This book is designed to introduce DataCAD to new users and to introduce architectural CAD through the use of the DataCAD software. The book is aimed at students in technology education, “tech prep,” or introductory level architectural CAD courses, vo-tech courses, college architectural design classes, and architects and designers just starting with CAD. The book is divided into a series of drawing projects developed to help new users explore and appreciate three dimensional architectural design and drawing.
The DataCAD 12 Project Book has been written specifically for DataCAD 12. It introduces the fundamental operations needed for creating floor plans, adding dimensions, and using the new symbol browser included with DataCAD. Chapter 15 has been completely rewritten to teach the practical use of “parametric” modeling or building with the new “smart objects” included in DataCAD 12. In DataCAD 12 new symbol editing tools have been added, so a
chapter has been rewritten for this book to cover these new tools.
Many of DataCAD tools are covered including DataCAD’s Identify/Set All feature as well as rendering and dynamically displaying rendered images using the o2c viewer. Those interested in the basics of conventional frame construction will be pleased to see a chapter devoted to the powerful framing macro.
The DataCAD 12 Project Book was updated from its previous version by Michael Smith, who is a registered architect and a partner at Signature
Architects, as well as an avid DataCAD user. He is the author of “The Official DataCAD User’s Guide,” and “DataCAD 10 Advanced Construction Drawing
and Visualization.” Dr. Leonard O. Nasman has experience as a university professor, educator, drafting instructor, design engineer, and drafter. He has created practical and popular books, video tapes, and computer software.
Read more about the DataCAD 12 Project Book in Cadalyst Magazine!
Recommended Use: As a short introduction to Interior Design within an existing Architectural Design program or Family and Consumer Science Interior Design Program in grades 8-12 and Community college programs.
For a more comprehensive study of Interior Design please refer to the Fundamentals of Interior Design, a 500 plus page text that expounds on each subject in detail.
This will be published in 2008 by TEC and is written by the same authors.
