Revit Add Roof Plan

Select one or more levels for which you want to create a plan view.

Revit add roof plan.

Click the roof button on the build menu on the home ribbon and sketch the roof footprint. For type select a view type from the list or click edit type to modify an existing view type or create a new view type. To create a dormer model required walls and additional roof. Click architecture tab build panel roof drop down roof by footprint.

I have linked in an architects drawing into an mechanical template in my project browser i have only got floor plans ceiling plans and elevations i need to add a roof plan so that i can put together a. This tool is located in the modify tab. Use join unjoin roof tool. Open the plan view of the level in which you want to see the roof line.

On the draw panel select a sketch or pick tool. In the view properties expand the underlay drop down and select the level on which the roof was created to display as an underlay. Go to the new level for the roof under floor plans on the project browser. 9 join roofs add opening to create dormer.

If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level. The triangles are the slope annotations which by default are 9 inch rise to 12 inch run. See hd version of video tutorial here. I ve just started my very first revit project and am already pulling my hair out i had a search but cant find my answer.

Add another view to your project or duplicate an existing view. The roof is outlined by magenta lines with magenta triangles on the outside of the line. Then follow these 2 steps. Download tile revit files for free with bimsmith.

This makes the roof line visible in the plan view but the lines appear as solid lines. Get the highest quality bim content you need from the manufacturers you trust.