You might prefer to use the add split line tool which create points at intersections.
Revit roof split line.
To use this do the following.
When you delete the shape edit element the floor adjusts its geometry accordingly.
This is pretty easy to control.
You can use the add split line tool to add linear edges and to split the existing face of a roof or structural floor into smaller sub regions.
Select the floor to modify.
First activate add split line and draw the lines like below.
Start points and endpoints can be added anywhere on the face of.
The forgotten options i had a client recently who does residential roof framing and wanted to know.
First i need to use split element to divide one eave line into 4 separate pieces.
Only one of the pieces is selected in the image below.
Add point or split line if better suited creates points at intersections place your new points as.
This guide provides the answers to the most common roof problems beginners face with revit.
Click modify floors tabshape editing panelmodify sub elements.
Press delete or right click the element and select delete.
Click on the shape edit element to select it.
Or dormers along the eave line.
This shape editing tools will not appear if you define the roof slope.
Not all elements in revit can be split using these tools walls detail lines sketch lines and model lines are elements that are commonly split using these tools this tutorial is taken from the complete beginner s guide to revit architecture free online course.
Click modify floors tabshape editing paneladd split line.
To delete shape edit elements select the modified floor.
1 remove slope to create flat roof.
After you finish with the lines open default 3d view.
Activate modify sub elements.
The simplest way to generate a slight drainage slope on a flat roof in revit is via the shape editing tool called modify sub elements.
Select a vertex edge face or point anywhere on the structural floor to start the split line.
You can drag any point in your roof and adjust the roof shape.
Easier than the previous method.
Use the reset shape tool to go back to a completely flat roof.