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Creating Shaft Openings ............................................. 296

Are You Experienced? ................................................ 302

Now you can… ................................................... 302

Ch a p t e r 7 Roofs 303

Placing Roofs by Footprint ............................................ 304

Flat Roofs by Footprint ............................................ 304

Pitched Roofs by Footprint ......................................... 320

Creating a Sloping Roof .............................................. 333

Creating Roofs by Extrusion........................................... 338

Adding a Roof Dormer ...............................................348

Are You Experienced? ................................................ 352

Now you can… ................................................... 352

Ch a p t e r 8 Structural Items 353

Adding Structural Grids .............................................. 354

Placing a Grid .................................................... 354

Adding Structural Columns ........................................... 369

Using Structural Framing ............................................ 377

Adding a Beam System ............................................ 381

Adding Bracing................................................... 384

Understanding Foundation Systems .................................... 386

Adding Structural Footings ........................................... 393

Structural Slabs .................................................. 395

Piers and Spread Footings .......................................... 399

Using Structural Views ............................................... 402

Are You Experienced? ................................................ 405

Now you can… ................................................... 405

Ch a p t e r 9 Ceilings and Interiors 407

Creating Ceilings.................................................... 408

Modifying Ceiling Grids............................................ 412

Setting Ceiling Element Properties .................................. 413

Creating a Plan Region ............................................ 418

Creating a Custom Ceiling.......................................... 420

Creating Ceiling Openings and Sofﬁts................................... 425

Creating a Ceiling Opening ......................................... 425

Creating a Sofﬁt .................................................. 426

Adding Light Fixtures to Ceilings .................................... 434

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