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General

Dimensions

Grab Bar

Indicates that the handrail has a grab bar.

Filler Rod

Indicates that the handrail has a filler rod.

Toe Plate

Indicates that the handrail has a toe plate.

Height

Specifies the height of the handrail.

Start Offset

Specifies the offset from the start point of the defined handrail path.

End Offset

Specifies the offset from the end point of the defined handrail path.

Railing

End Conditions

Specifies the end conditions for the handrail.

Condition Top

Specifies the end condition for the post that is attached to the top of the handrail.

Align as is

Straight Cut

Complex Cut

Boolean

With Sphere

Condition Rail

Specifies the end condition of the mid rails that intersect the vertical post rails.

Align as is

Straight Cut

Complex Cut

Boolean

With Sphere

Connections

Specifies the type of connection between the handrail and the stringer section member.

Type

None

Cut Along Supporting Shape

Top Mount

Side Mount Plate 1

Post Extend

Specifies the distance from the top of the member (1) to the start of the curve bend (3) as shown in the Side Mount Plate 1 example.

Side Offset

Specifies the distance from the center of the member to the center of the handrail post. See item 2 in the Side Mount Plate 1 example.

Radius Post

Specifies the radius curve of the post member. See item 3 in the Side Mount Plate 1 example.

Plate Offset

Specifies the distance of the tangent from the post radius to the plate surface.

Side Mount Plate 2

Post Extend

Specifies the distance from the top of the member to the bottom of the handrail post. See item 1 in the Side Mount Plate 2 example.

Side offset

Specifies the distance from the member to the center of the handrail post. See item 2 in the Side Mount Plate 2 example.

Side Mount Plate 3

Post Extend

Specifies the distance from the top of the member to the bottom of the handrail post. See item 1 in the Side Mount Plate 3 example.

Side offset

Specifies the distance from the member to the center of the handrail post. See item 2 in the Side Mount Plate 3 example.

Plate Offset

Specifies the distance of the tangent from the bottom of the post to the plate surface.

Angle Connection

Bracket Length

Specifies the distance of the bracket length on the angle connection. See item a in the Angle Connection example.

Length Above Member

Specifies the distance from the top of the member to the top of the bracket on the angle connection. See item b in the Angle Connection example.

Post Trim

Trims the post to a stair stringer. Select Straight or Angled. This option only works when your angle connection extends past the supporting member.

Straight

Angled

Transitions

Type

Specifies the transition at the handrail end point turns.

Align As

Miter

Post Distance to Corner

Specifies the distance of the post from the corner of the handrail.

Curved Bend

Curve Radius

Specifies the radius of the curve.

Post Distance to Corner

Specifies the distance of the post from the corner of the handrail.

End of Handrail

Apply to Start

Specifies the handrail start detail.

Apply to End

Specifies the handrail end detail.

If you select Apply to Start and Apply to End, you must specify one type for both properties.

Apply to Middle Rail

Applies the End of Handrail type to the middle rail.

Type

Type 1

Length

Specifies the length of the handrail end.

Height

Specifies the height of the handrail end post.

Radius

Specifies the radius of the elbow sections on the end of the handrail section.

Type 2

Length

Specifies the length of the handrail end.

Height

Specifies the height of the handrail end post.

Radius

Specifies the radius of the elbow sections on the end of the handrail section.

Type 3

Length

Specifies the length of the handrail end.

Height

Specifies the height of the handrail end post.

Radius

Specifies the radius of the elbow sections on the end of the handrail section.

Height for Type 3

Specifies the distance from the top rail to the bottom of the end handrail detail.

Type 4

Length

Specifies the length of the handrail end.

Height

Specifies the height of the handrail end post.

Radius

Specifies the radius of the elbow sections on the end of the handrail section.

Height for Type 4

Specifies the distance from the top rail to the bottom of the end handrail detail.

Type 5

End Extension Length

Specifies the distance between the end of the handrail and the last handrail post. This distance must be positive.

Continuous Extension

Specifies that the end of the handrail is one continuous member (the top rail curves around to meet the mid rail). When you clear this option, your handrail contains three separate pieces (top rail, mid rail, and the vertical connecting piece).

Members

Post

Max Post Spacing

Specifies the maximum distance between the handrail post members.

Apply Member Data to Mid/Top Rail

Apply the Post member properties to the middle and top rails.

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.

Mid Rail

Middle Rail to Top

Specifies the distance between the top rail and mid rail. If you place more than one mid rail, the software measures the distance between the top of the lowest mid rail and the top mid rail.

Spacing

Specifies the distance between multiple mid rails. This value is ignored if you place only one mid rail.

Number of Mid Rails

Specifies the number of rails from the lowest mid rail to the top rail. The software places the lowest mid rail based on the Middle Rail to Top value. The software places the subsequent mid rails above the lowest rail based on the Spacing value.

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.

Top Rail

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.

Toe Plate

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.

Angle and Reflect are not available for Toe Plates

Distance to Top

Specifies the distance from the top rail to the toe plate location.

Grab Bar

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.

From Bottom Rail

Specifies the distance between the grab bar and the post.

From Post

Specifies the distance from the post.

Filler Rod

Insert Position

Specifies the insertion point on the rail for the filler rods. Select Back, Center, or Front.

Cut At

Specifies the cut location on the filler rod. Select Outer, Center, or Inner.

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.

Rod Spacing

Specifies the distance between the filler rods on the rail.

Base Plate

Plate Width

Specifies the width of the plate.

Plate Length

Specifies the length of the plate.

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle Connection

Shape

Select a member shape from those available in the Project file.

Section Data Table

Select a section data table from those available in the data tables for the member type. The list changes based on the Section Type setting and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Select a size from those available in the data tables for the member type.

Material

Select a material from those available in the Project file.

Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees, by which the cross-section is rotated about the member axis.

Cardinal Point

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line.

Reflect

Reflects or mirrors the cross-section about the member's local z-axis.