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Basic Lines and Views

This document outlines common lines and views used in technical drawings. It describes object lines, hidden lines, center lines, dimension lines, leaders, cutting plane lines, section lines, break lines, and basic pictorial and orthographic views including front, side, top, bottom, and back views. The purpose of these lines and views is to clearly define the shape and dimensions of objects being drawn.

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Basic Lines and Views

This document outlines common lines and views used in technical drawings. It describes object lines, hidden lines, center lines, dimension lines, leaders, cutting plane lines, section lines, break lines, and basic pictorial and orthographic views including front, side, top, bottom, and back views. The purpose of these lines and views is to clearly define the shape and dimensions of objects being drawn.

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Basic Lines and Views

Basic Lines

Object Line
A heavy, dark line which identifies the visible edge or
surface of an object.

Hidden Line
Broken line, medium thickness. Used to
show edges not visible.

Center Line
Fine, broken line made of alternating short
and long dashes. Used to show the center of
an object.

Dimension Line / Extension Line


Dimension Lines - used to show the extent
of a dimension.
Extension Lines - Used to extend a point
from an object.

Leader
Fine line used to define a point or area.

Grind Surface

Cutting Plane Line


Used to indicate where an imaginary cut is
made through the object.

Section Lines

Steel

Cast Iron

Copper,
Bronze,
Brass

Lead, Zinc,
Alloys

Break Lines
Short Break Line

Long Break Line

Used to show a part has been reduced in


length on the drawing to conserve space.

250 feet

Basic Views
Pictorial
Orthographic

Pictorial
Oblique

Isometric

Orthographic
Front View
Side Views
Top View
Bottom View
Back View

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