Creating a Roof Slope Using the Defines Slope Property

By applying the Defines Slope property to lines of a roof boundary, you can create different types of roof lines. (See Examples.)

1. In sketch mode, select a roof boundary line that defines slope (indicated by ).
   
2. On the Properties palette, select or clear Defines Roof Slope.
3. To specify roof pitch, select a slope-defining boundary line, click the numeric slope definition in the drawing area, and enter a value for the slope.
   

   You can specify the format of the Slope property in the Project Units dialog.

Examples

One sloped line forms a flat roof

Two opposite sloped lines form a gable

Three or four sloped lines form a hip roof

Other roof footprints and sloped lines yield different results

Related topics

• Creating a Roof Slope Using Slope Arrows
• Aligning Eaves