Customer Review: This is by far the best book on the subject of CNC programming. Even if you have an earlier edition, it is still worth upgrading to the 3rd Edition. Peter Smid knows his subject.
Customer Review: As our SolidWorks reseller WON'T supply us with the REAL SolidWorks training manuals... this is an excellent substitute for our in-house SolidWorks training. I also like the Project based approach... well done. Even thought SolidWorks makes extensive use of colour in their interface, black... more info
Customer Review: The book is perfect for small companies or individual users that need training on surfacing but don't have the resources for classroom time. The book covers all of the tools available and then goes into the sections that really help, actual modeling techniques. The author goes through several curvy... more info
Customer Review: This is a good book for quick reference to things that you may have forgotten how to do. Look somewhere else if you want a book for the complete beginner.
Customer Review: As BIM becomes common place in the architectural design community, the tools and thought processes for designers will be transformed. The expectations of those who hire and pay the designer will be heightened far beyond the current standard of care. It's about time! CADD has held potential to... more info
Customer Review: I needed to write this review to let others instructors understand what is on the market today for teaching solidworks. I, like many instructors are multi tasking this year with various classes. With some training and help from by local Solidworks VAR, I am teaching a 13 week freshmen class on... more info
Customer Review: I'm a Visio kinda guy. I learn and communicate visually. This book contains text instructions for all the stuff you want to understand, but very few diagrams or print screens. Why? If you're so good at Visio - then use it. I want to understand how to incorporate shape data and data graphics. To be... more info
Customer Review: I have been using Autodesk Inventor for 7 years and with this evolving software there is always something new and different. This book does a wonderful job at walking the reader through all the menu options. I have used the section on documentation mostly and learned how to do things that I was... more info
Customer Review: I maintain a large library of Inventor textbooks, tutorials and how to, for the classes I teach.
This book is a great reference for new users as well as veterans.
Its clear concise information allows me to utilize it in my curriculum.
All concepts are clearly explained.
Easy... more info
Customer Review: I originally used Autocad 13, a much earlier edition. To
read the current 2009 edition has been an extraordinary
learning experience. Everything is explained clearly and
simply. The layout is great and it is organized to provide a
straightforward understanding of the... more info
