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# Ceiling Editor

## What is the Ceiling Editor?

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

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## Enter the Ceiling Editor

Here’s how to enter the Ceiling Editor.

* In the 3D view, click the ceiling surface, then right-click and select Ceiling Editor

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## Ceiling Editor screen layout

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

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* Drawing: the editor screen where you can edit the ceiling surface 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 finishes and moldings can be applied
* Area settings: the section for setting levels, 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 the wall, then move the mouse to the desired position.
* After entering a number and pressing Enter, you can draw the guide line precisely.

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

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#### Step 2. Set the area

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

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* Straight line: a closed area is created where the 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 Tab to enter the width and height numerically.
* Circle: when you set the center point and radius length, a circle is drawn.

**Drawing tool shortcuts**

| Function      | Shortcut |
| ------------- | -------- |
| Straight line | L        |
| Curve         | C        |
| Rectangle     | F        |
| Circle        | O        |

#### Step 3. Apply curvature (rounding)

You can add smooth curves to corners or sharp edges.

**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.

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**Apply only to specific corners**

* Click the corner you want to round, then right-click.
* Click the Round button, then adjust the radius.

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#### Step 4. Apply a level difference

You can adjust the level difference with +/- values.

* To raise the area: enter a + number
* To lower the area: enter a - number
*

```
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```

{% hint style="info" %}
The default ceiling thickness is set to 300 mm. If you want to raise it higher, just change the ceiling thickness.
{% endhint %}

#### 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. 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 around the indirect light once more, providing softer and subtler lighting.
    * Flat type: the indirect light is installed and the wing wall is pulled out slightly more, creating a cleaner look for the space.
* **Indirect lighting brightness**
  * You can adjust the brightness of the indirect lighting shown in the rendering.\
    Use it appropriately according to ambient light or the amount of light coming in from outside.
* **Indirect lighting color**

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

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{% hint style="warning" %}
When indirect lighting is installed, the previously set area expands by the W size.\
Therefore, before installation, please set the area in advance with the width in mind.
{% endhint %}

**Individual indirect lighting settings**

Indirect lighting can be set individually by clicking each line.

* 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 make individual settings.

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## Creating a curtain box

* Define the curtain box area.
* Enter the desired numbers to create a level difference in the area.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Want to add indirect lighting to the curtain box?**

Just like with the tray ceiling, turn on indirect lighting after \[Area settings → Level difference settings].\
However, please note that lighting will not be installed in areas that touch the wall.
{% endhint %}

## Applying finishes

You can separate the ceiling surface and apply different finishes to each section.

* Use the area drawing tool to divide the areas you want to apply.
* Select the desired material from the finish library in the left panel and apply it.

Try styling the space more uniquely with a variety of finishes!

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## Molding library

You can add a stylish accent to the ceiling using the molding library.

* Click the molding shape you want in the molding library.
* When you click the wall you want to apply molding to in the drawing, the selected molding is applied all at once along that wall.

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**Changing molding material**

By default, wood material is applied to the molding finish.

* Click the material change icon.
* You can change it by selecting the desired material from the left library.

Combine molding shapes and materials in various ways to change the mood of the space!

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## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Can I move the position of the area I drew on the ceiling?

At the moment, changing the position is difficult. Please set the area accurately when you first draw it!

#### Is there no floor baseboard feature?

It’s still in preparation.\
We’re working hard to make it possible to apply levels and baseboards to floors too, just like in the Ceiling Editor.\
Please look forward to Archisketch getting even better in the future!


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