To Create Holes in Ceiling Grids

Use this procedure to create a hole in an existing ceiling grid. The hole is created from a closed polyline or AEC object placed within the boundaries of the grid. Any parts of the grid inside the hole are not displayed.

  1. If it does not already exist within the boundaries of the grid, draw a closed polyline in the shape of the desired hole.
  2. Select the ceiling grid to which you want to add a hole.
  3. Click Ceiling Grid tabClipping panelAdd Hole.
  4. Select a closed polyline or AEC object for the hole.

    A hole is cut in the ceiling grid.

  5. Press Enter to end the command.

Adding a hole to a ceiling grid