Ceiling Editor

What is the Ceiling Editor?

What is the Ceiling Editor?

The Ceiling Editor is a feature that helps you create a variety of interior designs, such as tray ceilings, curtain boxes, indirect lighting installations, and ceiling moldings. If you want to make your space feel more lively and realistic, be sure to use the Ceiling Editor feature! When you render, you’ll be able to create impressive results. 🌟

Entering the Ceiling Editor

Here’s how to enter the Ceiling Editor.

• In the 3D view, click the ceiling plane, then right-click and select Ceiling Editor

Ceiling Editor Layout

When you open the Ceiling Editor, the screen is laid out like this.

• Plan: The editor screen where you can edit the ceiling plane in 2D

• 3D Viewer: The area where you can see the applied result in 3D in real time

• Using the mouse wheel, you can zoom in/out and pan in both the 2D and 3D screens.

• Library Panel: A library where you can apply finishing materials and moldings

• Area Settings: The area used to set level differences, materials, indirect lighting, and more.

Drawing a Tray Ceiling

Step 1. Draw a guide line (Shortcut: T)

You can easily draw a tray ceiling area using guide lines.

• Click near a wall, then move the mouse to the desired position.

• You can draw a guide line accurately by entering a number and pressing Enter.

  • You can also copy or delete a guide line by clicking it. Press Esc to exit guide line drawing mode.

  

Step 2. Set the area

You can set the area using the line, curve, rectangle, and circle tools.

• Line: A closed area is created where lines meet.

• Curve: Specify the first and second points, then set the radius length to draw a curve.

• Rectangle: Click the first and second points to adjust the size. You can also press the Tab key to enter the width and height numerically.

• Circle: Click the center point and set the radius length to draw a perfect circle.

Drawing Tool Shortcuts

Function	Shortcut
Line	L
Curve	C
Rectangle	F
Circle	O

Step 3. Apply curvature (rounding)

You can add smooth curves to corners or angled areas.

Apply to all corners at once

• Click the center of the area, then right-click.

• Click the Round button, then set the radius value or move the mouse to adjust the curvature.

Apply only to specific corners

• Click the corner you want to round, then right-click.

• Click the Round button, then adjust the radius.

Step 4. Apply level differences

Level differences can be adjusted with +/- values.

• To raise the area: enter a + number

• To lower the area: enter a - number

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The default ceiling thickness is set to 300mm. If you want to raise it more, just modify the ceiling thickness.

Step 5. Install indirect lighting

When you switch indirect lighting from [Off → On], the settings below become active.

• Indirect light box size

  • You can set the light box size. Please enter the desired numbers in the W/H fields.

• Indirect light box shape

  • Indirect lighting can be installed in two forms:

    • L-shape: A form that wraps the indirect light one more time, providing softer and more subtle lighting.

    • Flat shape: A form where the indirect light is installed and the wing wall is extended slightly more, allowing for a cleaner look in the space.

• Indirect lighting brightness

  • You can adjust the brightness of indirect lighting shown in the render. Use it by adjusting appropriately according to the ambient light or the amount of light coming from outside.

• Indirect lighting color

  • You can change the color of the indirect lighting to the color you want.

  

When indirect lighting is installed, the previously set area expands by the W size. Therefore, before installation, please set the area while considering the width in advance.

Individual indirect lighting settings

You can set indirect lighting individually by clicking each line one by one.

• If you click inside the area, all lines included in that area will be selected.

• If you click an individual line, only the selected line will be activated.

By selecting lines individually like this, you can also change colors or adjust individual settings.

Creating a Curtain Box

• Specify the curtain box area.

• Enter numbers to give the area a level difference as much as you want.

Want to add indirect lighting to a curtain box?

Just like a tray ceiling, [Area Settings → Level Difference Settings], then turn on the indirect lighting. However, please note that lighting will not be installed in areas that touch the wall.

Applying finishing materials

You can separate ceiling surfaces and apply different finishing materials to each.

• Use the area drawing tool to divide the areas you want to apply.

• Select the material you want from the finishing materials library in the left panel and apply it.

Make your space more unique with a variety of finishing materials!

Molding Library

You can add stylish accents to the ceiling using the molding library.

• Click the molding shape you want in the molding library.

• If you click the wall where you want to apply the molding in the plan, the molding will be applied all at once along the selected wall.

Changing the molding material

By default, the molding finish material is wood.

• Click the material change icon.

• You can change it by selecting the desired material from the library on the left.

Try changing the mood of your space by combining different molding shapes and materials!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t I move the position of an area drawn on the ceiling?

Currently, changing the position is difficult. Please set the area accurately when drawing it for the first time!

Is there no floor baseboard feature?

It’s still in preparation. We’re working hard to make it possible to apply level differences and baseboards to floors, just like in the Ceiling Editor. Please look forward to Archisketch’s continued improvement!