Hidden Lines

What are hidden lines used for?

• To represent visible features

• To represent features not visible from the current view

• To represent the color of an object

• To represent the size of an object.

Hidden lines are typically (a)   lines.

What do hidden lines show?

• Edges you can't see

• Colors of an object

• The weight of an object

• The material of an object

Hidden lines can be thought of as "x-ray vision" lines that show what's behind (a)   .

What is the recommended way to space dashes when drawing hidden lines?

• Randomly

• Evenly spaced

• Overlapping

• Very close together

When drawing hidden lines, the dashes should be lighter than object lines but dark enough to (a)   .

Which of the following statements is true about hidden lines?

• Hidden lines should be wider than object lines.

• Hidden lines should be narrower than object lines.

• Hidden lines should be the same width as object lines.

Hidden lines should start and end with (a)   .

When hidden lines meet other lines, what should you try to end with at the intersection?

• A space

• A dash

• A dot

• A line

Why should you avoid overusing hidden lines?

• It makes the drawing look better.

• Sometimes another view is better.

• It saves time.

• It is easier to draw.