In early September we got our first Wish Upon an Object from BIMcompenents.com. Now just a few weeks later comes the next installment: Ceiling Editor US
Once again we get a wonderfully built object from manuBIM (learn more about their work via all the links here). The object is very versatile and there are numerous options for edges, borders, panel types, and of course accessories.
And here’s a SUPER quick example of a room with the new ceiling object. I think you can imagine the possibilities.
But there’s more. If you go to download this object via the BIMcompenents.com website, you’ll see this comment from manuBIM:
“Drop a comment if you would welcome automatic floor plan boundary recognition and graphical panel editing — if there’s significant demand we are happy to consider them in V2.”
This comment from the makers of the Ceiling Editor US object is what really excites me. We’re getting version 1 (did I mention all this is for free?). It’s just the beginning. Here’s where we all 
come in. Leave your comments. Tell the guys at manuBIM what you love about the object and about what you want to see next. The more our community interacts on BIMcomponents.com, leaves comments, gives thumbs up and thumbs down, etc. the better the object portal will get. Personally I’m a fan of this new object, but if you’ve got issues with it, don’t stew and grumble at your computer. Let manuBIM know what you want to see in Version 2. I happen to know the creators (virtually, that is), so I’ve already e-mailed them my thoughts directly. Turns out one of the things I was asking for was already possible. After a very quick and nice response from Ilauszky Endre of manuBIM, I learned how to do this with the object:
What are you waiting for? Download Ceiling Editor US, test it out, and let manuBIM and GRAPHISOFT know what you think!
16 comments
Ilauszky Endre says:
Sep 28, 2012
Thank you Jared!
Of course, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts or wishes.
Jared Banks says:
Oct 2, 2012
For more detail on how to use the new Ceiling Editor object, check out this post on the ArchiCAD-Talk Forum:
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=40696
Illauszky Endre gives a nice overview on the steps required to create an irregular shaped ceiling with all the various accessories and features.
Chad Conrad, AIA says:
Oct 3, 2012
jared -
I have downloaded the object and have found it something that could be of great value in the future. Currently it is not very user friendly or easy to understand how to use. The ability to integrate HVAC and lighting elements are nice but how do you do this and allow any freedom within the layout. Additionally, how will this integrate with MEP Modeler?
Jared Banks says:
Oct 3, 2012
Chad,
Have you looked at the link to ArchiCAD talk? That should help a bit. Beyond that, I’d also recommend PMing Ilauszky Endre via the forum.
Once you get the hang of the graphic selection area on the plan, placing lights and hvac where ever you want should be pretty easy. As far as integration with MEP and the potential of real lights… I’d defer to the creators. Great questions though. Integration would be pretty cool.
Hints of ArchiCAD 17 | Shoegnome says:
Feb 6, 2013
[...] A big thanks goes out to Illauszky Endre of manuBIM for sharing this on Twitter today. Say your thanks by following manuBIM on Twitter. Not familiar with what manuBIM is doing for our ArchiCAD and BIM community? Here’s a guest post Illauszky Endre wrote for Shoegnome. And two articles I wrote on BIM Engine about some manuBIM objects: floating dimension object and ceiling editor. [...]
Dan Lawrence says:
Feb 10, 2013
In have found out that you can not insert a 2′ x 2′ diffuser in a 2′x 4′ Panel in this ceiling editer. Is there a work around?
Jared Banks says:
Feb 11, 2013
Dan, I’m not sure. Have you checked out their latest version? I’m not sure if that fixes it. But yes we need to be able to put 2 x 2s in a 2 x 4 grid!
Sedley says:
Feb 22, 2013
Great tool.
With all the work that has been put into this tool, it should now be easy to make a floor tiling tool with the ability to use different tile types.
Sedley says:
Feb 24, 2013
Still playing with the ceiling editor
It would be great if a schedule could be develop to schedule all the different objects used in the ceiling editor.
Mark says:
Mar 5, 2013
Ik wil graag weten of er ook een calculatie lijst gegenereerd kan worden.
oppervlak, hoeveel platen, hoeveel verlichting ed.?
Jared Banks says:
Mar 7, 2013
Mark, for everyone’s benefit I’m reposting your comment in English:
“I would like to know if a calculation list can be generated.
surface, the number of plates, the number of lighting etc?”
I don’t believe so, but I’ll ask the guys over at manuBIM for more info.
Jared Banks says:
Mar 7, 2013
FYI… you can follow manuBIM on facebook here (that’s where i asked the question): https://www.facebook.com/manubimsoft
Ilauszky Endre says:
Mar 8, 2013
Mark,
you can add a Text Block to the ceiling. It available on the Text page of the object. Switching on the „Show area” and/or „Show Accessories type” these will be calculated and show on the floor plan. But it can’t schedule by ArchiCAD schedules and lists.
stainless Shower Faucet says:
Apr 10, 2013
Great, Thanks for sharing the tool. The ceiling editor is good and the details are followed well.
Ilauszky Endre says:
May 14, 2013
I’m just noticed that I hadn’t already published here the youtube tutorial video about Ceiling Editor V2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UTcXHgfDi4
Jared Banks says:
May 14, 2013
thanks!