Modify type properties to define column dimensions, materials, fill patterns, and more.
To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tab
Properties 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 | Aassembly 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. |
| Classification Number | The number that best categorizes the family type. |
| Classification Title | The name that best categorizes the family type. |