HerkSmith Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I am trying to use AutoCAD 2013 to create a complicated roof. What is the best way to extend 3D solid roof planes and to trim 3d Solid roof planes that intersect each other? I have tried slicing and can't quite get the hang of it! 12053-XREF-01-0A.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 You might try using the Slice command with the Surface option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Converted the 3d solid roof planes to a surface, and tried to slice out the offending roof planes, but no dice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I would have left the roof a solid and sliced it using an extruded line (surface). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samchums26 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 you can use extrude and subtract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samchums26 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 i think some of the roof is not possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thank you, will give a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 There are indeed problems with the roof...when I asked the architect for clarification, he said "make it work." :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) "Make it work." Who gets paid more? Well I for one will be interested in how you make lemonade out of the lemon the architect gave you. Edited October 9, 2012 by ReMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 ReMark: This is my first foray into 3D Modeling for Architecture...and I am finding 3d Solid tools in AutoCAD 2013 cumbersome...particularly the editing. I suppose they incorporated the real Architectural tools into Revit. Anyhoo, I'll post the lemonade when finished. And I am pretty sure he gets paid more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencaz Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Here is what AEC's Roof Tool came up with based on your general roof plan layout. The only thing I modified was add the two gable ends. At least you can see how your roof valleys and hips need to join up... Good Luck!!! KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 KC - Thanks for the help! There are some exceptions to the roof to the one you've provided I have to honor...when done I will post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samchums26 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 your roof will be like this as per your roof plan. 12053-XREF-01-0A.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Great job! Thanks for the help, and for plugging the holes! When I am done rendering I will post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkSmith Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 First foray into 3D modeling and rendering, including photoshop for the grass and background. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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