Revit Adding Roof

2 activate slope to create a sloped roof want to create a sloped roof.

Revit adding roof.

This is pretty easy to control. After you finish with the lines open default 3d view. This shape editing tools will not appear if you define the roof slope. Revit roof slope can seem complicated at first glance but by learning a few critical features you can create any roof shape you desire nbsp whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.

See hd version of video tutorial here. In the option bar make sure defines slope is activated for boundary lines. If you choose not to move the roof to a different level revit notifies you later if the roof is too low. The elevation edit box displays on the options bar with a relative check box next to it.

You can find the most up to date apps for revit. Select the floor or roof to modify. First activate add split line and draw the lines like below. Easier than the previous method.

Activate modify sub elements. To turn a sloped roof into a flat roof select all roof boundaries purple lines and uncheck defines slope in the option bar. If you select relative new points will be added at the specified value relative to the surface on which they are added. On the draw panel select a sketch or pick tool.

Autodesk app store is a marketplace and a web service provided by autodesk that makes it easy to find and acquire third party plugin extensions other companion applications content and learning materials for revit. Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by footprint. If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level.