Getting Started
Step 1: Activate one of the draw tools from the Design tab.
Step 2: Choose "Ceiling" from the object type options. Then select the ceiling type from the dropdown and adjust the ceiling thickness by using the slider or entering a value.
Step 3: Select the draw mode from offset modes or freeform mode.
Drawing using Freeform mode
Select the freeform draw mode and start drawing the profile of the ceiling on the canvas. Define the shape and size according to your project requirements. You can also enter dimensions to create an accurate ceiling sketch.
Drawing using Offset modes
Use the offset modes to create a ceiling with a specific width. You have three options: Center, External, and Internal. Select the mode that best fits your design, then specify the offset width. This approach is particularly useful when applying different ceiling materials, allowing you to create distinct ceiling areas with precise dimensions.
Step 1: Select one of the offset modes, i.e., center, external or internal, as per your requirement and input the offset width as needed.
Option 1: Make Geometry continuous
Step 1: If you wish to create ceiling using offset mode which has a continuous geometry, check the 'Make geometry continuous box'.
Step 2: Then, begin sketching on the design canvas. Drag the cursor to define the sketch boundary (you can also input the dimension value manually accuracy). Press enter to finish. The ceiling created will be a solid unified one.
Option 2: Make Geometry discontinuous
Step 1: If you wish to create ceiling using offset mode which has fragmented geometry, uncheck the 'Make geometry continuous box'.
Step 2: As mentioned previously, begin sketching on the canvas. Press enter to finish. Here, the ceilings created are independent entities with their own label, geometry & area.
Edit Properties:
1. Object Properties: Select the ceiling and modify its properties using the Object Properties toolbar on the right side of the workspace.
a. To change the ceiling type, click on the dropdown arrow & select from the default list.
b. Change the dimensions of the ceiling thickness and overhang by either entering the respective value or from the slider.
c. Other information about the ceiling length, area, volume, Storey, etc can also be viewed in the properties tab.
โ2. Other editing options: Use the available editing tools available in the design tab such as Push/pull, Copy/Array, Rotate, Flip, etc to further edit the ceilings created. For detailed information on using these tools, visit the Model Editing Tools help page.