Ideal for beginning through intermediate users, Inside Mechanical Desktop features an in-depth, process-driven discussion of Mechanical Desktop Release 4 features and functions. Following the model established by other "Inside" books from OnWord Press, this "how-to" and reference book features numerous examples and hands-on exercises to speed engineers on their way to successful solid modeling and productive use of their Mechanical Desktop software. -- How-to information is presented in the context of solid modeling and basic parametric design principles -- CD-ROM, in the back of the book, contains data files for use in completing exercises -- Detailed index promotes use as both a "how to" manual and a handy desktop reference