Column Trimle command is used to deform the column edges. It is valid for rectangular and polygon columns. It is not used in circle columns. With this method, the dimensions of the polygon columns can be easily changed. A rectangular column trimmed with the column trimle command loses its rectangular column feature and falls into the polygon column class.
You can use the trimle column command to extend your column to the beam.
Select your column and click the right mouse button. Click the Trim Column row from the drop down list.
Click on the edge of your column where you want it to change.
Select the outer edge of your angled beam that the program will refer to. The program will reference your chosen beam edge.
Your column will be shaped in accordance with the beam edge you have chosen.
