Copy Array

Copy Array

(Pulldown Menu Only – Construct Roof > More..> Copy Array)

This function is provided to make copies of roofs or roof elements maintaining the properties of the geometry. This means that roof planes and roof lines keep their material categories and will be quantified as one job once the modelling is complete. In the example below, one roof shape is modelled and then copied. The second illustration shows solar panel ‘fixtures’ copies as an array.

Select the command, then select the entities to be copied. They may be selected one at a time or by drawing a box around the whole model. The entities selected to copy are highlighted. Once all entities are selected ‘right click’ the mouse to complete the selection. The Copy Array dialog is displayed and the operator sets the basis of the array and the distance between each element.

Draw one roof….

…… copied 3 times in one step using Copy Entity(s).

The Copy Array Options box.

An array of solar panels inserted on the roof using Copy Array.

Copy and Copy Array copies all the non-graphical attributes that defines the roof elements and their associations with capping, trim and accessories. This means that you define one and copy it, and all elements share the same attributes.