Coffered Ceiling

[ACADManager]

I am trying to create a coffered ceiling beam like this one: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTI9DQdNIiA29ZoVwxu8eyFwZ2Lr-9kJPkycUa-0zz1P0vL... - I would like to create it with the corresponding parts so when I cut sections it will show up properly but also on plan I would like the joints to clean up properly. Should it be create it with a wall style? Beam? 

Thx

[KathyMoffa]

Attached is one I did with a wall style.  You might also check out Archidigm's web site for an example using a curtain wall.  I don't have the link available, but the title is "Using the mighty Curtain Wall as a coffered ceiling tool."

[ACADManager]

Wow that is awesome! could you share how it was created? Thx

[KathyMoffa]

Thanks.  It's all in the Components tab of the two Wall Styles.  The crown is a Wall Sweep which you can see by going to Style Manager and selecting Insert as a Polyline.  All the other detail is in the Wall components--Width, Edge Offset and Elevation Offsets.  I have the Display Configuration set to automatically display as Hidden2 in Plan, regardless of Cut Plan, and as you can see, Sections show all the detail (and are a great way to verify as you make changes).   You can easily create a new Wall Style from this one with different dimensions, different crown, etc., by making very minor changes to the settings in the Components tab.