Menu path
Mod-Roof > Gable to Hip
What this command does
The Gable to Hip command converts a gable end of a roof into a hip end.
During the process, Roof Wizard:
Prompts you to identify the ridge connected to the gable
Asks for the pitch of the new hip end
Automatically updates the roof geometry
Automatically changes the line types of the affected boundary lines
No manual redrawing is required.
How to use Gable to Hip
Select Mod-Roof > Gable to Hip.
When prompted, select the ridge line attached to the gable end you want to convert.
Enter the pitch for the new hip end when prompted.
The gable end is automatically converted into a hip end.
What happens after the conversion
The roof geometry is updated to form a hip end
The boundary line types are changed automatically to suit a hip configuration
The model is immediately ready for further editing, estimation, and reporting
These automatic updates ensure that:
Flashing and trim are identified correctly
Material quantities remain accurate
Labour and reporting outputs reflect the new roof shape
BEFORE AFTER
Summary
Use Gable to Hip to quickly convert a gable end into a hip end by selecting the appropriate ridge and defining the hip pitch. Roof Wizard automatically updates geometry and line types to maintain accurate estimation and reporting.