SDC Publications

04/15/2021

Announcing our 2022 Autodesk Inventor training material.
https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Inventor-2022/500/

04/06/2021

Check out our new and upcoming Autodesk Revit 2022 training material. https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-2022/492/

03/23/2021

Today we are announcing our complete line of new and upcoming AutoCAD 2022 training materials. Learn more at https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/AutoCAD-2022/496/

02/12/2021

Quickly learn the basics of SOLIDWORKS 2021. https://youtu.be/-nhxhp342fs This is just one video of the nearly 11 hours of video instruction that is included with the book Project Based SOLIDWORKS 2021. You can learn more about this book here: https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Project-Based-SOLIDWORKS-2021/ISBN/978-1-63057-402-4/

In this video tutorial author Kirstie Plantenberg introduces you to the basics of SOLIDWORKS 2021 by walking you through the creation of a simple part. This ...

11/18/2020

We just announced our complete line of SOLIDWORKS 2021 books and training videos. Many of them our already available, with more coming soon. Check them out on our website to learn more. https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/SOLIDWORKS-2021/482/

04/09/2020

What's New in Revit 2021: From author Daniel Stine

03/25/2020

We are supporting students and schools affected by COVID-19 by providing free eBooks for the remainder of the current school year. Visit our website for more details. https://www.sdcpublications.com/Page/Free-eBook-Access-During-Campus-Closures/

Free EBook Access During Campus Closures

03/16/2020

Read author Daniel Stine's thoughts about teaching Architecture and Interior Design classes remotely.

https://bimchapters.blogspot.com/2020/03/teaching-remotely-architecture-and.html

More and more schools are temporarily turning to remote teaching in the midst of the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. Several university ...

10/29/2019

We've added an option to download our videos with captioning to support customers who benefit from closed captioning.

You can learn more about this enhancement on author Dan Sine's Blog: https://bimchapters.blogspot.com/2019/10/accessible-revit-videos.html

Today I wanted to share a little information about the videos that come with my Revit textbooks . First of all, most of my Revit books co...

04/17/2019

Combining art and science. In this article Ela Kurowska discusses how her background in biochemistry has influenced in her art. She also discusses the difference between how scientist and laypeople react to her work and how science and art can influence each other. Read article three of three from the SOLIDWORKS blog here: https://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/2019/04/ela-kurowska-brings-art-to-life-with-light-forms-part-three.html

Ela Kurowska is a Canadian scientist-turned-artist who utilizes scientific principles to create Light Forms, a photography art project exploring the

04/17/2019

Step inside an artist mind. In this second article, artist Ela Kurowska explains her thought process and methods to creating her stunning abstract images. Read article part two of three from the SOLIDWORKS blog.

https://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/2019/04/ela-kurowska-brings-art-to-life-with-light-forms-part-two.html

Ela Kurowska is a Canadian scientist-turned-artist who utilizes scientific principles to create Light Forms, a photo-based art project exploring the

04/10/2019

Ela Kurowska, a Canadian artist, explores the abstract origins of life using the photoelastic effect. Until a few decades ago, the photoelastic effect was used to visualize stresses in complex 2D and 3D models. Ela found her inspiration while helping her husband, Paul Kurowski, edit an FEA book.

https://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/2019/04/ela-kurowska-brings-art-to-life-with-light-forms-part-one.html

In the age of digital design, how rare and thrilling is it to look at a photograph and have no idea what you are seeing? To be unable to decipher what

04/11/2018

Read what author Daniel Stine thinks are the most significant updates in Autodesk Revit 2019. https://bimchapters.blogspot.com/2018/04/whats-new-in-revit-2019-see-my-aecbytes.html

Revit 2019 is officially here. To get a detailed rundown on the new features and enhancements, be sure to check out my annual "What's New" ...

04/11/2018

Learn what's new in Revit 2019. If you are wanting to master Revit 2019 we have a complete line of books and video training here https://www.sdcpublications.com/Revit

Revit 2019 software includes new features and enhancements that that help multidisciplinary teams deliver projects more productively.

