Arch00035.pngFraming a Roof

A roof object can be automatically framed with rafters, collars (collar beams), ridges, and other roof elements with the Roof Framer command. The command creates framing member objects. If Enable Auto-classing is selected in the Standard Naming dialog box, all roof framing members will be automatically placed in the Structural-Framing class.

This command does not work on roof face objects.

To automatically frame a roof:

1. Select the roof object.

2. Select AEC > Framing > Roof Framer.

The Roof Framer dialog box opens.

3. Select the tab for the type of roof framing element to create, and select the check box to create the framing element. More than one type can be selected at the same time; other framing elements can be added later.

An individual framing element can be added with the Framing Member tool, available from the Detailing tool set.

4. Enter the framing parameters for each desired framing element as described in the following sections.

5. For each selected roof framing element, click Object Attributes to specify its appearance.

The Attributes dialog box opens. See Applying Object Attributes for information on applying graphic attributes, and Applying and Mapping Textures for information on texture parameters.

6. Click OK to return to the Roof Framer dialog box.

7. Click OK to frame the roof.

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The Attributes Palette

Creating Framing Members

Creating Rafters

Creating Collars

Creating Plates

Creating Purlins

Creating Ridges

Creating Trimmers

Creating Hip and Valley Rafters

Custom Frame Element Sizes

 

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