How to get connecting sphere knots on the Handrail


 Product(s):ProSteel
 Version(s):CONNECT Edition
 Environment:N/A
 Area:Structural Objects
 Subarea:Handrails
 Original Author:Mihir Patil, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Problem 

In this wiki, we will learn how to add sphere knots at the connecting joints of the Monowills Handrail. (A type of handrail commonly used in Australia.

Solution

Follow the steps below to get the sphere on the connecting joints of the handrail.

1. In the Steel workflow, navigate to Home>Structural Objects>Handrail and place a handrail as per requirement.

2. This will open the ProSteel handrail dialog and in here under common>dimensions, you will see an option as Connect. Sphere. Dia.

3. Enter the radius value of the sphere in this field and this will display the sphere on the connecting joints of rails and posts.

4. The sphere at the connecting joints will not appear if the radius value is kept as zero.