Not all elements in revit can be split using these tools walls detail lines sketch lines and model lines are elements that are commonly split using these tools this tutorial is taken from the complete beginner s guide to revit architecture free online course.
Revit roof split line.
Activate modify sub elements.
To delete shape edit elements select the modified floor.
When you delete the shape edit element the floor adjusts its geometry accordingly.
The forgotten options i had a client recently who does residential roof framing and wanted to know.
Select your flat roof.
You might prefer to use the add split line tool which create points at intersections.
After you finish with the lines open default 3d view.
Select a vertex edge face or point anywhere on the structural floor to start the split line.
The simplest way to generate a slight drainage slope on a flat roof in revit is via the shape editing tool called modify sub elements.
You can use the add split line tool to add linear edges and to split the existing face of a roof or structural floor into smaller sub regions.
Start points and endpoints can be added anywhere on the face of.
Press the modify sub elements button that appears.
Click on the shape edit element to select it.
You can also watch the video tutorial below if you prefer.
Press delete or right click the element and select delete.
This shape editing tools will not appear if you define the roof slope.
You can drag any point in your roof and adjust the roof shape.
Or dormers along the eave line.
Easier than the previous method.
Add point or split line if better suited creates points at intersections place your new points as.
This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit.
Only one of the pieces is selected in the image below.
Use the reset shape tool to go back to a completely flat roof.
This is pretty easy to control.
First activate add split line and draw the lines like below.
Select the floor to modify.
To use this do the following.
Click modify floors tabshape editing paneladd split line.