https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130237#M69247 You'll need to visualize each roof plane individually in a Parallel 3D view. Select in plan and then view selected as 3D.<BR /> <BR /> In the Internal Rendering 'hidden line' method, apply the "Look to perpendicular of clicked surface" to get an orthographic view of the plane as edges. Copy this to a floor plan view. The assembled views can then be exported via DWG to the cutter. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:59:37 GMT Dwight 2013-03-24T13:59:37Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130236#M69246 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R>Hi, I am working on a project where the roof folds over the building a few times. As I am thinking of building a physical model for the final presentation, is there a way to 'unfold' the roof planes in Archicad so that each piece can be rotated onto a 'plan' view?<BR /> <BR /> That is, a way to let me lay each roof plane flat in plan view.<BR /> <BR /> This would allow me to laser cut all the 'flat' roof pieces on card so I can assemble to physical model.<BR /> <BR /> Looking forward to all replies! <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_razz.gif" style="display : inline;" /></R></DIV> Tue, 23 May 2023 12:37:01 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130236#M69246 Anonymous 2023-05-23T12:37:01Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130237#M69247 You'll need to visualize each roof plane individually in a Parallel 3D view. Select in plan and then view selected as 3D.<BR /> <BR /> In the Internal Rendering 'hidden line' method, apply the "Look to perpendicular of clicked surface" to get an orthographic view of the plane as edges. Copy this to a floor plan view. The assembled views can then be exported via DWG to the cutter. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:59:37 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130237#M69247 Dwight 2013-03-24T13:59:37Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130238#M69248 Hi Dwight, Thanks!<BR /> <BR /> I saw an old copy of the Artlantis Attitude lying around some desk the other day, couldn't believe I got help from the author, thanks again mate!<BR /> <BR /> ps. Also a big fan/user of artlantis, I think I will try to get my hands on your book. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:17:31 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Irregular-3D-Roof-Modeling/m-p/130238#M69248 Anonymous 2013-03-25T11:17:31Z