Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 for Architects

AutoCAD® is the most popular software for Architectural drawing and design visualization. This practical "how to" course by Ivanhoe Tejeda builds on the skills of beginning AutoCAD® users who want to learn advanced 2D commands, 3D modeling commands, and rendering techniques. The tutorial begins with examples of construction drawings and continues with the modeling and rendering of a residential project. The title also introduces the use of Adobe software to create an architectural portfolio. AutoCAD® drawing files and Adobe files are provided at every step to assist the user in the learning process. To begin learning AutoCAD® 2007 today, simply click on the movie links.
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Introduction

Introduction to AutoCAD 2007
Review the AutoCAD 2007 GUI
From AutoCAD to Adobe Files
Architectural Firms & AutoCAD

CAD Drawings

2D Drawings & SF Chart
Externally Referenced Files
Printing a Drawing File
Introducing Illustrator
Introducing Photoshop

Drawing Tips

Blocks & Wblocks
Clipboard Tips
Intro to DesignCenter
Intro to Tool Palettes

External References

External Reference Defined
Insert an XREF
XCLIP Command pt. 1
XCLIP Command pt. 2
XREF Manager
Editing an XREF
When to Use External References

External Reference Example

Existing Architectural Sheet
Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 1
Reflected Ceiling Plan pt. 2
Sub for an XREF & Visretain

Creating the Working Drawings

Construction Lines
Layers & Draw Order
Hatch Elevations
The Architectural Sheet
Viewports & Titles
Create a Dimension Style
Draw & Edit Dimensions
Create New Dimension Styles
Leaders & More

Inside the Working Drawings

The Working Drawings
Revision Cloud
Maximize & Lock Viewports
Using an Attribute Block
Creating an Attribute Block
Elevation Marker & Quick Tips
Selecting Objects pt. 1
Selecting Objects pt. 2
Cycle & Quick Select

Printing

Plotting a Drawing Overview
Create a Monochrome Plot Style
Create a Color Plot Style
Combined Styles & Color Books
Plotting an EPS File
Plotting a PDF Document

Dynamic Blocks

Dynamic Blocks & the Editor
Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 1
Creating a Dynamic Block pt. 2
North Arrow Dynamic Block
Creating a Visibility Parameter
Creating an Alignment Parameter
Attributes & Visibility State

Intro to 3D

3D Architectural Models
3D Orbit
Naming & Saving a View & UCS
Creating a 3D Wine Glass Surface
Rotating a 3D Wine Glass in 3D Space
Revolving a Surface & Solid

Intro to 3D Solids

3D Sofa pt. 1
3D Sofa pt. 2
3D Sofa More Commands
Completing the 3D Sofa

The 3D Exterior Model

Starting the New 3D Drawing File
Creating the Walls pt. 1
Creating the Walls pt. 2
Xref the Elevations & 3D Rotate
Xref the Elevations & UCS
Pushpull the Openings in the Walls
Box the Openings in the Walls
Extrude Union & Subtract Openings
Box & Polysolid the Windows
Completing the Window
Copy & Rotate 3D Objects
Using CTRL to Manipulate 3D Objects
Dynamic UCS & 3D Openings
Door Frames Using Path
Creating & Slicing the Roof
Slicing 3D Solids
Rotating the UCS & Slicing
Review & Drawing of the 3D Model
Interference Command
Creating Gutters & Downspouts
Completing the Exterior Model

3D Interior Model

Interior Walls
Interference & Interior Walls
Point Filters pt. 1
Point Filters pt. 2
External Reference Options pt. 1
External Reference Options pt. 2
Door & Window Frames pt. 1
Door & Window Frames pt. 2
Door & Window Frames Copy Faces
3D Commands & Bifold Doors
Creating 3D Cabinets
Completing the 3D Counter
Completing the 3D Cabinet Doors
Inserting & Modifying 3D Objects
Ruled Mesh & Curtains

Perspective Views

Creating a Perspective View
Saving a Perspective View
The Camera Command
MS Viewports & Camera
Presentation Drawing pt. 1
Presentation Drawing pt. 2
Clipping a Viewport

Rendering Models

Intro to Rendering
The Materials Window
Applying Materials & Rendering Settings
Adding Lights Point Light
Adding Lights Spot Light
Adding Lights Distant Light & Sun
Creating Materials Paint Color
Creating Materials Select Image
Creating Materials Artwork
The 3D Project

AutoCAD & Adobe Software

Color Correcting a Rendered Image with Photoshop
A Sample EPS File & Illustrator
A Sample EPS File & Photoshop
Using Raster Images Image Size & Resolution
Using Raster Images Calculating DPI
Illustrator & 2D Architectural Graphics
Combining Architectural Graphics with Illustrator
Illustrator & Effects
Photoshop & 2D Architectural Graphics
Photoshop & Effects
Composing the Presentation Files in Illustrator
Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 1
Tips Regarding the Presentation Files pt. 2
Printing the Presentation Files as PDF Documents
Creating a Single Multi-Page PDF Portfolio

