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Overview

Ridge caps have been attempted every which way but loose. Below is a solution that doesn't require a lot of effort but can really make a model look realistic and solve a design issue.

Steps

Create Reference Planes for Each End of Ridge Cap
Create in place... Component as a Roof
Create a Solid Form -> Solid Sweep
Add Visibility Settings and Materials as Needed

Step 1 - Create Reference Planes for Each End of Ridge Cap

In the proper orientation, create a Reference Plane at each end of where you would like the Ridge Cap to start and terminate. Name the accordingly, i.e. Ridge Cap - East, Ridge Cap - West.

Step 2 - Create in place... Component as a Roof

Select the Component tool, click Create in place... Specify Roofs as the Family Category. Name the new object "Ridge Cap".

Step 3 - Create a Solid Form -> Solid Sweep

Select Solid Form -> Solid Sweep from the Family Editor Design Bar. Click the Pick Path option and select the ridge line of the roof. Select Finish Path... Switch to a view that is perpendicular to the path. Meaning, if you want to extrude East to West, navigate to the East Elevation. Next, select Sketch Profile. Sketch the Profile you wish sweep. Finish the Profile, and then Finish the Sweep.

Step 4 - Add Visibility Settings and Materials as Needed

Set your visibility parameters in the Options bar. Also, add materials to the Sweep if needed.

Things to Consider

Because roof angles change so often, an In-Place Family is ideal for this use.
This can only be used in this project since In place Families reside only in the project they were created in.
This method may also be used for valleys, except it will most likely be a Solid Blend.

Works with:

Architecture

MEP

Structure