Solid Edge ST5 for Designers introduces the reader to Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology. Solid Edge is one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. With Synchronous Technology, Solid Edge redefines the rules for 3D modeling. It combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control of dimension-driven design, thereby generating tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. In this release of Solid Edge, the synchronous modeling and the traditional modeling environments are integrated into a single environment. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the user. This textbook consists of 15 chapters structured in a pedagogical sequence, covering the Part, Assembly, Drafting and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge ST5. Both Synchronous and Ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. Every chapter begins with a tools section that provides a brief information of the Solid Edge tools. Each chapter provides you with tutorials that are created using these commands. This approach allows the user to use this textbook initially as a learning tool and then as a reference material. Following are the additional features of this book: . Detailed explanation of Solid Edge ST5 tools . More than 50 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, 45 as exercises, and projects with step-by-step explanation . The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter. . Emphasis on Why and How with explanation . Tips and Notes throughout the textbook . 736 pages with heavily illustrated text . Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Customizing AutoCAD 2013 is the ideal classic AutoCAD reference work that provides the users the detailed descriptions of techniques used for customizing the AutoCAD software. It is a comprehensive textbook which covers all levels of customization in AutoCAD starting from basic customizing techniques used creating template drawings and customizing menus to advanced technique used for modifying the AutoCAD environment. Every chapter of this textbook has several examples that illustrate some possible applications of the customizing techniques. The exercises at the end of the chapter will help the users assess their knowledge of the techniques learned in the chapter. Live projects and examples further added to explanations, helping readers understand and master the customizing concepts of AutoCAD 2013 with ease. Salient features of the Textbook A comprehensive textbook of 528 pages consists of 18 chapters covering all major customizing techniques of AutoCAD. Detail explanation of program writing of Scripting, AutoLISP, Visual LISP, DIESEL, etc. Additional information is provided in the form of tips and notes. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics covered in that chapter. The procedure of customizing AutoCAD is explained in a point-to-view tutorial approach. Each customizing technique is thoroughly explained with examples and illustrations. Self-Evaluation test, review questions, and exercises in every chapter.