Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007

Book Description

This concise manual goes beyond a series of independent tools and commands to consider the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop (ADT). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of ADT 2007 through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize "why" as well as "how" in order to help readers complete their projects successfully. The text and lessons combine to give an unmistakable sense of the value of the tools introduced as well as a clear indication of each tool's potential. The result is an up-to-the-minute resource that shortens the learning curve and instills confidence and comfort in usage of the software as a tool to create architecture.

Customer Reviews:

Mastering AutoDesktop 2007.......2007-08-13

I was very pleased with the delivery time and quality of the book that I had ordered through Amazon, "Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007". I will most likely order future books this way.

Nice Volume-Somewhat brief.......2007-07-02

I found that this text was more an advanced tutorial than it was a standard textbook. The format was a little informal for my taste. Nonetheless, the Author was clearly knowledgeable, and the book provides a lot of necessary information. I was a little taken aback by how little advantage a knowledge of Autocad is in using the more advanced software

Excellent text but missing items.......2007-03-15

The text is very well written and explains the topics in more than adequate detail. However, there is supposed to be an accompanying CD with files that follow along with the text that would be helpful, but we never received the CD, not in the book nor a separate delivery. Aside from that, we are very happy with the information contained within the text itself.

2007 ADT Tutorial.......2007-03-13

I'm approximately one third of the way through the book. I've been using ACAD for approximately twenty years and I agree with the author that having some ACAD experience is helpful, perhaps essential in learning this software. I'm using it to teach myself and even though the book is excellent, nothing beats being able to ask someone a question when you're stuck. This is very complexe software and if you have a problem, you're left to your own devices. I come from a mechanical engineering background and don't know a soul familiar with ADT. The book is well written and illustrated but you have to read very closely to avoid errors in the exercises.

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007.......2007-02-19

Has excellent tutorials, but difficult to look up a problem.

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006

Average customer rating:

NOVICE TO INTERMEDIATE
A tremendous help
An excellent tutorial
MADT a must have
Mastering is our Corporate Training Manual

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006
Paul F. Aubin
Manufacturer: Autodesk Press
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ASIN: 1418020524

Book Description

This concise manual goes beyond a series of independent tools and commands to consider the process of creating professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop (ADT). Content focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of ADT 2006 through life-tested, practical lessons that emphasize "why" as well as "how" in order to help readers complete their projects successfully. The text and lessons combine to give an unmistakable sense of the value of the tools introduced as well as a clear indication of each tool's potential. The result is an up-to-the-minute resource that shortens the learning curve and instills confidence and comfort in usage of the software as a tool to create architecture.

Customer Reviews:

NOVICE TO INTERMEDIATE .......2006-09-12

Very good book for the price. Definitely the buy for someone who has some autocad background. However, I did find the book to be somewhat to broad in its examples. I think the author would have done much better if he had limited his scope of example to either residential or commercial. The residential examples were not very specific and were only understood if one read the commercial examples first. Being that I only design residential, it is a great resource in describing the different tools and commands available in the program.

A tremendous help.......2006-06-25

My firm recently upgraded from 2002 to 2006 and it's been an ordeal. We've decided to use the project navigator's full functionallity and this book has been a wonderfull reference for the methodology behind it. I'd recommend this book to anyone doing the same.

An excellent tutorial.......2006-04-13

As usual, Paul's latest Mastering ADT book is a must-have for anyone needing to learn how to use ADT in a real-world scenario. Rather than just another useless listing of commands and features, it is a process-oriented series of tutorials that walk users through example projects with plenty of coverage of the "why" as well as the "how to". As an ADT instructor and consultant, I recommend it to all of my students and customers.

MADT a must have.......2006-04-12

MADT 06 is over-the-top helpful. With consistent reading and follow through of exercises, we easily moved from, "What the heck is all this stuff? -- to, "I get it, I get it, I can't live without it." We found Mr. Aubin's tools and project examples very applicable and useful to real world application. Another great advantage of reading MADT is the author's explanation of out of the box material in the software. Most draftsmen are compelled to spend weeks re-configuring the software and tools to draw like they draw. Aubin helps explain this is not necessary. He's right. The author not only clearly explains how to use this complicated software but helps us understand that it is already equipped to save us time and money without spending endless man-hours making it draw with every color, line weight, block and tool that we've used the last 20 years.

