topic Re: Roof custom layers in/out in Modeling

Roof custom layers in/out

Noody — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:29:25 GMT

Hello everyone,

i cant find any article about situation im in. The thing is my roof needs to have different layers inside and out. For example, inside on the last layer there should come 2 gypsum plaster boards, but outside on the last layer it should be an aluminium plate. I was searching for Profile Manager solution but it doesnt work on roofs. Do you have any particular solution for this kinda problem where i can modify the layers of the roof or in worst case scenarion i have to turn roof into morph in order to do that kinda thing? Im just looking for the best solution. Thanks!

Operating system used: Windows

Re: Roof custom layers in/out

CosminF — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:37:22 GMT

Hi,

Have you looked into composites? or am I misunderstanding what do you actually need? Do you need the aluminium plate to be profiled? if so, usually you can model it afterwards with roof accessories.

Re: Roof custom layers in/out

Noody — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:39:39 GMT

I am familiar with composites, but the thing is as i said, i need to have one layer outside, and another one inside but on the same level.

Re: Roof custom layers in/out

CosminF — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:48:25 GMT

You didn't specify what inside/outside actually meant.

For your situation I'd split the roof into two distinct parts (in/out). And edit the composites accordingly.

Re: Roof custom layers in/out

JeffH — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:29:49 GMT

In that instance, I usually model that underside finish as 2 separate elements (Interior Ceiling and exterior Soffit), and have them on a Ceiling layer, so it appears on our Reflected Ceiling Plan.

It is an imperfect workaround, as any adjustments have to be made for multiple elements.