Welcome to the website for: Introduction to MicroStation: A Project-Based Approach for Learning MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3).

This book contains tutorials for the completion of

12 mechanical-type parts/drawings using the MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3) software. In Part One of the book students will complete two-dimensional versions of the projects. In Part Two students will draw three-dimensional solids of the same parts. Techniques to use the program to convert the solids to orthographic (two-dimensional) views will also be discussed. In Part Three, these techniques will be used to complete the final project - a Robotic Gripper End Effector. This project consists of individual parts as well as 2D and 3D assembly views.

The book contains numerous screenshots that are used to aid in the learning of the software. The tutorials are written in a short, concise style without extra information. Commands are covered as they are used within the tutorials. The amount of work in the book is similar to what would be covered in a 100-hour course.

If purchasing the Kindle Version...

• It is recommended to use the Kindle Fire, HD, or other color tablet when viewing the book.

  • Due to the many color screen shots and graphics, the book will not display well on the

  • Kindle Oasis, Kindle Paperwhite, or other monochrome Kindle E-Readers.

Tutorial Videos...

This website contains 56 videos consisting of 17.7 hours of instruction. These videos cover each book project from start to finish and include commentary about the commands and techniques used by the author. Access to these videos is available at no additional cost with purchase of the Print or Kindle versions of the book. Please contact the author with a copy of your book receipt for access to the Support Files and Videos. The access with be through Google Drive.

Bonus Materials

Bonus materials for Architecture and GIS (Geographic Information System) projects have been added to the site. Both of these projects have support files, instructions, sample files, and tutorial videos. Access to these files is free with purchase of the Print or Kindle versions of the book.

About the Author...

The author, David Martin, has taught at the High School and Community College levels since 1990. He has taught Introductory and Advanced MicroStation since 2005. He has also taught Mechanical Drafting and Design, Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Metal Machining, and other engineering subjects. He currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Rio Hondo Community College in Whittier, California and a Full-Time Tenured Instructor at Glendale Community College in Glendale, California. He also has professional experience with the MicroStation software as a drafter/designer for a structural engineering firm. Please click here for his Amazon Author Page. Feel free to email the author if you have any questions about the book, projects, and tutorial videos.

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