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Anonymous
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I use library to make railing for my project. The problem is the railing from the library cannot adjust the long. I also try to strage, but it doesn't work. How to make a workable railing?
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Djordje
Virtuoso
ashley wrote:
I use library to make railing for my project. The problem is the railing from the library cannot adjust the long. I also try to strage, but it doesn't work. How to make a workable railing?
Which railing?

IMHE they all stretch.
Djordje



ArchiCAD since 4.55 ... 1995
HP Omen
Anonymous
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sorry. I think I didn't explain very well. I use library-->feces and railings 8--> rail wooden balustrade. here is the picture
railing.jpg
David Maudlin
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ashley wrote:
sorry. I think I didn't explain very well. I use library-->feces and railings 8--> rail wooden balustrade. here is the picture
Ashley:
I found this part in the Stairmaker Handrails folder (in the 03 Concrete folder), so I guess it is intended to be used as a part of Stairmaker, and not on its own. The length parameter is greyed out, but if you click on the "General Parameters" triangle in the Parameters section, there is a parameter "Length of Rail Axis" which can be used to change the length. I noticed that the greyed out length parameter shows 1 foot longer than this dimension, so you will need to experiment to see which dimension is the true length of the railing.

David
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Karl Ottenstein
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ashley wrote:
I use library-->feces ..
I sincerely hope that this library part does note exist!



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Anonymous
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then, can we make our own railing? If we can, could you show me how to make railing step by step? Thank you!
Anonymous
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Karl wrote:
ashley wrote:
I use library-->feces ..
I sincerely hope that this library part does note exist!



Karl
Maybe for propping a kennel or stable.
At least if you're going for realism...
Anonymous
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David wrote:
I noticed that the greyed out length parameter shows 1 foot longer than this dimension, so you will need to experiment to see which dimension is the true length of the railing.David
If you place it on the plan and select the railing, some diamond hot spots will appear, which by selecting them you can modify the parameters graphically or numerically.
Joseph
Anonymous
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I did able to motify, but not able to streach the railing which make some railing go through the wall. It looks so wrong.
Djordje
Virtuoso
ashley wrote:
I did able to motify, but not able to streach the railing which make some railing go through the wall. It looks so wrong.
1. Grab the middle hotspot at the end and drag with arrow tool. Some railings have stretchy hotspots at the position of the last post

2. Measure the distance and change the length in parameters; check whether the overhang at the ends is included or not
Djordje



ArchiCAD since 4.55 ... 1995
HP Omen