Can you convert ceiling grid tool into a 3D model?

[dontevenjoke]

I have tried quite a few work-arounds to be able to convert the ceiling grid tool to a 3D ceiling layout. I haven't been able crack it.

The reason I want to do it is the client wants the ceiling tiles to run in the non-standard direction and I need to prove it is going to look funny (dumb).

So, I just need an indication of how it would look.

Edited September 5, 2007 by dontevenjoke

[mike m oz]

- In Top Plan View select your ceiling object and copy it.

- Paste in Place.

- Convert to Group.

- Ungroup.

- Extrude by 1/2" (15 mm). This will form a new group.

- Elevate to required height less 1/2" (15 mm) so that it sits just under your existing ceiling object.

You should do both options giving each one a unique class so that you can control which one is visible by switching their class visibility on and off respectively..

[dontevenjoke]

Mike,

You are a legend... I tried some of those steps, but not in the right order.

Thanks again...