Orthographic

Question 1

What is an Orthographic?

Answer 1

Orthographic means to draw what you would see looking square on to an object.

Question 2

What is an ELEVATION?

Answer 2

The ELEVATION is what you would see looking at the front of any object (square on). You would get a flat 2D image showing the height and the length of the object.

Question 3

What is an END ELEVATION?

Answer 3

The END ELEVATION is what you would see looking at the side of any object (square on). You would get a flat 2D image showing the height and the depth of the object.

Question 4

What is a PLAN?

Answer 4

The PLAN is what you would see looking from directly above any object (square on). You would get a flat 2D image showing the length and the depth of the object.

Question 5

What is a Summary of Orthographic Views?

Answer 5

•Orthographic views are 2D
•They show objects from the front, side and above.
•The ELEVATION is drawn right beside the END ELEVATION.
•The PLAN is drawn directly above the ELEVATION.