upFront.eZine and author Ralph Grabowski have just released a new book called Rendering with AutoCAD 2008. The 202 page learning tutorial is in Adobe PDF format and can be instantly downloaded Cadopolis.
The new AutoCAD book covers how to render 3D models with AutoDesk’s latest release of AutoCAD 2008. Topics include AutoCAD 2008’s rendering system, from lighting and materials, camera views and advanced rendering methods.
You’ll also learn how to:
Quick render using the Dashboard & Tool palettes.
Use the Render command,
Create a photometric rendering.
Attach materials
Create custom materials
Discover procedural textures.
Place lighting, (includes .ies-based web lights)
Place camera views and more!
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