Basic Lines and Views

Basic Lines
 Object Line

A heavy, dark line which identifies the visible edge or

surface of an object.
 Hidden Line

 Broken line, medium thickness. Used to

show edges not visible.
 Center Line

 Fine, broken line made of alternating

short and long dashes. Used to shoe
the center of an object.
Dimension Line / Extension
Line
 Dimension Lines - used to show the
extent of a dimension.
 Extension Lines - Used to extend a
point from an object.
 Leader
 Fine line used to define a point or area.

Grind Surface
Cutting Plane Line

 Used to indicate where an imaginary cut

is made through the object.
 Section Lines

Steel Cast Iron

Copper, Lead, Zinc,

Bronze, Alloys
Brass
Break Lines

 Short Break Line

 Long Break Line

Used to show a part has been reduced in
length on the drawing to conserve space.

3”

250 feet
Basic Views

 Pictorial
 Orthographic
Pictorial

 Oblique  Isometric
 Orthographic
Front View

Side Views

Top View

Bottom View

Back View