1 story gable roof (16 slope) pokes thru intersecting 2 story gable (6 slope)

[jaymiscl123]

(I hope the attached .jpg clarifies the question) i.e. How do I avoid the left roof from poking into the right roof's walls?
I certainly appreciate any good solutions... Thanks in advance, Jay

[Allan Chesney]

Hi Jay,

Welcome to the Forum!

There are couple of options. 

1.   Select the ground floor roof, select Properties and click the Solution Type button.  Select "Cut an opening around next story (Location)."

2.   Right click the roof and select Cut Opening.  Simply use the mouse to draw a line around the section of roof that is intruding into the second floor and delete it.

Either should work for you.

Allan

[jaymiscl123]

Hi Allan, thank you very much for the quick suggestions! They got us much closer to a solution!
Option #1 ('Cut an opening around next story') didn't seem to work, possibly because of the difference in roof slope between roof #1 & #2 ?? (attachment-2 might help clarify)
Option #2 ('Cut Opening') came very close. It got rid of all the 'poke thru roof', except for what seems to be the 'overhang' of the roof and that I can't figure out how to 'cut' out.

Any ideas how to get the last artifacts out? 

By the way Allan, I'm very proud of you for helping so many strangers, it's an inspiration. It's been my experience that treating people right and giving them more than they expect always comes back to us eventually, several fold, and usually in ways we never expect. I know it will for you... Thank you again... Jay

Attachment-3 shows the artifacts
Attachment-4 shows the 2D view
Attachment-5 shows the top view and clarifies the 'T' where the two roofs merge and the difference in slope.

[Allan Chesney]

Hi Jay,

Re solution 1: This usually works for simple two story roof situations - yours is a little more complicated. Did you try the other Solution Type options? Sometimes they are worth a try to see what happens - just undo if it doesn't do what you want.

Without seeing the actual model they only reason I can think of as to why you still have the eaves showing inside, is that when you did the cutout, you did not take it out far enough.  The cutout does not have to stop at the edge of the roof proper, you can take it out as far as you like, certainly beyond the eaves, as long as your cutout line joins up again somewhere.  Could that be the problem?

You could also draw the roof using "Picking Points" and draw around your upp floor.  You would have to set the 'inside' adges to gable but that should work also.

If these options do not solve it, you could post the BLD file and I will have a look at it.

Thanks for your kind remarks by the way.  I enjoy helping people - it gives me great pleasure.  I enjoy too working out solutions for different situations and it is very satisfying when the solutions are successful - plus I learn in the process, which ultimately helps me in my own activities, so it is a win for me too!

All the best with your project - I like the style by the way. I am always attracted to house designs that are a little bit diffferent.

Regards,

Allan

[jaymiscl123]

Hello again Allan,

Your suggestion worked nicely... I didn't realize a cutout doesn't have to stop at the edge of the roof. Moving the cut past the eave stopped them from showing inside. So simple... once you do it right!

So, I think I'm in good shape, thank you for saving me several day's time!

And, by the way, am I correct in thinking that TFP won't do fireplaces with chimneys?

Once again, Allan... Thank you... and have great day!  Jay

[Allan Chesney]

Hi Jay,

And, by the way, am I correct in thinking that TFP won't do fireplaces with chimneys?

Sorry but I am pleased to say that you are not correct!! There are dozens of fireplaces in TFP, many with the interior chimney included (as in image) and most are fully customisable.  The exterior chimney is only a brick wall anyway (or steel column) so very easy to make with existing elements.   Almost everything is possible in TFP - so far I have not found anything I could not make within the program - it is extremely flexible! 

Were you looking for an unusual fireplace/chimney?

Allan

[jaymiscl123]

I always enjoy being wrong when I can learn something valuable from the experience... lately I've been learning alot...
Thanks again Allan, your advice has saved the day (or several each time). If it's good enough I'll post a picture when it's ready start actually building the house... Jay

[Allan Chesney]

Will be looking forward to seeing it!!

All the best,

Allan