Detaildarstellung

Detaildarstellung, or detail depiction, is a term used in German-language technical documentation to describe the representation of a specific part or region of a subject at an enlarged scale or with enhanced resolution. The goal is to reveal fine features, tolerances, or interfaces that would be difficult to read in a general or full-view depiction. It is common in engineering drawings, architecture plans, and product documentation.

In technical drawings and CAD contexts, a detaildarstellung is typically implemented as a detail view: a small window or frame that shows a magnified portion of the object. The detail often includes its own scale, dimension lines, notes, and sometimes a section plane. A leader line connects the detail to the area in the main view, ensuring unambiguous reference.

In other disciplines, the concept appears whenever a viewer needs additional information about a component. For example, user manuals may present a detailed diagram of a connector, or data visualization may include an enlarged graph region to illustrate a critical trend.

Historically, the term reflects the broader German practice of separating overview and detail to improve clarity. In CAD standards, the term is closely related to detail view (Detailansicht) and is sometimes used interchangeably with it, though some organizations distinguish between the act of presenting versus the window containing the magnified view.

Related terms include Detailansicht and Detailzeichnung, as well as general concepts of zoom or magnification.