The emphasis of the book reflects the changes that many institutions are incorporating, including the importance of sketching, 3D solid modeling, and the use of design databases throughout the engineering process. FEATURES/BENEFITS *Presents sketching and modeling techniques in the context of the design process-Organization more closely reflects industry practice. *Users first learn to sketch their ideas, to transform 2D sketches into 3D models, to refine the models and use them for analysis, and finally to use the models to document the design-as they would on a project. *Gives the user a strong framework for understanding why they should learn to sketch, when it is appropriate to use different kinds of models, and what they need to discover in order to prepare a model for manufacture. *Includes a chapter on exporting and using the model data for downstream applications, including rapid prototypes, that presents additional considerations for creating a useful design database. *Emphasizes sketching and visualization techniques throughout the text-Designers Notebook feature highlights the use of sketching in the context of industrial practice. *Reinforces the role of sketching in