Few examples during dimensioning of solids are shown below:

• Prism –    This is the most common shape and requires three dimensions. Two dimensions shown on the  principal view and  the third dimension on the other view.

• Cylinder – Cylinder is the second most common shape. It requires  two dimensions: diameter and length, both shown preferably on the rectangular view.

• Cone – requires two dimensions – diameter of the base and altitude  on the same view and length. Both shown on the rectangular view is preferred.