Microstation for AutoCAD Users
2nd Edition
Published on 12. April 2000
Book
Mixed media product
500 pages
978-0-934605-85-4 (ISBN)
Description
This pack describes all aspects of working in a dual-CAD environment.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Sante Fe, New Mexico
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
960 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-934605-85-4 (9780934605854)
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Content
Part 1 A MicroStation/AutoCAD review: product overviews - a look at the two packages; sample design session - a day in the life of MicroStation and AutoCAD; the graphical user interface - communciating with the software; fundamental concepts - a comparison of basic drawing parameters and tools; navigation - moving around the drawing; more fundamental concepts - a comparative review of advanced drawing tools; plotting with MicroStation and AutoCAD - a comparison of plotting techqnies; customizing MicroStation and AutoCAD - comparison of tools and techniques for customizing and automating command entry; file formats - understanding files supported by MicroStation and AutoCAD; translation and conversion - MicroStatioon to AutoCAD and AutoCAD to MicroStation transfers; text and data - working with external text files and databases. Part 2 Managing two CADs under one roof: peaceful co-existence - living with both systems; cross training and cross hiring - tips for getting the most out of your work force; industry standards - MicroStation and AutoCAD - compliance with and deviation from industry standards. Appendices: MicroStation to AutoCAD command listing; AutoCAD to MicroStation command listing.