Revit Purlins Curved Roof

Quick demo of having purlins follow the curve of a roof.

Revit purlins curved roof. Quick demo of having purlins follow the curve of a roof. Purlins following curved roof. Attach revit beam to curved roof using the standard beam tools. We have recently started work on a new project which requires us to model some purlins onto a curved roof surface.

Visit revit products forum. What would be the best way to add purlins running the length on top of these glulam frames. This is the method that should be used once the roof geometry design is finalised and not likely to change again. The simplest way to create a beam that attaches itself and follows the curve of a roof above is by using the beam draw tools.

This presented a bit of a problem because as far as i know and from other comments i read on the forums this can t be handled by revit. The purlins would be square to the roof slope bottom edge same as top edge slope of glulam frames. Products and versions covered.