Ortho Projection

Fellas,

It's been awhile since I've had to do orthographic projection. Is it frowned upon to model an object in an orientation other than the intended installation orientation?

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If there is a "defined" top and front to the object then wouldn't it make sense to emulate that in your 2D representation?

Fellas,

 

It's been awhile since I've had to do orthographic projection. Is it frowned upon to model an object in an orientation other than the intended installation orientation?

 

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I was taught that the front view should be the view that best describes the object.

I was taught that the front view should be the view that best describes the object.

We have always had this drilled into our heads as well. They also mentioned, when modelling to create your model in that same orientaion. (IE, your fronnt face becomes your front view, or vice versa depending on how you look at it.)

Alright, thanks.

This is going to be a part that is manufactured, and our sub contractor will be installing them.

I don't think the manufacturer will care about the orientation of the object when being installed.

Always taught that a part should be detailed in the same orientation it will be used in.

for example,how many house plans have you seen with the roof on the ground and the basement pointing skyward?

Always taught that a part should be detailed in the same orientation it will be used in.

for example,how many house plans have you seen with the roof on the ground and the basement pointing skyward?

Are you serious or just havin' a laugh?