2.7b - Defining the Front View

Let's review the rules for choosing the best front view of an object:

Recommendations for how to select the front view

• • Shows best shape and characteristic contours

  • Longest dimension on the Horizontal

  • Fewest hidden lines

  • Most stable and natural position

Now take a moment to Sketch a Front View of at least two of the following objects:

• Computer mouse

• Stapler

• Contoured speaker

• Monitor

• Surge protector

• Cell phone

• Spoon, fork, or knife

• Remote control device

• Cleaning product bottle

• Can opener

• Corkscrew

• Coffee maker

• Sink faucet

• Lamp

• Computer desk

• Chair

Now Contribute to the following presentation using custom shapes and CAD. 

• Create a Snap Cube Object (6-8 Cubes)

• CAD the Object

• Take Screenshots of different Isometric views from which to choose the best Front and post them in a slide.

• Create a Solution Slide that explains the reasoning behind the chosen view.

2.7b - Defining the Front View Activity