Editing Basic Roof Object Parameters

Change the basic parameters that were set when the roof object was created using the Object Info palette.

To change roof object settings:

1.	Select the roof.

2.	From the Object Info palette, change basic parameters as necessary.

 

Parameter	Description
Bearing Inset	Specifies how far the bearing wall cuts into the roof
Thickness	Specifies the roof thickness (normally, this is the perpendicular thickness; when a roof has different slopes, the vertical thickness can be specified)
Applies To	When a roof has different slopes, the vertical thickness can be specified to avoid incorrect roof intersections. Select Vertical Thickness and enter the Thickness value
Gable Thickness	When gable walls exist, specifies the gable wall thickness
Eaves	Specify the eave type
Vertical	For Double Miter types, enter the vertical length of the eave
Create Gable End Walls	Select to create wall sections at gable ends