How to Change Roof Covering Edge Types

When you initially place a Roof Covering onto an Archicad Roof,  default edge types are assigned based on the type of roof selected on the Configuration page.

For instance, if you choose a Hip/Gable type roof:

• All edges running parallel to the roof pitching line, at the lower end of the roof, will be treated as gutters (with fascia boards, soffits and gutters added).
• All edges running parallel to the roof pitching line, at the upper end of the roof, will be treated as ridge junctions (with flashings added).
• All edges running perpendicular to the roof pitching line, will be treated as gables (with barge boards and soffits added).
• All edges forming hips will be treated as hip junctions (with hip flashings added).
• All edges forming valleys will be treated as valley junctions (with valley flashings added).

To edit individual edges of the roof covering:

1. Select one or more roof coverings in any project view.

    

2. From the Ci Tools menu, choose Coverings > Edit Roof Edges.

3. Select one or more edges:

    

   • To select an edge, double-click on that edge.
   • Use the control (command) key while clicking, to select multiple edges.
   • Click within a roof polygon to select all edges of that polygon.
   • Use the magic wand button to select all edges of a particular type.
4. Choose an edge type for the selection.

5. Click OK.