Sweep to follow a gable

[tonyisenhoff]

What's the best method for sweeping along a horizontal wall, then turn a corner, the go up a gable?

I can do it with an in-place family (sweep), but the profile doesn't stay plumb to the wall when you turn the corner... See Sweep 4.jpg

[beegee]

Try using the "PIck Path" option for the sweep .

[PeterJ]

What's the best method for sweeping along a horizontal wall, then turn a corner, the go up a gable?

I can do it with an in-place family (sweep), but the profile doesn't stay plumb to the wall when you turn the corner... See Sweep 4.jpg
The fascia tool does not need to form a fascia per se. If the eaves and verge overhangs are the same then you could use it in this instance just by playing with the offsets.

[tonyisenhoff]

Try using the "PIck Path" option for the sweep .

This doesn't appear to work for me...

I created an in-place family (Sweep), used "Pick Path" and pick around my sample building. I had to trim around the corners because using pick path doesn't form a closed loop. I then used a preloaded profile. Don't get the results I want...

I've attached the actual file.

Thanks!

[chukarov]

Have a closer look at the corner. It's like in reality no carpenter will be able to turn the corner with a cove molding without going horizontally first then up the gable.

[adegnan]

Have a closer look at the corner. It's like in reality no carpenter will be able to turn the corner with a cove molding without going horizontally first then up the gable.
I'll second that. A tiny horizontal piece is necessary in real life, even if the top of the horizontal piece is nothing but a wedge. This is a common issue in carpentry that is overlooked in our process here. Without a horizontal piece the miter will have to be fudged and will not be accurate.

[tonyisenhoff]

Thanks - I will give that a try...