About the Author -- Preface -- Contents at a Glance -- Contents -- Part I: Laying the Groundwork -- Chapter 1: Understanding Basic Concepts -- Assumed Basic Skills -- Concepts, Tools, Techniques, and Strategies -- Understanding the Difference Between Design and Modeling -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Surfacing Primer -- What are Surfaces? -- Surfacing: One Stop in the Evolution of CAD -- Choosing Solids or Surfaces -- Surfacing Theory and Concepts -- Understanding Curvature Continuity -- Summary -- Part II: Understanding the Tools -- Chapter 3: Sketching with Splines -- Why Splines? -- Anatomy of a Spline -- Controlling Splines -- Fully Defining Spline Sketches -- Tutorials -- Summary -- Chapter 4: Sketching in 3D -- Getting Started in a 3D Sketch -- Editing and Visualization Techniques -- Working within the Limitations of 3D Sketches -- Using Special 3D Sketch Tools -- Tutorials -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Creating Curves -- Using the Helix/Spiral Feature -- Creating a Projected Curve -- Curve Through Reference Points -- Curve Through XYZ Points -- Creating Composite Curves -- Split Lines -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 6: Using the Primary Shape Creation Features -- Choosing Which Feature to Use -- Using Sweeps -- Using Lofts -- Using the Boundary Surface Feature -- Using the Fill Surface Feature -- Summary -- Chapter 7: Using Advanced Fillets -- Differentiating Fillet Functions -- Using Fillet Options -- FilletXpert -- Fillet Best Practice Recommendations -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Shelling -- Thinking about the Manufacturing Process -- Using Shelling Options -- Diagnosing Shell Problems -- Shelling Manually -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Part III: Using Secondary, Management, and Evaluation Tools -- Chapter 9: Using Secondary Shape Creation Features -- Using the Dome and Shape Features -- Using the Indent Feature -- Using the Radiate Surface.

Using the Ruled Surface -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 10: Working with Hybrid Features -- Moving Between Solids and Surfaces -- Extruding to Surfaces -- Lofting Between Surfaces -- Using Thicken for Bosses and Cuts -- Using Replace Face -- Using Advanced Options of the Fill Surface -- Using the Wrap Feature -- Tutorials -- Summary -- Chapter 11: Managing Surfaces -- Copying, Merging, and Moving -- Changing Boundaries -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 12: Using Direct Editing Tools -- Using Move Face -- Using Delete Face -- Using the Freeform Feature -- Using Flex -- Using Deform -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 13: Managing Bodies -- Organizing Bodies -- Visualizing Bodies -- Combining and Moving Bodies -- Deleting Bodies -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 14: Evaluating Geometry -- Using Model Quality Evaluation Methods -- Using Shape and Continuity Evaluation Methods -- Using Plastics and Machining Evaluation Methods -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Part IV: Using Specialized Techniques -- Chapter 15: Modeling a Ladle -- Getting Started with a Complex Model -- Modeling from the Available Data -- Tidying Up the Loose Ends -- Summary -- Chapter 16: Modeling a Trowel -- Modeling the Handle -- Modeling the Scoop -- Summary -- Chapter 17: Modeling Blends -- Tinkering with the Solid -- Modeling a Stool Concept -- Patching Bad Geometry -- Summary -- Chapter 18: Modeling a Plastic Bottle -- Laying Out the Task -- Building the Model -- Creating a Thread -- Checking the Volume -- Summary -- Chapter 19: Modeling Decorative Features -- Modeling an Egg-and-Dart Pattern -- Modeling a Woven Pattern -- Modeling a Flower-Trumpet Finial -- Modeling a Fleur-de-Lis Decorative Piece -- Modeling a Scroll -- Modeling a Botanical Shape -- Summary -- Chapter 20: Modeling Overmolded Geometry -- Understanding the Overmold Process -- Modeling a Toothbrush -- Summary.

Chapter 21: Working from Digitized Data -- Creating an Orange Juice Bottle -- Creating a Cast Iron Skillet Handle -- Summary -- Chater 22: Using Master Model Techniques -- Understanding Master Model Tools -- Differentiating Multi-body Parts and Assemblies -- Using Push Type Master Model Tools -- Using Pull Type Master Model Tools -- Tutorial -- Summary -- Chapter 23: Post-Processing Data -- Presenting Ideas with PhotoWorks -- Communicating with eDrawings -- Using 3D Instant Website -- Using PowerPoint as a Communication Tool -- Rapid Prototyping -- What about Fully Dimensioned Prints? -- Summary -- Index.