LINE TYPES

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LINE TYPES
In the Graphic Communication exam you may well be
asked what each of the most common line types are
used to represent. Their purposes are listed
below and you should do your best to memorise
them if you have not already.
Full Line
used to indicate the outline of objects
Faint Line
used in the construction of objects
Broken Line
used to indicate hidden edges
Chain Line
used to indicate lines of symmetry in objects
Section Line
used to indicate cutting planes
Fold Line
used to indicate fold lines within objects