Learning Autodesk Alias Design 2015

Learning Autodesk Alias Design 2015 textbook introduces the readers to Alias Design 2015, one of the world's leading surface modeling packages. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the 3D surface modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. This textbook covers all the tools, options, and applications of Alias Design 2015 to create the real world objects. The surface modeling tutorials and exercises used in this textbook will help users gain the knowledge of actual industry designs. Written with the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for both the novice and advanced users.



Following are the additional features of this book:

Consists of 13 pedagogically sequenced chapters and a project covering the sketching, surfacing, rendering, and painting in Autodesk Alias Design.
Brief summary on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience.
Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process.
Additional information provided throughout the textbook in the form of tips and notes.
Self-evaluation test and review questions at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge.

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Autodesk Alias Design
Chapter 2: Working with Basic Tools
Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces-I
Chapter 4: Working with Surfaces-II
Chapter 5: Editing Surfaces
Chapter 6: Advanced Surface Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 7: Editing Tools-I
Chapter 8: Editing Tools-II
Chapter 9: Advanced Surface Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling and Editing Tools
Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Tools
Chapter 12: Basics of Rendering
Chapter 13: Surface Evaluation and Painting
Student Project
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:
CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
• Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations
• Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For faculty only)
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)
(* For Faculty only)

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Computer Animations, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges our students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.