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.