How To Add Points To A Roof In Revit

When using a newer software release you may notice.

How to add points to a roof in revit.

Use the reset shape tool to go back to a completely flat roof removing all split lines and points. This video was recorded using revit 2012. Select the floor or roof to modify. Add a point to a roof or structural floor.

If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level. The points are used by the shape modification tools to change the element geometry. Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by footprint. This video demonstrates the following.

The elevation edit box displays on the options bar with a relative check box next. Add a point to a roof or structural floor you can use the add point tool to add singular points to the element geometry. You might prefer to use the add split line tool which create points at intersections. If you hit the arrow you will see several options.

Creates a roof using the building footprint to define its boundaries. Split a roof or structural floor you can use the add split line tool to add linear edges and to split the existing face of a roof or structural floor into smaller sub regions. If you choose not to move the roof to a different level revit notifies you later if the roof. Use sloped edges or a slope arrow on a roof to create sloped roof elements.

Define a sloped edge to a sketch line. Click on the face or edges of the floor or roof to add points that. Change the slope angle of the roof. Sloped edges on a roof sketch line create a sloped roof.

Add a negative value to the middle points and a slope is created. To do this method you need to select the roof and edit the roof footprint. So we are all setup and are ready to place points. Click modify floors tab shape editing panel add point.

Display a floor plan view or a reflected ceiling plan view. Before you are able to place points you will have set things up. Select the options you prefer and press ok. Notice everything is greyed our except for the settings button.

Use a slope arrow to define the slope.