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The StructHandrails.xls workbook defines the handrail part classes that you want to add to your catalog and hence to your model. The handrails that are delivered with the workbook are samples. Do not directly edit the sample handrails to create your custom handrails. We recommend that you copy the sample sheet to a new sheet, and then edit the copy.

When creating your handrails, there are custom attributes and required attributes. You can add your custom attributes using the Custom Interfaces sheet (described in the Reference Data Guide.) For your custom attributes, you can have the software provide catalog lookups for an attribute value in the graphical interface. For example, if you have a custom attribute for the material, add the suffix "_SPSMaterial" to the attribute name, for example, Material_SPSMaterial. When you select the attribute in the handrail properties dialog box, the software displays the materials defined in the catalog. Four lookups are supported; replace XXX below with your attribute name:

  • XXX_SPSSectionName - Displays section names available in the catalog.

  • XXX_SPSSectionRefStandard - Displays section reference standards available in the catalog.

  • XXX_SPSMaterial - Displays materials available in the catalog.

  • XXX_SPSGrade - Displays material grades available in the catalog.

Handrail part classes can optionally use a custom user interface with keywords in the name to display custom handrail properties on the ribbon during placement. Again, these custom attributes must be defined on the Custom Interfaces sheet. The IJUA_HRTypeX_ custom user interface provides:

  • HRTypeX_SOSHRConnectionType - Displays a custom connection type codelist.

  • HRTypeX_SPSHRBeginTreatment - Displays a custom end type codelist for the beginning of the handrail.

  • HRTypeX_SPSHREndTreatment - Displays a custom end type codelist for the end of the handrail.

The required attributes used by the IJHandrailProperties interface must be defined for each handrail part class that you define. The required attributes are:

Part Number

Type a part number for the handrail. The part number must be unique across the entire catalog.

Part Description

Type a description for the handrail.

Mirror Behavior Option

Specified is the handrail can be mirrored.

Symbol Definition

Type the name of the macro to use to construct the handrail. If you do not enter a value here, the symbol definition defined at the top of the sheet under Definition is used.

Symbol Icon

Enter the graphic to use when displaying a preview of the part in the Catalog task. If you do not enter a value here, the symbol icon defined at the top of the sheet under Definition is used.

Other attributes that you can define are:

Begin Extension Length

Specifies the distance between the beginning of the handrail and the first handrail post. This distance must be greater than zero.

Begin Extension Length C

Begin Treatment

Specifies a circular (1), rectangular (2), or none (3) end treatment for the beginning of the handrail.

Handrail End Treatment Concept

Column Clearance

Specifies the distance between the column, if one exists, and the handrail. If a column does not exist, this value is ignored and the End Clearance value is used instead.

Column Clearance

End Clearance

Specifies the distance between the member end and the handrail end. This value is only used when a column does not exist at that member end.

End Column Offset

Specifies the offset distance between the column at the end of the handrail and the handrail. This offset is in addition to the Column Clearance offset. Use this option when you want an offset only at the end of the handrail. This option has no effect if there is no column at the end of the member on which the handrail is placed.

End Extension Length

Specifies the distance between the end of the handrail and the last handrail post. This distance must be greater than zero.

Begin Extension Length C

End Treatment

Specifies a circular (1), rectangular (2), or none (3) end treatment for the end of the handrail.

Handrail End Treatment Concept

Floor Thickness

Enter the thickness of the floor. The thickness is used to calculate the correct height for the toe plate.

Grade

Specify the handrail material grade.

Handrail Orientation

Defines the orientation of the post when the handrail is on a slope. Enter 0 to keep the posts vertical even when the handrail is on a slope. Enter 1 to keep the posts perpendicular to the slope.

Height

Specifies the height of the handrail from the path to the top of the top rail.

Height - Handrail C

Horizontal Offset

Enter the horizontal offset from the defined handrail path to the handrail.

Is Assembly

Not used by the software. Set to 0.

Is System

Not used by the software. Set to 0.

Material

Specify the handrail material.

Maximum Clearance at Post Turn

Enter the maximum distance from a handrail turn that the software can place a post.

Mid Rail Section Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees or radians, by which the mid rail cross-section is rotated about the member axis. The zero-degree position is either the global Z-axis or the global X-axis, depending on the member orientation.

Mid Rail Section CP

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line. Nine cardinal positions (1-9) are available. The location of cardinal points 10 (center-of-gravity) and 15 (shear center) depend on the section shape. The local z-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 11 and 14. The local y-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 12 and 13. Cardinal points 10 through 15 are unavailable for designed members or cans.

