Ascent AutoCAD 2025 3D Drawing & Modeling Learning Guide eBook - Step-by-Step Tutorial for Architects, Engineers & Designers | Perfect for CAD Training & Professional Development

The AutoCAD® 2025: 3D Drawing and Modeling guide is designed for those using AutoCAD® 2025 with a Windows operating system. This guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software.

The AutoCAD 2025: 3D Drawing and Modeling guide introduces users, who are proficient with the 2D commands in the AutoCAD software, to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of the advanced 3D Modeling workspace in the AutoCAD software.

Topics Covered:

• 3D viewing techniques
• Working with simple and composite solids
• Creating complex solids and surfaces
• Modifying objects in 3D space
• Editing solids
• Creating sections, camera perspectives, and animations
• Working with point clouds
• Converting 3D objects
• Setting up a rendering with materials and lights
• Creating 2D drawings from 3D models
• Working with the user coordinate system
• Creating .STL files of 3D models for printing

Prerequisites:

• Access to the 2025.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2024).
• A good working skill level in the AutoCAD software, i.e., a minimum of 80 hours of work experience with the AutoCAD software, is recommended.

Total Number of Pages: 460
Total Hours: 24