topic Re: Create an oval column that gets bigger towards the top in Modeling

Create an oval column that gets bigger towards the top

k_che — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:07:37 GMT

Hello,
Is it possible to create a column that is oval in the plan and then becomes larger and shifted at the end, as shown in the picture?
Of course I can create an oval profile, but shifting and enlarging it towards the top is something I could not solve.

Thanks in advance

Operating system used: Mac Apple Silicon Sonoma

Re: Create an oval column that gets bigger towards the top

CosminF — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:54:04 GMT

Hi,

I would:
1. Define a complex profile (a "base" oval) for your column.

2. Be sure to add stretch modifiers to it. Further info.

3. Be sure that the origin point of the complex profile coincides with the "axis" that you will use for the column

4. Place a column with your new complex profile. Go to the segments tab, and you can edit the top modifiers and the bottom. this will stretch the oval at the top and at the bottom.

hope this helps.

Betreff: Create an oval column that gets bigger towards the top

Stefan L_ — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:25:19 GMT

Plus this one:

Re: Create an oval column that gets bigger towards the top

k_che — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:09:20 GMT

Thanks! It works!