Chapter 10.4 - Problems with Auxiliary Views

Shortest Distance - Point to Line

Given: Lines AB and Point O
Required: Find and measure the true length of the shortest
line from point O to line AB. Show that line in the given views.

The shortest line from point O to line AB can be found and measured in the 2A view. It is true length in that view. The solution to the problem (line OP) is then projected back into the given views.


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