Autodesk Inventor R3 Fundamentals: Conquering the Rubicon

Rating:
Summary: Comprehensive Learning Tool
Review: "Rubicon" thoroughly meets its stated goal of being a reference guide and supplement to formal instruction. With it, enterprising self directed learners may not even require an instructor, but I would expect this book to be a hit in a variety of training venues.

The book is loaded with screen shots and illustrations that guide the reader through well conceived exercises, evolving into the creation of a carpenter's block plane. Numerous tables explain every button, list and setting in the dialog boxes in great detail. The descriptive text is always brief and concise, focusing only on the matters at hand. Frequent tips help the reader use shortcuts and avoid pitfalls.

Solid modeling books too often treat hardcopy output lightly, but Ms. Moss devotes nine chapters to creating production and presentation drawings. "Rubicon" should become a well-worn reference tool for designers and drafters.

As an instructor, I appreciate the chapter organization and the brief reviews at the end of each. One could easily adapt this book to any course length and use the reviews as a basis for skill testing. I intend to use "Rubicon" in my next Inventor class.

Rating:
Summary: Comprehensive Learning Tool
Review: "Rubicon" thoroughly meets its stated goal of being a reference guide and supplement to formal instruction. With it, enterprising self directed learners may not even require an instructor, but I would expect this book to be a hit in a variety of training venues.

The book is loaded with screen shots and illustrations that guide the reader through well conceived exercises, evolving into the creation of a carpenter's block plane. Numerous tables explain every button, list and setting in the dialog boxes in great detail. The descriptive text is always brief and concise, focusing only on the matters at hand. Frequent tips help the reader use shortcuts and avoid pitfalls.

Solid modeling books too often treat hardcopy output lightly, but Ms. Moss devotes nine chapters to creating production and presentation drawings. "Rubicon" should become a well-worn reference tool for designers and drafters.

As an instructor, I appreciate the chapter organization and the brief reviews at the end of each. One could easily adapt this book to any course length and use the reviews as a basis for skill testing. I intend to use "Rubicon" in my next Inventor class.