Deck Properties

For any properties not shown below, see Setting Object Properties.

Options
Style	Choose from a variety of pre-designed deck styles. Once you select a style, you can customize it as desired.
Elevation	Distance from the ground to the bottom of the deck frame.
Board direction	Direction angle of the deck boards.
Toggle railing	To toggle portions of the railing on and off, click Toggle railing. Next, click on the deck edge underneath the railing you want to toggle. When finished, click Toggle railing again to exit railing editing mode.
Save Style	Save your current deck configuration as a style that can be used in future designs.
Edit points	Enable or disable point editing mode, which will allow you to modify the shape. See Editing Points for details.
Shape options	Save the current shape or load a new one. For more details, see Saving and Loading Shapes.

Framing
Use default material	Uncheck this option to select a different material for the deck framing.
Add joists	Add lateral supports to the top of the deck beams.
Add posts and beams	Add deck posts and beams underneath the deck.
Add cement footings	Add a cement block underneath each deck post.
Hide deck boards	Hide deck boards to expose the underlying framing.

Railing Posts
Use default railing posts	Uncheck this option to select a different material for the railing posts.
Placement	Whether the deck railing posts are placed within the perimeter of the deck or are partially outside of the deck.
Cap style	Style of the railing post caps.
Base trim style	Style of the railing post bottom trim.
Post size	Width and length of each railing post.
Max spacing	Maximum distance between railing posts.

Top Railing
Use default top railing	Uncheck this option to use a different material for the top railing.
Type	Top railing style.
Height	Distance from the deck surface to the top of the upper railing.

Bottom Railing
Use default bottom railing	Uncheck this option to use a different material for the bottom railing.
Type	Bottom railing style.
Add support blocks	Add small wooden supports between every two deck railing posts.

Balusters
Use default balusters	Uncheck this option to change the type of baluster and the baluster material.
Model	Type of baluster to use.
Width	Width of each baluster.
Spacing	Distance between balusters.

Fascia
Use default fascia	Uncheck this option to change the height and material of the fascia.
Height	Distance from the bottom of the fascia to the deck surface.

Skirting
Add skirting	Add skirting below the deck fascia.
Height	Distance between the top of the deck skirting and the bottom.
Auto-calculate height	Automatically calculate the skirting height as the distance between the bottom of the fascia and the ground. Uncheck this option if you want to enter the height manually.
Add trim	Add decorative trim on the skirting below each deck railing post.
Trim color	Color of the skirting trim.

Information
Area	Total size of the deck in square feet or meters.
Perimeter	Total distance around the deck in feet or meters.

See also:

Adding a Deck
Adding Deck Stairs
Setting Object Properties
Selecting Objects
Editing Points
Editing Objects
Saving and Loading Shapes