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CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Assemblies > Handrail

Creates handrails in the drawing using specified points of the handrail, polyline, or 3D polyline that defines the path of the handrail.

Template

Specifies the predefined configuration of the handrail to place.

Save

Saves any changes you make to the selected template.

Save As

Displays the Save As Template dialog box, which allows you to save a new template.

To save changes to an existing template, click Save.

General

Height (A)

Specifies the height of the hand rail from the points, members, or lines you select.

Start Offset (B)

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

End Offset (C)

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

Horizontal Path Offset

Specifies the offset of the handrail in the horizontal direction. If you have a handrail already attached to the structure, double-click the handrail, type a value in the Horizontal Path Offset, and then click Apply.

Grab Bar

Indicates that the handrail has a grab bar. You set the grab bar data in the Members tab. Click the Members tab, and then select Grab Bar from the Modify Member list.

Filler Rod

Indicates that the handrail has a filler rod. You set the filler rod data in the Members tab. Click the Members tab, and then select Filler Rod from the Modify Member list.

Toe Plate

Indicates that the handrail has a toe plate. You set the toe plate data in the Members tab. Click the Members tab, and then select Toe Plate from the Modify Member list.

Group

Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.

Layer

Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.

Side Angle

Specifies the side angle for the handrail. Select either Inside or Outside.

• Inside

• Outside

Details

Long Description

Specifies a long description for the item that you place.

Short Description

Specifies a short description for the item that you place.

Part Number

Specifies a part number for the item that you place.

Tag

Specifies the tag of the item that you place.

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 hand rail.

• 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

Connection

Type

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

• None

• Cut Along Supporting Shape

• Top Mount

• Side Mount Plate 1

• Post Extend (1)

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 (2)

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 (3)

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 (1)

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 (2)

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 (1)

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 (2)

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 (a)

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

• Length Above Member (b)

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.

Base Plate Member

The Base Plate Member information is available when you select the following options under Connections: Top Mount, Side Mount Plate 1, Side Mount Plate 2, and Side Mount Plate 3.

Plate Width

Specifies the width of the plate between the post and the stringer.

Plate Length

Specifies the length of the plate between the post and the stringer.

Shape

Specifies the shape of the structural member, such as Wide Flange.

Section Data Table

Specifies the data used from the library for the structural member, such as Wide Flange. The list changes based on the Section Type setting, and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Specifies the size of the structural member, such as W10X22.

Material

Specifies the material of the structural member.

Angle

Specifies the angle of the structural member when you place that member. The angle and the cardinal point work in conjunction. For example, a 180-degree angle with a top-right cardinal point displays the cardinal point at the bottom left when you insert the member.

Cardinal point

Specifies the cardinal point of the structural member when you place that member.

Reflect

Places the inserted shape in the opposite direction of the default along the cardinal point line.

Transition 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.

Specifies the end handrail type.

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Type 3

• Type 4

Apply to Middle Rail

Applies the End of Handrail type to the middle rail.

Length (1)

Specifies the length of the handrail end. See Item 1 in the examples provided in the End of Handrail description.

Height (2)

Specifies the height of the handrail end post. See Item 2 in the examples provided in the End of Handrail description.

Radius (3)

Specifies the radius of the elbow sections on the end of the handrail section. See item 3 in the examples provided in the End of Handrail description.

Height for Type 4(4)

Specifies the distance from the top rail to the bottom of the end handrail detail. See item 3 and 4 in the Type 3 and Type 4 examples in the in the End of Handrail description.

End Extension Length (D)

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 hand rail contains three separate pieces (top rail, mid rail, and the vertical connecting piece).

Members

Modify Member

Allows you to change the members associated with the handrail.

• Post Member

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, and Max Post Spacing properties for the handrail post members.

• Max Post Spacing

Specifies the maximum distance between the handrail post members.

• Mid Rail

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Middle Rail to Top, Spacing, and Number of Mid Rails properties for the handrail mid rail members.

• 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.

• Top Rail

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, and Reflect properties for the handrail top rail members.

• Toe Plate

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, and Distance to Top (A) for the toe plate members on the handrail.

• Distance to Top (A)

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

• Grab Bar

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, From Bottom Rail (A), and From Post (B) properties for the handrail grab bar members.

• From Bottom Rail (A)

Specifies the distance between the grab bar and the post.

• From Post (B)

Specifies the distance from the post.

• Filler Rod

Allows you to change the Shape, Section Data Table, Member Size, Material, Angle, Cardinal Point, Reflect, Insert Position, Cut At, and Rod Spacing (A) properties for the handrail filler rod members.

• 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.

• Rod Spacing (A)

Specifies the distance between the filler rods on the rail.

Shape

Specifies the shape of the structural member, such as Wide Flange.

Section Data Table

Specifies the data used from the library for the structural member, such as Wide Flange. The list changes based on the Section Type setting, and populates the Member Size list.

Member Size

Specifies the size of the structural member, such as W10X22.

Material

Specifies the material of the structural member.

Angle

Specifies the angle of the structural member when you place that member. The angle and the cardinal point work in conjunction. For example, a 180-degree angle with a top-right cardinal point displays the cardinal point at the bottom left when you insert the member.

Cardinal point

Specifies the cardinal point of the structural member when you place that member.

Reflect

Places the inserted shape in the opposite direction of the default along the cardinal point line.

Place By

• Points

Places an object by defining two points. Click to define the object by at least two points in the 3D model space.

• Lines

Places an object in the 3D model space from selected lines. The length and position of the line define the object.

• Members

Places an object in the 3D model space from selected support members.

Insert

Places the object in the 3D model space based on the configuration and the selected Place By option. This option is not available when you modify.

Apply

Applies changes to an inserted object. This option is only available after you select an object in the drawing.

Double-click a handrail to display the Modify Handrail palette.

What do you want to do?

• Insert a handrail by points

• Insert a handrail by selecting lines

• Insert a handrail on support members