Easy 3D Roof Modeling

Do you want to present your designs to customers in a professional and easy-to-understand way?
With HiStruct Roofs, you can easily create an accurate and interactive 3D roof model with all details included. The model can be edited at any time and shared online with customers. Any changes are automatically reflected in drawings and bills of materials. Discover how easy it is to create a complete roof model in HiStruct Roofs.

1. Choose Modeling Method

HiStruct Roofs offers several roof modeling methods depending on the source data available and the roof complexity. Choose the workflow that best fits your project.

Template-Based Modeling

Need to model a simple standard roof? Choose from a library of predefined roof templates, adjust dimensions and materials, and your model is ready within minutes. This method is ideal for standard roof types and projects where only basic dimensions are available.

Modeling from an Outline or by Roof Planes

Do you have a hand sketch or a vector drawing? HiStruct allows you to create a 3D roof model from an outline or model the roof plane by plane. Vector drawings can be easily imported (for example in DXF format) and used as a reference layer for modeling. This approach is ideal for more complex roof types and enables more precise and efficient 3D modeling.

Importing a 3D Survey Model

Do you have a model created from satellite or aerial survey data? Simply import it into HiStruct Roofs and the system will automatically generate a 3D roof model. HiStruct supports formats such as .obj files or converted 3D PDFs. The result is an accurate model without manual input, significantly reducing modeling time and improving design precision.

2. Choose the Roof Covering

Once the roof geometry is complete, the next step is to define the roof composition and choose the roof covering. HiStruct Roofs automatically generates a base solution that can be further customized as needed.

Roof Composition

HiStruct Roofs supports different roof covering types and roof compositions. You can edit the entire roof system or adjust individual roof sections separately.

Roof Covering Layout

The system automatically generates the roof covering layout with a focus on efficient material usage. Layout parameters for each roof plane can then be adjusted individually — including laying direction, angle, and other details.

Layout Plans and Bills of Materials

HiStruct automatically generates layout plans and bills of materials for individual roof planes. Any modifications made in the model are instantly reflected in all outputs, which can also be edited further if needed.

3. Customize Gutters and Flashings

HiStruct Roofs automatically generates flashings and the gutter system based on the roof geometry, providing an accurate and optimized solution.

Automatic Design

The system analyzes roof shapes, edges, and relationships between roof planes to automatically determine suitable flashing types and the base gutter system.

Flashing Adjustments

Flashing types, materials, and colors can be easily customized according to project requirements. Changes can be applied to entire groups of elements or adjusted individually for specific roof sections.

Gutter System Adjustments

HiStruct Roofs automatically determines downspout placement and gutter slope. Individual gutter system elements can then be easily modified as needed.

4. Add Windows

The final step toward a complete 3D roof model is adding openings such as roof windows, skylights, and other elements. HiStruct Roofs allows you to insert and edit them directly in the 3D model, so all changes are immediately visible in real context.

Types of Openings

You can easily add different types of openings to individual roof planes — from roof windows and skylights to technical penetrations.

Precise Positioning

The size and position of each opening can be adjusted directly within the 3D model.

Fast Editing

Openings can be copied, moved, and edited without the need to recreate each element from scratch, making it easy to create a consistent roof design quickly.

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Former Global Engineering Manager, AGCO Corp.

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