To Create a Gable Mass Element

Use this procedure to create a Gable mass element. The insertion point of a Gable mass element is at the centroid of its bottom face.

Gable mass element in 3D and plan views

  1. On the Massing tool palette, select the Gable tool.

    Alternatively, you can click Home tabBuild panelBox drop-downGable.

  2. Specify the first corner of the Gable.
  3. Drag the cursor and specify the second corner of the Gable.
  4. Drag the cursor and specify the height of the Gable.
  5. Enter a rotation angle, or press Enter to accept the default angle of 0.
  6. Continue adding Gable mass elements, and press Enter.