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Pro/Engineer Wildfire 5.0 For Engineers And Designers introduces the reader to the parametric solid modelling software, Pro/Engineer Wildfire 5.0. Summary Of The Book In Pro/Engineer Wildfire 5.0, the author has emphasized solid modelling techniques that can be utilized to improve the efficiency and productivity of the user. The tutorial approach adopted by the author guides the readers in the creation of models. The chapters include an Introduction, Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode (1 and 2), Datums, Creating Base Features, Advanced Modeling Tools, Options Aiding Construction Of Parts (1 and 2), Surface Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Generating, Editing, and Modifying Drawing Views, Other Drawing Options, Dimensioning the Drawing Views, and Working with Sheet Metal Components. Each chapter begins with Learning Objectives, which summarizes all the topics covered in that chapter. The text is well-illustrated, with 1200 line diagrams and screen-capture images. The author has included 50 real-world engineering projects that he uses as tutorials. This makes understanding and application easier for the students. There are also 30 exercises based on mechanical engineering projects. The pedagogical sequence of the chapters makes it easy to understand the capabilities and features of the software. At the end of each chapter, there is a self-evaluation test which enables the reader to assess his understanding of the chapter. There are also exercises and questions that can be used as test exercises and questions. About Sham Tickoo Professor Sham Tickoo is one of the most well-known authors of CAM/CAD books. Some of the books written by him include AutoCAD 2013 for Engineers and Designers, SolidWorks 2010 For Engineers and Designers, AutoCAD 2012 for Engineers and Designers, Autodesk 3ds Max 2011, Exploring Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, and Autodesk Maya 2011 : A Comprehensive Guide. Tickoo is Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, Indiana. Before joining the University as a faculty member, Tickoo worked as a Software Developer, Design Engineer, and Quality Control Engineer. After joining the University in 1987, he has been teaching drafting, designing, AutoLISP, AutoCAD, 3ds wiz, 3ds max, Autodesk Inventor, and Pro/ Engineer. Professor Tickoo has developed SMLayout or the Sheet Metal Layout Software, a software package written in the AutoLisp Programming language. This package, currently used by many companies in Columbia, Canada, and USA, generates flat layout drawings of complicated geometric shapes. Prof Tickoo is also the Founder and President of CADCIM Technologies. He has written almost 60 books on this technology.