Automatic Column Schedule Grouping

General

Column schedule grouping can be performed for columns with same size and reinforcement requirements. This will significantly reduce drafting requirements for large projects with repetitive column detailing. 

Follow steps below to perform grouping in column schedule:-

1. In Draw Details - Column Schedule, go to Options Tab and check option Group Similar Columns. 
2. Click Draw  and pick an insertion point on drawing to generate the column schedule. 
   

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