Roof Planes
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+ Create button, right-clicking in empty space, or using the Ctrl + Q keyboard shortcut and selecting Roof Plane.Tip
You can use the Ctrl + Q + R keyboard shortcut to begin inserting a Roof Plane.
Roof Plane Creation subpanel opens, Picking mode is enabled by default. Hover over the wall you wish to place a plane on and click the outside line to insert a roof plane.Once all the desired planes have been inserted, they must be cut to determine geometry.
Finish Cutting to save your changes and exit cutting mode.Tip
Hold Shift to cut against any line vertically.
Note
For planes with more than 2 cuts, it is important to note the cuts should be made in a clockwise or counterclockwise manner. You can always re-cut a plane from the properties subpanel.
To delete a single plane right-click the plane in the scene and choose Delete Plane . If you would like to delete multiple planes at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click each plane in the right sidebar. Once you have selected your planes, click the Delete icon to remove them.
Select the roof plane and open the Right Sidebar or right-click the roof plane and select Edit Properties.
The properties below can be modified during insertion as well as after in the Roof Plane Properties subpanel.
Click the Pick button to select a different Bearing Plane to define the Roof Plane or use the checkbox to flip the orientation.
Use the Slope input to modify the slope of the selected plane.
Use the Overhang input to change the overhang dimensions.
Cut Plane in the Right Sidebar or right-click the roof plane to access the quick actions.Use the Heel Method select to swap between Butt Cut and Heel Height. Changing this setting will also change the corresponding input to modify the dimensions.
Use the corresponding input to change the dimension for the desired property.
Use this tool to match the current plane's fascia to another plane's.
