Problem: Revit ‘Roof: Gutter’ tool only works on horizontal edges. How do I model a gutter on a sloping roof edge? For example a skillion roof with a 45 degree edge.
Applies to: Revit 2014. but probably applies to all previous versions too.
Solution: Use ‘Model In-Place’ with a sweep and use “Pick 3D Edges”.
Step-by-step guide:
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| Step 1: Model your roof, in this example a skillion roof with 45 degree edge |
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| Step 2: Architecture Ribbon > Component > Model In-Place |
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| Step 3: Select ‘Roofs’ category |
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| Step 4: Type ‘Gutter’ |
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| Step 5: Create Ribbon > Sweep |
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| Step 6: Modify Sweep Ribbon > Pick Path |
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| Step 7: Modify Sweep Ribbon > Pick Path > Pick 3D Edges |
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| Step 8: Pick the edge of your roof where gutter to be located |
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| Step 9: Click green tick |
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| Step 10: Modify Sweep Ribbon > Select Profile |
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| Step 11: Modify Sweep Ribbon > Select Profile > Pick your gutter profile. Download the profiles used in this tutorial; Lysaght 150 half round gutter profiles.zip |
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| Step 12: Adjust the X and Y position to suite. Use flip button to get the gutter showing the correct way up |
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| Step 13: Click green tick |
Step 14: Click green tick to finish model
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