Route Definition
- Last UpdatedSep 27, 2023
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The functionality available for the Route Definition part of the Create Handrail window, in Detail mode, is identical to that described in Layout mode, with the exception of Route Point Tools. Refer to Route Definition for further information.
Route Point Tools
Use the Route Point Tools to close, move or delete the route points of the handrail:
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Close Handrail |
Click to close the route of the handrail, for example if the handrail has three sides, The close handrail functionality closes the three sides to make a square. |
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Select Route Point |
Allows you to select a route point in the RPATH. You are prompted to Pick route point to make current Each route point is labelled in the 3D view. |
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Move Current Route Point |
Allows you to move a current route point in the RPATH. You are prompted to Pick new position for current route point (Distance [0]) WP Snap: |
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Delete Current Route Point |
Deletes the current route point. |
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Delete Route Points |
You are prompted to Pick first route point of sequence to be deleted Once the selection has been made, you are prompted to Pick last route of sequence to be deleted# Once the selection has been made the route points are deleted, you are then prompted to Pick position of new route point (Distance [0]) WP Snap: |
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Delete All Route Points |
Deletes all the route points of the handrail, you are prompted with a Confirm window: Delete all route points?. |
Handrail Connections
Handrail posts, panels, gates and terminations have a connection reference attribute (CONREF). Information from a connected element can be used in rules to determine the parameters and geometry of the posts.
An example handrail assembly which uses connected elements to influence the posts is provided in the APS project, use either of the Sample Welded assemblies.
Click Pick connection elements for components to allow connection references to be added to handrail posts.
You are prompted to Pick connection elements for handrail components:
Pick a connection element in the 3D view. Multiple connection elements can be specified.
Once created, each post, panel and gate references the closest connection element within 150mm.
Valid elements for connection are:
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GENSEC (including stair string`ers)
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PANE
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WALL
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GWALL
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FLOOR
When modifying a handrail with connections, any connected sections/panels will are highlighted in red.
A list of connected handrail components for a given section, panel or wall can be retrieved using the BACKREF attribute.
Click Next to display the Openings part of the Create Handrail window. Refer to Openings for further information.
Click Back to return to the Handrail Details part of the Create Handrail window.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create Handrail window.