Mid Rail Section Name

Enter the cross-section name for the mid rail.

Mid Rail Section Reference Standard

Enter the section library name that contains the mid rail section.

Mid Rail Spacing

Specifies the distance between the mid rails if you are placing more than one mid rail. This value is ignored if you have only one mid rail.

Mid Rail Spacing - Handrail

Minimum Clearance at Post Turn

Enter the minimum distance from a handrail turn that the software can place a post.

Number of Mid Rails

Specifies the number of mid rails for the handrail. The first mid rail is placed using the defined To Top of Mid Rail Distance. The subsequent mid rails are placed above that using the Mid Rail Spacing distance.

Offset Reference

Select the position on the member from which you want to measure the handrail horizontal offset. Enter 1 to use the inner port-face of a bounding member. Enter 2 to use the centerline (axis) of a bounding member. Enter 3 to use the outer port-face of a bounding member.

Path Horizontal Offset

Specify the offset distance to place the handrail from the defined path.

Path Horizontal Offset Type

Enter 5 to offset the handrail to the right of the defined path or member. Enter 10 to offset the handrail to the left of the defined path or member. Enter 15 to keep the handrail directly on the path or member.

Post Connection Type

Enter the codelist value for the way that you want the handrail posts connected to the supporting structure.

Post Section Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees or radians, by which the post cross-section is rotated about the member axis. The zero degree position is either the global Z-axis or the global X-axis, depending on the member orientation.

Post Section CP

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line. Nine cardinal positions (1-9) are available. The location of cardinal points 10 (center-of-gravity) and 15 (shear center) depend on the section shape. The local z-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 11 and 14. The local y-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 12 and 13. Cardinal points 10 through 15 are unavailable for designed members or cans.

Post Section Name

Enter the cross-section name for the post.

Post Section Reference Standard

Enter the section library name that contains the post's section.

Segment Maximum Spacing

Specifies the maximum distance allowed between the posts.

Segment Maximum Spacing - Handrail

Sloped Segment Maximum Spacing

Specifies the maximum distance allowed between posts for that part of a handrail that is on a slope.

Start Column Offset

Specifies the offset distance between the column at the start end of the handrail and the handrail. This offset is in addition to the Column Clearance offset. Use this option when you want an offset only at the start of the handrail. This option has no effect if there is no column at the start end of the member on which the handrail is placed.

Toe Plate Section Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees or radians, by which the toe plate cross-section is rotated about the member axis. The zero-degree position is either the global Z-axis or the global X-axis depending on the member orientation.

Toe Plate Section CP

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line. Nine cardinal positions (1-9) are available. The location of cardinal points 10 (center-of-gravity) and 15 (shear center) depend on the section shape. The local z-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 11 and 14. The local y-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 12 and 13. Cardinal points 10 through 15 are unavailable for designed members or cans.

Toe Plate Section Name

Enter the cross-section name for the toe plate.

Toe Plate Section Reference Standard

Enter the section library name that contains the toe plate section.

Top of Toe Plate Dimension

Specifies the height of the toe plate measured from the path.

Top of Toe Plate Distance - Handrail

Top of Mid Rail Dimension

Specifies the distance between the path and the top of the mid rail. If you are placing more than one mid rail, this distance is to the top of the bottommost mid rail.

Top of Mid Rail Dimension C Top of Midrail Distance Two Mid Rails - handrails

Top Rail Section Name

Enter the cross-section name for the top rail.

Top Rail Section Reference Standard

Enter the section library name that contains the top rail section.

Top Rail Section Angle

Specifies the angle, in degrees or radians, by which the top rail cross-section is rotated about the member axis. The zero-degree position is either the global Z-axis or the global X-axis depending on the member orientation.

Top Rail Section CP

Specifies the relative position of the structural cross-section to the member placement line. Nine cardinal positions (1-9) are available. The location of cardinal points 10 (center-of-gravity) and 15 (shear center) depend on the section shape. The local z-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 11 and 14. The local y-axis of the member and the center-of-gravity point of the section define cardinal points 12 and 13. Cardinal points 10 through 15 are unavailable for designed members or cans.

Side Mount Connection Type

Specifies the type of side mount. Enter 1 for a side mount with a pad. Enter 2 for a side mount with a bracket.

Side Mount Connection Vertical Offset

Specify the offset for the side mount.

With Post At Turn

Specifies if you want a post in the handrail corner. Enter 1 to place a post in the corner. Enter 0 to not require a post in the corner.

With Toe Plate

Enter 1 to attach a toe plate to the handrail. Enter 0 to place a handrail without a toe plate.

With Toe Plate No Toe Plate

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