Conclusion

Final Words Regarding AutoCAD

Acknowledgements

Thank You

Credits

About this Author

Android Development Using C# and Visual Studio 2012

Mobile development has become increasingly important and popular. There are two platforms that own most of the current market share: Android and IOS. Microsoft has not been successful to date in the mobile market, and developers that are comfortable using Microsoft tools may feel left behind. It is possible, however, to create mobile applications for both Android and IOS using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Mono framework. This course will serve as an introduction on how to create applications for Android using Mono and C#. It will cover basic setup, UI development, options for working with data, interfacing with other Android features, like audio, camera and GPS, and publishing the application to Google Play. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Welcome

Introduction
Course Overview
Mono in Visual Studio 2012
Hello World
Deploying to a Device

User Interface

Views and Layouts
Table Layouts
Relative Layouts

Basic User Interface Widgets

Text View
Edit View
AutoComplete Edit
Button
Image Button
Spinner
Checkbox
Radio Buttons and Groups
Date and Time Pickers
Clocks
Images

Advanced User Interface

Tabs
Action Bars
Menus
Keyboards
Basic Lists
Simple List Adapters
Grids
Custom List Adapters
Expandable List Adapters
Using Expandable List Adapters
Localization

Activities / Intents and Services

Activities and Intents
Activity Life Cycle
Services
Content Providers
Broadcast Receivers
Alarms
Passing Data between Activities

Data

Options for Data
Creating a SqlLite Database
CRUD Operations
Using Data in Lists
Remote Data - WCF
Remote Data - JSON

File System

File Storage
Preferences

Media

Using the Camera
Embedding the Camera in an Application
Playing Audio
Recording Audio
Playing Video
Recording Video
Media Store

Using Other Applications

Email
Sending an SMS
Receiving an SMS
Making a Phone Call
Monitoring the Phone
Browser
Maps
YouTube
Displaying Contacts
Editing Contacts
Download Manager

Location Services

Retrieving Current Location
GPS in the Emulator
Geocoding
Google Maps

Drawing

The Canvas
Drawing Tools
Drawing a Bitmap
Drawing Shapes
Drawing Text
Responding to User Events
Surface View
Using Drawables
Handling Orientation Changes

Services

Creating a Background Service
Using Background Threads
Communicate with the UI from Background
Notifications

Networking

Bluetooth Activity
Bluetooth Service
Checking Network Availability
WiFi Manager

Writing for Tablets

Action Bar
Action Bar Tabs
Fragments

Publishing

Testing
Versioning the Final Build
Signing
Publishing

Conclusion

Resources
Course Wrap Up

Credits

About the Author

Acid Pro Total Production Essentials

Recording artist, producer, and engineer Jonathan Kagi will guide you through the exciting world of audio and multimedia production. You will learn every detail of running ACID, along with many of the other popular production applications on your PC, such as Cakewalk Sonar and Fruity Loops. You will learn to correctly outfit your computer and turn it into a full-blown production studio. This series has it all- audio, MIDI, video, songwriting, technical and theory. Learn about all the new and emerging technologies in the world of digital production, including Pure Wave and Firewire audio, and hot new video applications like Arkaos VJ, and Vegas. Turn your PC into powerhouse workstation and generate media in the format of your choice. Click a movie topic below to get started right away.

Welcome

Introduction

Course Primer

Technical Considerations
Training Objective

CD Extras

Samples and Loops
Work Files

Technologies

D/A A/D Converters
ADAT /SPDIF optical – Light Pipe
SPDIF coaxial - RCA
USB
MIDI
mLAN
Sync

Drivers and Hardware

Drivers I
Drivers II
Echo Layla 24
Echo Surround I
Echo Surround II

The Acid Window

Overview
The Tracklist
The Timeline
The Window Docking Area

Customizing Acid

Toolbar
Time Display
Grid Spacing
Track Properties

Preferences

General
Audio
MIDI
VST Instruments
Video
Editing
Sync

Acid Projects

Setting Project Properties
Adding Media
BeatMapper
File Management
Acid-zip
Tools

Key

Project Key
Key Change
Track Key
Event Key

Editing Events

Making Selections
Basic Edits
Ripple Edits
Splitting and Joining Events
Slipping and Sliding Events
Event Envelopes

Working in the Track View

Standard Markers
Time Markers
Command Markers
Regions
Tempo
Adjusting Time

The Chopper

Select In Chopper
Grid and Snapping
Navigation and Commands
Selections
Increments
Inserting Selections
Destructive VS Non Destructive Edits
Processing Duplicates
Regions in the Chopper

Recording

Recording Audio 3:23
Recording MIDI
Recording Input from Other Applications
Multiple Takes

