isometric drawing process

1. STEPS IN CONSTRUCTING AN ISOMETRIC
DRAWING

2. STEP 1
 Draw the three axes using triangles as light as
possible. Be sure the cross axes are about 30°
from the lower edge of the paper.

3. STEP 2
 Plot the principal dimensions, Height (H) on the
vertical axis, Width (W) on the left 30° axis, and
Depth (D) on the right 30° axis. Get the
measurements from the orthographic views.

4. STEP 3
 Draw the “box” or the crate lines. Use light lines
only.

5. STEP 4
 Draw the details of the object by analyzing the
figure and determining the points in relation to
other points representing the corners, surfaces,
and edges.

6. STEP 5
 Check the accuracy of your drawing.

7. STEP 6
 Trace the visible edges with heavier lines.

8. STEP 7
 Label the isometric view.

9. POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN MAKING
ISOMETRIC DRAWINGS

10. POINT 1
 In drawing your isometric axes, they must be
equally distanced at 120°.

11. POINT 2
 All isometric lines must be parallel to the
isometric axes.

12. POINT 3
 Locate first the outstanding edges, corners, and
surfaces before analyzing the figure.

13. POINT 4
 Use Light lines in sketching the details.