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Creating Ceiling in Revit Model

August 25, 2009 by Edwin Prakoso 18 Comments

We learned how to create railings in Revit model. Now we will work on different view type in this tutorial.

If you’ve noticed, in Revit Views we have several views groups. Until now, the floor plans are the most views we use. But below floor plans, there is another plan view group: ceiling plans. We use this view in this tutorial. We covered how to access Revit views in view navigation tutorial here.

You are already familiar with the concept of ceiling plans, aren’t you? Imagine we are actually inside a room. When you see below, you will see the floor plan. And if you see above you, you will see the ceiling plan. There are some objects you only see in these plans. And so the other way: some ceiling hosted objects can’t be seen on your floor plan.

Now open your 2nd floor ceiling plan.

You will see our roof fascia appear in this view. It was placed above the 2nd floor, so we can see it. But we don’t need roof fascia to appear in this plan. Select the roof fascia. Now hide it by click hide>elements from your contextual ribbon.

hide elements

Hiding this roof fascia will hide it not only for viewing. But will also disappear when you plot it. Now activate the ceiling tool.

ceiling

Move your pointer to your plan. You should see now Revit is trying to find rooms and highlight it. Move your pointer where you want to place it. Click your mouse.

place ceiling

Place ceilings to all rooms on the 2nd floor. After you finish, make a section to review our model.

Now let’s move to the 1st floor-ceiling plan. 1st floor requires more work. We have a void and a stair. We are going to define the ceiling in this area by sketching it. First, place ceilings in every room in this plan, except for the hatched area below.

After you finish, activate place ceiling. Find sketch tool on your ribbon.

sketch ceiling

Sketching here is just the same as creating a floor. Sketch it as a closed polygon, and click finish. That’s it :) Create a sketch for like below.

And after you finish with that railing, continue finishing the 1st-floor ceiling by creating another one like below.

Next, we will discuss creating ceiling edges, to close the gap between the 2nd-floor slab and the 1st-floor ceiling.

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About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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barnalee
barnalee
6 years ago

please how can i make p. of p on revit 14 ceilings and widows.

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Nicholas
Nicholas
8 years ago

Hi Edwin! I’ve been trying to create parapet on top of my wall so I could create the roof on on top of the parapet, but I could not find the parapet icon anywhere in revit. I’m using revit architecture 2012 version.

Also, I need to add moldings to my windows edges to make it attractive but I have no idea. Can you help?

Lastly, how do I change the paint colour of the walls?

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  Nicholas
8 years ago

Nicholas,

There is no parapet tool in Revit. You can define a wall that has parapet or create a custom parapet using wall sweep or in-place component. Maybe these tutorials can give you some ideas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRu36tfB_zo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkJl3bsvvMM

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Wayland Harwood
Wayland Harwood
8 years ago

Hello Edwin,

I have the student version of Revit 2013 and when I go to make the ceiling plan, I cannot select the sketch mode and there are no drawing tools.

Can you help me ?

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  Wayland Harwood
8 years ago

Are you using Windows 8.1. or Windows 7 with .NET 4.5 installed? Try to install the latest update: http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/downloads/caas/downloads/content/revit-architecture-2013-update-release-3.html

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way
Reply to  Edwin Prakoso
8 years ago

Hello Edwin,

Thanks for your reply. I tried to run the update but it says that it can’t find the Revit software on my computer and then I can only press ‘okay’ and the update box closes.

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  way
8 years ago

What type of Revit do you have? Revit Architecture, Structure, MEP or Revit? You need to install specific update for each type. Try to search it in http://knowledge.autodesk.com/

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way
Reply to  Edwin Prakoso
8 years ago

Hello Edwin,

I have Revit 2013, it isn’t Architecture or Structure, just Revit 2013 but it is the student version, does that make a difference?

Wayland

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  way
8 years ago

The student version should be the same with commercial version. But you need to install the correct update for your Revit program.

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Way
Way
Reply to  Edwin Prakoso
8 years ago

Thanks a lot Edwin, it worked! I realised that I had installed the download for Revit Architecture not Revit, and that’s why it wasn’t working.

Thanks!

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gio
gio
11 years ago

 thanks Edwin, its works.

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gio
gio
11 years ago

Edwin, thanks for the tutorial.
Current I can not selecting the ceiling that I created using automatic ceiling command. When I try to select the edge its only highlight the walls below.

I do not have problem when I'm selecting the sketch ceiling.

Thanks.

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Edwin Prakoso
Edwin Prakoso
Reply to  gio
11 years ago

Have you tried to press tab to cycle between overlapping objects? You can also select it from other view (usually section works best) then go back to ceiling plan view for further modification.

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Mahdi
Mahdi
12 years ago

Hello there

I have been reading the post. I have a problem with my revit. I wonder if you could help me with it.

I have been using revit 2010 to create a city hall project. Now that I have finished the Floor Plans and roof I can't find the Ceiling Plan where it should be. I wanted to know if I have to activate it or something.

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Edwin Prakoso
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Reply to  Mahdi
12 years ago

Mahdi,
You can create a ceiling plan from your ribbon> view tab> create panel.
Click plan views> reflected ceiling plan.
HTH

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chandsi
chandsi
12 years ago

very nice and useful blogs. Keep writing more. pls post practical model construction technique using Revit Articulture.

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Edwin Prakoso
Edwin Prakoso
14 years ago

Thank you Susan :)I'm glad you like this blog. Encourage me to keep writing.

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Edwin Prakoso
Edwin Prakoso
14 years ago

Thank you Susan :)I'm glad you like this blog. Encourage me to keep writing.

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