| A | B |
| Single view | used for objects with little thickness |
| 120° | Angle between isometric axes |
| 3 axes | Pictorial sketch |
| Ellipse | isometric circle |
| Isometric Square or Rhombus | First step to sketch an ellipse |
| Non-Isometric | Not parallel to any isometric axes |
| Locate end points and connect | how to draw non-isometric lines |
| 30° | how far off the horizonal to draw the bottom of an isometric box |
| Oblique | Holes and arcs are round |
| Cabinet oblique | Receding axis is half depth |
| Cavalier oblique | Receding axis is full size |
| Perspective | Most realistic, but hardest to draw |