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(Available in Pro Platinum and Expert)

Roof slabs are used to create complex compound roof types that are not possible for the Roof tool. E.g. Skillion (Lean-to, Shed), Saltbox, M-Shaped, Gambrel, Mansard, Butterfly, Combination (Bonnet), Dormer, Dutch Gable, Jerkinhead, Flat, Cross Gabled. Roof Slabs are created from closed linear polylines (no arcs) or standard roofs. To Convert to a Roof Slab:

  1. Select the Convert to Roof Slab tool.
  2. Click on a closed polyline.

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  1. Select the Convert to Roof Slab tool.
  2. Click on a standard roof.

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Roof Slab Properties

Roof Slabs have the following properties. As of now the can only be accessed through the Selection Info Palette. img Thickness: The thickness of the roof. Slope: Specifies the angle of the roof. The higher the angle, the steeper the roof slope. Adjusting this value will alter the Rise/Run. Run: Specifies the Run value for the angle of the in standard ratio format, Rise/Run Rise: Specifies the Rise value for the angle of the in standard ratio format, Rise/Run Top: Used for setting of the materials for this component of the roof slab. Bottom: Used for setting of the materials for this component of the roof slab. Fascia: Used for setting of the materials for this component of the roof slab.