Add a Continuous Rail

When adding or modifying a railing, you can add a continuous rail to the railing system, for use as handrails and top rails.

  1. Select a placed railing system in the model, or click Architecture tabCirculation panel (Railing).
  2. On the Properties palette, click Edit Type.
    Note: Changes made to type properties affect all railings of this type in the project. You can click Duplicate to create a new railing type.
  3. In the Type Properties dialog, under Top Rail, Handrail 1, or Handrail 2, click the Type value.
  4. Click the drop-down arrow, and click to select a type.
  5. Handrail only: For Position, select Left, Right, or Left and Right. See Railing System Type Properties.
  6. In the Type Properties dialog, click Apply to see the changes.
  7. Click OK to close the Type Properties for the railing system.