https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/HELP-Cladding-trouble/m-p/90024#M47019 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R><BLOCKQUOTE>wr1nkles wrote:<BR /> except for the fact that i had skylights and the corr* iron went straight through it, blocking the sunlight like a shield. My question is...? Is there any way to make holes in the cladding or resize to different angles. I ask as i was unable to use the Select and activate tool!.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> any help would be much appreciated <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /></BLOCKQUOTE> You want to apply the corrugated steel cladding with the roof accessory. Select the roof(s), then Extra | Roof Acc'y ...<BR /> <BR /> If you do not really need the physical geometry of the corrugated steel (or roof tiles/etc) that the accessory applies over a surface ... just use an appropriate material/texture for your renderings with an appropriate fill that will show up in your elevations, as the extra geometry will slow things down.<BR /> <BR /> I use the standing seam metal roof a bit here (and Duane uses the Spanish tiles a lot in California) ... and like the way it looks in hidden line perspective and certain other views. So, I place it in a 'roof surface' layer that is turned off for everything except those views that must have it - keeping model regeneration time fast.<BR /> <BR /> HTH,<BR /> Karl</R></DIV> Tue, 23 May 2023 13:41:16 GMT Karl Ottenstein 2023-05-23T13:41:16Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/HELP-Cladding-trouble/m-p/90024#M47019 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R><BLOCKQUOTE>wr1nkles wrote:<BR /> except for the fact that i had skylights and the corr* iron went straight through it, blocking the sunlight like a shield. My question is...? Is there any way to make holes in the cladding or resize to different angles. I ask as i was unable to use the Select and activate tool!.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> any help would be much appreciated <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /></BLOCKQUOTE> You want to apply the corrugated steel cladding with the roof accessory. Select the roof(s), then Extra | Roof Acc'y ...<BR /> <BR /> If you do not really need the physical geometry of the corrugated steel (or roof tiles/etc) that the accessory applies over a surface ... just use an appropriate material/texture for your renderings with an appropriate fill that will show up in your elevations, as the extra geometry will slow things down.<BR /> <BR /> I use the standing seam metal roof a bit here (and Duane uses the Spanish tiles a lot in California) ... and like the way it looks in hidden line perspective and certain other views. So, I place it in a 'roof surface' layer that is turned off for everything except those views that must have it - keeping model regeneration time fast.<BR /> <BR /> HTH,<BR /> Karl</R></DIV> Tue, 23 May 2023 13:41:16 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/HELP-Cladding-trouble/m-p/90024#M47019 Karl Ottenstein 2023-05-23T13:41:16Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/HELP-Cladding-trouble/m-p/90025#M47020 <BLOCKQUOTE>wr1nkles wrote:<BR />Thankyou Soooo much <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> <BR /> <BR /> as i am in the leaarning process, it's people like you that really make my life easier</BLOCKQUOTE> You're welcome! <E><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:">😉</span></E> You've come to the right place to find folks to help you with your learning curve. Have fun!<BR /> <BR /> Karl Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:34:56 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/HELP-Cladding-trouble/m-p/90025#M47020 Karl Ottenstein 2004-07-29T22:34:56Z