When to use a slope arrow.
How to show slope arrow for roof on plan.
Http autode sk v1njcw this video demonstrates the usage of slope arrows to define slope in a roof that is not perpendicular to the roof edges.
Create a roof slope using slope arrows.
However on the roof plan the roof looks flat.
Is there a way to automatically indicate the slope orientation and amount like some sort of roof tag.
It depends on which level you cut the plan.
One very important thing to note when using slope arrows is that the tail of the arrow need to spring from a boundary line and the head needs to correspond with the highest point of the roof ie the ridge in this case.
Click modify create roof footprint tab draw panel slope arrow.
In site plans the preferred way to indicate slope is with contours.
The reference plane in the sketch indicates where.
Use a slope arrow when.
When you run the tool you will get a dialog warning you to be sure that you have selected the placement method to be on the workplane.
Roof slope arrows are only shown in plan view and always point down.
You want to draw the slope in a plan view.
By running the insert roof slope arrow function you will get access to the slope arrow called nvslopeandelevationarrow.
Ramp slope and stair direction arrows may be up or down so require a notation up down at the base or along the line of the arrow.
Usually in the center of the ramp or stair.
On the properties palette select new sketch.
The arrow line extends to the end edge of the ramp or last tread and start with a dot and end with an arrow.
For example you can use slope arrows to adjust a flat roof to satisfy a particular height at a drainage point.
Our roof was created with the roof tool and the slope was input in the properties dialogue.
If noted in plan view it is a simple open arrow showing the direction of the slope.
Run the insert roof slope arrow tool.
The arrows do not extend from the ridge to the eave.
You can find the slope arrow tool located on the create roof footprint tab.
As you have observed in the us roof slope is always indicated as x 12.
Noting it in plan view is optional.
Choose arrow family type.
The slope is diagonal across the surface or.
If the level goes down with respect to where you stand the arrow faces down and vice versa.
Is there a way to tag or indicate the slope of a roof in the roof plan for construction documentation.