Pen and Brush Publishers

MicroStation 2D in Practice
by Kate Scaife

This book is for new comers to MicroStation as well as those with more experience, wishing to increase their efficiency and update their knowledge of this powerful CAD package.

The book is a self-teaching aid. The tools and features of MicroStation V8 are explained through the context of simple and relevant exercises with clear and full explanatory text.

Topics covered include:

• The MicroStation V8 environment

• The basics of design creation

• Structuring CAD information

• Manipulation of design elements

• Methods of grouping

• Using Cells

• Text and Dimension styles

• Design History, Digital Signatures and file protection

• Multi Lines and element tagging

• Printing and Document Production.

Click here (PDF file, 95KB) to download the Table of Contents.

Click here to download preview pages from the book.

About the Author
Kate came to us at Cadventure after spending a number of years working with major
international practices in both the UK and Hong Kong including Foster and Partners,
YRM, Building Design Partnership and Sheppard Robson.

She has worked on several prestigious projects including Canary Wharf
Underground Station, Kings Cross master planning and the Chek Lap Kok Airport
(Hong Kong). Originally trained in Building construction and design, Kate went on
to specialise in CAD modelling and visualisation work.

Kate is now a Senior Consultant with Cadventure focusing on training needs
analysis, MicroStation 2D, 3D and visualisation using her practical experience to
write and present a wide variety of customised training material. She enjoys an
enviable reputation among our clients for the quality of her training and her attention
to detail. She lives in London with her husband and two children.

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