated playlists, an always-on 24/7 radio station, and access to your Mac’s library from any devices with iCloud Music Library. Naturally, such an ambitious service isn’t without its complications. If you want to love Apple Music, but it’s got you scratching your head, we’ve got the guide for you. In this book, we cover Apple Music’s basics, the difference between Apple Music and iTunes Match, what iCloud Music Library is (and what it does), and how to use iOS 8.4’s Music app, Apple Music Siri commands, and iTunes 12.2.

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Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2024

Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2024 Theory, Applications, Case Studies by Huei-Huang Lee & Paul J. Schilling

• A comprehensive easy to understand workbook using step-by-step instructions • Designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students • Relevant background knowledge is reviewed whenever necessary • Twenty seven real world case studies are used to give readers hands-on experience • Compatible with ANSYS Student 2024 Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2024 is a comprehensive and easy to understand workbook. It utilizes rich graphics and step-by-step instructions to guide you through learning how to perform finite element simulations using ANSYS Workbench. Twenty seven real world case studies are used throughout the book. Many of these case studies are industrial or research projects that you build from scratch. Prebuilt project files are available for download should you run into any problems. Relevant background knowledge is reviewed whenever necessary. To be efficient, the review is conceptual rather than mathematical. Key concepts are inserted whenever appropriate and summarized at the end of each chapter. Additional exercises or extension research problems are provided as homework at the end of each chapter. A learning approach emphasizing hands-on experiences is utilized though this entire book. A typical chapter consists of six sections. The first two provide two step-by-step examples. The third section tries to complement the exercises by providing a more systematic view of the chapter subject. The following two sections provide more exercises. The final section provides review problems. Who this book is for This book is designed to be used mainly as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students. It will work well in: • a finite element simulation course taken before any theory-intensive courses • an auxiliary tool used as a tutorial in parallel during a Finite Element Methods course • an advanced, application oriented, course taken after a Finite Element Methods course ANSYS 2024 Student Software ANSYS provides a free, renewable six-month product license for students anywhere in the world. The only limitation is that the problem size should be less than 32,000 nodes/elements. All examples in this book are designed to meet this limitation. Table of Contents 1.   Introduction 2.   Sketching 3.   2D Simulations 4.   3D Solid Modeling 5.   3D Simulations 6.   Surface Models 7.   Line Models 8.   Optimization 9.   Meshing 10. Buckling and Stress Stiffening 11. Modal Analysis 12. Transient Structural Simulations 13. Nonlinear Simulations 14. Nonlinear Materials 15. Explicit Dynamics      Index

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Mastering Apple Music - The Ultimate iTunes User Guide - Adidas Wilson Cover Art

Mastering Apple Music - The Ultimate iTunes User Guide

Mastering Apple Music - The Ultimate iTunes User Guide by Adidas Wilson

Apple Music is, to quote the company, "All the ways you love music. All in one place." In non-marketing lingo, Apple Music is built around two major components: iCloud Music Library, which combines your purchased music library and ripped tracks in one place; and the Apple Music streaming catalog, where you can find more than 10 million tracks from artists around the world. These two parts live side by side in the Music app: You can keep each separate by only streaming the Apple Music catalog, or you can add streaming songs to your offline Music library, where they can be mixed into playlists (offline or publicly shareable) or shuffled amongst the rest of your music. Apple Music also offers a massive recommendation and browsing area for its streaming catalog: As you listen to songs in the Music app, Apple collects data about your tastes and drops daily custom-curated playlists in the app for you to listen to, along with a weekly algorithmic "New Music" mix that suggests songs and artists you might like. You can also poke around the entire streaming catalog's array of new music, curated playlists, music videos, and more. Lastly, Apple Music includes a live, 24/7 radio station called Beats 1: It's only available to paying subscribers and features three main DJs along with a panoply of specialty shows from artists like Dr Dre, Elton John, Ryan Adams, Frank Ocean, Major Lazer, and Anna Lunoe. Table of Contents  Introduction 1. Signing up for Apple Music 2. Setting up Family Sharing 3. Take Charge of Your iTunes Account 4. Controlling your iTunes Genius 5. iTunes Match 6. Digital Rights Management 7. iPhone Music App 8. iTunes Radio 9. Transfer your iTunes Library from Several PCs 10. Migration 11. Downgrading from iTunes 12 to iTunes 11 12. iTunes Restriction Feature 13. Creating and Using Playlists on iPhone 14. Optimizing your iPhone Storage 15. Creating Playlist in iTunes 16. iTunes Account Purchase Problems 17. Adding Apple Music to Your iCloud Music Library 18. Reset iCloud Music Library 19. Apple Music on iTunes Instead of Matched 20. Updating your iTunes Version 21. Back Up iTunes With External HD 22. Authorize Computers on your iTunes 23. Setting ICloud IOS and ITunes Automatic Downloads 24. Beats 1 25. iTunes on Linux 26. Convert iTunes Music to MP3 27. Uninstall iTunes Without Losing Your Favorite Songs

