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.
Videos: Work with Railings
Learn how to place and edit railings. These videos show you how to place railings in different situations and then make changes as required for your projects.

Parent topic: Architectural Design