Elevations: looking at the design from the side(s). Elevations are used primarily in architectural and mechanical design work. They present a scaled vertical view of the design as if you were standing directly in front of it. This lets the builder see how items such as windows, doors, etc. are to be located in relation to each other

Sections: let you see a design as if it had been cut in half. This allows you to call out individual structural components of the design in great detail and to show exact construction methods and materials that are to be used.

When do you use it? Whenever you want to communicate proximity, distance and direction between a number of different items, or data points.

Design notes: If you can pack significance into the layout of your map (that is, distances, objects and sizes all have meaning), the better it’ll be.

Making a comparison table:
We all know the basics of this visual from the classic feature table. You start by selecting a model or example on the top, then you go down the chart to see what that model does or does not have. The point of these is easy comparison.

When do you use it? Whenever you have a limited amount of items that you want to compare or contrast quickly.

Design notes: When you go down to two elements, these elements will often end up looking like they are in conflict.