Creating a Freeform Roof

You can create a roof with an arbitrary shape.

  1. In the tree, activate the Shell and Core.
  2. Use commands from the Sketch and Shapes sections of the action bar to design a solid shape for the roof.

    Tip: When the system asks for a reference plane, in the tree, from Shell and Core, expand Reference Elements and click Top.

  3. From the Building section, click Freeform Roof .
  4. Select the mass for the freeform roof as follows:
    1. From the Freeform Roof dialog box, click External Space for Freeform Roof .
    2. In the 3D area, click the mass on top of which you want the freeform roof.
  5. Select the solid for the freeform roof as follows:
    1. In the Freeform Roof dialog box, click Select Freeform Reference .
    2. In the 3D area, click the solid for the freeform roof.
  6. In the Freeform Roof dialog box, click .