Change column dimension
The Change Column Dimension command is used to change completely or partially the dimensions of one or
more selected columns. It is valid for rectangular and circular columns. To
change the dimensions of any column:
Select the column or columns.
Click Modify/Column/Column Dimension.
Enter the values you want for short edge and long edge directions e.g. if you
write 50 for long edge and 25 for short edge, the dimensions of all the columns
selected are made 50/25. If +5 is entered for long edge and –5 for short edge directions, the long edge dimensions of all the selected
columns are increased by 5 cm and the short edge dimensions are decreased by 5 cm.
If the selected columns are circular columns, enter +/- signed values for any
increase or decrease in the column radius or a new column radius without sign in
the column radius cell.
Click OK to exit the dialog. The dimensions of the related columns will change.
If the choice “Swap directions” in this dialog is checked, the directions of
the selected columns are altered i.e. the short and long edges of the columns
interchange place.
The dimensions of the selected columns are changed in the stories that are
checked in the list. You can check or uncheck the stories by left-clicking on the
checkboxes in the Apply column. You can check or uncheck all stories together using the Select All and Deselect All buttons located on the dialog. If you want the dimension changes to be
applied only in the open story windows click the Apply to open stories button.
It is not possible to change column dimensions and swap column directions
together in the same time. If the choice “Swap directions” is checked, the values
written in column dimension cells are not considered. Only the directions of the
selected columns are altered.