Profile plane of projection
In multi-view drawings, the right side view is the standard side view used and is illustrated in figure 10. The right side view of an object shows the depth and the height dimensions. The right side view is projected onto the profile plane of projection, which is a plane that is parallel to the right side of the object.
Figure 10 illustrates the method of obtaining the Side View of an object.
Orientation of views from projection planes
Multi-view drawings gives the complete description of an object. For conveying the complete information, all the three views, i.e., the Front view, Top view and side view of the object is required. To obtain all the technical information, at least two out of the three views are required. It is also necessary to position the three views in a particular order. Top view is always positioned and aligned with the front view, and side view is always positioned to the side of the Front view and aligned with the front view. The positions of each view is shown in figure 11. Depending on whether 1st angle or 3rd angle projection techniques are used, the top view and Front view will be interchanged. Also the position of the side view will be either towards the Right or left of the Front view.
Figure 11. Relative positions and alignment of the views in a multi-view drawing.