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# Ceiling Editor

## What is the Ceiling Editor?

The Ceiling Editor is a feature that helps you create various interior effects such as tray ceilings, curtain boxes, indirect lighting installations, and ceiling moldings.\
If you want to make a space feel more lively and realistic, be sure to use the Ceiling Editor!\
If you take a render, you’ll be able to create a stunning result. 🌟

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## Entering 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 Layout

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

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* Plan: the editor screen where you can edit the ceiling surface in 2D
* 3D Viewer: an area where you can see the applied result in 3D in real time
* Using the mouse wheel, you can zoom in/out and move around in both the 2D and 3D screens.
* Library panel: a library where you can apply finishes and moldings
* Area settings: the section for setting steps, materials, indirect lighting, and more.

## Drawing a Tray Ceiling

#### Step 1. Draw guide lines (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.
* You can draw a guide line precisely 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.

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#### Step 2. Set the area

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

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* Straight line: a closed area is created where lines meet.
* Curve: specify the first point and the second point, then set the radius length to draw a curve.
* Rectangle: click the first point and the second point 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 |
| ------------- | -------- |
| Straight line | L        |
| Curve         | C        |
| Rectangle     | F        |
| Circle        | O        |

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

You can add smooth curves to corners or angled sections.

**Apply to all angles 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 a specific angle**

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

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#### Step 4. Apply a step

Steps can be adjusted with +/- values.

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

```
<figure><img src="../../.gitbook/assets/users/ceiling-editor/ceiling-editor-8.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
```

{% hint style="info" %}
The default ceiling thickness is set to 300 mm. If you want to raise it more, 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 shapes:
    * L-shape: a form that wraps around the indirect light once more, providing softer and more subtle lighting.
    * Flat shape: a form where indirect lighting is installed and the wing wall is pulled out slightly more, allowing the space to look cleaner.
* **Indirect lighting brightness**
  * You can adjust the brightness of the indirect lighting shown in the render.\
    Use it appropriately according to the amount of ambient light or outside light coming in.
* **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 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 are selected.
* If you click an individual line, only the selected line becomes active.

By selecting lines individually like this, you can also change colors and make individual settings.

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## Creating a Curtain Box

* Define the curtain box area.
* Set the step by entering the desired number for the area.

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

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

## Applying Finish Materials

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

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

Make your space more distinctive with a variety of finish materials!

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## 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.

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**Changing Molding Materials**

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

* Click the material change icon.
* You can change it by selecting the material you want from the library on the left.

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Can I move the location of an area drawn on the ceiling?

It is currently difficult to change the location. Please set the area accurately when drawing it the first time!

#### Is there a baseboard feature for the floor?

It's still in preparation.\
Just like the Ceiling Editor, we're working hard to make it possible to apply steps and baseboards to the floor too.\
Please look forward to a more advanced Archisketch in the future!


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