GE 104
Isometric
drawings
Isometric drawing
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35
10
We will illustrate the main stages of
isometric drawing of the object shown
above in multi-view.
We will use a method called box
construction.
Isometric drawing
50
28
20 20 14
8
35
10 To create the box, use construction lines to
outline an isometric box as large as the
overall object to be drawn.
We will illustrate the main stages of
isometric drawing of the object shown The vertical axis is equal to the real height.
above in multi-view.
We will use a method called box
The two other axes, drawn at 30° to
construction.
horizontal, correspond to the actual width
and length of the object.
Isometric drawing
50
28
20 20 14
8
35
10 To create the box, use construction lines to
outline an isometric box as large as the
overall object to be drawn.
We will illustrate the main stages of
isometric drawing of the object shown The vertical axis is equal to the real height.
above in multi-view.
We will use a method called box
The two other axes, drawn at 30° to
construction.
horizontal, correspond to the actual width
and length of the object.
Isometric drawing
The box is an isometric drawing Measurements are reported on
as large as the overall object to the isometric axes, or on lines
be shown. Its lines are drawn parallel to these axes.
very faintly.
The object is drawn by removing
volumes from the box.
A 30º- 60º set square is used to
trace the isometric lines.
Isometric drawing
The box is an isometric drawing Measurements are reported on
as large as the overall object to the isometric axes, or on lines
be shown. Its lines are drawn parallel to these axes.
very faintly.
The object is drawn by removing
volumes from the box.
A 30º- 60º set square is used to
trace the isometric lines.
Isometric drawing
STAGES OF DRAWING IN ISOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3
Sketch the box. Measure on the Carry out the
axes and trace the final layout.
details in
construction lines.
Isometric drawing
STAGES OF DRAWING IN ISOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3
Sketch the box. Measure on the Carry out the
axes and trace the final layout.
details in
construction lines.
Isometric drawing
How to draw non-isometric lines and surfaces
A
Non-isometric (oblique) lines
and surfaces are not true to
size in isometric perspective.
B
C
C
D
D
Dimensions of inclined lines and
surfaces are determined by using their
coordinates which must be located on
isometric lines.
Isometric drawing
How to draw non-isometric lines and surfaces
A
Non-isometric (oblique) lines
and surfaces are not true to
size in isometric perspective.
B
C
C
D
D
Dimensions of inclined lines and
surfaces are determined by using their
coordinates which must be located on
isometric lines.
Isometric drawing
Grids and isometric drawing
A grid which includes all three isometric
axes may be used to draw isometric
perspectives.
Isometric drawing
Showing circles and arcs of circles in isometrics
Circles and arcs of circles on isometric
planes are shown in isometric projection
using ellipses within an isometric square.
The sides of the square are equal to the
diameter of the circle and each side of the
circle touches the square.
To draw a circle in isometric perspective on
the computer, use a modified circle
inserted into an isometric square.
To draw it as a sketch or with a compass,
draw four arcs of the circle in an isometric
square.
Isometric drawing
How to draw an ellipse composed of four arcs using a compass
1- Trace an isometric square.
2- Find the center of the square
using diagonals, then trace the
axis lines.
Isometric drawing
How to draw an ellipse composed of four arcs using a compass
1- Trace an isometric square.
2- Find the center of the square
using diagonals, then trace the
axis lines.
3- Finally, trace the median lines.
Isometric drawing
How to draw an ellipse composed of four arcs using a compass
1- Trace an isometric square.
2- Find the center of the square
using diagonals, then trace the
axis lines.
3- Finally, trace the median lines.
The meeting point of the medians
shows the center of the four arcs of
the circle.
