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Draw 2D Isometric Views
The Isometric Snap/Grid mode helps you create 2D isometric images that represent 3D objects.
The Isometric Snap/Grid mode helps you create 2D images that represent 3D objects. By
setting the Isometric Snap/Grid, you can easily align objects along one of three isometric
planes; however, although the isometric drawing appears to be 3D, it is actually a 2D
representation. Therefore, you cannot expect to extract 3D distances and areas, display objects
from different viewpoints, or remove hidden lines automatically.
Set Isometric Grid and Snap
Simulate a 3D object from a particular viewpoint by aligning along three major
axes.
Isometric drawings simulate a 3D object from a particular viewpoint by aligning
along three major axes.
By setting the Isometric Snap/Grid, you can easily align objects along one of
three isometric planes; however, although the isometric drawing appears to be
3D, it is actually a 2D representation. Therefore, you cannot expect to extract
3D distances and areas, display objects from different viewpoints, or remove
hidden lines automatically.
If the snap angle is 0, the axes of the isometric planes are 30 degrees, 90 degrees,
and 150 degrees. Once you set the snap style to Isometric, you can work on any
of three planes, each with an associated pair of axes:
■ Left. Aligns snap and grid along 90- and 150-degree axes.
■ Top. Aligns snap and grid along 30- and 150-degree axes.
■ Right. Aligns snap and grid along 30- and 90-degree axes.
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