by David Pacifico, RA
Want to create a roof sweep. If you take advantage of the PolyRoof geometry settings it is easier than it looks.
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With the roof tool selected choose the polyroof method (automatic hip roof) and either draw a line around where the "birds mouth" or pivot line will go. You could also space bar click around the perimeter of the house. The following dialog will appear. Fill it out with the settings below or adjust for your roof.
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Click OK and check the results.
David Pacifico, R.A., is president of Pacifico Associates Inc. a leading provider of Architectural IT Solutions and Building Simulation Services. After receiving his degrees from LTU in BA 82 and BArch 83 he became a registered Architect in 86. David worked primarily as a lead designer and project architect for several leading area firms including Prevost Treacy & Partners Inc., Greiner Inc. and Ralph Calder & Associates, Inc. prior to starting Pacifico Associates Inc.
In founding Pacifico Associates in 1996, David serves the building industry as it transitions to the information age. Pacifico Associates Inc. gives seminars, provides training and solutions for Architects, Interior Designers, and Builders who want to move to a 3D computer model based design process. His Newsletter can be found at http://www.parch.com