topic Re: Roof surface tool in Libraries & objects

Roof surface tool

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Dec 2003 19:50:12 GMT

How do you change the shape of the roof surface when you drop it in from the library? I just drops in as a trapazoid with a square hole punched in it. I can change every variable except the shape

Re: Roof surface tool

Karl Ottenstein — Wed, 03 Dec 2003 20:11:01 GMT

E. wrote:
How do you change the shape of the roof surface when you drop it in from the library? I just drops in as a trapazoid with a square hole punched in it. I can change every variable except the shape

Don't drop it in. As with all 'accessories', they need to be applied by the appropriate add-on - and will then automatically configure to match the associated model elements.

Select your roof(s) first. Then go to the Extras menu as shown in the attached screenshot.

Be aware that certain roof forms (tiles, for example) have tons of polygons and will slow down 3D generation ... so if that's what you're after, I suggest putting the accessory in a separate layer that you only turn on when you really need it.

Have fun,
Karl

Re: Roof surface tool

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Apr 2004 19:32:21 GMT

Thanks for the help! You saved me tons of time.

Re: Roof surface tool

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 17:33:51 GMT

If you want to save another ton, go to Objects Online and purchase VF's Roof Object. I recently used it on a project and I found it easier to comprehend and use. It looks better and renders faster. Duane knows his stuff, follow and cut time.

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