Step 1: Click on the link here to access the isometric drawing tool.
Step 2: Select the line tool and draw a vertical line measuring 4 dots high.
Step 3: From the bottom of the first line, draw a second line at 30 degrees to the left. (Ensure the line goes through 4 dots)
Step 3: From the bottom of the first line, draw a second line at 30 degrees to the right. (Ensure the line goes through 4 dots)
This stage is called the crows foot (or arrow)
Step 4: From the end of the left diagonal line, draw a vertical line. (Ensure the line goes through 4 dots)
Step 5: From the end of the right diagonal line, draw a vertical line. (Ensure the line goes through 4 dots)
This stage is called the pitch fork
Step 6: Join together the left and middle vertical lines.
Notice how this new line is parallel to the bottom line.
Step 7: Join together the middle and right vertical lines.
Notice how this new line is parallel to the bottom line.
This stage is called the open book.
Step 7: From the top left corner, draw a line at 30 degrees to the right. (Ensure the line goes through 4 dots)
Step 9: From the top point, draw a line at 30 degrees downwards to the right. (Ensure the line goes through 4 dots)
This stage is called the cube.
Step 10: On the top face of the cube draw 4 parallel lines.
Step 11: On the top face of the cube, inside the square you just created, connect the top point to the bottom point.
Part 2: How to render the cube...
Step 1: Select the X-Face icon and select any colour. Add 16 tiles to the left face as shown.
Step 2: Select the Y-Face icon and select any colour. Add 16 tiles to the right face as shown.
Notice how this shade is lighter than on the previous face, indicating that the light source is coming from the right side....
Step 3: Select the Z-Face icon and select any colour. Add 12 tiles to the top face as shown.
Notice how this shade is lighter than on the previous face, indicating that the light source is coming from the top....
Take a screenshot of your finished cube by using the Windows Key+Shift+S.
Extension: Try drawing a bar of soap...