Includes index.

Introduction to computers in design -- the user interfce for CAD -- working in 3-D space -- viewing the model -- solid modeling basics -- modeling and construction aids -- solids from sweeps -- modifying the model -- analyzing the model and data base -- surface modeling basics using autosurf -- complex surface modeling -- documentation: 3-D models to 2-D drawngs -- using the model for downstream applications -- rendering the model -- customizing the software

This book was written to meet the needs of any person who is using AutoCAD Release 13 and or AutoSurf, and wishes to learn how to work in 3-D to design objects . It was designed for the person who equally well when used as a working textbook and reference in a class in engineering design graphics, 3-D modeling, or other design-oriented course, where an instructor is teaching the class.