See attached revit 7 0.
Revit purlins curved roof.
Attach revit beam to curved roof using the standard beam tools.
Purlins following curved roof.
This presented a bit of a problem because as far as i know and from other comments i read on the forums this can t be handled by revit.
This is the method that should be used once the roof geometry design is finalised and not likely to change again.
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We have recently started work on a new project which requires us to model some purlins onto a curved roof surface.
Autodesk revit free download families catalogue for steel products including steel roofing steel walling guttering purlins metal fascia.
Quick demo of having purlins follow the curve of a roof.
What would be the best way to add purlins running the length on top of these glulam frames.
The simplest way to create a beam that attaches itself and follows the curve of a roof above is by using the beam draw tools.
There was talk on the forums of creating families that have the always vertical turned off and are not hosted to a level as purlins.