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.