Revit Cut Roof With Wall

This should keep you existing roof in tact and show a cut in the new construction phase.

Revit cut roof with wall.

Structure tab opening panel. This is relatively simple. Open the revit family with unattached voids and click create tab properties panel family category and parameters. The width of the 2x4 used to frame the outer wall measures 3 5 inches 8 9 cm and the outside sheathing measures 1 2 inch 1 3 cm.

Just enjoy the course and drop me line if you found it useful. Hope this is of assistance. I was able to join the roofs by the join command however there was no cutting at the intersections between the roofs at the main. Click by face or vertical.

If anyone is still looking for a solution you can make a roof cut into an existing roof using component model in place. Select the object to be cut. Use one of the opening tools to cut a vertical or perpendicular opening in a roof floor or ceiling for example to accommodate a chimney. Load the family into the project and place it.

You don t even need to sign up. Click modify tab geometry panel cut drop down cut geometry. Architecture tab opening panel. However problem arises please have a look at the attachment pic.

Have been learning revit for around 2 weeks and having some fun. If you re new to revit you may be interested in my beginner s guide to revit architecture 84 part video tutorial training course the course is 100 free with no catches or exclusions. You can cut openings in the faces of these elements or you can select the entire element to make a vertical cut. Cut with voids when loaded.

Determine the depth of the birdsmouth cut. In the family category and parameters dialog select cut with voids when loaded and click ok. I have been trying to cut a intersect roof yesterday and got struck all day. For most buildings the birdsmouth cut is 4 inches 10 cm deep.

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