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Working with Roofs in Chief Architect Part 2 ‐Manual RoofsBy: Dan Baumann ChiefExperts.com
Recommended Plan Procedure1. Open and “Save” your plan2. Layout and dimension your exterior walls as accurately
iblas possible3. Add the walls that separate different level platforms4. Get all Platform thicknesses and heights adjusted5. Work with the Automatic Roof tools6. Work with the Manual Roof tools7. Add the Stairs8. Add other details
Working with the “Manual Roof Tools”Review of how the “Auto Roof” tools workReview the tools used to “Edit” Roof PlanesWhat are the “Parts” of a Roof PlaneWhat are the Parts of a Roof PlaneAll Roofs Start with a "Baseline“ – Adding them manually6 Places to use the Roof Join Tool Reshaping roof planes using the CAD ToolsUnderstanding X Y ZAdjusting roof planes in 3D (Z-axis)just g oo p a es 3 ( a s)Putting it all together, Adding, Shaping, Moving, JoiningCreating the 1-1/2 Story Other Roof Examples
Working with Roofs in Chief Architect Part 2 ‐Manual RoofsBy: Dan Baumann ChiefExperts.com
What is a Roof Plane?Roof planes have unique characteristics the other items in Chief don’t have. A f l i 3D CAD b ( l ) th t b l d A roof plane is a 3D CAD box (plane) that can be placed in your plan anywhere you want.It can have any thickness, shape, angle and location in 3DIt interacts with other roof planes automatically or by using the supplied tools. If it covers a wall it will cut off the top of the wallIf it covers a wall it will cut off the top of the wallIf it’s higher than a wall, Chief will add a wall called an “Attic” wall to meet the bottom side of the roof.Framing fills roof planes based on it’s shape & thickness.
Working with Roofs in Chief Architect Part 2 ‐Manual RoofsBy: Dan Baumann ChiefExperts.com
As the Roof Planes Build From the Baseline Chief Attempts to Connect all the Edges
Review of Automatic Roof FunctionChief looks for all exterior wallsIt places a polyline on each wall called a “Baseline”The “Baseline Height” is set based on ceiling height next to the The Baseline Height is set based on ceiling height next to the exterior wallIf you add “Raise Off Plate” it will be that much higherIt starts building the roof places up from the “Baselines”Pitch is determined by Default or the Settings in the WallsIt attempts to join all of the edges togetherThat’s it!That s it!
The Automatic Function will get0% to 100% of the roofs correct
Working with Roofs in Chief Architect Part 2 ‐Manual RoofsBy: Dan Baumann ChiefExperts.com
Items Used to Manually Edit RoofsAdjust the Toolbar – Right click and any icon and select “All-Tools Configuration”T l ’ll b i i thi lTools we’ll be using in this class:
Shift + A – Auto Dimension Exterior Walls“Roof Tools” or R – To add Baselines for roof planesOverview of the “Snap Points” of a polyline shapeCtrl+D – Make edges and shapes parallel3 – Break Polyline tooly2 – Join Roof ToolCtrl + Alt + V – Copy and Paste in PlaceDimensioning Polylines
Working with Roofs in Chief Architect Part 2 ‐Manual RoofsBy: Dan Baumann ChiefExperts.com
Putting it all together, Adding, Shaping, Moving, Joining
The key now is to put all of this into action in one plan1. Add roof planes to a plan2 Adj t th i iti i th 3D Z A i 2. Adjust their position in the 3D, Z Axis 3. Learn how to Copy and Paste numbers4. Changing the angles5. Using the Join Tools6. Things to pay special attention too7. Creating a 1-1/2 Story manually