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This page will showcase the functionality of each option used in the polytrace tool | *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. | |||
[[File:Contextual Toolbar.gif]] | |||
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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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[[File:Direction.gif]] | [[File:Direction.gif]] | ||
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===Plan Offset=== | ===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. | 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]] | [[File:Plan Offset.gif]] | ||
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==Finish== | ==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. | |||
[[File:Finish.gif]] | |||
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==Panel== | ==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== | ==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== | ==Custom Fitting== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:42, 28 August 2025
- 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.
