Line Execution

Line implementations for roof surfaces can be defined in the system. When a roof surface is generated by roof layout calculation, the edge formation information is taken from the implementation. All of these values are then stored in the roof surface. A subsequent change to the implementation is not automatically applied to roof surfaces that have already been laid out.

After invoking the function 'Roof layout calculation -- Manage line implementations', the dialog box for defining line implementations opens.

Using the management icon, new implementations can be created, including by adopting existing line implementations, and existing implementations can be modified or deleted. See 'Save settings' in the 'General Help' manual for details.

For each execution, the following values can be set:

Implementation: Here a name for the implementation can be assigned.

Line type: Implementations can be created for five different line types. Here the line type for which the implementation is to be used is set.

Offset: The offset (O) is the measure by which one layer is displaced relative to the previous one. The offset is always measured on the edge between two layers.

Angle: Here the angle for each individual layer can be specified. The angle, like the section angle on a rafter, always refers to the horizontal. A horizontal edge receives 0.0 degrees, a vertical edge receives 90 degrees, but in these cases it is simplest to select one of the offered options.