Architectural Column Type Properties

Modify type properties to define column dimensions, materials, fill patterns, and more.

To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tabProperties panel (Type Properties). Changes to type properties apply to all instances in the project.

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.