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Choice of views
Select only those views needed for a clear and concise description of an
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object, views that explain essential contours and contain the least number of
hidden lines. When left- and right-side views are identical, use the right-side
view. One way to determine which views to eliminate is to make thumbnail
sketches of the object with all six views and eliminate those that show
incomplete or redundant information. The minimum required number of
views is referred to as necessary views.
Figure 3-43 illustrates the process of elimination in view selection.
Figure 3-43.—Selecting necessary views.
Complicated objects may require more than three views or views on adjacent
auxiliary planes.
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