See hd version of video tutorial here.
Roof by face revit.
Using a freeform shape imported from other programs horse in this example we will generate a smart roof in autodesk revit.
The simplest way to start introducing complex roofs into your revit model is by using the rofo by face tool.
Roofs created using the roof by face tool do not automatically update if you change the mass face.
You cannot select faces from different masses for the same roof.
You can do it in few minutes to convert the faces to building elements in revit such as walls roofs floors and curtain wall.
I want to join 2 roofs together.
How to create complex roofs in revit with the roof by face command.
In the type.
To create a roof from mass faces open a view that displays the mass.
Revit roof by face a how to guide presented by dzan ta repro products inc.
In the option bar make sure defines slope is deactivated before drawing the boundary.
Find model by face panel.
Click massing site tabmodel by face panel roof by face.
The special about this is that they have the same slope so it must look like the roof continues.
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If you want to change the position of the roof use the properties palette to edit the base level and offset properties to change the position.
You can see four revit tools to convert the mass faces.
Part of roof misses target face hello people im new here so i dont know if this thread is at the good place.
This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit.
1 remove slope to create flat roof.
Edit the roof sketch double click the roof or select the roof and click modify roofs tabmode panel edit footprint or edit profile.
Anyway i have a problem.
Adaptive components are more advanced but it s a different coverage.
Create roofs on any non vertical faces of a mass using the roof by face tool.
It is very simple.
You can export a 2d dwg.
Create your desired complex roof surface using massing tools.
In revit ribbon open the massing site tab.
Extract plan export a 2d dwg floor plan from your revit model for reference in rhino.
You can also watch the video tutorial below if you prefer.