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Hip Roofs

When roofs are automatically generated, the default roof type is a hip roof.

To create a hip roof
  1. Select Build> Roof> Build Roof from the menu to open the Build Roof dialog. The initial settings in the Build Roof dialog are as follows:
    • Pitch is set at 6 in 12
    • Minimum Alcove is 36
    • Normal Roof and Gable Roof Overhangs are each 18 inches.


  2. Check Build Roof Planes and click OK to generate a hip roof
  3. Take a Render Full Overview of the house. You can select 3D> Low Detail Mode from the menu to turn off the display of textures.
  4. Select Window> Tile Vertically to see both views at the same time.



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