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Campbell, Robert G., and Edward S. Roth. Integrated Product Design and Manufacturing Using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. New York: Marcel Dekker, c2003. Print.

Cogorno, Gene R. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Mechanical Design. New York: McGraw-Hll, c2006. Print.

Gay, Daniel, and Jacques Gambelin, eds. Modeling and Dimensioning of Structures. Hoboken, NJ: ISTE: Wiley, 2008. Print.

Griffith, Gary K. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing: Applications and Inspection. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, c2002. Print.

Gross, Hans, Jens Hamann, and Georg Wiegartner. Electrical Feed Drives in Automation: Basics, Computation, Dimensioning. Ed. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft. Erlangen: Publicis MCD Corporate, c2001. Print.

Henzold, Georg. Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Design, Manufacturing, and Inspection: A Handbook for Geometrical Product Specification Using ISO and ASME Standards. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Elsevier, 2006. Print.

Industrial Fasteners Institute. IFI Guide to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for Mechanical Fasteners. Cleveland, Ohio: Industrial Fasteners Institute, c2004. Print.

Madsen, David A. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Tinley Park, Illinois: Goodheart-Willcox, c2011. Print.

Meadows, James D. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in 2007. Hendersonville, TN: James D. Meadows, c2006. Print.

Nagy, Imre V., Kofi Asante-Dulah, and Istvan Zsuffa. Hydrological Dimensioning and Operation of Reservoirs: Practical Design Concepts and Principles. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers, c2002. Print.

Puncochar, Daniel E. Interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. 3rd ed. New York: Industrial Press, c2011. Print.

Srinivasan, Vijay. Theory of Dimensioning: An Introduction to Parameterizing Geometric Models. New York: Marcel Dekker, c2004. Print.

Stasiak, Maciej, Mariusz Gabowski, and Arkadiusz Wisniewski. Modelling and Dimensioning of Mobile Networks: From GSM to LTE. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011. Print.

Wilson, Bruce A. Design Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Tinley Park, Illinois: Goodheart-Wilcox, c2005. Print.

Zurflieh, Thomas P. AutoCAD 2004: 2D Drawing and Dimensioning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2005. Print.