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AutoCAD 2023 Instructor - Shawna Lockhart & James A. Leach Cover Art

AutoCAD 2023 Instructor

AutoCAD 2023 Instructor A Student Guide for In-Depth Coverage of AutoCAD's Commands and Features by Shawna Lockhart & James A. Leach

• In depth coverage of AutoCAD’s commands and features • Chapters are structured around related commands • Starts with fundamental commands and progresses to more specialized applications • An ideal reference guide for users at all levels • Well suited for a two or three course sequence • Commands and features new in AutoCAD 2023 are highlighted for easy access This book is your AutoCAD 2023 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. AutoCAD 2023 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for more than a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner. AutoCAD 2023 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD’s menu system. The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas. AutoCAD 2023 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index. What makes this book unique? • In depth coverage of AutoCAD 2023 commands and features • Command Tables indicate where to locate and how to start each command • TIP markers in the margin provide important tips, notes, reminders, short-cuts and identify what's new • Complete chapter exercises with many multi-chapter “REUSE” problems • Well suited for a two or three course sequence Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started 2.   Working with Files 3.   Draw Command Concepts 4.   Selection Sets 5.   Helpful Commands 6.   Basic Drawing Setup 7.   Object Snap and Object Snap Tracking 8.   Draw Commands I 9.   Modify Commands I 10. Viewing Commands 11. Layers and Object Properties 12. Advanced Drawing Setup 13. Layouts and Viewports 14. Printing and Plotting 15. Draw Commands II 16. Modify Commands II 17. Inquiry Commands 18. Text and Tables 19. Grip Editing 20. Advanced Selection Sets 21. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Tool Palettes 22. Block Attributes and Data Links 23. Internet Tools and Collaboration 24. Multiview Drawing 25. Pictorial Drawings 26. Section Views 27. Auxiliary Views 28. Dimensioning 29. Dimension Styles and Variables 30. Xreferences 31. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) 32. Advanced Layouts, Annotative Objects, and Plotting 33. 3D Basics, Navigation, and Visual Styles 34. User Coordinate Systems 35. Solid Model Construction 36. Solid Model Editing 37. Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Models       Appendices       Index       Chapter Exercise Index

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AutoCAD 2024 Instructor - Shawna Lockhart & James A. Leach Cover Art

AutoCAD 2024 Instructor

AutoCAD 2024 Instructor A Student Guide for In-Depth Coverage of AutoCAD's Commands and Features by Shawna Lockhart & James A. Leach

