The primary goal of AutoCAD 2004 Tutorial: 3D Modeling is to introduce the aspects of Computer Three Dimensional Modeling. This book contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce users to AutoCAD 2004"s 3D modeling functions. The new improvements and enhancements of the software are incorporated into the tutorial. The 3D modeling techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced feature-based CAD/CAE packages such as AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, and Autodesk Inventor. This book is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering.