Cadapult Software Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of two new training manuals for Autodesk Land Desktop 2004 and Autodesk Map 3D 2005.
These books are ideal for instructor led training, and are already used by many colleges, technical schools and ATCs, but can also stand alone as reference material for users of all skill levels. These books are exercise based, providing step-by-step procedures for many common tasks and they also define terms and explain concepts. Complete datasets for all exercises are included with each book.
Digging Into Autodesk Land Desktop 2004, by Rick Ellis works through a complete project using Autodesk Land Desktop and http://www.cadapult-software.com/prl205
Mr. Ellis developed this customized curricula over the course of several years, while teaching Land Desktop essentials to technicians and engineers in the public and private sectors. Many of his students and clients have been surprised to learn about the powerful GIS functions offered by Autodesk Map, and how useful these tools can be to engineers, surveyors and designers, as well as GIS and mapping professionals. He addressed this need with a second book when Autodesk Map 3D 2005 was released.
Digging Into Autodesk Map 3D 2005, by Rick Ellis, Michael Carris and Russell Martin exposes the reader to many different ways to utilize the vast array of tools in this software. In addition to being a stand-alone product, Map 3D is a component of Autodesk Land Desktop and Autodesk Civil 3D, which means many users have these tools available as part of their current design software package. This book is 432 pages, with 19 chapters which include exercises in:
– Drawing Cleanup
– Attaching Object and External Data
– Annotation and Feature Classes
– COGO
– Inserting and Correlating Raster Images
– Importing and Exporting Other http://www.cadapult-software.com/prm205
Rick called upon two long-time, trusted colleagues to co-author this second book, and the three collaborated on every chapter, contributing decades of combined experience using and teaching Autodesk products, digital mapping and spatial data.
Visit the Cadapult Software Solutions web site for more information about these books, or call (503) 829-8929 to speak with the author.
Rick Ellis, founder and CEO of Cadapult Software Solutions, Inc., provides training and consulting services to clients around the country helping them to get the most out of their design software investment. He is also an independent consultant and instructor specializing in Autodesk Land Desktop, Autodesk Civil Design, Autodesk Survey, Autodesk Map 3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Raster Design, AutoCAD, and Bentley MX Civil Design software. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Autodesk Developer Network, author of “Digging Into Autodesk Land Desktop 2004”, co-author of “Digging Into Autodesk Map 3D 2005” and “Introducing Autodesk Civil 3D”, a K-TEK Certified Professional (KCP), a select author for CAD Digest, an instructor for the AUGI training program, as well as a Level I and Level II Bentley MX certified instructor. Prior to founding Cadapult Software Solutions Rick worked as a CAD Manager and Civil Designer and then as the Technical Services Manager for an Autodesk Reseller.
Michael Carris, Business Development Manager for K-TEK Solutions, is a K-TEK certified professional, an Autodesk authorized consultant, and an Autodesk certified instructor. With more than 15 years experience in civil engineering and surveying, engineering design, and land surveying, Mr. Carris provides consulting, training, and technical support to many public and private engineering and surveying firms across the country. He is known for his expertise in design visualization, GIS, mapping, civil engineering, and land surveying software applications.
Russell Martin is an independent consultant who has worked with spatial data and cartographic design tools since 1985, on several different platforms and in many different business and academic settings. He served as Staff Geographer, Network Administrator and CAD Manager at a multi-disciplinary engineering firm. Mr. Martin is a member of the Association of American Geographers, the Autodesk Developer Network and several GIS user groups.
About Cadapult Software Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Cadapult Software Solutions, Inc. specializes in publishing training manuals and reference books along with providing training, consulting services, and technical support for CAD systems with a focus on the Civil/Survey/GIS industry. Cadapult Software Solutions helps clients maximize the return on their software investment through training classes, consulting services, and support. Although they hold several certifications with both Autodesk and Bentley, Cadapult Software Solutions is an independent company and therefore can provide recommendations and solutions that best fit a clients needs rather than being limited to a specific company’s product line. Further affiliations with other consultants and software companies give Cadapult Software Solutions a broad range of experience and industry knowledge to draw from that is not common for a company of its size.
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Both volumes, Digging Into Autodesk Land Desktop 2004 and Digging Into
