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Model

The Model property determines the type of column. To change the column model, click the picture that shows the current column.

Material options

The appearance of the column can be modified by clicking the small button that appears to the right of the column image.

Elevation

The Elevation property determines the distance of the column from the ground. To change the elevation, move the Elevation slider or type a value in the text field.

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Width

The Width property determines the size of the column from left to right. To adjust the column width, move the Width slider or type a value in the text field.

Depth

The Depth property determines the length of the column from front to back. To adjust the column length, move the Depth slider or type a value in the text field.

Height

The Height property determines how tall the column is. To adjust the column height, move the Height slider or type a value in the text field.

Rotate about X

The Rotate about X property determines the angle of the column about its X axis. If your view is facing north, this will rotate the column forward or backward. To rotate the column, move the Rotate about X slider or type a value in the text field.

Rotate about Y

The Rotate about Y property determines the angle of the column about its Y axis. If your view is facing north, this will rotate the column left or right as if it was sitting upon a pottery wheel. To rotate the column, move the Rotate about Y slider or type a value in the text field.

Rotate about Z

The Rotate about Z property determines the angle of the column about its Z axis. If your view is facing north, this will rotate the column left or right as if it was sitting upon the face of a clock. To rotate the column, move the Rotate about Z slider or type a value in the text field.

Scale evenly

The Scale evenly property determines if the column is stretched or not when you adjust the width, depth, or height. If you wish to simply enlarge the column, then keep the Scale evenly option checked. If you wish to stretch the column in any direction, then uncheck the Scale evenly option.

Enable enhanced surface detail

The Enable enhanced surface detail property determines whether or not the column will have increased detail when viewed up close.