Revit Create Roof By Extrusion

To raise or lower the roof from the reference level specify a value for.

Revit create roof by extrusion.

How to create a roof by extruding a profile. Create model file select the surface or the extrusion use file export selected objects and select the sat file extension. Display an elevation 3d or section view. To create a dormer roof we first need to start with the smaller roof portion of the dormer.

You sketch them in elevation and then apply extrusion lengths to them. Want to create a dormer window. If you d like to learn everything about revit roofs you may be interested in my revit roofs masterclass course. Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by extrusion.

You can also watch the video tutorial below if you prefer. They are ideal for roof shapes that are freeform barrel vaults or similar. Struggling to create the perfect roof in revit. How to model a dormer roof in revit.

First a work plane needs to be decided upon. For the purposes of this tutorial i am going to use the following simple building. Generate revit roof in revit create a new mass and import the sat file from the previous step. Generate revit roof.

Creates a roof by extruding a profile that you sketch. You can model this in any of the 3 primary roof modelling methods but in the example i have opted to use the roof by extrusion tool. This is a handy tool when the roof you are trying to create cannot be defined simply by sloping the roof up from an edge such as when the cross section of the roof is curved. The roof by extrusion tool creates a roof by extruding a profile that you sketch.

The highest level in the project is selected by default. Extrusion roofs offer an alternative way to create roof elements. We ve got you covered. Not sure how to create a slope.

Specify the work plane. In the roof reference level and offset dialog select a value for level.