Do it with Morph tool...
Draw shape with FILL TOOL then use magic tool to trace shape with MORPH,
Extrude Morph to needed size, open dialog box, go to Tags and categories
and assign properties that you need. (structural function, position, Element classification etc)
So you will have Morph object which will act like column....It will be represented in elevations, plans, 3D just fine !
hope this helps