How do you align a roof in Revit?

To align roof ridges in an elevation view, use the Align tool.

1. In a plan view, add a reference plane:
2. Open the 3D view, and click Home tab Work Plane panel (Set).
3. In the Work Plane dialog, select the reference plane name you just created, and click OK.
4. To align roof ridges, use the Align tool.

How do you manipulate roofs in Revit?

To edit a roof sketch, select the roof and then on the Modify Roofs contextual ribbon, click Edit Footprint to display the roof sketch. You can then make the necessary changes and click Finish Roof. You can resize roofs that were created by footprint or by face using shape handles in elevation or 3D views.

How do you cut a sloped roof in Revit?

Ideally in a section view draw the contourline of the void using the “Pick line” option on the base of the inside edge of the roof. Use the “Cut geometry” command and select first the roof than the void. After that you can click “Finish” to execute the cut.

How do you Align Eaves in Revit?

Use the Align Eaves tool to realign eave heights of different boundary lines of a roof.

1. While in sketch mode, click Modify | Roofs > Edit Footprint tab Tools panel (Align Eaves).
2. Select a roof eave line, and then select an option for adjusting eave properties:
3. Select the eave that is at the desired overhang/height.

How do you hip a roof in Revit?

To create a simple hip roof with the ‘Roof by Footprint’ tool, follow the steps below.

1. Have your perimeter walls and levels ready.
2. In Architecture tab select Roof – Roof by Footprint tool and choose desired roof type.
3. Choose a relevant level for a bottom face of the roof.

What is a roof offset?

If a sloped footprint roof line has an overhang, the height of the roof at the eave will be different from the height at the wall. With this property, you can specify the height at the wall rather than at the eave. Offset From Roof Base. Specifies the offset of the slope line from the base of the roof.