Roof Planes

Insert Roof Planes

Step 1 - Create Roof Planes

Begin insertion by clicking the + 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.

Step 2 - Place and Insert Roof Planes

When the 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.

Cut Roof Planes

Once all the desired planes have been inserted, they must be cut to determine geometry.

Step 1 - Select a Roof Plane to Cut

Select a roof plane and right-click Cut plane .

Step 2 - Pick Roof Planes

Pick other planes to cut against. Click Finish Cutting to save your changes and exit cutting mode.

Tip

Hold Shift to cut against any line vertically, such as for a gable end.

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.

Delete Roof Planes

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.

Modify Plane Properties

Step 1 - Open the Roof Plane Properties Subpanel

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.

Definition

Click the Pick button to select a different Bearing Plane to define the Roof Plane or use the checkbox to flip the orientation.

Slope

Use the Slope input to modify the slope of the selected plane.

Overhang

Use the Overhang input to change the overhang dimensions.

Step 1 - Select a Roof Plane and Click Cut Plane in the Right Sidebar or right-click the roof plane to access the quick actions.

Heel Method

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.

Top Chord Width, Subfascia Thickness, Cantilever, and Decking Thickness

Use the corresponding input to change the dimension for the desired property.

Fascia Height

Use this tool to match the current plane's fascia to another plane's.