How are isometric and orthographic drawings similar to each other?

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jagr2713 · Answer

Orthographic drawings are typically two dimensional views of an object.  

Isometric projection is a method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions in technical and engineering drawings.

camerondoherty · Answer

I have the definitions right next to me from notes from class.... I just dont know how they are similar...

jagr2713 · Answer

but is mines right?

camerondoherty · Answer

The definitions I got were:

Isometric Drawing - shows a corner view of a 3-d figure

Orthographic Drawing - top view, front view, and a right side view

camerondoherty · Answer

Im guessing because they all show a view but at different angles...

aum · Answer

I know what each one is but I am not sure what type of answer they are expecting for similarities between the two. For example, each drawing represents a 3-D image on a 2-D surface.  That is one similarity.

In both drawings, the exact measurement of the original object can be determined from the drawing by measuring the lengths on the drawing and multiplying it by the scale factor.

camerondoherty · Answer

Thank You So Very Much!

aum · Answer

You are welcome.