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interface card conveying placement of the interface cable.
Technical Illustration is the use of illustration to visually
communicate information of a technical nature. Technical
illustrations can be components of technical drawings or
diagrams. Technical illustrations in general aim "to generate
expressive images that effectively convey certain information
via the visual channel to the human observer".1  Technical
illustrations generally have to describe and explain the
subjects to a nontechnical audience. Therefore the visual image
should be accurate in terms of dimensions and proportions, and
should provide "an overall impression of what an object is or
does, to enhance the viewer’s interest and understanding".2
Types of technical illustrations  Small kitchen in perspective.
Conventional line illustration of an engine demonstrating
perspective and line techniques. Illustration of a dru