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Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016: Autodesk Official Press

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 for a real-world workflow with these expert tricks and tips Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 is a complete, detailed reference and tutorial for Autodesk's extremely popular and robust civil engineering software. With straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials, this invaluable guide walks you through everything you need to know to be productive. The focus is on real-world applications in professional environments, with all datasets available for download, and thorough coverage helps you prepare for the AutoCAD Civil 3D certification exam with over an hour's worth of video on crucial tips and techniques. You'll learn how to navigate the software and use essential tools, and how to put it all together in the context of a real-world project. In-depth discussion covers surveying, alignments, surface, grading, cross sections and more, and instructor support materials provide an ideal resource for training and education. This book will take you from beginner to pro, so you can get the most out of AutoCAD Civil 3D every step of the way. Understand key concepts and get acquainted with the interface Create, edit, and display all elements of a project Learn everything you need to know for the certification exam Download the datasets and start designing right away With expert insight, tips, and techniques, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 helps you become productive from the very beginning.

Paperback: 1128 pages

Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (August 31, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1119059747

ISBN-13: 978-1119059745

Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 2.1 x 9.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Autodesk's annual version upgrades don't give authors much time to rest. Other publishers have dropped out and Wiley/Sybex are good to hang in there to at least give us this option. This book is superior to the competing book by Autodesk Official Press. That less expensive book seemed pretty good until I hit chapter 3 where it began to cover data import topics and then said, "....will not be covered in this book."I shaved off 1 Star because I have run into a half doz tolerable errors, a half dozen in first 9 chapters, each of which took time to puzzle out and confirm. There is no active standing Errata page on publishers website. Used submission box to report/ask about/share 2 errors. They replied by email, said Author relayed/acknowledged one but denied the other....kind of a baffler since by then the exercise was completed flawlessly once the incorrect (supposedly correct) value was substituted, but didn't complete accurately when using the value which had made it past editors and onto the printing plates used for my copy of the book. I don't feel special.A few times I have had to Google certain terms that were not included in the books Index. They could stand to reduce the font size of the Index and include more terms. Or. Include a glossary or reference for key Civil Engineering acronyms.To be fair I am only half way through the book and overall the lessons are well planned out. As the book prepares you with the basics very well, the text frequently referring to 2 of the later chapters -- where it looks like all of the preparatory chapters are brought together. At that point there appears to be decent guidance on how to set up styles, data shortcuts, etc., and generally produce the speediest possible files for further operations like 5D modeling.

Great book. I was a complete beginner. This book will put you to work and learn. Must have book

I like that this book takes you from the basics to more advanced tasks.

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