Bézier Curves

Computer graphics programs offer you a variety of different tools and functions for your work as illustrators. One function that is provided by all graphics programs is the so-called Bézier curve.

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Creation of Polylines

Sometimes it becomes necessary to create polylines that follow a certain path as a string of short segments. Here's a little trick that easily helps to solve this task.

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Cutaway Illustrations

The cutaway perspective is fundamentally a three dimensional sectional view.

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Distance Measurement in Perspective

In isometric, it is possible to work directly with measurements only on the main axes. Here you can learn what you have to do if you need a measure beyond the main axes.

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Electronic Catalogs: Graphics    

A compilation of the most frequently asked questions about graphics in electronic catalogs. You will find answers to general as well as to technical questions.

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Electronic Documentation Basics

Below you can find a compilation of the most frequently asked questions about electronic catalogs. You will find answers to general as well as to technical questions.

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Exploded Illustrations

As the term implies, the exploded view shows an assembly with its components blown out from the main body, but still remaining in relative order along their respective centrelines.

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Filleted Corners

The illustration of a cube with filleted corners follows specific rules. Therefore, you must account for certain considerations when you depict such a cube. Get to know more about these filleted corners and learn how to build such a cube correctly.

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Inside Technical Illustration: The Information Portal for Technical Illustration

The Information Portal for Technical Illustration provides free information on graphics formats, illustration tips and tricks, and a gallery, in 5 languages.

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Labeling in Illustrations

In technical illustrations, labeling is often needed to denominate specific parts. Here, it is important to remember certain details that can really make a difference. This is especially true if the file is to be converted at a later time.

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Less is More...

The numerous stylistic devices in Technical Illustration allow you to visualize technical coherences. An important, but very often underestimated, method in Technical Illustration is the omission of lines, which often helps to display the desired information more clearly.

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A Matter of Perspective

When working with technical illustrations, you must consider perspective. The following article will provide you with some useful information on working with both parallel and true perspective.

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Perspective Models in Technical Illustration

Various perspective models are used in technical illustration. Each of these models offers specific advantages. In the following section, you will learn background information on these models and learn their proper application.

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Photo-Tracing

One of the most effective methods of creating a technical illustration is the photo-tracing technique.

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Problem - File Size

Using existing data is a good way of reaching your target fast and efficiently. The following notes should help with implementing your current data.

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Spatial Representation in Two Dimensions: The Why and How of Projection

The perspective representation, which is also referred to as stereogram, is used when an object needs to be reproduced in a particularly descriptive and plastic way. In contrast to the technical drawing, which is defined in DIN 6 (ISO 5456-2) and divides the object into several independent views, the technical illustration combines all three sides of a workpiece in one representation. These advantages become especially evident, when the possibilities of digital photography cannot be applied for technical reasons. This happens, for example, when the object to be depicted is still in development and does not exist, yet.

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Tasks and Operational Areas of Technical Illustrators

Technical illustrators are the link between the design engineer and the user. An illustrator is able to visualize technical issues in orientation to a specific target group and to prepare them for various media. This article will address how they do this, where their operational areas are, what tools they use, and what you can expect of a technical illustrator.

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Technical Illustration Gallery

These are typical samples of technical illustrations. Click on an image to see the enlarged version. Furthermore, you can view each illustration in detail with IsoView.

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Thick and Thin Lines

The use of thick and thin lines is an important stylistic device in Technical Illustration.

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Vectorization of Raster Data

There are various solutions available which allow the vectorization of raster data, such as scanned design drawings or manually created technical illustrations. What kind of problems can occur with vectorization?

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What Exactly is a Technical Illustration?

Is it not simply a graphic representation like any other? How does it differ from a technical drawing?

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