[Equest-users] tilt axis

[Nick Caton]

Hi Ali,

I assume you're asking about a detailed-level edit.

The angle of the tilt axis is defined indirectly by the azimuth.

Adjust your surface azimuth until the "tilt axis" appears correct, then
adjust your X/Y/Z coordinates to reposition the surface.  You may wish
to copy/modify the polygon being referenced if the end-result is too
wacky-looking.  This is often a good time to ask yourself: is
"correcting" this shape necessary for model accuracy, or only achieving
aesthetic results?

If rectilinear, you may find it easier to define tilted roof geometries
by height/width: Change "Location: Top" (default for flat roofs coming
out of the wizards) to one of the vertex options, set Z=space height,
and go to town with the 3D view in the background to see what's going on
as you tweak the width/height/tilt variables.  Reference the associated
space polygon(s) if necessary to ensure your decimal dimensions will
sync with the rest of the model.

Best of luck,

~Nick

NICK CATON, P.E.
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Ali
Murat Tanyer
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 2:47 PM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] tilt axis

Dear all,

I want to tilt my roof slab. However, the tilt axis appears along the 
short edge. How can I change the tilt axis so that the roof slab rotates

along the long axis?

Thanks

Ali Tanyer, MSc, PhD

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