Columns - Plan view

[PitMan71]

I am using some stock columns from the library that have a cap and base that's wider than the actual column. Is there a way to have the columns display in plan view such that the width is the actual column and not that of the base and cap? For instance I have 8" square columns on the plan, but they show up like 12".

 

Thanks in advance.

[SusanC]

Not sure those stock columns are that adjustable.  Might have to create your own using 3d solids, block, and save to your User Library.

[MPDesign]

Try editing the 2d cad block of the column first?

once you do that and change the size it will adjust the plan view as well.

[Breeze_Design]

Yes, you need to edit the 2D cad block for that symbol

[PitMan71]

Okay

  On 3/18/2025 at 3:44 PM, MPDesign said:

Try editing the 2d cad block of the column first?

once you do that and change the size it will adjust the plan view as well.

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I will try that.... Didn't know you could edit the 2d block display. Thanks.

[PitMan71]

Thanks for all the replies..... I must be missing something since I can't find how to modify the 2D Symbol without affecting the elevation. A little more direction would be helpful.

[MPDesign]

Hi Shane,

I'm not sure I understand, 2d plan view display doesn't affect the elevation of the column. 

If you want to edit the column size use the doorway icon on the left of the tool bar.

 

-Procedure for editing the 2d plan view-

Place your library column in plan view, select it, then open this icon

[PitMan71]

  On 3/19/2025 at 1:24 PM, MPDesign said:

I'm not sure I understand, 2d plan view display doesn't affect the elevation of the column.

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Thanks. I am just getting to the point where I am figuring that out. 

 

AND thanks for the tip.