Measure Pitch
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Is there an easy way to measure the pitch of an inclined plane in SU6 (eg. roof face)?
Walter -
If you mean measure an existing model, the only way I know is to use guides: create a vertical guideline from a point, then copy it 12" horizontally, then create a horizontal guideline at the intersection between the inclided plane and one of the vertical guides; then measure the vertical distance.
If you mean measure the pitch of a roof you are modeling, use the compass tool - instead of entering a value for the angle, enter the pitch (such as 7:12).
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Hi All
My question was directed to measuring the pitch of existing roofs etc. I find myself measuring these pitches (degrees) quite often and do not always vave gable roofs. I was hoping that there was a magic script that may be able to measure the angle of such faces.
ThanksWalter
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Hi Walter, hi folks.
If the measuring protractor cannot measure the angle you want, can you post a picture (sketch) of what you want to acheive. I am pretty sure that some trick can be found to do the job.
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Walter,
I do not posses a magic script (ruby).....But I can offer a Speed Square.
Yeah I know.....not what your after.....but in the mean time give it a try.
And if you have never used one before, it's pretty straight forward(see attached).
Using the speed square component,align the pivot pt and rotate until vertical or horizontal.(maybe a bit oversimplifying... I know).Oh, and you mention hip roofs, if working with a model just use the cross section tool & the speed square as above. :~)
Best,Charlie
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