You might prefer to use the add split line tool which create points at intersections.
Revit roof split line.
Click modify floors tabshape editing panelmodify sub elements.
Click modify floors tabshape editing paneladd split line.
Use the reset shape tool to go back to a completely flat roof.
Activate modify sub elements.
This is pretty easy to control.
This shape editing tools will not appear if you define the roof slope.
The simplest way to generate a slight drainage slope on a flat roof in revit is via the shape editing tool called modify sub elements.
Press delete or right click the element and select delete.
Add point or split line if better suited creates points at intersections place your new points as.
The forgotten options i had a client recently who does residential roof framing and wanted to know.
Start points and endpoints can be added anywhere on the face of.
Select a vertex edge face or point anywhere on the structural floor to start the split line.
Press the modify sub elements button that appears.
Select your flat roof.
To delete shape edit elements select the modified floor.
1 remove slope to create flat roof.
This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit.
Click on the shape edit element to select it.
You can drag any point in your roof and adjust the roof shape.
Easier than the previous method.
First activate add split line and draw the lines like below.
First i need to use split element to divide one eave line into 4 separate pieces.
Not all elements in revit can be split using these tools walls detail lines sketch lines and model lines are elements that are commonly split using these tools this tutorial is taken from the complete beginner s guide to revit architecture free online course.
When you delete the shape edit element the floor adjusts its geometry accordingly.
Select the floor to modify.
Only one of the pieces is selected in the image below.
After you finish with the lines open default 3d view.
To use this do the following.