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CHAPTER 13 PICTORIALS- 3D Representations and 3D Modeling Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to accomplish the following: 1. Understand the difference between 3D representations and 3D modeling 2. Recognize pictorial drawings as single-plane projections representing 3D Shapes 3. Develop an understanding of the ways in which pictorial drawings may be most useful 4. Understand and apply the functions of hidden lines, center lines, and techniques for dimensioning on pictorials 5. Develop familiarity with drafting conventions used to illustrate certain part features pictorially. 6. Understand the basic capabilities and methodology of 3D Modeling 7. Recognize the three-dimensional modeling capabilities of CAD as applied to pictorials. 8. Define and possess the ability to produce axonometric, oblique, and perspective drawings. 13.1 Introduction Pictorial drawing is the oldest written method of communication known, but the character of pictorial drawing has continually changed with the advance of civilization. In this chapter, the types of pictorials commonly used by the engineer, designer, and illustrator are described. Pictorial drawings (whether manual or CAD) are single-plane projections. In other words, a pictorial drawing presents three primary surfaces to the viewer at the same time. Pictorials created on 3D CAD systems are actual to-scale models of a part, structure, or other object. The part in Figure 13.1(a) is a 3D shaded model of the flange bracket detail shown in Figure 13.1(b). The shaded pictorial was generated from the part database and displayed as a pictorial using a rendering program. The part was modeled and detailed using AutoCAD. A manual technical illustration is shown in Figure 13.2. Here, the exploded assembly pictorial was drawn by hand and inked using technical pens. Pictorials are useful in design, construction or production, erection or assembly, servic