Key Columns Options dialog box

The Key Columns Options dialog box is used to select key columns for a family.

Note: Key columns specify parameters of the family member when it is inserted in an assembly or part file.

Access:

In the Family Table dialog box, click Key Columns.

Note: To open the Family Table dialog box. Click Manage tab Content Center panel Editor . Then navigate to the edited family, right-click the family and select Family Table.

Table Columns	Displays all columns available in the family table.
Key Columns	Displays key columns for the family.
Right and left arrows	Select a table column and click the right arrow to add it to the Key Columns list. Select a key column and click the left arrow to remove it from the Key Columns list.
Up and down arrows	Select a key column and click the up arrow to move up the column in the Key Columns list. Select a key column and click the down arrow to move the column down in the Key Columns list.

Note: The maximum number of key columns is 8.