To Create a Custom Ceiling Grid From Linework

Use this procedure to convert custom linework to a ceiling grid that has the properties of the ceiling grid tool you select. You can edit these properties after creating the ceiling grid.

  1. Open the tool palette that contains the ceiling grid tool you want to use.

    (You may have to scroll to display the desired tool.)

  2. Right-click a ceiling grid tool, and click Apply Tool Properties to Linework.
  3. Select the linework to convert, and press Enter.
  4. When prompted to erase the original linework, press Enter to keep the linework, or enter y (Yes) to erase it.
  5. Edit the properties of the ceiling grid in the Properties palette, if necessary.