Columns

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Figure 1

Rectangular Column

→ To draw a column with a rectangular section, click on the "Rectangular Column" button shown in Figure 1.

Circular Column

→ To draw a column with a circular section, click on the "Circular Column" button shown in Figure 1.

Arbitrary Column

→ To draw a column with an arbitrary section, click on the "Arbitrary Column" button displayed in Figure 1.

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Figure 2

Figure 2 showcases the 3D view and plan drawing view of the columns.

The properties in the spreadsheet, including material, width, depth, etc., as depicted in Figure 3, can be edited at a later stage.

Show Tributary

To view the tributary areas of columns and shearwalls in the AutoCAD drawing space, click on the "Show Tributary" button, as shown in Figure 1. This will display the tributary areas as depicted in Figure 4.