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• Wyatt, William G. Accessing AutoCAD Architecture 2011. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Wohlers, Terry T. Applying AutoCAD 2010. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2010.
• Wohlers, Terry T. Applying AutoCAD 2011. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2011.
• Madsen, David A., Ron Palma, and David F. Madsen. Architectural Drafting Using AutoCAD: Drafting/Design/Presentation: AutoCAD 2010. 6th ed. Tinley Park, Illinois: Goodheart-Willcox, 2010.
• Aubin, Paul F., Darryl McClelland, and Martin Schmid. The Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP 2011. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Hamad, Munir M. AutoCAD 2010 Essentials. Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett, 2011.
• Kirkpatrick, James M., and Beverly L. Kirkpatrick. AutoCAD 2010 for Interior Design & Space Planning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2009.
• Richard, Paul, Frank E. Puerta, and Jim Fitzgerald. AutoCAD 2010 in 2D and 3D: A Modern Perspective. Boston: Prentice Hall, c2010.
• Puerta, Frank E. AutoCAD 2010 in 3D: A Modern Perspective. Boston: Prentice Hall, c2010.
• Kalameja, Alan J. AutoCAD 2010 Tutor for Engineering Graphics. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, c2010.
• Hamad, Munir M. AutoCAD 2011: Essentials. Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2010.
• Hamad, Munir. AutoCAD 2011 3D Modeling Essentials. Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2010.
• Gladfelter, Donnie. AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required. 1st ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, c2010.
• Finkelstein, Ellen, Kelly L Murdock, and Denny Guang-Yeu Lee. AutoCAD 2011 & AutoCAD LT 2011 Bible. 1st ed. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley, 2010.
• Hamad, Munir M. AutoCAD 2011 Essentials. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2011.
• Kirkpatrick, Beverly L., and James M. Kirkpatrick. Autocad 2011 for Interior Design and Space Planning. 1st ed. Columbus, OH: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010.
• Puerta, Frank E. AutoCAD 2011 in 3D: A Modern Perspective. 1st ed. Columbus, OH: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010.
• Kalameja, Alan J., and Kevin Lang. Autocad 2011 Tutor for Engineering Graphics. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Shumaker, Terence M., et al. AutoCAD and Its Applications. 17th ed. Tinley Park, Illinois: Goodheart-Willcox Company, 2010.
• Shumaker, Terence M., David A. Madsen, and Jeffery A. Laurich. AutoCAD and Its Applications. 18th ed. Tinley Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, 2011.
• Ward, Harry O., and Nancy S. Orem. AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010: Procedures and Applications. Boston: Pearson, c2010.
• Byrnes, David, Peter Jaret, and Barbara Schenck. AutoCAD ‘x’ for Dummies. 1st ed. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley, 2010.
• Tickoo, Sham. Customizing AutoCad 2010. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, c2010.
• Tickoo, Sham. Customizing AutoCAD 2011. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Seidler, Douglas R. Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to Autocad 2011. New York: Fairchild Books, c2010.
• Dix, Mark, and Paul Riley. Discovering AutoCAD 2010. Boston: Prentice Hall, c2010.
• Dix, Mark, and Paul Riley. Discovering AutoCAD 2011. 1st ed. Columbus, OH: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010.
• Bethune, James D. Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD(r) 2011. 1st ed. Boston, MA: Prentice Hall, 2011.
• Krishnan, G.V., and Thomas Stellman. Harnessing AutoCAD 2010. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Krishnan, G.V., and Thomas A. Stellman. Harnessing AutoCAD 2011. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Krishnan, G.V., and Thomas A. Stellman. Harnessing AutoCAD 2011. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Grabowski, Ralph. The Illustrated AutoCAD 2010 Quick Reference. Clifton Park, NY: Cengage Learning, c2010.
• Grabowski, Ralph. The Illustrated AutoCAD 2011 Quick Reference. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Richard, Paul, and Jim Fitzgerald. Introduction to AutoCAD 2010: A Modern Perspective. Boston: Prentice Hall, 2010.
• Richard, Paul, and Jim Fitzgerald. Introduction to AutoCAD(r) 2011: A Modern Perspective. 1st ed. Boston, MA: Prentice Hall, 2011.
• Omura, George. Mastering AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Technology, c2010.
• Aubin, Paul F. Mastering AutoCAD Architecture 2010. Clifton Park, NY: Autodesk Press/Delmar Cengage Learning, c2010.
• Wedding, James, and Scott McEachron. Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Technology, c2010.
• Omura, George. Mastering AutoCAD for the Mac. 1st ed. Indianapolis, Indiana: Wiley Technology, ©2011.
• Laughlin, Robin. Presentation Graphics: Freehand and Using AutoCAD. 1st ed. New York, NY: Fairchild Books, 2010.
• Smith, Douglas, and Antonio Ramirez. Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD(r): A Multidisciplinary Curriculum for the First Semester. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Prentice Hall, 2011.
• Gindis, Elliot. Up and Running with AutoCAD 2010. Boston: Academic, c2010.
• Gindis, Elliot. Up and Running with AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling. Boston : Academic Press, c2011.
• Gindis, Elliot. Up and Running with AutoCAD 2011: 2D Drawing and Modeling. Boston: Academic Press, 2010.
• Grabowski, Ralph. Update Guide to AutoCAD 2010: What’s Inside? Clifton Park, NY: Autodesk/Cengage Learning, c2010.
• Grabowski, Ralph. Using AutoCAD 2011. 1st ed. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2010.
• Koser, Gary, and Dean Zirwas. Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2010: Advanced: A Layered Learning Approach. Boston: Prentice Hall, c2010.
• Koser, Gary, and Dean Zirwas. Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2010: Basics: A Layered Learning Approach. Boston: Prentice Hall, c2010.
• Koser, Gary, and Dean Zirwas. Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2010: Basics Through Advanced: A Layered Learning Approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, c2010.
• Koser, Gary, and Dean Zirwas. Workplace Skills for Success with AutoCAD 2011: Basics. 1st ed. Columbus, OH: Prentice Hall, 2010.

