Handrail Settings (Railing Tool)

Note for MEP Designer users: Railings and Railing Settings are visible, but cannot be created or edited.


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The Segment pattern can contain up to two Handrails. (Each can be doubled - see Use Double Handrails , below.)

To add or delete Handrails, use the Plus or Minus sign in the Pattern Editor.

See also Add Component in Pattern Editor.


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For each Handrail selected in the Pattern Editor, define its parameters in Handrail Settings:

  • Choose a GDL component as the Handrail.

    To define settings for the GDL component, use the panel below. See Rail Component Settings (Toprail/Handrail/Rail).

  • Choose to place the Handrail on the left or right side of the Railing (“left” and “right” are based on the Railing input direction), or on both sides (see below).
  • Horizontal Offset: Define the lateral offset of the Handrail(s).
    Figure 1. Two Handrails
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Use Double Handrails

Each of the two Handrails can be doubled to the other side of the Railing, for a total of four physical Handrails: Choose the “Both Sides” option from the Handrail Settings:


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Figure 2. Two Handrails, Doubled
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Connect Ends of Double Handrails

To connect the ends of the doubled Handrails, use the Ends page of Railing Settings:


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See also Railing Ends (Toprail, Handrail, Rail).