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making a void extrusion in column

A_MAQ — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 06:40:57 GMT

hello there

i have column , and i want to make an opening in it

how can i do it ??

i tried to make void extrusion but it was not able to make cut to make a void

Re: making a void extrusion in column

L.Maas — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 13:49:01 GMT

There are different options, which is best depends on your needs.

Use a structural column instead of a architectural column.

Create (parametric) voids inside the column family.

Re: making a void extrusion in column

A_MAQ — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 20:57:11 GMT

I already draw the column
but i am looking for a way to make an opening in column with out editing the family

Re: making a void extrusion in column

constantin.stroescu — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:20:40 GMT

use Opening by Face..

Re: making a void extrusion in column

L.Maas — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:04:25 GMT

Strange for me it does not work on architectural columns (Revit 2016). If I select the tool "Opening by Face" it will not allow me to select the architectural column.

Re: making a void extrusion in column

constantin.stroescu — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:46:41 GMT

you are right for the Architectural Columns.

In such case I use a Component Model in Place ( not a Void because it doesn't work) , Generic Model by preferance and then Cut , taking care of the order of selections ( first select the member that you want to be cut - as can be seen in my screencast)

Finally hide the Generic Model objects....

Re: making a void extrusion in column

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:47:54 GMT

It is possible to make a family face based with a void in it! I found it to be the best solution!