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3D Modeling, Drafting, Product Design, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks

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2D drawing

- An indirect and incomplete representation of an engineering product or system, subject to interpretation and error¹

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3D

- A real object or true depiction of real image¹

3D computer graphics

- Graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data… that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images³

3D computer graphics software

- Programs used to create 3D computer-generated imagery⁹

3D model

- The product of 3D modeling²

- An object that is constructed on three planes²⁷

3D modeling

- The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of object… via specialized software²

- The construction, manipulation, and storage of geometric objects to represent objects… around us or virtual objects¹⁷

3D printing

- A form of additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is created by successive layers of material⁶

3D rendering

- The 3D computer graphics process of automatically converting 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects on a computer⁵

3D wireframe

- Extension of 2D drafting¹²

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Assembly modeling

- Technology and methods used by Computer-aided design and Product visualization computer software systems to handle multiple files that represent components within a product¹⁵

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Computer-aided design (CAD)

- The use of computer technology for the design of objects, real or virtual¹²

- A combination of both hardware & software that helps architects, engineers and related professionals in the real estate & manufacturing industry worldwide¹⁸

- An important industrial art extensively used in many applications, including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design, prosthetics, and many more¹²

- A major driving force for research in computational geometry, computer graphics (both hardware and software), and discrete differential geometry¹²

- Especially important technology within the scope of computer-aided technologies, with benefits such as lower product development costs and a greatly shortened design cycle¹²

- One of the many tools used by engineers and designers and is used in many ways depending on the profession of the user and the type of software in question¹²

- One part of the whole Digital Product Development (DPD) activity within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process¹²

Computer-aided geometric design (CAGD)

- The design of geometric models for object shapes, in particular¹²

Computer animation or CGI animation

- The art of creating moving images with the use of computers¹⁰

- An artful blend of creative vision and technology³¹

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Design intent

- How the creator of the part wants it to respond to changes and updates⁴

DWGgateway

- A free data translation tool that enables any AutoCAD software user to open and edit any DWG file, regardless of the version of AutoCAD it was made in⁴

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eDrawings Professional

- An e-mail-enabled communication tool for reviewing 2D and 3D product design data across the extended product development team⁴

Electronic design automation (EDA or ECAD)

- A category of software tools for designing electronic systems such as printed circuit boards and integrated circuits²⁶

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Features

- Building blocks of the part⁴

- The shapes and operations that construct the part⁴

FeatureWorks

- Feature recognition software that lets designers make changes to static geometric data, increasing the value of translated files⁴

Flexibility

- The ability to change angles or animate images with quicker rendering of the changes²

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Group

- A starting point for discussions and collaborations²⁸

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Innovation

- A vital ingredient of business success²⁹

Interoperability

- The key issue which integrates various CAD CAM CAE tools¹

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Kinetic design

- Aesthetic design of physical movement³²

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Level sets

- A useful representation for deforming surfaces which undergo many topological changes²

Lighting

- An important aspect of scene setup²

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MACRO (merge and correlate recorded output)

- Anything more than a single command¹⁹

- Rule or pattern that specifies how a certain input sequence should be mapped to an output sequence according to a defined procedure²⁰

Macro program

- Computer programs that capture the user’s actions as if it is recording the user²¹

MoldflowXpress

- A mold design validation tool that was built into a solid modeling environment⁴

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Parameters

- Constraints whose values determine the shape or geometry of the model or assembly⁴

Polygonal modeling

- An approach for modeling objects by representing or approximating their surfaces using polygons⁸

Print3D

- A 3D printing feature that allows users to convert their 3D CAD model to a .STL file and then have it sent to specialty manufacturers for quote⁴

Procedural modeling

- An umbrella term for a number of techniques in computer graphics to create 3D models and textures from sets of rules⁷

Product design

- The efficient and effective generation and development of ideas through a process that leads to new products³⁰

Pro/ENGINEER

- A parametric, integrated 3D CAD/CAM/CAE solution created by Parametric Technology Corporation¹³

- The first to market with parametric, feature-based, associative solid modeling software¹³

