Preparation should include

• selecting the type of sectional view (i.e., full, half, or offset) that will best illustrate the interior features of an object
• determining the scale
• centering the views
• applying a cutting plane line
• applying section lines appropriate to the object’s material
• annotating the drawing.

Note: ANSI Standard Y14.3

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the industrial uses of various sectional views?
• What factors influence a decision to use sectional views?