You can cut a column at an angle in Revit using reference planes and the Cut tool, but there are limitations depending on the column's material behavior.
Here's how:
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Create Reference Planes: Draw reference planes at the desired angle you want the cut to be. These planes will act as the cutting lines. You'll likely need to set your work plane appropriately to create these at the correct orientation relative to the column.
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Use the Cut Tool:
- Navigate to the Modify tab.
- In the Geometry panel, select the Cut tool.
- Select the reference plane as the cutting element.
- Select the column to be cut. Revit will remove the portion of the column that intersects with the "waste" side of the reference plane.
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Important Limitation: This method works for most beam and column families. However, if the column's Family Parameter has a Concrete Material Behavior, the Cut tool may not work. This is a known limitation within Revit.
In summary: Cutting columns at an angle in Revit is achievable with reference planes and the Cut tool, but the success depends on the column family's material properties.
