Wall and roof facet Key Text Strings (KTS's) allow your reports to display your 3D models in isometric view with detailed summary tables of areas, pitches, lengths, and materials. These reports automatically label each surface (A, B, C, etc.) and provide companion tables with measurements.
🧾 Available Facet Report Tables
Report Code | Description | What It Shows |
###ROOFFACETTABLE | Basic roof facet report | Roof facets labelled A, B, C with area and pitch data |
###ROOFFACETTABLE2 | Extended roof facet report | Roof facets with area, pitch, and plane type (material) |
###ROOFFACETTABLE3 | Complete roof facet report | Roof facets with area, pitch, plane type (material), and azimuth (compass direction) |
###WALLFACETTABLE | Basic wall facet report | Wall facets only with area and plane type data |
###WALLFACETTABLE2 | Complete wall facet report | Wall facets including windows and doors with area and plane type |
###WALLFACETTABLE3 | Openings-only report | Windows and doors only with area and plane type data |
For this 3D model, the following table summary is produced:
🔧 How to Generate Facet Reports
Note: These reports require custom templates. The Key Text Strings (KTS's) above are used within your template design to generate the specific facet tables and 3D views.
Create or modify a report template that includes the desired facet Key Text Strings (KTS's)
Insert the appropriate ### code (e.g., ###ROOFFACETTABLE3) in your template
Generate the report through your standard reporting process
The system will automatically create the isometric 3D view with lettered facets and the corresponding data table
💡 Understanding Report Components
Facet Labels: Each surface is automatically labelled with letters (A, B, C, etc.) on both the 3D view and in the data table.
Plane Type: Determines the material type assigned to each surface (e.g., roof material, wall cladding).
Azimuth: The compass direction each surface faces, useful for solar calculations and material specifications.
🛠 Template Design Tips
To get the most effective facet reports:
Experiment with different Key Text Strings (KTS's) to find the right level of detail
Use clever template layout to position 3D views and tables effectively
Consider combining multiple facet Key Text Strings (KTS's) in one comprehensive template
Test your templates with various project types to ensure consistent results
⚠️ Important Notes
Facet Key Text Strings (KTS's) work best when your 3D model has proper surface assignments and materials applied. Ensure your roof and wall surfaces are correctly defined before generating these reports.