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I am using Revit Architecture 2015, Student Version.

My project is setup as follows:

Level 1: Where all floors, furniture, etc. are located.

Level 2: Some walls that start on Level 1 go up to Level 2

Level 3: Some walls that start on Level 1 go up to Level 2.  I also have some clerestory windows that were created using a curtain wall that goes from Level 2 to Level 3.

My ceilings are visible in 3d, but I cannot see any ceilings in any of my ceiling plans.  

Visibility settings are correct.  I thought the problem were the View Range settings but the only items I can adjust are Primary Range: Top and View Depth Level.  Both are set to Unlimited and still no change.

Any thoughts?

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Because you are a beginner, we need to ask some questions.

Do you know what a Reflected Ceiling Plan is and how it is done in Revit.   It is not just another floor plan.   Read your HELP on RCP if you don't understand.

http://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2015/ENU/?guid=GUID-D14C26D1-0BE6-41E4-A4CC-870459A0819B

http://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2015/ENU/?guid=GUID-58711292-AB78-4C8F-BAA1-0855DDB518BF

In order for a ceiling to show, it has to be in view, the category has to be on in VG and the ceiling can't be hidden by something else - like the next floor.

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Thank you for your response.

I have used the RCP before but maybe am not remembering it well!

- Yes, VG settings show ceilings as "On."

- I don't have any floors except on Level 1.  Levels 2 and 3 are only there for my clerestory windows so there shouldn't be a floor covering the ceiling.  

- I can see and select the ceilings when I am in the Floor Plans for Levels 2 and 3.

- I look at the drawing in 3D the ceilings appear exactly where they should be with no obstructions.

What I actually want to do is a lighting plan that I can generate from the RCP.  I can use the Level 2 Floor Plan as work around for my class project , but I assume I should be using the RCP for this?

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DON'T USE A FLOOR PLAN!  That's what a RCP is for.  A RCP is looking down in plans but with a reflection of what is above.  Only what is above the cut plane will show 'reflected'.

You write: "... I can see and select the ceilings when I am in the Floor Plans for Levels 2 and 3....."   You should not be able to see a ceiling for a level in a floor plan because it would be above your cut plane.

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Sorry the system reposted my last response by accident.  The cut plane must be my issue.  I will look for directions on fixing this.  Thank you!

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