What is the purpose of an Auxiliary View in technical drawings?

An Auxiliary View is specifically designed to address the limitations of standard views (like top, front, and side) in representing certain features of an object. This type of view is essential when dealing with inclined or oblique surfaces that do not align with the primary projection planes. By creating an Auxiliary View, the designer can accurately depict these features without distortion, allowing for a clearer understanding of the part's geometry.

For instance, if a feature is angled relative to the principal views, it may appear foreshortened or unclear in those representations. The Auxiliary View eliminates this ambiguity, providing a true representation of the feature's size and shape by projecting it directly onto a plane that is perpendicular to the feature itself. This makes it easier for engineers and manufacturers to interpret and create the part accurately based on the provided drawings.

The other options do not align with the primary function of an Auxiliary View, as it is not primarily used for simplification, highlighting colors, or providing dimensioned views alone, but rather for clarifying features that are not easily represented in standard views.