Placing A Structural Column - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Sample grid for placing structural elements
The grid lines also provide vertical planes for braces. Add a grid by clicking Grid on the Structural tab of the
Design Bar.
You can place structural columns that attach to other structural elements. For more information, see
Columns on page 692.

Placing a Structural Column

1 On the Modelling menu, click Structural
the Basic tab of the Design Bar.
2 If a structural column family has not been previously loaded, Revit Architecture prompts you
to load one. Load a structural column family or create one in place by selecting Create in Place
on the Options Bar. For more information, see
3 In the Type Selector, select a column type. If you intend to rotate the column after placement,
select Rotate after placement on the Options Bar.
4 Optionally, click
model.
RELATED You can create your own column family by defining specific properties based on structural
requirements. For more information, see
a column family displays within a project plan view. In the Family Editor, select Show family pre-cut
in plan views if you want the column display to remain consistent despite the cut plan for that project
plan view. For more information, see
5 The Height/Depth area of the Options Bar is shown in the following illustration,
You may pre-select the Height (top) or Depth (base) of a structural column on the Options Bar.
6 On the Options Bar, select either Height or Depth from the list.
Structural Column or click Structural Column on
Creating an In-Place Family
to edit the properties of the column before adding the column to your
Creating a Column Family
Specifying How a Column Displays in Plan View
on page 420.
on page 426. You can control how
on page 427.
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