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Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 in Practice

Author(s): Kogent Learning Solutions, Inc.
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763776305
  • Paperback    336 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $56.95 US List
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Overview

Autodesk Revit® Architecture® software provides building information modeling (BIM) data that allows you to design buildings with modeling and drafting elements. This book provides basic, step-by-step instructions for getting started and using the Revit Architecture software or for refreshing your Revit skill. It covers only the basics to illustrate the myriad 2D/3D drawing and editing functions for this popular yet complex application. AutoDesk Revit Architecture 2010 in Practice demonstrates how to design small buildings –from concept through actual plotting. The accompanying DVD includes all the drawing lessons in the text, the ability to view third-party software applications, all of the book's figures in color, and a trial version of Revit 2010. This comprehensive introduction will help you navigate this multifaceted software with ease.

ShowKey Features

  • Provides step-by-step introduction to Revit Architecture 2010 commands and tools
  • Covers building components (exterior, doors, windows, roofs, etc.), floor plans, schedules, design, and landscaping
  • Each concept is illustrated using simple examples
  • Includes a DVD with Revit demos, third-party applications, and full color drawings of the figures from the text
  • Provides comprehensive overview of changes to Revit Architecture 2010 and BIM fundamentals

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ShowTable of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Revit
Chapter 2: CAD vs BIM
Chapter 3: Starting with the Revit Interface
Chapter 4: Starting a Project
Chapter 5: Views
Chapter 6: Building Components
Chapter 7: Modeling with Revit
Chapter 8: Using Revit with Other Applications (AutoCAD)
Chapter 9: Saving & Printing Revit Documents


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Kogent Learning Solutions, Inc.

Kogent Learning Solutions, Inc. is a knowledge and HR solutions company that specializes in developing content and graphics and providing training and recruitment services. The content solutions division, which employs leading professionals and authors from industry, services the content creation needs of clients in the publication, education, and corporate sectors. Under this umbrella, content solutions offers technical books (both IT and non-IT), non-technical books (management), articles, courseware and student guides, user manuals, help files, and software documentation.
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