topic Guardrail with diagonal ("X") 2 x 4 wood ballusters in Libraries & objects

Guardrail with diagonal ("X") 2 x 4 wood ballusters

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:53:48 GMT

I used the library handrail to create the main frame of the handrail by
turning off the middle ballusters option. I tried wall, beam to create the diagonal members and place right between the handrail main frame. None worked.
Also I need to know how to create the same handrail at the stairs (sloped).

Re: Guardrail with diagonal ("X") 2 x 4 wood ballu

JaredBanks — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:01:44 GMT

Complex profiles can do all of this. The 'X' is very easy to handle this way. If you're not familiar with complex profiles, search the forum and learn. You'll be very happy.

Re: Guardrail with diagonal ("X") 2 x 4 wood ballu

Steve Jepson — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:51:05 GMT

aalmeida wrote:
I used the library handrail to create the main frame of the handrail by
turning off the middle ballusters option. I tried wall, beam to create the diagonal members and place right between the handrail main frame. None worked.
Also I need to know how to create the same handrail at the stairs (sloped).

My advise is not to fuss with the library parts or stair tools. Model your own stairs and railings.

If you want to show a picture or post a file I will model it for you as an example. When you see how easy it is you will understand why I advise you not to bother with the stair tools and such.

Re: Guardrail with diagonal ("X") 2 x 4 wood ballu

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:47:32 GMT

aalmeida
You should take Steve up on his generous offer.
Until then, no stair tool can do custom structural stairs like this.
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=170382&highlight=#170382
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