topic deck railings in Libraries & objects

deck railings

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:59:28 GMT

yet again, i'm sure there is a simple solution. i need to create a guard or handrail for a deck, but all i can find is in the stair tool, and i don't see how that will work for me. what to do?
WB

Re: deck railings

Erika Epstein — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:31:02 GMT

Open the Library tool settings box.
Set the top left box to "Find Library Parts" in stead of the default "Folder View".
Type in railings.

You can also make custom railings using the Curtain wall tool or Trussmaker addon.

HTH

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Re: deck railings

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:53:43 GMT

i did the search and only came up with a commercial steel tube guard. not really appropriate for residential deck rail. the curtain wall tool? that's it? what if i have a lovely staircase and wanted a gallery or catwalk? how do i match the stair rail? with all it's power i find it really hard to believe that there is no effective way to make a handrail. even vectorworks has a decent flexible tool. is there an online location to source objects?
Heath

Re: deck railings

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:04:39 GMT

hope that helps.

Re: deck railings

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:43:41 GMT

thanks,
i realize that one has to choose the search words carefully. i entered everything but "rail" and found only the one. pluralize it or just use different name and the search may turn up nothing. i think i'll have to sit down one day and go through all the library files and make a mental note of all the contents. it's the only way.
thanks,
wb