Part I explores the basics of the modeling environment, including the interface, simple modeling, and data import. Part II delves into the structural model, exploring structural walls and framing, slabs and decks, roofs, frames, foundations, plus stairs, elevators, and ramps. Part III explains how to document the structural model. Annotations and dimensioning, creating schedules, using sheets, and details and drafting views are explained in depth. Part IV discusses how to share your model and includes chapters on collaboration, plotting and exporting data, coordinating with other disciplines, visualizing, and using the analytical model. Part V looks at advanced features and functions, including families, groups, various project phases and design options, and use-specific modeling techniques.

The book will also feature a beautiful color insert with examples from the book and other inspirational models. Readers will be invited to download before-and-after tutorial files from the supporting web site so that they can jump into any tutorial and compare their finished work to the pros’.