Select the linework tool in the view panel.
Roof plans in revit.
About the view range the view range is a set of horizontal planes that control the visibility and display of objects in a plan view.
Some typical scenarios are the include the outline of the perimeter of the roof the outline of an entrance canopy roof light positions etc.
Click architecture tabbuild panelroof drop down roof by footprint.
In the view properties expand the underlay drop down and select the level on which the roof was created to display.
Open the plan view of the level in which you want to see the roof line.
About plan views in a 2d view display a floor plan a reflected ceiling plan or structural plan.
If you try to add a roof on the lowest level a dialog prompts you to move it to a higher level.
About plan regions to define multiple cut planes within a plan view use plan regions.
If you choose not to move the roof to a different level revit notifies you later if the roof.
There are many situations when you need to show the outline or boundary of overhead elements on your plan views.