• In depth coverage of AutoCAD’s commands and features • Chapters are structured around related commands • Starts with fundamental commands and progresses to more specialized applications • An ideal reference guide for users at all levels • Well suited for a two or three course sequence This book is your AutoCAD 2024 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. AutoCAD 2024 Instructor maintains the pedagogy and in-depth coverage that have always been the hallmark of the Leach texts. As the top-selling university textbook for more than a decade, the AutoCAD Instructor series continues to deliver broad coverage of AutoCAD in a structured, easy-to-comprehend manner. AutoCAD 2024 Instructor is command-oriented, just like AutoCAD. Chapters are structured around related commands, similar to the organization of AutoCAD’s menu system. The sequence of chapters starts with fundamental drawing commands and skills and then progresses to more elaborate procedures and specialized applications. The writing style introduces small pieces of information explained in simple form, and then builds on that knowledge to deliver more complex drawing strategies, requiring a synthesis of earlier concepts. Over 2000 figures illustrate the commands, features, and ideas. AutoCAD 2024 Instructor is an ideal reference guide, unlike tutorial-oriented books where specific information is hard to relocate. Because these chapters focus on related commands, and complete coverage for each command is given in one place, the commands, procedures, and applications are easy to reference. Tabbed pages help locate tables, lists, appendices, and the comprehensive index. What makes this book unique? • In depth coverage of AutoCAD 2024 commands and features • Command Tables indicate where to locate and how to start each command • TIP markers in the margin provide important tips, notes, reminders, and short-cuts • Complete chapter exercises with many multi-chapter “REUSE” problems • Well suited for a two or three course sequence Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started 2.   Working with Files 3.   Draw Command Concepts 4.   Selection Sets 5.   Helpful Commands 6.   Basic Drawing Setup 7.   Object Snap and Object Snap Tracking 8.   Draw Commands I 9.   Modify Commands I 10. Viewing Commands 11. Layers and Object Properties 12. Advanced Drawing Setup 13. Layouts and Viewports 14. Printing and Plotting 15. Draw Commands II 16. Modify Commands II 17. Inquiry Commands 18. Text and Tables 19. Grip Editing 20. Advanced Selection Sets 21. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Tool Palettes 22. Block Attributes and Data Links 23. Internet Tools and Collaboration 24. Multiview Drawing 25. Pictorial Drawings 26. Section Views 27. Auxiliary Views 28. Dimensioning 29. Dimension Styles and Variables 30. Xreferences 31. Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) 32. Advanced Layouts, Annotative Objects, and Plotting 33. 3D Basics, Navigation, and Visual Styles 34. User Coordinate Systems 35. Solid Model Construction 36. Solid Model Editing 37. Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Models       Appendices       Index       Chapter Exercise Index

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Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 - Daniel John Stine & Maria Delgado Ph.D. Cover Art

Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026

Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers by Daniel John Stine & Maria Delgado Ph.D.

• A Revit guide tailored for interior designers • Uses beginner friendly, project-based tutorials • Teaches you how to bring your interior design visions to life with precision and efficiency • Prepares you for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User exam Discover how Revit empowers interior designers to iterate faster, visualize in 3D, and produce error-free deliverables from day one. Meticulously crafted for both students and professionals, this book will teach you to use Revit the way interior designers actually work, regardless of your prior experience. In this project-driven guide you’ll plan, model and document every detail of a two-story law office. This book uses an engaging, tutorial-style approach centered around developing the interior of a two-story law office. You'll begin with a provided architectural model, complete with established columns, beams, exterior walls, and structural elements, allowing you to dive straight into the intricacies of interior design rather than architectural modeling. The chapters are structured chronologically, mirroring the typical design process, to help you efficiently develop your design ideas and skills. The first chapter introduces you to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and essential file-management tasks such as opening, saving, and starting new projects. In the next two chapters you will develop core modeling skills, learning to create essential elements like walls, doors, and windows. These core chapters demonstrate Revit’s powerful capabilities and sets the stage for deeper exploration throughout the rest of the book. As you progress, the focus shifts to interior specialization, where you'll develop every facet of the law-office interior. You will navigate the 3D model, create and manage materials, and lay out spaces using walls, doors, and windows. As the design evolves, selected areas of the office serve as hands-on laboratories for practicing key Revit commands and workflows. By the end of the book, you will confidently model floor finishes, ceilings with soffits, casework, a custom reception desk, restrooms, furniture, and lighting. You will also generate tags, schedules, and photorealistic renderings, equipping you with a portfolio-ready project and a solid grasp of professional documentation. Whether you are a faculty member searching for a complete BIM curriculum, a student preparing for certification, or a practicing designer moving from 2D CAD or SketchUp to a collaborative Revit workflow, Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 delivers the step-by-step instruction, multimedia support and depth of reference you need to create inspired interiors that are accurately documented, beautifully rendered and BIM-ready. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2026 2.   Model Navigation 3.   Quick Start: Small Office 4.   Revit Materials 5.   Programming 6.   Floor Plans 7.   Curtain Wall 8.   Stairs and Railings 9.   Ceilings 10. Work Room and Lunch Room 11. Toilet Room Design 12. Floors 13. Custom Reception Desk and Sign 14. Furniture, Groups and Design Options 15. Detailing 16. Schedules 17. Lighting and Rendering 18. Sheets and Revisions 19. Introduction to Phasing and Worksharing 20. Introduction to Revit Content Creation      Appendix A: Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Introduction

