Activity 2.4 Multiview Sketching
Introduction
Knowing how to sketch and interpret multiviews is an important skill for any engineer. In this activity, you will develop your ability to see and sketch objects as a series of related two-dimensional views. Understanding and using the different line conventions, discussed earlier in this lesson, will help when creating these views.
Knowing how to sketch and interpret multiviews is an important skill for any engineer. In this activity, you will develop your ability to see and sketch objects as a series of related two-dimensional views. Understanding and using the different line conventions, discussed earlier in this lesson, will help when creating these views.
Conclusion
1. What is the purpose of construction lines? Object lines?
2. What is the purpose of hidden lines and center lines?
3. What type of pictorial is shown in the first representation in item 2? How can you tell?
4. What type of pictorial view is shown in item 6? How can you tell?
5. Why would building professionals, such as machinists and contractors, prefer multiview drawings over pictorial drawings?
1. What is the purpose of construction lines? Object lines?
2. What is the purpose of hidden lines and center lines?
3. What type of pictorial is shown in the first representation in item 2? How can you tell?
4. What type of pictorial view is shown in item 6? How can you tell?
5. Why would building professionals, such as machinists and contractors, prefer multiview drawings over pictorial drawings?