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Creating a Sloped Surface Using Parallel Sketch Lines

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    You can use this method to create a sloped surface on the following types of elements:

    • soffits
    • floors
    • structural floors
    • ceilings

    To create a sloped roof, see Roof Slope.

    To slope a building pad, use a slope arrow.

    To create a sloped surface

    1. If you are not already in sketch mode, select the element in a plan view, and click Modify | <Elements> tabMode panel(Edit Boundary/Footprint/Sketch).
    2. Select one boundary line, and, on the Properties palette:
      • Select Defines Constant Height.
      • Enter values for Level and Offset From Base .
    3. Select a parallel boundary line, and, using the same method, specify the properties for Level and Offset From Base .
    4. On the ribbon, click (Finish Edit Mode).

    To see the resulting sloped surface, open a 3D view or a section view.

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