Editing Polytrace User Guide

*Work in progress* This page will showcase the functionality of each option used in the polytrace tool.

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==Contextual Toolbar==
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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.

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===Rail Type===
Define the product type. Check the handover sheet and markup to determine which product should be drawn.

[[File:CT Rail Type.gif]]
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===Offset===
Set the stanchion distance from edge. Direction is determined by the direction field, use negative numbers to change direction without affecting handrail direction.

[[File:CT Offset.gif]]
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===Start Type & End Type===
Set the start and end conditions of the rail. Options are contextual to the product being used.

[[File:CT End Type.gif]]
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===Kickplate Type===
Select the kickplate type, when applicable.

[[File:CT Kickplate Type.gif]]
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===Base Fitting===
Choose the base plate mounting option. Refer to the handover sheet to see which base mounting type is quoted.

[[File:CT Base Fitting.gif]]
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===Add Working Points===
Add additional working points to an existing polytrace component.

[[File:CT Add Working Points.gif]]
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===Add Stair Points===
Define sections as a stair and position stanchions on treads.

[[File:CT Add Stair Points.gif]]
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==Main Properties==
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===Rail Type===
Define the product type. Check the handover sheet and markup to determine which product should be drawn.

[[File:Rail Type.gif]]
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===Rail End Type===
Set the start and end conditions of the rail. Options are contextual to the product being used.

[[File:Rail End Type.gif]]
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===Handrail Pipe Nb===
Set the pipe diameter for the handrail. Refer to the handover sheet to see which diameter is quoted.

[[File:Handrail Pipe Nb.gif]]
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==Dimensions==
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===Direction===
Define which side the handrail appears. Left and right is determined based on the initial direction the product is traced from.

[[File:Direction.gif]]
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===Plan Offset===
Set the stanchion distance from edge. Direction is determined by the direction field, use negative numbers to change direction without affecting handrail direction.

[[File:Plan Offset.gif]]
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==Finish==
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Define the product finish and colour. Item codes will automatically update to the appropriate codes based on the finish type.

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==Kickplate==
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==Panel==
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===Panel End===
Determine the end condition of the panel. panel end is independent from rail end type.

[[File:Panel End.gif]]
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===Panel Closure===
Set whether a closure panel uses welded elbows or bent pipe.

[[File:Panel Closure.gif]]
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===Panel Rod Diameter===
Choose the rod diameter used in panels.

[[File:Rod Diameter.gif]]
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===Panel Offset===
Adjust the distance panels extend from the start and end stanchion.

[[File:Panel Offset.gif]]
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===Panel Top / Bottom From Ground===
Adjust the heights of the top and bottom of the panel, relative to the ground height.

[[File:Panel From Ground.gif]]
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===BR Panel Fitting===
Choosing the fitting used to mount panels to stanchions for Bridgerail.

[[File:BR Panel Fitting.gif]]
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==Base Mounting==
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===Base Plate Type===
Choose the base plate mounting option. Refer to the handover sheet to see which base mounting type is quoted.

[[File:Base Plate Type.gif]]
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===Base Plate Distance===
Adjust the height / depth of the base plate / stanchion pipe. Not applicable to all base plate types.

[[File:Base Plate Distance.gif]]
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==Custom Fitting==
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==Fixing==
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==Attributes==
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==Custom Joiners==
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==Custom Heights==
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==Custom Stanchions==
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