Interpreting lines

In simple terms, we can look at drawings as different lines connected. However, the shape of a line gives it a different meaning. The following table shows the most common types of lines we will see at this point. We will introduce more line types at later stages:

Type and shape of the line

Line indication

Visible object lines

Shows the visible outline of the object.

Hidden line

This shows the hidden outline of the object from the drawing's viewpoint. This includes any details that are at the back of the ...

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