Railing

Architecture

What it is

A guard along an edge: posts and balusters, with a top rail.

How to create it

Architecture → Railing. Draw a line or chain along the edge. Host mode places it on an existing element edge.

LinePolylinePlace on host

Properties

FieldTypeUnitMin.Description
Levelselect——Level the railing sits on.
Height (m)numberm0.5Height of the railing.
Post spacing (m)numberm0.3Distance between posts.
Baluster spacing (m)numberm0.05Distance between balusters.
Offset from level (m)numberm—Raises or lowers the base.
Length (m)computedm—Length along the line.

Works with

Host mode puts the railing on an existing edge.

Where it shows

Plan: line. 3D: posts, balusters and top rail. For IFC, see the IFC page.