The following are the Main Pattern display properties for posts. For information on customizing the post properties, see Specifying Start Corner and End Posts.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of a specific post within the baluster. |
| Baluster Family | The post family. Alternately, you can select None or Default. |
| Base | Specifies where the bottom of the post is placed: at the top of the rail, bottom of the rail, or top of the host. A host can be a level, floor, stair, or ramp. |
| Base offset | The negative or positive vertical distance between the bottom of the post and the base. |
| Top | Specifies where the top of the post is placed (usually a rail). Values are the same as Base. |
| Top offset | The negative or positive vertical distance between the top of the post and the top. |
| Space | The amount of space you need to move the post left or right from a given position. For example, for a beginning post, you may need to move the post 4 inches to the left to make it flush with the railing. In this case, you would set space to –4 inches. |
| Offset | The distance to the inside or the outside of the railing path. |
| Corner Posts At | Specifies where corner posts are located along the railing segment. |
| Angle | A value specifying the angle at which a post is added. This is used when Angles Greater Than is selected for Corner Posts At. |