generating a roof in autocad

[Kaner65]

I heard that it was possible to generate a roof plan with just a plan outline assuming the same eave heights all the way around the perimeter. I had never heard of that before,but I dont utilize half of the programs possiblities. So, I thought I would ask.

 

thanks

[uddfl]

In 2d? No. It's not possible by means of standard AutoCAD commands, but wouldn't it be nice to have a program to do it for you. I wonder if someone has done it...

 

 

Edit: One 'cheat' could be to use the EXTRUDE command, then explode and flatten the 3dsolid.

[Noahma]

Autocad architecture can do this, but it is not native for Autocad plain.

 

It creates your roof in 3d using two tools, roof and roof slabs.

[BIGAL]

You can do it using "3dface" by joining 3d points together they must be a plane answer, say end would be 3 points 2 eave then ridge, side eave eave ridge ridge. Using "hide" your roof will appear solid. Way simpler than using 3d solids.

 

You can certainly draw a house in full 3d without using solids check out the elevation & thickness commands draw 4 lines = wall with thicknes set to height of wall.

[ReMark]

Here's one way to do it with an add-on package:

 

http://www.roofbuildertools.com/

[ReMark]

A tutorial about drawing a simple roof in 3D in AutoCAD.

 

http://www.dailyautocad.com/autocad/drawing-a-13-sloped-roof-in-3d/

[ReMark]

A tutorial about drawing a more complex roof in 3D in AutoCAD.

 

http://www.dailyautocad.com/3d/3d-roof-drawing-exercise/

[ReMark]

AutoCAD 3D roof framing add-on:

 

http://www.cadopolis.com/autocad_addons/AFV_Software_3D-FRAMER.shtml

 

OK Kaner65 now it's your turn. Draw up your roof and post it here. What are you waiting for? It isn't going to draw itself.

[Kaner65]

thanks for all of the suggestions. The roof building add-on programs are great. I had never heard of them before.

[ReMark]

You're entirely welcomed Kaner65. Let us know how you make out.