First, your cursor will change from orthographic to the chosen isoplane.

Whatever method you prefer, a few things will happen when enabled. Click the small down arrow just to its right to choose your isoplane mode. Just click on the Isodraft icon on the Status Bar to toggle it on or off. The other method is probably the most common. Choose any of the Isoplane options to change from orthographic drafting to isometric. The first is typical of AutoCAD-type it into the Command Line! When you do, you’ll see four options appear (or if you have Dynamic Input turned on, they’ll appear in the menu near your cursor).

There are a couple of ways to turn on Isodraft to allow for isometric drawings. But you can accomplish the same thing in AutoCAD-if you know how. But because you are drawing in 2D, you cannot expect to extract other 3D distances and areas, display objects from different viewpoints, or remove hidden lines automatically.īefore the advent of CAD, we created isometric drawings with our T-square (or drafting arm) and our trusty 30-60-90 triangle. Distances measured along an isometric axis are correct to scale. This method of drawing provides a fast way to create an isometric view of a simple design. What is an Isometric Drawing?Ī 2D isometric drawing, which may be created from an isometric projection, is a flat representation of a 3D isometric projection. And, of course, the end goal of whichever method you use is to accurately convey your design and creation content. It seems to have become a 3D world out there-model this, BIM that-but make no mistake, there’s still a need for old fashioned 2D drafting too.

Sample piping isometric drawing