Modifying the Handrail and Supports

Up to 2 handrails can be defined for a railing type. Type properties for the railing system, handrail, and handrail supports provide control over the placement and type of handrail and supports used. For more information on modifying a handrail or top rail, see Modifying a Continuous Rail.

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type and position for each handrail Handrail 1 and Handrail 2 properties in the Railing System Type Properties.
Note: If you do not want to include a handrail, select None for Type.
height of the handrail Height value under Construction in the Continuous Rail Type Properties.
type of handrail supports Family property under Supports in the Continuous Rail Type Properties.
Note: If you do not want to include supports, select None for Type.
layout of the supports Layout, Spacing, Justification, and Number properties under Supports in the Continuous Rail Type Properties.
height, material, and dimensions of the handrail support type properties for the handrail support type specified. See Handrail Supports Type Properties.
override for the position of a handrail support Hand Clearance, Offset, and Moves with Nearby Elements properties in the Handrail Supports Instance Properties.

To move a handrail support

  1. Press tab to highlight, and click to select the handrail support.
  2. Click the pin icon () to allow an instance override.

    The unpin icon () displays for the support.

  3. Drag the support along the handrail path, or use the Move tool () on the Modify panel.
  4. Note: To return the support to its original position, click the unpin icon () to pin the support and remove the instance override.