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CADWorx Version
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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

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

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.

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.

Side Angle

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

  • Inside

  • Outside

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.

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.

Advanced Properties

Click the Advanced Properties button to open the Advanced Properties dialog box. For more information, see Advanced Properties Handrail .

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.

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