Menu path
Mod-Roof > Hip to Gable
What This Command Does
When you run Hip to Gable, Roof Wizard:
Converts the selected hip end into a gable end
Automatically updates the relevant boundary line types
Adjusts the roof geometry to suit a gable configuration
No manual redrawing is required.
How to Use Hip to Gable
Select Mod-Roof > Hip to Gable.
When prompted, select the ridge line connected to the hip end you want to convert.
The selected hip end is immediately converted into a gable end.
Important Selection Note
When selecting the ridge:
Click close to the hip end you intend to change.
If the ridge has a hip at both ends and you click closer to the opposite end, the wrong hip may be converted.
Taking care with ridge selection ensures the correct roof end is modified.
BEFORE AFTER
Resulting Line Type Changes
After the conversion:
The eave line beneath the new gable is set to None
The rake lines are automatically set to Barge
These changes ensure:
Correct flashing and trim identification
Accurate material quantities
Proper labour and reporting outcomes
Summary
Use Hip to Gable to quickly modify roof geometry by converting a hip end into a gable end while automatically maintaining correct line types for estimation and reporting.