04/11/2018

Take a quick walk through of the Autodesk Revit 2019 user interface. To learn more about Autodesk Revit and how to use it to design buildings visit https://www.sdcpublications.com/Revit

04/11/2018

Today we are announcing our complete line of Autodesk Revit 2019 textbooks. The newest tools and features have been incorporated throughout all our books, and several books feature new chapters and training videos. You will also be glad to know that a few of our Revit 2019 textbooks are already available! Learn more at https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-2019/384/

Autodesk Revit 2019 books and textbooks. These books are perfect for professionals or as a textbook for classroom use. Download free chapters and preview our books online. Category: 384 - Autodesk Revit 2019

03/30/2018

Start reading Autodesk Revit 2018 Architecture Certification Exam Study Guide right now with this free chapter.https://www.sdcpublications.com/pdfsample/978-1-63057-123-8-1.pdf

03/14/2018

• Blends technical drawing and an introduction to AutoCAD 2018
• Covers both mechanical and architectural projects
• Seventeen hours of video instruction is included with each book
• Drafting theory is incorporated throughout the text
• Designed to be used in a single semester, instructor led course
• Each chapter contains key terms, unit summaries, review questions and drawing projects

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Technical-Drawing-101-AutoCAD-2018/ISBN/978-1-63057-098-9/

Title: Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2018, Book A Multidisciplinary Guide to Drafting Theory and Practice with Video Instruction, Page count: 544, Publish date: June 26, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-098-9, Authors: Ashleigh Fuller Antonio Ramirez Douglas Smith

03/12/2018

• Teaches you SOLIDWORKS 2018 and parametric modeling with hands on tutorials
• Also covers sheet metal, SimulationXpress, basic motion analysis, collision detection and more
• Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam
• Includes a chapter introducing you to 3D printing

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Parametric-Modeling-SOLIDWORKS-2018/ISBN/978-1-63057-141-2/

Title: Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2018, Book, Page count: 608, Publish date: February 26, 2018, ISBN: 978-1-63057-141-2, Authors: Randy Shih Pual Schilling

03/11/2018

• Designed for new users of AutoCAD 2018
• Project based tutorials design a house from start to finish using AutoCAD 2018
• Includes access to extensive video instruction
• Bonus material covers must know commands, sketching exercises, a roof study workbook and more

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Residential-Design-Using-AutoCAD-2018/ISBN/978-1-63057-092-7/

Title: Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2018, Book, Page count: 432, Publish date: May 15, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-092-7, Authors: Daniel John Stine

03/10/2018

• No prior AutoCAD experience is required
• Created specifically for interior designers and classroom use
• Uses interior space planning tutorials
• Focused around a hotel suite project
• Covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/AutoCAD-2018-Interior-Designer/ISBN/978-1-63057-119-1/

Title: AutoCAD 2018 for the Interior Designer, Book AutoCAD for Mac and PC, Page count: 432, Publish date: May 4, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-119-1, Authors: Dean Muccio

03/09/2018

• Designed for users completely new to Autodesk Inventor
• Shows you how to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies
• Uses hands-on, step-by-step tutorials with real world exercises
• Packed with vivid illustrations and practical exercises
• Provides thorough coverage of Autodesk Inventor’s tools and features
• Covers Inventor's new 3D annotations tools

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Inventor-2018-Essentials-Plus/ISBN/978-1-63057-089-7/

Title: Autodesk Inventor 2018 Essentials Plus, Book, Page count: 556, Publish date: March 21, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-089-7, Authors: Daniel T. Banach Travis Jones

03/08/2018

• Covers 2D drawing and 3D modeling
• Uses step-by-step tutorials and written for novice users
• Organization that parallels an introductory engineering course
• Mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural based end of chapter problems
• Prepares you for the AutoCAD Certification Exam

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Tutorial-Guide-AutoCAD-2018/ISBN/978-1-63057-120-7/

Title: Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2018, Book 2D Drawing, 3D Modeling, Page count: 704, Publish date: July 12, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-120-7, Authors: Shawna Lockhart

03/07/2018

• Uses step-by-step tutorials designed for novice users
• Explains not only how but also why commands are used
• Covers part and assembly creation, creating engineering drawings and parametric solid modeling

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Creo-Parametric-4-0-Tutorial/ISBN/978-1-63057-091-0/

Title: Creo Parametric 4.0 Tutorial, Book, Page count: 416, Publish date: April 11, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-091-0, Authors: Roger Toogood Ph.D., P. Eng.

03/06/2018

• Designed for anyone who wants to learn 3D parametric modeling for commercial structures
• Uses a tutorial style that progresses with each chapter
• Filled with helpful tips and tricks throughout the book
• Will help you design buildings faster, more easily and more beautifully

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Autodesk-Revit-2018-Architecture-Basics/ISBN/978-1-63057-111-5/

Title: Autodesk Revit 2018 Architecture Basics, Book From the Ground Up, Page count: 648, Publish date: October 16, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-63057-111-5, Authors: Elise Moss