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How can I design this roof ?

Anonymous
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I am a new user of ArchiCAD 9 and I want to design a roof similar to the one that appears as a logo everytime I start ArchiCAD.
I have tried the roof tool but I find it difficult to join the edges, especially when I try to connect single roofs that are not on the same height.
I would be greatfull for any help, thanks...!
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Dwight
Newcomer
this is the "Roof"" I get. What does yours look like?
Dwight Atkinson
Anonymous
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Yes, that is the roof I am talking about..
Can you make any suggestion ?
Dwight
Newcomer
okay. what part is the roof?

mark it up for me.
Dwight Atkinson
Dwight
Newcomer
To make a roof like that, you need the "Wacky Techno Tower" Add-On. Only the Germans have that now.
Dwight Atkinson
Anonymous
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I am reffering to as "roof" to the part of the building marked up with the red rectangular, consisted of square parts with gaps within them.
It could actually be a facade of a building but imagine looking from a
"bird's eye view" can look like a roof.
Anonymous
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Do you just want holes in the roof?
Dwight
Newcomer
probably.

best to work in 3D for this....
Dwight Atkinson
Anonymous
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Creating holes is easy. Joining different parts together while not being on the same height and rotating them in order one to touch another is quite complicated.
Anyway I 'll try a different way of making sth like this using the wall tool.
Dwight
Newcomer
1: have you had training?
2: Are you working in the 3D window?
Dwight Atkinson