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Isometric & Orthographic Projections - Coggle Diagram
Isometric & Orthographic Projections
Isometric Projection
3D drawing
Equal angles (120° between axes)
Shows length, width, and height
Easy to visualize 3D objects
Used for: conceptual design, technical drawing
Orthographic Projection
2D views of a 3D object
Uses multiple views:
Front View
Top View
Side View
No depth shown in single view
Used for: manufacturing, technical documentation
Key Differences
Isometric = 3D look
Orthographic = flat, multi-view
Isometric is for visualizing
Orthographic is for detailing
Applications
Engineering drawings
Product design
Architecture
CAD software
Types of Lines in Orthographic Drawings
Visible lines
Hidden lines
Centre lines