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Set Column Dimension dialog box

Used to create column or pedestal objects.

Opens when the Set Column Dimension tool is selected on the Tools ribbon tab.

SettingDescription
Consider Pedestal

Select this option if the object being created is to be considered as a pedestal.

Column Type

Specify the cross-section type of the column: either rectangular or circular.

Unit

Select a unit of length in which values will be given.

Column Depth/Dia.

Provide the strong axis dimension of the column. If the Column Type is circular, this field is the diameter.

Column Width

Provide the weak axis dimension of the column. If the Column Type is circular, this field is not active.

Pedestal Height

If the column is to be considered as a pedestal, provide a pedestal height.

OK

Closes the dialog and creates the column object.

Cancel

Closes the dialog without creating any objects.