- An integral part of a broader product development system developed by PTC¹³

- A piece of software that falls within the category of CAD/CAM/CAE and site alongside other similar products currently on the market¹³

- A feature based modeling architecture incorporated into a single database philosophy with advanced rule based design capabilities¹³

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Skeletal animation

- A technique in computer animation, particularly in the animation of vertebrates, in which a character is represented in two parts: a surface representation used to draw the character… and a hierarchical set of bones used for animation only¹¹

Solid modeling

- A consistent set of principles for mathematical and computer modeling of three dimensional solids¹⁴

SolidWorks

- A 3D mechanical CAD… program that runs on Microsoft Windows and was developed by Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks… a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes⁴

- A competitor to CAD programs such as Pro/ENGINEER, I-DEAS, Unigraphics, and CATIA⁴

- A parasolid-based solid modeler⁴

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

- A tool that tests fluid-flow simulation and thermal analysis so designers can conduct tests on virtual prototypes⁴

SolidWorks MoldBase

- A catalog of standard mold base assemblies and components⁴

SolidWorks Motion

- A virtual prototyping tool that provides motion simulation capabilities to ensure designs function properly⁴

SolidWorks Simulation

- A design validation tool that shows engineers how their designs will behave as physical objects⁴

SolidWorks Simulation Premium

- A design validation tool that caters to designers without engineering background⁴

SolidWorks Sustainability

- A product that measures the environmental impact of designs while they are modeled in SolidWorks⁴

SolidWorks Toolbox

- A library of parts that uses “Smart Part” Technology to automatically select fasteners and assemble them in the desired sequence⁴

SolidWorks Utilities

- Software that lets designers find differences between two versions of the same part, or locate, modify, and suppress features within a model⁴

SolidWorks Viewer

- A free plug-in for viewing SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings⁴

SolidWorks Workgroup PDM

- A PDM tool that allows SolidWorks users operating in teams of 10 members or less to work on designs concurrently⁴

Sub-forum

- A great place to share your experiences and do your Q&A with other users²⁸

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Technical drawing or Drafting

- The academic discipline of creating standardized technical drawings by architects, interior designers, drafters, design engineers, and related professionals¹⁶

- Integral communication of technical or engineering drawings and is the industrial arts sub-discipline that underlies all involved technical endeavors¹⁶

- Means of clearly and concisely communicating all of the information necessary to transform an idea or a concept into reality²²

- Drawing plan, rendered to scale, used to communicate direction and specifics to a group of people creating something²³

- Formal and precise way of communicating information about the shape, size, features and precision of physical objects²⁴

- Universal language of engineering used in the design process for solving problems, quickly and accurately visualizing objects, and conducting analysis²⁴

- A graphical representation of objects and structures²⁴

- Expression of bodies by lines²⁴

- Skill, a vocation²⁵

Tessellation

- The process of transforming representations of objects, such as transforming the middle point coordinate of a sphere and a point on its circumference into a polygon representation of a sphere²

- A significant contributing factor to the resulting aesthetic and visual quality of the finished work²

