bodemweergave

Bodemweergave is a term used in Dutch to describe the bottom view of an object or structure, i.e., an orthographic projection as seen from below. It is one of the standard views used in technical drawings and CAD models, alongside bovenaanzicht (top view), vooraanzicht (front view) and zijaanzicht (side view). The bodemweergave focuses on features that are on or near the underside, such as mounting holes, feet, base geometry, undercuts, or other underside details.

In practice, the bodemweergave is drawn as an orthogonal projection and is often accompanied by dimensions and notes that specify critical measurements, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements. Depending on the drawing standard or software, it may be labeled explicitly as bodemweergave or as onderaanzicht, and is typically oriented so that the object’s front aligns with a common axis used across all views. Hidden lines may reveal features not visible from the top or front view, and section or detail views can be used to improve clarity.

The term can have field-dependent nuances. In some disciplines, “bodem” can also refer to soil, which would give the expression a different meaning; in technical drawing, however, bodemweergave refers to the underside of an object rather than soil. Therefore, the exact interpretation should be guided by the project’s documentation and standards to avoid ambiguity.

See also: orthographic projection, engineering drawing, CAD view standards.