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(Isometric)
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OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this Workbook you should be able to:
Appreciate the use of the lsoplane command to produce Isometric pictorial drawings.
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There are two ways that AutoCAD uses to transform a 2D object into a 3D looking image,
(i)
drawing a 2D Isometric drawing using the command lsoplane to give the impression of a 3D object.
(ii)
Note:
Isometric drawings are created by the lsoplane command, which gives you a 3D visualisation, but not a
true 3D image, it will always remain 2D.
(axes 30 - 90)
LEFT plane
TOP plane
(axes 30 - 150)
Start from Scratch a New drawing using acadiso template. Set the drawing limits to 297, 210mm (A4) and Zoom
Extents. Create and make current, Layer1, to try out this method of drawing.
We shall construct the initial isometric drawing as shown below.
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Before drawing can commence, it is necessary to set the working plane (Isoplane).
Like so many AutoCAD commands, the lsoplane working plane can be controlled in more than one way.
Consider firstly the Drafting Settings dialogue box.
Typed command:
DSETTINGS
OK
The graphic screen displays the cross-hairs, with the horizontal line rotated through 30. If the working plane is not
exactly as shown dont panic.
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Use Function key F5 (or Ctrl+E) to toggle through the three working planes.
When you feel confident leave the left working plane as current (Note, the Command: line displays what working
plane is current).
Ensure ORTHO is ON.
Install the Line command.
System prompts:
st
1 point
Type:
System prompts:
Cursor
and again,
Type:
80
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Repeat the procedure twice (do not use Close to complete the box) to produce the left side of the isometric cube.
Now, toggle the lsoplane working plane but this time using the keyboard.
Press:
CTRL+E
Note that the cursor crosshairs have changed to the right working plane.
Draw a further 80mm square on the right working plane.
Type:
Re-install the Line command and finish the top of the cube. Use CTRL+E, (or F5 function key), to toggle to
lsoplane Top.
You should now have completed the basic cube shape shown on Page 3.
ISOCIRCLE
Isocircles are a means of creating circles on Isometric planes. In reality they are ellipses, however, they also have
a centre point and quadrants like circles.
To achieve the ellipse on the top-working plane of the example, select the Top Isoplane, using CTRL+E, or toggle
function key F5, if not already there.
Install the Ellipse command.
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OR
Draw TB
Axis, End
Typed command:
System prompts:
Note:
ELLIPSE
_ellipse
Specify axis endpoint of ellipse or [Arc/Center/Isocircle]:
1.
The lsocircle prompt is only offered if Isometric has been previously set to ON.
2.
Type:
System prompts:
(for lsocircle)
The ellipse can now be placed at the appropriate position in the middle of the Top working plane. Click the position
of the required centre point.
Hint:
To find the exact middle of the Top box. Draw a dialogue line between two opposite corner and then
select MIDpoint for the centre. Another possibility is to use Polar Tracking with the angles set up (30) as
specified previously.
System prompts:
20
Now toggle to the remaining planes, and draw the same size Isocircle on each plane.
Before we move on, the next objective is to insert centre lines to each of the isometric circles.
Create a new Layer called CENTRE LINE, coloured Cyan with a Centre2 linetype.
Make the Layer CENTRE LINE current and draw in the centre lines as shown below.
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Select objects:
Click on the cubes left side isometric circle(ellipse) and centre lines. The circle and centre lines are highlighted.
System prompts:
Select objects:
Type:
System prompts:
Click a point near the isometric circle (this position is not important) and stretch out away from the cube.
System prompts:
Type:
40
The copied isometric circle is position 40mm away from the cube face.
The isometric circle side lines are now to be added. Set the Osnap QUAdrant option in running mode.
Install the Line command once again and draw in the two side lines using Osnap QUAdrant.
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The isometric circles and lines now appear as an extruded shaft coming out of the cube.
Install the Trim command and remove the hidden parts behind the extruded shaft to get a better picture.
At this point you may be wondering why the centre lines have been added, as they tend to clutter up the drawing.
Believe me, they become a very important part of the isometric construction, especially when trying to find hidden
centres, etc.
The clevis pin we are drawing has a shoulder, position against the back face of the cube.
Draw a centre line along the clevis pin.
Copy the centre lines from the hole in the left face of the cube 80mm to the back face.
It should look like this.
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The next step is to add two 15mm radii to the top two corners.
Change the Isoplane to Left.
Install the Copy command and copy the vertical line15mm along the left face.
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Trim the ellipse, corners of the cube and remove the copied lines, to produce the following.
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Generate the same radius on the other top corner in the same manner as before.
The right and top isometric circles are to be assumed to be holes so part of the pin will be visible.
Install the Extend command and stretch the pin to be shown through the holes window. Trim to finish.
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SUMMARY
1.
lsoplane sets the correct working plane (Right, Left, Top) for creating Isometric drawings.
2.
Isometric Snap and Grid Style allows you to use a snap and grid for Isometric drawings.
3.
4.
TASKS
Task 1
A washer, pin, legs and cap head screws, etc. are to be added to complete the cube assembly.
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Task 2
Now draw the following and add the text only.
Hint:
Notice that in this example the text is aligned with the Dtext. This is achieved by using two Text Styles in
the dimensioning. One Text Style has 30 rotation while the other has 30 rotation
Save As XX25B.
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