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Railing Properties

Options
Style Choose from a variety of pre-designed railings. Once you select a style, you can customize it as desired.
Closed Connect the last point to the first, forming a closed shape.
Stepped Stagger the railing vertically as it ascends or descends over uneven terrain. This has no effect on railing placed on a flat surface.
Switch sides Some balusters are not symmetrical, such as iron balusters which bow outward. Use this option to reverse which side the balusters face.
Maintain a constant slope between posts When using a different elevation per point, check this option to keep the railing straight between points. Uncheck this option to allow the railing to curve in the vertical direction.
Save Style Save your current railing 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.
Elevation Distance of the railing above the underlying deck, patio, or terrain. You can optionally set the elevation at each point.
Railing Posts
Cap style Railing post cap style.
Base trim style Style of the railing post bottom trim.
Post size Width and length of each railing post.
Max spacing Maximum distance between each railing post.
Top Railing
Add top railing Uncheck to remove the top railing. This is useful when using glass panels instead of balusters.
Type Shape of the top railing.
Height Distance from the bottom of the railing to the top.
Bottom Railing
Add bottom railing Uncheck to remove the bottom railing. This is useful when using glass panels instead of balusters.
Type Shape of the bottom railing.
Offset Distance to raise the bottom railing above its lowest point.
Balusters
Use default balusters Uncheck this option to select a different style of balusters.
Model Type of baluster to use.
Width Width of each baluster.
Spacing Distance between balusters.
Information
Length Total length of the railing in feet or meters.

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