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03-29-2012, 07:03 AM #1Registered User
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Deck
Hello, I am a deck Contractor. I purchased this design software for use as a sales tool and to submit plans to the permit office.
I have had a terrible time editing railing styles. I draw a deck and then it seems i have to go edit each rail section individually.
Is there a way to predetermine a rail style and have it appear as I draw the deck?
I changed the default rail to be a typical railing style we use, but with the variety of railings options available, I still find myself having to edit the railings individually.
Second question is related to Deck stair rails.
It seems there is no option to change the rail style around other than color and height?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.Pro 2012
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03-29-2012, 07:33 AM #2
Looking at the Pro 2012 Trial version, you have Deck Railing Defaults, as well as Deck Room Defaults, where you can set up a lot of these options.
Edit> Default Settings> Walls> Deck Railing
and
Edit> Default Settings> Rooms> Deck Room
You can mostly only choose Panels from the Library in the Home Designer versions.
The most flexibility with being able to customize Newels and Balusters would be offered in the Chief Architect Premier verison of the software, but you can manually place these millwork items from the Library Browser and replicate them along the railing to create the same look in the Home Designer programs, it's just a bit more work.Kat >^..^<
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