Menu path
Set-Up > Preference Settings > System Preferences
[Set Line Styles], [Set Plane Styles]
What it does
This feature controls how roof elements appear in your drawings, including the colour, style, and weight (thickness) of lines for ridges, valleys, and other roof features. It also manages the visual appearance of roof and wall planes.
🔧 How to Configure Line Styles
Go to Set-Up > Preference Settings > System Preferences
Select Set Line Styles options button
Configure your preferred settings for:
Line colour for different roof elements
Line style (solid, dashed, etc.)
Line weight (thickness)
Set "Show Angle" (if required)
Save your changes by selecting [OK].
Double click your mouse in the cell to change it to the desired setting.
The Show Angle option automatically displays the angle of bend for fabricated trim options, such as Valley, Apron and Step flashings that are usually fabricated to suit the pitch of the roof. The angle of bend is subsequently displayed on your flashing layout drawing and in the cutting list summary.
🔧 How to Configure Plane Styles
Go to Set-Up > Preference Settings > System Preferences
Select Plane Options button
Configure your preferred settings for:
Filled or Hatched planes
Fill intensity (light or dark) - from about 0.2 to about 0.6
Plane colour for different roof types
If Hatched Style is selected, set style and weight of hatch lines
[Apply] to preview your change on the current model
Save your changes by selecting [OK]
Filled Planes
(easier to preview metal panels and other details when they are applied to the roof model)
Hatched Planes
💡 Important Notes
Roof Wizard uses CSV files to store your line style preferences:
File | Description | Status |
Linestyles.csv | Legacy file that stored line style settings for roof lines including ridges and valleys | No longer used - replaced by LinestylesV6.csv |
LinestylesV6.csv | Current file storing line styles (colour, style, weight) for roof lines and appearance settings for roof and wall planes | Active - configured through software interface |
These settings are typically configured through the software interface rather than by editing the CSV files directly. Your preferences are automatically saved to the LinestylesV6.csv file when you make changes through the system preferences menu.
The settings affect how ridges, valleys, and other roof line elements appear in your drawings, as well as the visual styling of roof and wall planes.