The importance of orthographic drawings

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1. What orthographic projection is
2. Describing a three-dimensional object
3. The planes of projection
4. The four quadrants of a plane
5. The principal views
6. First angle projection
7. Third angle projection
8. Comparing first and third angle
9. The projection symbol
10. Line types and conventions
11. Sectional views
12. Extension and dimension lines
13. Figures, units and symbols
14. Rules for good dimensioning
15. Drawing electrical components
16. Applications in electrical technology
17. Reading orthographic drawings
18. The importance of orthographic drawings