Books, Computers & Internet, Graphic Design, Reference

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David Planchard, Marie Planchard
A Commands Guide For Solidworks 2008
by Delmar Cengage Learning (Paperback)

Learn to effectively create, modify, and edit sketches and solid features using the latest release of one of the most popular software programs in the industry, SolidWorks 2008. A Commands Guide for SolidWorks 2008 offers readers a comprehensive reference guide that begins with an overview of the software's concepts and terminology. Subsequent chapters address System and Document properties, FeatureManagers, PropertyManagers, ConfigurationManagers, and RenderManagers as well as 2D and 3D sketch tools, sketch entities, and more. This thorough coverage provides readers with a solid understanding of the techniques for reusing features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, and configurations. The perfect resource for users with beginner to intermediate-level experience with SolidWorks, this book illustrates clearly and carefully how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful designs.

Ralph Grabowski
Illustrated AutoCAD Quick Reference R11
by Delmar Cengage Learning (Paperback)

Grab on to the power of AutoCAD Release 12 with this new reference. Each page offers clear, direct information on a single command or function of AutoCAD for quick application to a specific tutorial or to a full-blown project. Covers A.M.E. 2.0 shading and rendering commands and the new Release 12 user interface, with illustrations on commands and structure to ease learning.

Robert L. Harris
Information Graphics: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated book is the first complete handbook to visual information. Well written, easy to use, and carefully indexed, it describes the full range of charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and tables used daily to manage, analyze, and communicate information. It features over 3,000 illustrations, making it an ideal source for ideas on how to present information. It is an invaluable tool for anyone who writes or designs reports, whether for scientific journals, annual reports, or magazines and newspapers.

Gwyn Headley
The Encyclopedia of Fonts
by Cassell Illustrated (Paperback)

With its attractive contemporary styling and unbeatable price, this invaluable guide to more than 10,000 fonts and computer typefaces is an essential purchase for graphic designers. The world of type has undergone massive changes in the past few years, allowing designers to order, pay for, and download a font in just a few minutes; the challenge is to select the right type beforehand, and that’s where this huge encyclopedia is a boon. With fonts ranging from Arabic to Bitstream to Teluga, it offers unrivaled inspiration to those who work with type everyday.

Cheryl R. Shrock
Autocad Pocket Reference 2008
by Industrial Pr (Paperback)

This indispensable aid and handy reference provides easy access to all the important fundamental commands, concepts, and "How to" information for the everyday use of AutoCAD. Its convenient compact size allows you to take it with you anywhere. Now you don't need to memorize command steps! It's perfect for students, teachers, and all AutoCAD users who are on the go and who need an occasional reminder on how to use a command. Distinctive Features - Provides a quick reference to most basic AutoCAD commands. - Features easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. - Includes AutoCAD releases 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Gerald Farin
Curves and Surfaces for Computer-Aided Geometric Design: A Practical Guide (Computer Science and Scientific Computing)
by Academic Press (Hardcover)

This unified treatment of curve and surface design concepts is the Fourth Edition of the popular text, Curves and Surfaces for Computer-Aided Geometric Design, Third Edition (Academic Press, 1992). Assuming only a background in calculus and basic linear algebra, this revised and updated classic is highly accessible and should be of interest to a wide audience; from computer graphics hobbyists to software developers for CAD/CAM systems. The author's informal style makes this book very reader-friendly, and the IBM disk included in the back of the book will allow the user to gain first-hand experience with the concepts as they are explained. This book focuses on Bezier and B-spline methods for curves, rational Bezier and B-spline curves, geometric continuity, spline interpolation, and Coons methods. In this Fourth Edition, the content has been thoroughly revised and updated to include a new chapter on recursive subdivision, new material on nonrectangular topology, surface ...

Ralph Grabowski
The Illustrated AutoCAD 2002 Quick Reference
by Autodesk Press (Paperback)

Put the power and speed of AutoCAD 2002 at your fingertips! Conceived and written by noted AutoCAD authority and editor of "AutoCAD User" magazine, Ralph Grabowski, The Illustrated AutoCAD 2002 Quick Reference Guide is a "must" for users of all abilities – whether migrating from earlier releases to AutoCAD 2002, transitioning to AutoCAD 2002 from another CAD application, or using this world-class drawing and design tool for the first time. Fully illustrated and alphabetically organized for fast and trouble-free use at the CAD workstation, this Guide is extraordinarily complete and offers on-the-spot access to 100% of the commands and functions of AutoCAD 2002 and 2000i – including commands that are not addressed in the documentation! Each command starts on a new page, enabling users to locate needed information quickly and effortlessly while at the CAD workstation. Alternate ways of accessing the command – including keyboard, icon, menu picks, and table location – are ...

Dan Margulis
Professional Photoshop 6: The Classic Guide to Color Correction
by John Wiley & Sons (Paperback)

Christine Sevilla
Information Design Desk Reference
by Crisp Learning (Paperback)

Information design basics are accessible to everyone. This book is for people who want quick tips and guidelines to strengthen the impact of their message in day-to-day presentations, reports or documents.

Doug Wolff
Mechanical Desktop 4.0 Quick Reference
by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing (Paperback)

Fire up Mechanical Desktop in a flash! Mechanical Desktop - the popular PC-based solid, assembly and surface modeling tool has 200 unique commands and 117 new features and functions. In Mechanical Desktop 4.0 Quick Reference, author Doug Wolff, helps you get a handle on the massive amount of information you need to run the program efficiently and quickly translate your ideas into 3D models. Every MDT 4.0 command is listed alphabetically, fully described with directions for accessing it, and accompanied by a discussion of available options, a comparison with AutoCAD commands where appropriate, and a key to related commands. Commands are illustrated as icons, as text, and as they appear in the pull-down menu. Charts on the various toolbars and fly-out icons help you get the most out of these features. A glossary puts terms unique to the software at your fingertips.You also learn the importance of the mouse in this program, and how aliases can enhance your productivity.

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