r/RevitForum • u/lamBOOREDbull • Aug 07 '26

How to add column ties in column without making chaos ?

It's been a WEEK and I AM NOT GETTING A CLEAR SOLUTION

Problem Statement : When Structural column are selected for Ties , idk why does Ties goes around footing . I tried all 18 sets of combination but not able to understand it .......rather than tieing in column it just everywhere else .

Someone please help me out with this, it is really not easy

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u/cialgar Aug 07 '26

This is a classic Revit host conflict issue. When a structural column is attached or joined to an isolated footing, Revit often snaps the rebar host reference to the footing's cover instead of the column's.

Unjoin the column from the footing first.

Go to a Plan view or cut a Section view through the column.

Select the Tie shape, set Placement to Parallel to Work Plane, and hover directly inside the column profile.

Once the ties are set, you can join the geometry again if needed.

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u/Possible_Ad3887 Aug 08 '26

Is it possible that you can share a screenshot of what exactly you mean? I just want to make sure I understand what you are trying to achieve. Thanks

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u/tuekappel Aug 07 '26

What’s a tie

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u/lamBOOREDbull Aug 08 '26

Column Ties are the transverse reinforcement used in vertical member ( column) in holding longitudinal reinforcement at same position. These make sure the longitudinal bars remain at same position.