The 2010 release of Revit Structure brings us some much-requested functionality - the ability to create slanted columns! This has been a big wishlist item for a while, and I'm sure many users will be happy to see the ability to add slanted columns implemented into the product. I'd like to try to address some questions that might come up:
Can I create slanted columns in Revit Architecture or MEP?
At this time slanted columns are only included functionality in Revit Structure.
Where is the slanted column tool located?
When you activate the Structural Column tool in the Structure panel of the Home ribbon, you will see options to create Vertical Columns or Slanted Columns. The Slanted Column tool will be selectable in views where they are able to be placed.
What views can I place slanted columns in?
Slanted columns can be created in Sections, Elevations, and 3D views. They cannot be placed in Plan views.
Will slanted columns appear in my Graphical Column Schedule?
Currently slanted columns will not report a Column Location Mark or appear in Graphical Column Schedules.
Am I able to Copy/Monitor slanted columns?
At this time slanted columns will not participate in the Copy/Monitor functionality.
Please feel free to comment with any additional questions you may have regarding the new slanted column functionality!
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How are architects supposed to slant our columns?
Apparently, next year.
Posted by: Bill McLees | April 21, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Revit Architecture users can create custom families (in-place or .rfa files), use braces, or use angled beams to represent slanted columns.
The issue with these methods for Revit Structure is that prior to the 2010 release the analytical model would not follow the slope of the column and could lead to possible problems linking with analysis applications.
Posted by: Kathryn Langan | April 22, 2009 at 08:20 AM
I'd like to express just how unhappy I am as an architect that I do not have access to this tool. We've been using the workarounds for a while, and find it ridiculous that after developing a tool do this, Autodesk still expects us to use a workaround. Which then the structural engineer will have to recreate. Recreation of work being something that Revit was created in order to minimize.
Regarding Copy/Monitor, when will it get the overhaul it desperately needs? No ability to monitor BEAMS (among other egregious omissions)?? It is thus no surprise that slanted columns need not apply.
Posted by: Joel Osburn | April 22, 2009 at 12:23 PM
This is such a load of crap! Architecture users have been requesting a slanted column tool since before Structure was even created. You can add to that list Curved Beams, Trusses, and on a similar example, Ducts from MEP.
It's about time Autodesk get their head out of the sand and start unifying the modeling tools between the Revit programs.
This doesn't just apply to Architecture, but Structure and MEP users are also requesting access to the other Revit programs tools too.
Posted by: Chad | April 22, 2009 at 06:48 PM