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Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 11.0 - Randy H. Shih Cover Art

Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 11.0

Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 11.0 An Introduction to Creo Parametric 11.0 by Randy H. Shih

• Covers solid modeling and parametric modeling with Creo Parametric 11.0 • Guides you from creating basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and multi-view drawings • Uses a hands-on, exercise intensive, tutorial style approach • Includes coverage of Creo Animation, advanced assembly modeling, and sheet metal design • Contains a chapter on 3D printing The primary goal of Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 11.0 is to introduce the aspects of Solid Modeling and Parametric Modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for any student or professional wanting to learn to use Creo Parametric. This text covers Creo Parametric and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and creating multi-view drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important Parametric Modeling techniques and concepts. This textbook contains a series of 13 tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to Creo Parametric. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using Creo Parametric, 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 will provide you with a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. This book also introduces you to the general principles of 3D printing including a brief history of 3D printing, the types of 3D printing technologies, commonly used filaments, and the basic procedure for printing a 3D model. 3D printing makes it easier than ever for anyone to start turning their designs into physical objects and by the end of this book you will be ready to start printing out your own designs. Table of Contents      Introduction 1.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 2.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 3.   Model History Tree 4.   Constraints and Parametric Relations 5.   Parent/Child Relationships 6.   Datum Features, 3D Annotation, and Part Drawings 7.   Introduction to 3D Printing 8.   Symmetrical Features in Designs 9.   Three Dimensional Construction Tools 10. Basic Sheet Metal Designs 11. Advanced Modeling Tools 12. Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together 13. Advanced Assembly Modeling and Animation      Appendix      Index

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Procedural 3D Modeling Using Geometry Nodes in Blender - Siemen Lens & Wouter Adriaensen Cover Art

Procedural 3D Modeling Using Geometry Nodes in Blender

Procedural 3D Modeling Using Geometry Nodes in Blender Discover the professional usage of geometry nodes and develop a creative approach to a node-based workflow by Siemen Lens & Wouter Adriaensen

