Column (command)
Create a column in a 2D view
Create a column at the position you pick.
- In the Properties window set the Base Level and Top Level, then ensure the remaining properties are set as required.
- Pick a point.
Tekla Structural Designer creates the column between the base and top levels.
Create a discontinuous column in a 3D view
Create a column between two points you pick.
- In the Properties window ensure Continuous is unselected and other properties are set as required.
- Pick the start point.
- Pick the end point.
Tekla Structural Designer creates the column.
Create a continuous column in a 3D view
Create a continuous column between the points you pick. 
- In the Properties window ensure Continuous is selected and other properties are set as required.
- Pick the start point.
- Pick the end point of stack 1.
- Pick the end point of stack 2.
- Continue picking points to add stacks.
- Pick the same point again to end the command.
Tekla Structural Designer creates the column.