Isometrics are a very old form of “projection” from way, way back. Drawing curved edges and objects while in Isometric mode will take some practice, so be patient and have fun. the sub-option that you need to select is the “Isocirlce” option. Using this tool while in an active isometric mode will show and extra sub-option in the command line. And to be more specific, use the “Axis, End” ellipse tool. When you need to create a circle, use an ellipse. Isometrics are fun but they are a little difficult when it comes to rounded objects and rounded edges. Shown below is an example of drawing a cube in Isometric mode: To change which Isometric mode you are in, use the F5 function button: To draft so that your lines are aligned with this Isometric mode make sure that ORTHO is turned on. This is showing you that your cursor is in an Isometric mode. Once the dialog box closes you will notice that your drawing cursor (cross hairs) will look funny. Select “Isometric Snap” from the dialog box and then click OK To turn on the Isometric mode, Right click on the “SNAP” button that is in the Drafting Settings buttons. The Isometric planes are basically increments of 30 degrees and shown below: The picture below shows the flat Iso-drawing when the view is rotated to a 3D view as shown by the rotation of the viewcube: You can see this by looking at your view as it is shown in the viewcube. Notice below, that when drafting in an Isometric plane, you are still drawing in the flat 2D plane.
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It is because these lines do not diminish into the horizon that they remain at full sclae and are therefore measurable. An Isometric drawing therefore contains lines that remain paralell to each other. This means that even AutoCAD LT can draw 3D representations.Ī) A pictorial representation of an object in which all three dimensions are drawn at full scale rather than foreshortening them to the true projection or vanishing point. Related: Making Isometric dimension and text in AutoCADĭo you have questions related to isometric drawings? Let me know in the comments below.AutoCAD has an isometric drawing mode that lets you drawing 3D-looking objects in 2D just like when you draw 3D objects on a flat sheet of paper. Rest of the process is same as mentioned above. You can directly start isometric drawing using ISODRAFT option of the status bar.Ĭlick on ISODRAFT icon on the status bar as shown in the image above and select plane on which you want to create your drawing by pressing F5 key. With AutoCAD 2015 and later versions, this process of creating an isometric drawing has been greatly simplified. Isometric drawing in AutoCAD 2015 and later versions: In a similar way, you can make other isometric drawings as well. Start line command again and make lines from three corners of the square of length 5 units towards downward direction as shown in the image B above.Īgain change Isoplane to Top by pressing F5 key and join all three end points of the vertical lines to make a complete cube. Now press F5 again to change the Isoplane to right or left. Specify a direction and type 5 on the command line then press enter, repeat this process by changing directions of line to make a closed square as shown in image A below. Press F5 key to activate Isoplane top and then select line command and click anywhere in the drawing area to start your line. The three Isoplanes available for selection are Isoplane top, right and left. You can now select isometric plane for your drawing by pressing the F5 key. Now make sure ortho mode is turned on from the status bar, if it is not turned on then press F8 to turn it on. Click OK to exit drafting settings window. Type DS on the command line and press enter.ĭrafting settings window will pop up from this window select snap and grid tab and make sure Isometric snap radio button is checked. Isometric drawing in AutoCAD 2014 and older versions:Īt first, you need to change your snap settings to isometric.