Architectural Columns

Use architectural columns to model column box-outs around structural columns and for decorative applications.

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About Architectural Columns
You can use architectural columns to model column box-outs around structural columns and for decorative applications. Architectural columns inherit the material of other elements to which they are joined.
About Cut Patterns for Engaged Columns
If you join a wall and an architectural column, and the wall has a coarse-scale fill pattern defined, the joined column assumes that pattern.
Add 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.
Video: Place Columns
Place architectural columns in the model. Use the architectural columns or grid intersections to place structural columns.
Attach a Column
Columns do not automatically attach to roofs, floors, ceilings, and foundations. When you select one or more columns, you can attach them to roofs, floors, ceilings, reference planes, structural framing members, isolated foundations, foundation slabs, and other reference levels.
Detach a Column
If you have attached columns to roofs, floors, or other elements, you can use the Detach Top/Base tool to reverse the attachment.
Cut Column Examples
When attaching columns to roofs, floors, or ceilings, you can specify the Attachment Style as Cut Column with different attachment justifications.
Cut Target Examples
When attaching columns to roofs, floors, or ceilings, you can specify the Attachment Style as Cut Target with different attachment justifications.
Architectural Column Instance Properties
Modify instance properties to change levels and offsets for the base and top of the column, attachment settings, and more.
Architectural Column Type Properties
Modify type properties to define column dimensions, materials, fill patterns, and more.

Parent topic: Architectural Design

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