Adding a Column

You can add columns in plan views and 3D views. The height of the column is defined by the Base Level and Top Level properties, as well as offsets.

1. Click Architecture tabBuild panelColumn drop-down (Column: Architectural).
2. On the Options Bar, specify the following:
   • Rotate after placement. Select this option to rotate the column immediately after placing it.
   • Level. (3D views only) Select a level for the column's base. For plan views, the view's level is the base level for the column.
   • Height. This setting draws the column upward from its base. To draw the column downward from its base, select Depth.
   • Level/Unconnected. Select a level for the top of the column, or select Unconnected and specify the column height.
   • Room Bounding. Select this option to designate the column as room-bounding before you place it.
3. Click in the drawing area to place the column.

Tip: Typically, you align columns when placing them by selecting a grid line or wall. If you randomly placed them and you want to align them, click Modify tabModify panel Align, and select the columns to align. In the middle of the columns are 2 perpendicular reference planes that you can select for alignment.