Axonometric Projections

Axonometric projections are a type of orthographic projection in which the three axes of the object are projected at the same angle onto the plane of projection. This results in a three-dimensional view of the object that is distorted, but still relatively easy to understand.

Questions

• What are axonometric projections?
• What is the most widely used method of axonometric projection?
• How do you produce an isometric projection?

Answers

• Axonometric projections are a type of orthographic projection in which the three axes of the object are projected at the same angle onto the plane of projection.
• The most widely used method of axonometric projection is isometric projection.
• To produce an isometric projection, you need to place the object so that its principal edges or axes make equal angles with the plane of projection.