Polytrace User Guide
- Work in progress* This page will showcase the functionality of each option used in the polytrace tool.
Contextual Toolbar[edit]
The contextual toolbar gives you quick access to the most commonly used functions. The toolbar can be pinned in place and toggled open for ease of use.
Rail Type[edit]
Define the product type. Check the handover sheet and markup to determine which product should be drawn.
Offset[edit]
Set the stanchion distance from edge. Direction is determined by the direction field, use negative numbers to change direction without affecting handrail direction.
Start Type & End Type[edit]
Set the start and end conditions of the rail. Options are contextual to the product being used.
Kickplate Type[edit]
Select the kickplate type, when applicable.
Base Fitting[edit]
Choose the base plate mounting option. Refer to the handover sheet to see which base mounting type is quoted.
Add Working Points[edit]
Add additional working points to an existing polytrace component.
Add Stair Points[edit]
Define sections as a stair and position stanchions on treads.
Main Properties[edit]
Rail Type[edit]
Define the product type. Check the handover sheet and markup to determine which product should be drawn.
Rail End Type[edit]
Set the start and end conditions of the rail. Options are contextual to the product being used.
Handrail Pipe Nb[edit]
Set the pipe diameter for the handrail. Refer to the handover sheet to see which diameter is quoted.
Dimensions[edit]
Direction[edit]
Define which side the handrail appears. Left and right is determined based on the initial direction the product is traced from.
Plan Offset[edit]
Set the stanchion distance from edge. Direction is determined by the direction field, use negative numbers to change direction without affecting handrail direction.
Finish[edit]
Define the product finish and colour. Item codes will automatically update to the appropriate codes based on the finish type.
Kickplate[edit]
Panel[edit]
Panel End[edit]
Determine the end condition of the panel. panel end is independent from rail end type.
Panel Closure[edit]
Set whether a closure panel uses welded elbows or bent pipe.
Panel Rod Diameter[edit]
Choose the rod diameter used in panels.
Panel Offset[edit]
Adjust the distance panels extend from the start and end stanchion.
Panel Top / Bottom From Ground[edit]
Adjust the heights of the top and bottom of the panel, relative to the ground height.
BR Panel Fitting[edit]
Choosing the fitting used to mount panels to stanchions for Bridgerail.
