Figure 5-12.-American standard arrangement of views in a six-view third-angle multi-view projection.
view always lies in the plane of the drafting surface and
does not require any rotation. Notice that the front, right
side, left side, and rear views lineup in direct horizontal
projection.
Use the minimum number of views necessary to
show an item. The three principal views are the top,
front, and right-side. The TOP VIEW (also called a
PLAN in architectural drawings) is projected to and
drawn on an image plane above the front view of the
object. The FRONT VIEW (ELEVATION) should
show the most characteristic shape of the object or its
most natural appearance when observed in its
permanent or fixed position. The RIGHT-SIDE VIEW
(ELEVATION) is located at a right angle to the front
and top views, making all the views mutually
perpendicular.
SPACING OF VIEWS.— Views should be
spaced on the paper in such a manner as
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