Create Ceiling
- Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
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To create a Ceiling Element, select Ceilings on the Main Detailing Tasks window to display the Main Ceiling Tasks window.
The Main Ceiling Tasks window allows the user to select an existing Ceiling displayed in the grid control at the top of the window and access the Modify and Delete tasks for the selected Ceiling. The user can also access the Create task to create a new Ceiling.
Select Ceiling
Select a Ceiling from the list in the grid control.
Create
Ceiling
Displays the Create Ceiling window.
Modify
Ceiling Definition
Displays the Modify Ceiling window.
Ceiling Geometry
Displays the Modify Ceiling Geometry window.
Delete
Delete Ceiling
Displays a Confirm message box for deleting a Ceiling selected from the grid control. Selecting the YES option deletes the Ceiling element and all of its members from the database.
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To create a new Ceiling, select the BLEVEL or ROOM in the Room Design Navigator to which the new Ceiling element is to be added.
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Then, select Create > Ceiling on of the Main Ceiling Tasks window to display the Create Ceiling window.
The Create Ceiling window allows the user to set the Ceiling attributes, location and geometry. Options are given for either creating a Ceiling Grid or a Physical Ceiling.
Basic Attributes
Set the Name, Description, Function and Number of the Ceiling as appropriate.
Location
The numeric inputs allow the user to manipulate the orientation of the new Ceiling.
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Angle from Y axis |
Set angle using the spin box. |
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Angle from horizontal |
Set angle using the spin box. |
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Ceiling height |
Defaults to the height of the owning element. Enter a different value for the height of the Ceiling if required. |
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Ceiling Offset |
Allows the user to graphically pick the position of origin of the new Ceiling. |
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X |
Populated on picking a position or enter a value for X. |
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Y |
Populated on picking a position or enter a value for Y. |
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Design Criteria |
Colour Schema and Fire rating are set in this panel. |
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Defaults |
Ceiling Type and Ceiling Code defaults are set in this panel. |
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Geometry |
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Void height |
Enter a value for the height of the Ceiling Volume. |
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Use owning ELEMENT geometry |
Select checkbox to inherit the Owner’s geometry. |
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Define ceiling geometry |
Displays the Define Ceiling Boundary window which allows the user to define the Ceiling geometry manually. |
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Create options |
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Create ceiling grid |
Selecting the checkbox allows the creation of a Ceiling Grid as well as the new Ceiling element. |
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Create Physical Ceiling |
Selecting the checkbox allows the creation of a panel with the same thickness as the defined Ceiling Void, and a Ceiling Grid will not be created. |
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Create Ceiling |
Adds a new Ceiling (CEILIN) element in the database hierarchy and displays the Modify Ceiling window. |
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Back to main ceiling tasks |
Displays the Main Ceiling Tasks window. |
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Return to main tasks |
Displays the Main Detailing Tasks window. |
Define Ceiling Boundary
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Selecting Define ceiling geometry on the Create Ceiling window displays the Define Ceiling Boundary window.
The Define Ceiling Boundary window allows the user to select a shape and set the dimensions and origin point of the Ceiling.
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Shapes |
Select a Ceiling shape from the drop-down list. |
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Dimensions |
Enter the required dimensions for the selected Ceiling shape in the appropriate boxes. |
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Origin |
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Origin point |
Select an origin point from the spin box. |
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Derive Methods |
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Pick Corner Points |
Allows the user to graphically pick the corner points. |
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Define Ceiling Boundary |
Applies the Ceiling boundary definition. |
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Return |
Returns the user to the Create Ceiling window. |