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Forums >> Revit Systems >> Technical Support >> GETTING EXIT SIGN TO MOUNT IN CEILING
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hi, i'm using mep2010. i have downloaded from seek and from here ceiling mounted exit signs. i can't however get them to actually place into the model. i have gone into the families and made sure that they are lighting fixtures. but if i try to insert it, it shows in the tool bar as a component and will not attach to the ceiling, or a wall, or anything. could you please tell me what i'm missing. here is the file. if it didn't attach the file came from revitcity. i got it from the download page.
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Do you own the ceiling or is it a link? Are you placing it from a ceiling plan?
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the ceiling is from the Architectural link
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i didn't think that would make a difference since i can place light fixtures in there grid
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You can only place face hosted elements on a linked object.
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so would i have to totally recreate this element, or should i just place a ceiling in the model to attach it to. as it is i'm going to have to make a fake ceiling in the vestibule to attach the pendant lights to. the vestibule has an arced ceiling and if i hang a pendent from it the pendent comes down at a scued angle that matches where it was attached.
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Remember, there is a no thickness - no property ceiling that comes with Revit to use with exposed construction as a ceiling host. It is one of the default ceilings.
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thank you i'll try that
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