An easy-to-follow, illustrated guide to learning the geometry nodes editor and various other facets of geometry nodes through simple exercises that progress to more challenging projects Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Develop a creative mathematical thinking of the modeling workflowUnderstand how Blender and geometry nodes store and manage the data that you are handlingLearn different scatter methods and how to use them Book Description For anyone working in the computer graphics industry, understanding how to use Blender's new geometry nodes tools to manipulate and generate 3D geometry in a node-based workflow is an essential skill. In this book, you'll learn how to use the basic and intermediate features of geometry nodes that are a crucial part of your Blender roadmap. You'll start by understanding the different node inputs and outputs followed by the basic nodes you'll need throughout your geometry nodes projects. The book will show you how the node system works and enable you to put your newfound knowledge to use through exercises that involve modifying curves, meshes, and more. You'll work on a range of interesting projects such as creating a procedural plant, where you'll use nodes to generate the intricate details and variations of a plant in a procedural manner, and a spiderweb generator to refine your skills of cleaning up a node tree. Finally, you'll build a procedural LED panel using geometry nodes to generate the look of an LED panel. By the end of this book, you'll be able to overcome any geometry node issue confidently and make complicated geometry node trees exactly how you need them. What you will learn Discover the different node inputs and outputs that geometry nodes have to offerGet the hang of the flow of the geometry node systemUnderstand the common nodes you'll be using along with their functions in the geometry node editorModify basic mesh primitives using the node system inside BlenderScatter and modify objects aligned onto a curveBecome familiar with the more advanced nodes in the geometry nodes systemLink geometry and material nodes editors using named attributesImplement your new-found knowledge of nodes in real-world projects Who this book is for If you are a CG Artist or follow modeling careers like that of an environment artist or even a CG generalist in the cinematography industry and you are looking to get into learning a node-based modeling workflow using Geometry Nodes in Blender, this is the perfect book for you. You will need a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Blender, for example, knowing the specific workflow of material nodes and being able to apply this knowledge to your projects. To get the most out of this book, you should have a basic understanding of Blender's shortcut system and some modeling experience.

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AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling - Randy H. Shih Cover Art

AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling

AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling by Randy H. Shih

• Designed for users who want to learn 3D modeling using AutoCAD 2026 • Uses step-by-step tutorials that progress with each chapter • Learn to create wireframe models, 3D surface models, 3D solid models, multiview drawings and 3D renderings The primary goal of AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of computer based three dimensional modeling. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for both students and professionals. The chapters in this book cover Autodesk AutoCAD 2026 and proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing 3D wire frame models, 3D surface models, and 3D solid models to making multiview drawings and rendering images. The text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important 3D modeling techniques and concepts. This book contains a series of twelve tutorial style chapters designed to introduce CAD users to 3D modeling with AutoCAD 2026. Users upgrading from a previous release of the Autodesk AutoCAD software will also find this text helpful. The basic premise of this book is that the more 3D designs you create using AutoCAD 2026 the better you learn the software. With this in mind each tutorial introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous chapters. By going through this book you will establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Table of Contents      Introduction: Getting Started 1.   User Coordinate System and the Z-axis 2.   3D Wireframe Modeling 3.   UCS, Viewports and Wireframe Modeling 4.   Classical Faceted Surface Modeling 5.   Procedural and NURBS Surface Modeling 6.   Solid Modeling - Constructive Solid Geometry 7.   Regions, Extrude and Solid Modeling 8.   Multiview Drawings from 3D Models 9.   Symmetrical Features in Designs 10. Advanced Modeling Tools and Techniques 11. Conceptual Design Tools and Techniques 12. Introduction to Photorealistic Renderings      Index

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Autodesk Inventor 2025 Essentials Plus - Sheila Markazi, Shawna Lockhart & Daniel T. Banach Cover Art

Autodesk Inventor 2025 Essentials Plus

Autodesk Inventor 2025 Essentials Plus by Sheila Markazi, Shawna Lockhart & Daniel T. Banach

