Menu path
Mod-Roof > Slice-Hip
🧾 What it does
The Slice-Hip command allows you to remove a portion of a hip end or an entire long side of a roof. This is commonly used when a roof needs to abut an adjoining property boundary or shared wall.
Key requirements:
You can only slice a hip end that is defined as an eave with a hip at each corner
The command works on both hip ends and long sides of roofs
🔧 How to use Slice-Hip
Select Mod-Roof > Slice-Hip from the menu
When prompted, locate and select an eave line on the roof
Enter a station value when prompted
The roof will be sliced at the specified position
🛠 Understanding stations
A station is the horsizontal measurement position where you want to slice the hip in relation to the selected eave line. This determines exactly where the cut will be made along the roof.
🧾 What happens after slicing
By default, when you slice a hip:
Two new raked flashing lines are created
These new lines are automatically assigned as eave line types
The roof geometry is modified to create the cut
🔧 Customising flashing line types
If you need to change the line type of the new flashing lines:
Use Tools > Cha-LineType command
Select the line you want to modify
Choose the desired line type
This gives you complete control over the flashing used on the new geometry.
🛠 Common applications
Hip end slicing: The first common scenario shows a right-hand hip being sliced. This creates a result similar to the lay-back gable command but with different geometry control.
Bottom plane modification: In the second scenario, the bottom plane of the roof is modified. Unlike the lay-back gable command, Slice-Hip can accommodate this type of change where the lower portion of the roof requires modification.
💡 Tips
Ensure your roof has proper hip ends (eaves with hips at each corner) before attempting to slice
Plan your station measurement carefully - this determines where the cut occurs
Use the Tools > Cha-LineType command after slicing if you need specific flashing types on the new edges
⚠️ Important notes
You can only slice hip ends that meet the definition requirements
The command works differently from lay-back gable and offers more flexibility for certain modifications
Always verify your flashing line assignments after slicing