Architectural Column Type Properties

To modify a type property of an architectural column, you change the value of the corresponding parameter as described under Modifying Type Properties.

Note: Changing an architectural column type property will affect all architectural columns of that type in the project. Note also that the type name does not update when you change type parameter values. For example, you could use the type parameter Structure to change the width of the Generic - 6” wall type to 6.5”, but the type name will remain Generic - 6”. If you want to create a new architectural column type, click Duplicate. For more information, see Creating a New Family Type in a Project.

Common type properties for architectural columns are described below.

Name	Description
Graphics
Coarse Scale Fill Color	Specifies the color of the Coarse Scale Fill Pattern in any coarse plan view.
Coarse Scale Fill Pattern	Specifies the cut pattern that displays within the column in any coarse plan view.
Materials and Finishes
Material	The material of the column.
Dimensions
Depth	Sets the depth of columns when placed.
Offset Base	Sets the offset of the column base.
Offset Top	Sets the offset of the column top.
Width	Sets the width of columns when placed.
Identity Data
Assembly Code	Uniformat assembly code selected from a hierarchical list.
Keynote	Add or edit the column keynote. Click in the value box to open the Keynotes dialog. See Keynotes.
Model	The model type of the column.
Manufacturer	The manufacturer for the column materials
Type comments	Specific building or design comments about the column.
URL	Sets a link to a web page. For example, a manufacturer's web page.
Description	Provides a description of the column.
Assembly Description	Description of the assembly based on the assembly code selection.
Type Mark	A value to designate the particular column. This value must be unique for each column in a project. Revit warns you if the number is already used but allows you to continue using it. (You can see the warning using the Review Warnings tool. See Reviewing Warning Messages.)
Cost	Cost of the materials for constructing the column. This information can be included in a schedule.
OmniClass Number	The number from Table 23 of the OmniClass Construction Classification System that best categorizes the family type.
OmniClass Title	The name from Table 23 of the OmniClass Construction Classification System that best categorizes the family type.