Harnessing Microstation V8
Published on 27. August 2002
Book
Mixed media product
840 pages
978-1-4018-2430-3 (ISBN)
Description
This how-to and reference manual is guaranteed to put readers on the fast track to mastering microstation! Cleverly engineered project and lab exercises harness the power of V8 functionality, guiding users to increased productivity. Loaded with screen shots and menu illustrations, this edition features expanded discussion of element modification, reference file usage and manipulation, new Internet utilities, plus leading-edge 3D design and rendering techniques. Detailed instructions for seamless access to compatible file formats, dimensioning styles, and sophisticated system-level data are also included, making this the ultimate guide for novices as well users upgrading to V8 or migrating to MicroStation from other CAD applications.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 51 mm
Weight
1430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4018-2430-3 (9781401824303)
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Persons
G. V. Krishnan is Director of the Applied Business & Technology Center at the University of Houston (Downtown). He has been teaching basic through advanced AutoCAD courses for than 20 years at one of the nation's largest authorized Autodesk Training Centers. James E. Taylor has over twenty years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry and has developed training and documentation for users of computer-aided engineering programs. He has taught MicroStation to new users in industry and at the college level.
Content
Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Fundamentals I Chapter 3 Fundamentals II Chapter 4 Fundamentals III Chapter 5 AccuDraw and SmartLine Chapter 6 Manipulating a Group of Elements Chapter 7 Placing Text, Data Fields and Tags Chapter 8 Element Modification (enhancements) Chapter 9 Measurement and Dimensioning Chapter 10 Plotting Chapter 11 Cells and Cell Libraries Chapter 12 Patterning Chapter 13 Reference Files (MAJOR CHANGES IN REFERENCES) Chapter 14 Special Features Chapter 15 Internet Utilities (enhancements and new features) Chapter 16 Customizing MicroStation Chapter 17 3D Design and Rendering (NEW ENHANCEMENTS) Appendix A MicroStation Tool Boxes (new FIGURES) Appendix B Key-in Commands Appendix C Alternate Key-ins Appendix D Primitive Commands Appendix E Seed Files Index