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References:
¹Sunith. “Transforming a 2D Drawing to 3D CAD Data.” Online posting. 10 June 2009. CAD Professor. 19 July 2010 <http://www.cadprofessor.in/2009/06/transforming-a-2d-drawing-to-3d-cad-data/>.
²“3D modeling.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_modeling>.
³“3D computer graphics.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_computer_graphics>.
⁴“SolidWorks.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SolidWorks>.
⁵“3D rendering.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_rendering>.
⁶“3D printing.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_Printing>.
⁷“Procedural modeling.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procedural_modeling>.
⁸“Polygonal modeling.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonal_modeling>.
⁹“3D computer graphics software.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_modeler>.
¹⁰“Computer animation.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_animation>.
¹¹“Skeletal animation.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeletal_animation>.
¹²“Computer-aided design.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAD>.
¹³“Pro/ENGINEER.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro/ENGINEER>.
¹⁴“Solid modeling.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_modeling>.
¹⁵“Assembly modelling.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_modelling>.
¹⁶“Technical drawing.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 19 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_drawing>.
¹⁷Dillip Kumar Barik. “Mechanical Cad Design and 3D Modeling Services.” Online posting. 22 Mar 2010. ArticlesBase. 20 July 2010 <http://www.articlesbase.com/software-articles/mechanical-cad-design-and-3d-modeling-services-2026899.html>.
¹⁸cadserviceireland. “Affordable CAD Services and CAD 3D Modeling Services.” Online posting. 1 Mar 2009. A1Articles. 20 July 2010 <http://www.a1articles.com/article_801232_15.html>.
¹⁹Ralph Grabowski. “TIPS: Macros.” Online posting. 5 Feb 2004. WorldCAD Access. 26 July 2010 <http://worldcadaccess.typepad.com/blog/2004/02/tips_macros.html>.
²⁰Srivastava, Rahul. Customization of CAD Modeling Software using Parametric Macros for Design of Machinable Artistic Surface Patterns. Patiala: Thapar University, 2009. 27 July 2010 <http://dspace.thapar.edu:8080/dspace/bitstream/10266/1033/1/RAHUL+SRIVASTAVA+80781021-+2009.pdf>.
²¹Schoonmaker, Stephen J. The CAD Guidebook: A Basic Manual for Understanding and Improving Computer-Aided Design. New York: Marcel Dekker, 2003.
²²Goetsch, David L., et al. Technical Drawing. 5th ed. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning, c2005.
²³“Definition of Technical Drawing.” YourDictionary. 20 July 2010. 3 Aug 2010. <http://www.yourdictionary.com/dictionary-articles/Definition-of-Technical-Drawing.html>.
²⁴G. Gülsev Uyar Aldas. “JFM210 Technical Drawing and Computer Application Lecture Notes (First Part).” Scribd. 26 Nov 2008. 3 Aug 2010 <http://www.scribd.com/doc/8455804/Technical-Drawing>.
²⁵Lee, Xah. “What Is Technical Drawing, Descriptive Geometry, Projective Geometry, Linear Algebra.” XahLee.org. 2 Aug 2010. 3 Aug 2010 <http://xahlee.org/3d/tech_drawing.html>.
²⁶“Electronic design automation.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 26 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_design_automation>.
²⁷Kay. “25 (Free) 3D Modeling Applications You Should Not Miss.” Online posting. 14 Aug 2010. Hongkiat.com. 16 Aug 2010 <http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-free-3d-modelling-applications-you-should-not-miss/>.
²⁸Saikat Basu. “Easily Learn 3D Modeling with 3DVIA Shape.” Online posting. 15 June 2010. MakeUseOf. 23 Aug 2010 <http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3d-modeling-skills-easy-3dvia-shape/>.
²⁹Baxter, Mike. Product Design: Practical Methods for the Systematic Development of New Products. Cheltenham, UK: Nelson Thornes, 2002.
³⁰“Product design.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 6 Aug 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_design>.
³¹“Become a Professional in Animation.” Design Training. 30 Nov 2010. 20 Dec 2010 <http://www.design-training.com/computer-animation/>.
³²Hopson, Ben. “Kinetic Design and the Animation of Products.” Online posting. 1 Mar 2009. Core77. 20 Dec 2010 <http://www.core77.com/blog/featured_items/kinetic_design_and_the_animation_of_products_by_ben_hopson_12642.asp>.

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Autodesk and FARO agreed to work together to integrate point cloud data to AutoCAD 2011 software. Autodesk will be using FARO Laser Scanner Photon for capturing point cloud data. The integration of point cloud platform to AutoCAD will allow users to obtain a high performance usage of scan data. This is in response to customers’ need for “direct import and support for large point clouds in AutoCAD.” This will speed up the conversion from as-built information to 3D models, and both AutoCAD 2011 users and FARO Laser Scanner users will benefit from this. Autodesk and FARO cooperate to help customers save time in their design activities.

Reference:
“FARO and Autodesk Collaborate to Add Support for Point Cloud Data to AutoCAD 2011.” MarketWatch. 6 July 2010. 14 July < http://www.marketwatch.com/story/faro-and-autodesk-collaborate-to-add-support-for-point-cloud-data-to-autocad-2011-2010-07-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp>.