Mastering is our Corporate Training Manual.......2006-04-12

We have a large installation of ADT at our company and Paul's books have always been step one in the training of our users. The book and tutorial guide you through difficult concepts and get you ready to start your own project. We don't start a project without this book. We recently used "Mastering" (and no traditional training) to create a library of custom multi-view blocks that scheduled all our doors, walls and spaces in a building that is one of the most complex in the world. Contrary to any detractors comments, we have found this book to be easy to use and valuable to our process.

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004

Average customer rating:

confusing
Aubin's Mastering ADT very thorough and easy to follow
Help at Last for the CADaphobes!
Could have used an editor and some better examples.
Best Resource

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004
Paul F. Aubin
Manufacturer: Autodesk Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1401848850

Book Description

Create professional-quality building design projects using the newest release of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop! This concise manual focuses squarely on the rationale and practicality of the Architectural Desktop (ADT) process through lessons that emphasize ?why? as well as ?how? to help readers complete their projects successfully. The author, an experienced architect and instructor, discusses the features and functions of Release 2004 in an easy-to-understand fashion that conveys a clear sense of its value, including each tool?s potential. The resulting up-to-date resource is chock full of real-life, tested advice from a certified professional on the usage of the software that will help shorten the learning curve for readers and instill confidence.

Customer Reviews:

confusing.......2006-08-23

This text is confusing, contains several errors and overall quite useless for the classroom setting.

Aubin's Mastering ADT very thorough and easy to follow.......2004-03-19

Paul's book, after working through the Comprehensive Tutorial by H. Edward Goldberg, is like reading Proust in English for an English as a first language speaker compared to reading Proust in French for an English as a first language speaker. The steps are small enough that a person who is new to the program can follow along without difficulty. Plus, Paul's accessibility is invaluable.
Great resource and learning tool.
The reviewer who said there must be a better book out there somewhere might consider writing one for the office in which he/she works so as to have one to recommend for new employees.
I, too, would be interested in reviewing the new attempt.

Help at Last for the CADaphobes!.......2004-03-19

I'm an architect who's worked with CAD for 10 years...got dragged into using it, literally kicking and screaming!! I needed 3D capabilities to stay competitive, but the thought of learning another CAD program struck terror in the very marrow of my bones! I took took hours and hours of classroom and on-line classes to try to learn ADT and VIZRender, and I feel like it was money up in smoke. Out of sheer desperation I bought Aubin's book, and have found it to be one of the....no, THE clearest, most straightforward CAD guide I've ever, ever, EVER read!!Starting with the basics, and guiding the reader through step-by-step tutorials in plain, non-technical language, Aubin has developed a guide that even a technophobe can clearly understand.

I'd give the book a full 5-star, but it's a little lacking in trouble shooting. If things don't work out the way they're supposed to, it would be helpful to have some suggestions on what might be wrong.

After only one day of working through the guide, I could design a simple building in 3-D. After a full week, the sunshine was pouring through the windows. Well worth the money.

Could have used an editor and some better examples........2004-02-11

After working with various versions of AutoCad for the last 7 years, this was my first introduction to Architectural Desktop. I have worked my way through this book over the last week. It is quite possibly the LEAST-well-written Cad book I have ever used. Paragraphs are repeated, steps are skipped over, words are missing in the middle of sentences.

The tutorials give you the false impression that you are accomplishing something, without teaching you how to apply the concepts to the actual projects you will be required to work on in the real world. One man in my office described the tutorials this way: "It's like 'This Old House', Bob takes the camera crew into the bathroom as Norm finishes caulking the tub. Bob turns to the camera and tells you that now you too can remodel your bathroom."

There has to be a better book out there on this program. I just don't know what it is. Don't spend your money on this, take your chances on some other book. Best of Luck.

Best Resource.......2004-01-01

When I have a question, I go to the Aubin book first. The help menu and the official Autodesk books never have as much of what I need.

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop

Average customer rating:

Great Supplement
Excellent guide!
Great Book!!!
Mastering?
All ADT Users will find Paul's New Book a Great Resource

Mastering Autodesk Architectural Desktop
Paul F. Aubin
Manufacturer: Autodesk Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback