Dentil Molding

[Chris DiSunno]

How do others make dentil moldings. I don't want to array blocks.

I'm thinking of creating a "railing" with the backband as the "rail" and the dentils as the "balusters".

I'd prefer of course to make a wall sweep, but don't know how to make the gap.

Thoughts... comments?

[sbrown]

I've allways arrayed a family component, but your railing idea sounds like a real winner, just make a generic model in the shape you want, load it into a balluster family, then load that in and your ready to rock. You can also create a corner shaped one for the ends as a post and it should wrap corners nicely. Good thinking out of the box.

[truevis]

How do others make dentil moldings. I don't want to array blocks.

I'm thinking of creating a "railing" with the backband as the "rail" and the dentils as the "balusters".

I'd prefer of course to make a wall sweep, but don't know how to make the gap.

Thoughts... comments?

Brilliant! I have wondered about that for a year. Even one of Autodesk's teachers said it was impossible. SImply make a railing and use square posts. Image uses 5" posts.

[zanzibarbob7]

I follow you on the balusters but don't see how you are getting rid of the railing. Also, how are you getting it to work on a slope?

I tried the Array but the number of elements either has to be calculated or trial and error. Am I off on the wrong track?

[truevis]

I follow you on the balusters but don't see how you are getting rid of the railing. Also, how are you getting it to work on a slope?

I tried the Array but the number of elements either has to be calculated or trial and error. Am I off on the wrong track?

Haven't tried a slope yet -- probably will follow a sloped floor. Array will drive you crazy. Railing is the answer. Attached are the settings I used with 5" sq. posts.

[truevis]

Works sloped, too. Set "railing's" host to a sloped floor.

[Jason]

ahhh.... I not very experienced with Revit. Can someone please provide a step by step how to do this.

Thanks,

J

[SkiSouth]

Here's a parametric array that I made for an entry. I must admit the railing idea looks promising though.

Probably should be moved to Family discussion?

[Jason]

Thanks for sharing the file. It is great. How does the railing method work?

[Jason]

If it is not too time consuming. Would someone please explain the railing method of creating this detail.

Thank you in advance.

Jason