By default, a hip roof is created with eave edges all around. Specific roof edges can be changed to a gable or Dutch hip shape.
To change the roof edge shape:
1. Select the roof with the Selection tool.
Selection handles display for the roof.
2. Click on the selection handle of the edge to be edited.
The Edit Roof Settings dialog box opens.
3. Change the roof parameters and select Entire Roof to apply the edits to all sections of the roof. If Entire Roof is not selected, the edits apply to the edge of the roof that was clicked.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
4. Click OK to change the roof edge settings.
To change a hip roof into a gable roof:
1. Select the roof with the Selection tool.
Selection handles display for the roof.
2. Click on the selection handle of the face to change into a gable wall.
The Edit Roof Settings dialog box opens.
3. Select the Gable option.
A diagram and parameters for a gable edge display.
4. Change the parameters as described in Changing the Roof Edge Shape, and click OK.
A triangular wall is placed when the gable roof is created.
To change a hip roof into a Dutch hip roof:
1. Select the roof with the Selection tool.
Selection handles display for the roof.
2. Click on the selection handle of the face to change into a Dutch hip face.
The Edit Roof Settings dialog box opens.
3. Select the Dutch Hip option.
A diagram and parameters for a Dutch hip edge display.
4. Specify a Gable Inset value to create the Dutch hip face, and change other settings as described in Changing the Roof Edge Shape.
5. Click OK.
A triangular wall is placed when the Dutch hip roof is created.
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