Skip to main content

Ceiling Catalog

BKJ Automation

Ceiling Catalog

BKJ Automation

Browse, customize, and place 63 ready-made multi-layer ceiling assemblies into Autodesk® Revit® — with cross-section details, acoustic data, manufacturer specs, and one-click sheet placement.

$11.99/month

Ceiling Catalog by BKJ Automation eliminates the repetitive, error-prone process of building complex, multi-layer Autodesk® Revit® ceiling assemblies from scratch. Browse a curated library of 63 professionally engineered ceiling type definitions, adjust layer thicknesses as needed, and add the fully built assembly directly to your project — all from a single, intuitive interface.

Key Features:

- 63 ready-made ceiling assembly definitions across 13 categories

- Categories include: Direct Attach Gypsum, Resilient Channel Systems, Suspended Grid Systems, Wood Frame Ceiling, Steel Frame / Metal Deck, Plaster Systems, Healthcare & Specialty, Fire-Rated Membrane Systems, Decorative / Architectural, Linear & Metal Panel Systems, Baffle & Cloud Systems, Exterior & Soffit Systems, and Wet Area Systems

- Each assembly includes the correct layer order, Revit material names, layer functions, fire ratings, STC, IIC, NRC, CAC ratings, total thickness, and estimated R-values

- Live cross-section canvas — see a to-scale visual preview of the full layer stack in real time

- Filter by category, search by name, or narrow results by maximum thickness and minimum R-value

- In-line layer editor — adjust any layer thickness in decimal inches before placing, without leaving the dialog

- Add to Project — creates a fully built Revit CeilingType element in one click

- Replace Ceiling — swap the type of any selected ceiling element with a catalog type

- Create Detail — generates a to-scale drafting view cross-section at any standard scale (3"=1'-0" to 3/32"=1'-0")

- Place on Sheet — creates the detail and places it directly on a chosen sheet in one operation

- Batch Add — load multiple ceiling types into the project simultaneously

- Compare — open a side-by-side comparison of two ceiling assemblies

- Mfr Specs — view manufacturer product specification links for the selected type

- Save Preset — save any edited assembly as a named custom preset, stored locally for reuse across projects

- Delete Custom — remove all user-saved custom types at any time without affecting built-in catalog types

- Copy Schedule — copy a formatted text assembly schedule to the clipboard

- Export PDF — export a formatted ceiling assembly data sheet to PDF

- BKJ shared parameters — acoustic ratings (STC, IIC, NRC, CAC), fire rating, R-value, and assembly ID are automatically stamped onto every placed ceiling element as Revit project parameters

- Workset-aware — new ceiling types are assigned to the correct workset in workshared models

Compatible with Autodesk Revit 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Whether you are an acoustic consultant verifying STC ratings, an architect coordinating fire-rated assemblies, or a BIM manager building a project template, Ceiling Type Catalog saves hours of manual setup and ensures every ceiling assembly is complete, consistent, and correct from day one.

Details

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

System Requirements:

- Autodesk Revit 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027

- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)

- .NET Framework 4.8 or higher

- Internet connection required for initial license validation

Data Storage:

- Custom ceiling presets are saved locally at %AppData%\BKJ_Automation\CeilingPresets.json

- A shared parameter definition file is written once to %AppData%\BKJ_Automation\ to support automatic BKJ parameter stamping on placed ceiling elements (STC, IIC, NRC, CAC, fire rating, R-value, assembly ID)

- No project data or personally identifiable information is transmitted to external servers

Licensing:

This product requires an active Autodesk App Store subscription. The entitlement check runs automatically on launch. An internet connection is required on first use; subsequent validations may be served from cache.

Notes:

- On first launch after installation, Revit may display a security prompt asking whether to load the add-in. Select "Always Load" to prevent the prompt on future launches.

- Custom presets saved in one Revit version are available across all supported versions (2023–2027), as they are stored in a shared AppData location.

- BKJ shared parameters are bound to the Ceiling category on first use and persist in the project file permanently.

- On first launch after installation, Revit may display a security warning asking you to confirm loading the add-in. Select "Always Load" to prevent this on future launches.

- In rare cases, ceiling elements in rooms with highly complex or non-planar boundaries may fail to place. The batch summary dialog will report which types were skipped.

- On the very first use in a new project, BKJ shared parameter binding may take a few extra seconds. All subsequent operations in the same session complete instantly.

- Ceiling height placement in projects with very high room density should be performed with transactions uninterrupted. Avoid switching active views during a batch add operation.

For support, contact BKJ Automation:

- Email: brandonjones1528@yahoo.com

When reporting an issue, please include:

- Your Revit version (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027)

- Windows version (Windows 10 or Windows 11)

- A description of the problem and the steps to reproduce it

- Any error messages displayed in Revit or in the add-in dialog

Feature requests and feedback are welcome and may be incorporated into future updates.

Found an issue?

Report a problem