How do I extrude a isometric shape

[peterg]

I am using Autocad 2007,

Can someone give me idiot proof instructions for extruding a shape drawing in 2D isometrics?

 

I know this must be basic, but I am new to Autocad.

[ReMark]

Do you want to create a surface or a solid?

[peterg]

Do you want to create a surface or a solid?

 

 

I need to create a surface i think. I am trying to create a depth to a shaped container it has radiused corners and the depth tapers. Hope this helps.

this is a city & guilds assignment drawing.

[ReMark]

Can I ask why you are working from an isometric?

[peterg]

Can I ask why you are working from an isometric?

 

It's a test assignment, it says isometric, so its isometric. Mine is not to reason why.

I do not see the point also, but we have not moved onto 3D yet.

[ReMark]

EXTRUDE is a 3D command in AutoCAD.

[ReMark]

In the image below we have a rectangle on the left with radiused corners. On the right is the same rectangle but it has been extruded. What you're viewing is a 2D wireframe image.

 

[skipsophrenic]

Is the city and guilds course you're doing the 4353-02 course?

Which tester is it? 2 rounded corner? If so, there are no 3D commands It's all drawn in

isometric, you need to set your grid to snap to Isometric.

 

if it's not that one, can you post which practice assignment it is?

[JD Mather]

I need to create a surface i think....

this is a city & guilds assignment drawing.

 

Your instructor should have explained the differences between surface, solids, wireframes and 2D isometric representation of 3D

 

Sounds like you are after a 2D isometric representation of 3D.

 

Lower left of center of screen you should find a Grid icon. Right click on it and set to isometric grid. Use Ortho ( F8 and direct distance entry (no offsetting). You will also want to become familiar with F5 to flip your cursor and isocircles F1.

 

All of this should be at least vagely familiar to you from your classroom instruction and book reading assignments. (I can't imagine you were given an assigment without these prerequisites.)