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Orthographic Projection Demos

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These animations show how specifications for three-dimensional objects are translated into two-dimensional orthographic projections.

Rotate an Object

Click on buttons for each side of the object to see how it appears from that angle.

Demonstration of Unfolding Orthographic Projections

This animation shows how each side of a three-dimensional object is mapped onto an orthographic projection.

Instructions

• Click the Projections button to see the mapping of the orthographic projections.
• Click the Unfold button to see how all the sides are unfolded into a two-dimensional map.
• Click the Reset button to begin the animation again.

All Six Projections

This image shows a three-dimensional object with all six projections mapped out.