Yancka Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I'm trying to make Roof object and succeed to make it until certain level (Picture 3). What I'm missing is possibility to make the higher gable (horizontal) to continue until the lower gable (vertical) and create triangle window in the space there (Picture 5). The concept would be to make what in VW is called "Dutch Hip", but I don't succeed, nevertheless the option isn't grayed out. Any hints on making it with roof object? Or ungroup and then adjust roof faces? Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 In this particular case there are two solutions (that I know of): 1) Ungroup the Roof, which will give you its various Roof Faces, then modify the Roof Faces as needed., or 2) Create it as two separate Roofs. Quote Link to comment
Yancka Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 thx Peter, I already made it by ungrouping but was hoping there's something I'm missing. Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 No, that particular configuration doesn't have a selection handle on the portion of the roof which you wanted to change. FWIW, there is a Dutch Gable option, but obviously only works on a face which is selectable... Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 In this situation, ungroup the roof and edit he roof faces Quote Link to comment
Bob Holtzmann Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 The triangular window is an interesting innovation. It looks like you are making an enclosed light well -- so that the triangular window acts as a skylight for the first floor. Quote Link to comment
Yancka Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 The triangular window is an interesting innovation. I disagree on this. Triangular or custom shape windows aren't innovation. It's just possibility to make same things otherwise, which has been practiced through ages. It looks like you are making an enclosed light well -- so that the triangular window acts as a skylight for the first floor. This is exactly how it works - you've got the idea! Quote Link to comment
Novice Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 New to this Forum so not sure this is the right place for my question. What is the best way of designing a 'Willow Sloped Roof' (not sure that this is what it's called) ? Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Welcome, but... this is not the right place. As your question is a new question, please start a new thread. It is also helpful if you create a signature which contains your system and VW's version info, etc. Quote Link to comment
Novice Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Will start a new thread. Signature done. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment
Yoginathaswami Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi Jonathan, Peter: Is there a way to make the other ungrouped roofs visible while editing one segment? It would make the aligning process easier... I have the preferences set to "show other objects while in editing modes" checked. Quote Link to comment
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