This document discusses creating isometric pictorials in AutoCAD. Chapter 15 will cover using the isometric grid/snap and isocircles. The isometric snap option allows the grid to align with the isometric axes. Isocircles represent circular features as ellipses in an isometric pictorial.

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Chapter 15
Creating Isometric Pictorials in AutoCAD
Topics

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Isometric Pictorial: Topics
Summary
15.1) Isometric Snap
15.2) Isocircles

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 What will we learn in Chapter 15?
→ How to use the isometric grid/snap and
isocircles to create an isometric pictorial.
 Key points
→ The isometric snap option allows you to
create a grid that aligns itself with the
isometric pictorial axes.

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15.1) Isometric Snap

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Isometric Snap
 To help create an isometric pictorial, you
may use AutoCAD’s isometric snap.
→ The grid and snap acts along the isometric
axes.

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15.2) Isocircles

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Isocircles
 In an isometric pictorial, circular features
are represented by ellipses (or
isocircles).

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Isocircles
 ISOCIRCLE is an option within the
ELLIPSE command.
→ You may toggle between isoplanes by
pressing Ctrl+E.

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Isometric Pictorials
 Creating an isometric pictorial.
Live Demonstration

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