This step-by-step guide helps both students and professionals learn how to use AutoCAD RM for apparel design from illustration, fabric surface design, drafting, and patternmaking to alterations, grading, and marker making. Miller teaches the reader to apply existing knowledge of the principles of design and patternmaking to AutoCAD RM . Students and professionals in fashion apparel as well as functional or protective clothing can experiment with the methods in the book and develop new methods of their own. Organized as both a how-to manual and reference book, Miller leads you through the entire CAD experience with complete coverage of AutoCAD RM Releases, 10, 11, and 12. No experience with AutoCAD RM is required.