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I was wondering how to make cantilevered roofs. Do you use the basic roof command or do you make a generic family
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I just use the basic roof command and draw the roof to where the cantilever will go to.
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One thing that you can do is put a wall in the location where it bears create your roof with that wall and then delete the wall. It works great.
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You don't need walls to exist in order to insert a roof...
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I know that you do not have to have walls to insert a roof. It makes it eaiser when trying to get the overhang to match with the rest of the building.
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You can draw a roof by footprint with or without the walls but there are some 'Must Kmow' behavours. Once you know these tendencies you'll be rock'n
Below are a couple great video CADCLIPs explaining the in's and out's of roof alignment and roof edges
right click and 'save target as' to download.
http://www.dgcad.com/downloads/CADCLIP-REV-VARYING-ROOF-PLATES.wmv
http://www.dgcad.com/downloads/CADCLIP-ROOF-EAVES-ALIGNMENT.wmv
* Also check out www.revitrocks.com or www.dgcad.com for more free CADCLIPs and tutorials
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