Add a Railing

Add a railing by selecting the points of its baseline. The location of the baseline varies according to the type of railing. The baseline is usually located in the middle of the railing on its bottom surface.

1. Select Building Components > Railings > Railing.
2. Select the railing type from a list:
   • If you have not used the adding function before, the list opens automatically.
   • If you already have used the adding function, the previously selected railing is the default type. Change the railing type by first selecting the function Railing types from the contextual toolbar. The function opens the railing type list.
3. Select to show/hide railing components using the functions on the contextual toolbar. By default, all components of a railing are modeled.

   Auxiliary Railing Selecting Functions

4. Select the presentation method of the railing.

   Coarse/Accurate Presentation
   2D/3D Presentation

5. Select the baseline points of the railing. You can use the functions on the contextual toolbar when selecting the points.

   Auxiliary Railing Adding Functions

   • 2D: When you select the baseline points in a 2D drawing, type the elevation of the selected point in a dialog box.

     Select Height with 3D Levels Dialog Box

     You can also select the function Snap into railing base height plane on the auxiliary menu. In this case, you do not have to define the elevation of the point.

   • 3D: When you select the points in a 3D model, select first wire frame as the method of representation of the model, in which case it is easier to select the points on the model.
6. After selecting all points, select Confirm.

Note

• You can switch the active working window from drawing to model and vice versa even when you are selecting railing points.

Creating a Railing from a Line
Changing the Railing Type
Hiding Railing Components
Railings