Changing the Roof Edge Shape

By default, VectorWorks creates a hip roof with eave edges all around. Specific roof edges can be changed to a gable or Dutch hip shape.

To change the roof edge shape:

1.	Select the roof with the 2D Selection tool.

Selection handles display for the roof.

2.	Click on the selection handle of the edge to be edited.

The Edit Roof Settings dialog box opens.

3.	Change the roof parameters and select Entire Roof to apply the edits to all sections of the roof. If Entire Roof is not selected, the edits apply to the edge of the roof that was clicked.

 

Parameter	Description
Roof Edge Shape	Select the basic shape of this roof edge: Eave, Gable, or Dutch Hip. By default, VectorWorks creates a hip roof, which has an “Eave” edge on all sides. When this setting is changed, the available parameters and roof diagram reflect the selected roof edge shape.
Gable Overhang (Dutch Hip only)	Specifies how the gable wall on top of the Dutch hip face will be cut; enter zero for a flat gable wall, or enter the number of inches the gable wall will be inset from the gable roof edge
Gable Inset (Dutch Hip only)	Specifies how far the gable wall on top of the Dutch hip face will be from the edge of the hip face
Pitch (Eave and Dutch Hip only)	Specifies the roof pitch as an angle or rise:run ratio; click the calculator for an automatic calculation based on bearing height, eave height, and eave overhang
Bearing Height	Specifies the height of the rafter plate or top plate above the wall layer Z height where the roof will be supported; click the calculator for an automatic calculation based on pitch, eave height, and eave overhang
Eave Height	Specifies the height of the bottom-most portion of the roof; click the calculator for an automatic calculation based on pitch, bearing height, and eave overhang
Eave Overhang	Specifies the distance that the roof extends beyond the bearing wall, click the calculator for an automatic calculation based on pitch, bearing height, and eave height
Entire Roof (Eave and Dutch Hip only)	Select this option to apply the edited roof parameters to all available roof sections

4.	Click OK to change the roof edge settings.

Changing a Hip Roof to a Gable Roof

To change a hip roof into a gable roof:

1.	Select the roof with the 2D Selection tool.

Selection handles display for the roof.

2.	Click on the selection handle of the face to change into a gable wall.

The Edit Roof Settings dialog box opens.

3.	Select the Gable option.

A diagram and parameters for a gable edge display.

4.	Change the parameters as described in Changing the Roof Edge Shape, and click OK.

A triangular wall is placed when the gable roof is created.

Changing a Hip Roof to a Dutch Hip Roof

To change a hip roof into a Dutch hip roof:

1.	Select the roof with the 2D Selection tool.

Selection handles display for the roof.

2.	Click on the selection handle of the face to change into a Dutch hip face.

The Edit Roof Settings dialog box opens.

3.	Select the Dutch Hip option.

A diagram and parameters for a Dutch hip edge display.

4.	Specify a Gable Inset value to create the Dutch hip face, and change other settings as described in Changing the Roof Edge Shape.

5.

Click OK.

6.	Select Entire Roof to apply the edits to all appropriate sections of the roof.