Railings

Create railings that are free-standing or attached to hosts such as floors, ramps, or stairs.

Architecture tabCirculation panelRailing drop-down
- (Place on Host)
- (Sketch Path)

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About Railings
You can add free-standing railings, or railings that are attached to stairs, ramps, floors, and other hosts.
Place a Railing During Stair or Ramp Creation
Set up automatic railing placement for stair or ramp creation.
Place a Railing on a Host
If you did not include a railing when creating a stair or ramp, you can add a railing afterwards.
Create a Railing by Sketching
Create a railing by sketching the railing path, and select an element to host the railing, such as a floor or roof.
Modify a Railing
Modify a railing by editing the path, railing structure, and railing properties.
Modify the Railing Structure
Change the height, offset, profile, material, and number of rails within a railing type.
Modify a Railing Join
Override joins for a railing on a join-by-join basis.
Modify Railing Height and Slope
Control the height and slope of individual rail sketch lines.
Balusters and Posts
You can control how balusters and posts are arranged along a railing.
Continuous Rail
You can add a top rail and up to 2 handrails to a railing type.
Railing Properties
A railing system consists of many components, including the rail, handrails, supports, and more.

Parent topic: Architectural Modeling