Working with Tracks

Track Effects
Plug-in Chains as Packages
Track Envelopes
Bus Envelopes
Assignable Effect Envelopes
Effect Automation Envelopes
Adjusting Envelopes

Non-MIDI Tracks (Audio Tracks)

General Track Properties
Stretching Properties
Replace File
Time and Pitch Stretching
Stretch Markers
Render to New Track
Export Loops

MIDI Tracks

MIDI Track Properties
Routing MIDI
Recording MIDI
Render MIDI Soft Synth
Quantize MIDI
Step Recording

Yamaha - Open Plug-in Technology (OPT)

OPT
Acids OPT Editors
Voice Editor MIDI Setup
C-Console

Using the Mixer

Pre and Post
Multiple Mixer Controls
EQ and Compression
Mixing with Waves
Waves Masters
Automating Mixer Controls
5 1 surround

Rendering

Rendering Separate Files
Rendering Projects
Publishing to the Internet
Writing to CD
Rendering Surround

Vegas Video

Capture
Edit
Render

Mastering

Sound Forge I
Sound Forge II

Waves DSP

MondoMod I
MondoMod II
Enigma
Enigma Controls
RenVerb Early Reflections
RenVerb Time and Decay
RenVerb Pre Delay
RenVerb Automation

Reason

Remote Control
Wiring Reason
Build and Export
Rewire with Live and Sonar

ZeroX

Seamless Looper
BeatCreator

Akaos VJ

Automatic or Manual
Create your Synth
Record and Render Movies

Native Instruments

FM7 and Pro53
FM7 Loops
NI VST Effects

Fruity Loops

Fruity Loops

Crystal Reports: Advanced

Crystal Reports is one of the most popular report writing applications available today. Its ability to create complex reports from a variety of data connections (including Microsoft, Oracle, and Business Objects) is highly acclaimed. In this VTC course, expert instructor Lauri Matson walks you through the power of Crystal Reports, exploring its features and showing you how to simplify the complexities. Anyone involved in creating reports from stored data will benefit from this course. You'll become be a master of design, formulas, parameters, and more. You will learn how to create advanced reports, analyze databases and table relationships, write formulas and functions, enhance your reports with charts and graphs, and much, much more. Experience with databases and spreadsheet programs is assumed, prior knowledge of Crystal Reports is recommended. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Introduction

Welcome
Work Files

Review of the Basics

Planning a Report
Inserting Fields
The Screen Layout
Hints for Formatting
Grids and Guidelines
Reviewing the Menus

Advanced Database Concepts

Connection Types
Using the Database Expert
Database Verification
Verification Options in Crystal
Relationships and Joins
Types of Joins
Mapping Database Fields

Viewing Your Data

Views and Queries
Options and Your Data
Expressions vs. Commands

Working with SQL

SQL Command Select
Combing Multiple Tables
SQL Order By / Where / Alias

Refresher of Formulas

The Basics
Editing Formulas
Referencing Fields

Formula Syntax

Basic vs Crystal Syntax
Syntax Continued
Variable Example
Using Help for Syntax
Placement of Formulas

More Formulas

Select Expression
Dates and Formats
Extracting from a Field
Extraction Example
Commonly Used Formulas

SQL

SQL Expressions
Expression Use of Select
SQL Command Example
Commonly Used Expressions

Running Totals

Review of Running Totals
Groups and Totals
Manual Totals
Conditional Totals
Reset in Formula

Custom Functions

Understanding Custom Functions
Creating a Function
Properties
More Examples

Performance

Indexing
Indexing Continued
Strategies for Performance
Performance Continued
Optimizing for the Web

Design and Creation

Planning your Report
Data Implications
Adventureworks Schematics

Refresher on Cross-Tab Reports

Using a Cross-Tab
Formatting Cross-Tab by Design
Formatting in Preview
Cross-Tab Design
Cross-Tab Vocabulary
Cross-Tab Example

Subreports

Inserting Subreports
Formatting
Subreports as Charts
OnDemand and Unrelated Reports

Time and Variables

Date and Time in Fields
Date Format to Text
Working with Hours

Groups

Reviewing Groups
Grouping on a Formula Field
Grouping Hierarchically
Working with Multiple Sections

Parameters

Reviewing the Basic Parameter
Using Multiple Values
Using SQL Commands
Dynamic Values
Parameters and Conditional Formats

Charts

Preparing a Report
Using the Wizard
Formatting
Selecting a Chart Type
Trendlines
Conditional Formatting
Charts in a Group Header

Mapping

Creating a Map
Formatting a Map
Mapping Groups
Groups Continued

Other Tips and Tricks

Mailing Labels
Working with Form Letters
Creating Alerts
Working with Alerts
Adding Tool Tips
Conditional Formatting
Alternate Row Formatting

Conclusion

The Viewer
Dashboards and Excelsius
Remember the Help Menu
Wrap Up

Credits

About the Author