Inconsistent column cut graphics

[patricks]

I have 3 existing concrete structural columns that extend from below the basement, up 3 levels to the roof above the 2nd floor. On the 2nd floor there is also an architectural column in the same place as each structural column, representing the metal furring and gyp wrap around the column.

2 of the 3 columns show correctly with the existing concrete column showing as solid gray (phase graphic override). The 3rd column shows as a gray outline, but no fill. The only difference with this column is that it extends to -1' - 2" below the basement floor level, while the other two extend -1' - 0" below basement level.

If I change the base level of that 3rd column, the graphic changes to show correctly (keep in mine I'm on the 2nd floor plan). If I delete the architectural wrap which is on the 2nd floor on that 3rd column, but leave the wrap on the other 2 columns, then that 3rd one shows correctly.

I don't understand why the base level of that column, 2 floors down, would affect the cut graphics up on the 2nd floor level. All 3 columns show correctly cut on the 1st floor and on the basement floor plans.

[DaveP]

I remember that one!
Drove me nuts for one entire project.
I finally (after the project went out, of course) found out that there's a parameter in the Column Family that does this.
Don't remember exact parameter name, but there are only a few. It's something like "Show pre-cut in View". Again, I forget the correct value, but if it's checked, uncheck it. Or Vice Versa.

That parameter is supposed to let you define in the family what the column looks like in Plan, regardless of the View Range

Hope I didn't confuse you too much. It's simple than I made it sound

[patricks]

I remember that one!
Drove me nuts for one entire project.
I finally (after the project went out, of course) found out that there's a parameter in the Column Family that does this.
Don't remember exact parameter name, but there are only a few. It's something like "Show pre-cut in View". Again, I forget the correct value, but if it's checked, uncheck it. Or Vice Versa.

That parameter is supposed to let you define in the family what the column looks like in Plan, regardless of the View Range

Hope I didn't confuse you too much. It's simple than I made it sound

I've seen that, but I don't see why that would be an issue here, since 2 of the 3 columns show correctly on the 2nd floor, and the 3rd one shows correctly if I change the BASE constraint parameter of the column way down on the basement level. All 3 columns start on the basement level, but one of them starts at -14" below basement and the other two are at -12" below basement level.

[gaby424]

maybe here something related...

http://revitize.blogspot.com/2009/05/structural-columns-not-visible-in.html

[patricks]

It can't be view related, since most of the structural columns DO show correctly.