DRAWING OBLIQUE VIEWS

The isometric projection of any object is a pictorial view in distorted shapes with equally fore-shortened
dimensions. (i.e. square, rectangular and circular faces are shown as rhombus, parallelogram and ellipse
respectively).

The word “oblique” means “slanting” There are three axes-vertical, horizontal and oblique. The oblique axis,
called receding axis is drawn either at 30o or 45o. Thus an oblique drawing can be drawn directly without
resorting to projection techniques.

In oblique projection the front face of the object is placed parallel to the plane of projection and hence it is
shown in its true size and shape. Therefore objects with curved shapes and circular features can be
conveniently shown in oblique projection. However it is only recommended for objects that are not too large
and whose contours are not overly complicated.

Types of oblique drawings:

(a) Cavalier Projection
(b) Cabinet Projection

Cavalier Projection:
When an oblique drawing is prepared to the exact dimensions of an object, it is called a Cavalier
Projection. In many instances, however, cavalier projections make object appear distorted.

Cabinet Projection:
To reduce distortion, the dimensions of receding lines of an object can be drawn half-scale. When this is
done the resulting oblique view is called Cabinet Projection.

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Fig: Cavalier Projection Fig: Cabinet Projection

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 To draw the oblique view of a rectangular prism lying on H.P. The length and width of the rectangular
face are 2" and 1" respectively. The height of the prism is 4".

E E F

45o 45o
A B A B

D C D C
(1) (2) (3)

To draw the oblique view of a hexagonal prism lying on one of its rectangular faces on H.P. Each side of
the hexagonal face of 1.5" and height of the prism is 4".

P P Q

B 45o 45o B
C C R

45o
A A
D D S

45o
F E F E

(1) (2) (3)

E F E T V F
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A P Q
B A B
G M

R S
45o
D C D C

(1) (2)

2
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W
P Q
A B
M
G

R S

D C

(3) (4)