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.
To specify the... | Modify the... |
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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.
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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.
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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
The unpin icon () displays for the support.