Axonometric Plane (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards

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Axonometric Plane
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What is the axonometric plane?

Specially positioned reference plane for pictorial projection

Perpendicular projection onto axonometric plane gives

Isometric or axonometric view of object

How is axonometric plane positioned?

At equal angles to horizontal, vertical, and end vertical planes

Effect on principal directions in axonometric projection

All three principal directions equally foreshortened

Tilt angle for axonometric plane

35°10′35°10'

Appearance of axonometric plane in pictorial view

Its true shape

Isometric scaling via axonometric plane

Consistent scaling along all three axes

Starting shape for axonometric plane method

Equilateral triangle ABC

Orthographic views needed for axonometric method

Plan, front elevation, end elevation

Main advantage of axonometric plane method

Accuracy - precise proportions and angles

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