• Designed for users completely new to Autodesk Inventor • Shows you how to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies • Uses hands-on, step-by-step tutorials with real world exercises • Packed with vivid illustrations and practical exercises • Provides thorough coverage of Autodesk Inventor’s tools and features Autodesk Inventor 2025 Essentials Plus provides the foundation for a hands-on course that covers basic and advanced Autodesk Inventor features used to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies. You learn about part and assembly modeling through real-world exercises. Autodesk Inventor 2025 Essentials Plus demonstrates critical CAD concepts, from basic sketching and modeling through advanced modeling techniques, as it equips you with the skills to master this powerful professional tool. The book walks you through every component of the software, including the user interface, toolbars, dialogue boxes, sketch tools, drawing views, assembly modeling, and more. Its unique modular organization puts key information at your fingertips, while step-by-step tutorials make it an ideal resource for self-learning. Packed with vivid illustrations and practical exercises that emphasize modern-day applications, Autodesk Inventor 2025 Essentials Plus will prepare you for work in the real world. Each chapter is organized into four sections: objectives, which describe the content and learning objectives; topic coverage, which presents a concise review of the topic; exercises, which present the workflow for a specific command or process through illustrated step-by-step instructions; and finally a checking your skills section, which tests your understanding of the material. Who Should Use this Manual? This manual is designed to be used in instructor-led courses, although you may also find it helpful as a self-paced learning tool. It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® as well as a working knowledge of mechanical design principles. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started 2.   Sketching, Constraining, and Dimensioning 3.   Creating and Editing Sketched Features 4.   Creating Placed Features 5.   Creating and Editing Drawing Views 6.   Creating and Documenting Assemblies 7.   Advanced Modeling Techniques 8.   Introduction to Sheet Metal Design      Index

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Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025 - Daniel John Stine Cover Art

Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025

Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025 by Daniel John Stine

• Starts at an introductory level • Project based tutorials design a house from start to finish • Helps you prepare for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification Exam Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2025 is designed for users completely new to Autodesk Revit. This text takes a project based approach to learning Autodesk Revit’s architectural tools in which you develop a single family residence all the way to photorealistic renderings like the one on the cover. The lessons begin with a basic introduction to Autodesk Revit 2025. The first four chapters are intended to get you familiar with the user interface and many of the common menus and tools. Throughout the rest of the book a residential building is created and most of Autodesk Revit’s tools and features are covered in greater detail. Using step-by-step tutorial lessons, the residential project is followed through to create elevations, sections, floor plans, renderings, construction sets, etc. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2025 2.   Lake Cabin: Floor Plan 3.   Overview of Linework and Modify Tools 4.   Drawing 2D Architectural Objects 5.   Floor Plan (First Floor) 6.   Floor Plans (Second Floor and Basement Plans) 7.   Annotation 8.   Roof 9.   Floor Systems and Reflected Ceiling Plans 10. Elevations 11. Sections 12. Interior Design 13. Schedules 14. Site Tools and Photo-Realistic Rendering 15. Construction Documents Set      Index

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Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026 - Daniel John Stine Cover Art

Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026

Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026 Architecture, Structure and MEP by Daniel John Stine

• Covers all three disciplines of Autodesk Revit in one book • Guides you through creating a two story law office while teaching you the BIM process • Uses step-by-step tutorials and starts at an introductory level Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026 is designed to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. All three disciplines of the Revit platform are introduced in this textbook. This approach gives you a broad overview of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The topics cover the design integration of most of the building disciplines: Architectural, Interior Design, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical. Civil is not covered, but adding topography to your model is. Throughout the book you develop a two story law office. The drawings start with the floor plans and develop all the way to photo-realistic renderings similar to the one on the cover of this book. Along the way the building’s structure, ductwork, plumbing and electrical (power and lighting) are modeled. By the end, you will have a thorough knowledge of many of the Revit basics needed to be productive in a classroom or office environment. Even if you will only be working with one component of Revit in your chosen profession, this book will give you important knowledge on how the other disciplines will be doing their work and valuable insight into the overall process. The first four chapters cover many of the Revit basics needed to successfully and efficiently work with the software. Once the fundamentals are covered, the remaining chapters walk you through a building project which is started from scratch so nothing is taken for granted by you or the author. Table of Contents 1.   Getting Started with Autodesk Revit 2026 2.   Quick Start: Small Office 3.   Overview of Linework and Modify Tools 4.   Drawing 2D Architectural Objects 5.   Floor Plans 6.   Roof, Floors and Ceilings 7.   Vertical Circulation 8.   Structural System 9.   Annotation 10. Elevations, Sections and Details 11. Interior Design 12. Schedules 13. Mechanical System 14. Electrical System 15. Site and Renderings 16. Construction Documents Set

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