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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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Set whether a closure panel uses welded elbows or bent pipe.
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.


Base Mounting[edit]

Base Plate Type[edit]

Choose the base plate mounting option. Refer to the handover sheet to see which base mounting type is quoted.


Base Plate Distance[edit]

Adjust the height / depth of the base plate / stanchion pipe. Not applicable to all base plate types.


Custom Fitting[edit]

Fixing[edit]

Attributes[edit]

Custom Joiners[edit]

Custom Heights[edit]

Custom Stanchions[edit]