Rafter Flush Cut at Bottom on Top of Steel Beam

[j2narchitecture]

Hello.

 

How do I trim the bottom of the rafter so that it is cut square to the top of the steel beam or a 2x plate on top of the steel beam?

Currently, the rafter is extending through the steel beam.  I have the beam set as a Roof Beam.

See area in Red circle.

 

Thanks in advance!

[GeneDavis]

More angst will follow when you ask, "how do I rid this roof edge of this pesky subfascia, and fascia?"

 

The answer?  Don't bother, don't wonder, don't ask.  Draw CAD details with help from CAD DETAIL FROM VIEW and move on.  Those for-permit prints are needed ASAP.

Edited 8 hours ago by GeneDavis

[j2narchitecture]

Ha.  Yeah.  That is so true.  I am getting caught up on making the perfect 3D model.  I can play around with that after I get the permit drawings done.  CAD Detail from View makes sense because it's easier to manipulate the lines.  Thanks!

[robdyck]

12 hours ago, j2narchitecture said:

See area in Red circle.

You can't choose to trim the bottom of a rafter. A rafter would only generate a seat cut if it was landing on the top plate of a wall. That leaves you with a few other choices to improve the 3d model. All options have pros and cons:

• 3d solids - totally stable but have some fill and line weight issues that can be slightly annoying depending on the view being used. If the profile must change, you can't edit all 3d solids at one time.
• Trusses: you can manually edit the framing members of a truss (delete webs and bottom chords, trim & extend and so on). If you have multiple copies, the edit will apply to all. Slightly less stable as these can be prone to unintentionally rebuilding, but you can also convert them to a fixture or other 3d symbol type. If the profile changes, you'd need to repeat the truss edit and convert to symbol process. Add the symbol to your library, and replace all existing at one time.

[j2narchitecture]

@robdyck  Thanks for your feedback.  I will try both of those options after I finish my permit set.