Rails
- Last UpdatedMay 05, 2023
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The Modify Handrail Components window allows you to modify the rail components for the handrail. By default, All Rails is selected and these populate the list of available rails.
The handrail assembly comprises:
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Hand Rails
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General Rails.
From the list of available rails, click to select the rail to be modified. The details of the selected rail are labelled in the 3D view.
Details
The Details part of the Modify Handrail Components window, allows you to modify the details and attributes of the selected rail.
To modify the specification of the selected rail, from the Spec drop-down list, select the required specification. The selected rail is modified to reflect the change in specification, for example a circular rail becomes a square rail.
If required, you can use the positioning functionality to modify the position attributes and properties of the rail
To modify the position attributes of the rail:
ZOffset above FFL- The vertical distance of the rail from the route path to the rail.
XOffset - The horizontal distance from the route path to the rail in the assembly, the position of the selected rail for the handrail is taken from the assembly.
Start Distance - the default start position displays in the Start Distance field, to modify the Start Position, input a new distance into the Start Distance filed, or select Pick New Start Position, you are prompted to Pick position (Distance [0]) Snap: and the Positioning window also displays.
End Distance - the default end position displays in the End Distance field, to modify the End Position, input a new distance into the End Distance field, or select Pick New End Position, you are prompted to Pick position (Distance [0]) Snap: and the Positioning window also displays.
Multiple Selection
If required, you can select and modify multiple handrails, select the required handrails from the list of available handrails. The handrails are labelled in the 3D view. From the Modify Handrail Components window modify the details and attributes as required.
You can also pick, add or delete a rail from the 3D view.
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Pick Rail |
Click to pick individual rails in the 3D view. You are prompted to Pick RAIL to display: Once selected in the 3D view, the Modify Handrail Components window is populated with details of the selected post. |
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Add Rail |
Click to add additional rails to the 3D view. You are prompted to Pick point to start new rail: You are then prompted to Pick point to end new rail: Once selected in the 3D view, the Modify Handrail Components window is populated with details of the selected rail. |
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Delete Selected |
Click to delete rails that are no longer required. A Confirm window displays: Delete the selected posts. |
