Introduction to Multiview Drawings

Multiview Drawings
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In engineering, various methods are used to represent objects. Among these, the engineering drawing or multiview drawing is a major means of communicating the design concept. In this method, orthogonal projection is used to draw and define an object.

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Orthographic Projection

Later on this year, you will learn about other methods of representing objects pictorially. Pictorial drawings provide a three dimensional view of an object as it would appear to the observer. Generally, multiview and pictorial drawings are used together to provide a complete picture of the object being represented.


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Pictorial Drawing


Last Updated June 7/2001