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First name/version: AutoCAD Version 1.0 Release 1
Most recent name/version: AutoCAD 2011 Release 18.1

AutoCAD is a “CAD (Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Drafting) software application for 2D and 3D design and drafting” and a product of Autodesk, Inc. It is “one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers.” AutoCAD originated from Interact, an SPL program. Marinchip Software Partners (renamed as Autodesk) again coded AutoCAD this time using C and PL/1. However, the PL/1 version became unsuccessful. While earlier versions run under UNIX and Mac OS, AutoCAD is now compatible with Microsoft Windows alone. With the release of recent AutoCAD versions, 3D modeling became improved, editing of 3D models became easier, and quality rendering became possible. AutoCAD supports AutoLISP, Visual LISP, VBA, .NET, and ObjectARX for customization and automation.

AutoCAD LT is a “lower cost version of AutoCAD with reduced capabilities.” Both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT support different languages such as English, German, French, etc. It serves as an entry-level CAD package to compete with other products that have low prices. AutoCAD Freestyle is a “simplified, low-cost… application that makes it easy to create accurate, professional-looking 2D drawings and sketches.” The student version of AutoCAD is functionally identical with the full version except for DWG files of the student version. The output from the student version contains a plot stamp.

Some industry-specific CAD applications that run under the AutoCAD Platform:

• AutoCAD Electrical
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• AutoCAD Map 3D
• AutoCAD Mechanical
• AutoCAD MEP
• AutoCAD P&ID
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• AutoCAD Structural Detailing

AutoCAD supports the following file formats:

• DWG – native file format of AutoCAD
• DXF – interchange file format of AutoCAD
• DWF – for publishing CAD data.

Reference:
“AutoCAD.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 13 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD>.

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Name/Version	Release	Additional Features
AutoCAD Version 1.0	1	DWG R1.0 file format
AutoCAD Version 1.2	2	DWG R1.2 file format
AutoCAD Version 1.3	3
AutoCAD Version 1.4	4	DWG R1.4 file format
AutoCAD Version 2.0	5	DWG R2.05 file format
AutoCAD Version 2.1	6	DWG R2.1 file format
AutoCAD Version 2.5	7	DWG R2.5 file format
AutoCAD Version 2.6	8	DWG R2.6 file format
AutoCAD Release 9	9	DWG R9 file format
AutoCAD Release 10	10	DWG R10 file format
AutoCAD Release 11	11	DWG R11 file format
AutoCAD Release 12	12	DWG R11/R12 file format
AutoCAD Release 13	13	DWG R13 file format
AutoCAD Release 14	14	DWG R14 file format
AutoCAD 2000	15.0	DWG 2000 file format
AutoCAD 2000i	15.1
AutoCAD 2002	15.2
AutoCAD 2004	16.0	DWG 2004 file format
AutoCAD 2005	16.1
AutoCAD 2006	16.2
AutoCAD 2007	17.0	DWG 2007 file format
AutoCAD 2008	17.1	Annotative Objects, x86-64 versions of Windows XP and Vista
AutoCAD 2009	17.2	Microsoft Office 2007-like tabbed ribbon
AutoCAD 2010	18.0	DWG 2010 file format, Parametrics, Mesh 3D solid modeling
AutoCAD 2011	18.1	Surface Modeling, Surface Analysis, Object Transparency

Reference:
“AutoCAD.” Wikipedia. 2010. Wikimedia Foundation. 12 July 2010 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD>.

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• Shrock, Cheryl R. Advanced AutoCAD 2010 Exercise Workbook. New York: Industrial Press, c2009.
• Brower, Myron R. Architectural Drafting Assignments using AutoCAD. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning, c2005.
• Leach, James A. AutoCAD 2006 Instructor: A Student Guide to Complete Coverage of AutoCAD’s Commands and Features. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2006.
• Leach, James A. Autocad 2007 Instructor: A Student Guide to Complete Coverage of AutoCAD’s Commands and Features. 1st ed. Ed. Suzanne Jeans, Bill Stenquist, and Kathleen White. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006.
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