Issue Description
I need to create a unique balustrade and integrate it effectively into the Railing Tool.
Solution
To design a custom balustrade for a railing, the Complex Profiles feature in Archicad can be utilized.
Create a Complex Profile.
1: Navigate to Options > Element Attributes > Profile Manager.
2: In the Profile Manager window, click the (+) button to create a new complex profile.
3: Using the fill tool, draw the desired profile shape of the balustrade. Once completed, select Walls in the “Use with” section, then click Save.
4: Draw the Wall Profile.
- Go to the Floor Plan view and draw the wall using the Curve - Centerpoint geometry method.
- Ensure the structure is set to Complex Profile and select the custom balustrade profile that was just created.
- Set the radius value to 1.
5: Check in 3D View.
- Switch to the 3D View to verify the balustrade’s appearance. If everything looks good, proceed to save the custom balustrade as a railing post.
6: Save as a Railing Post.
- Select the balustrade in the 3D view, then go to File > Libraries and Objects > Save Selection as… > Railing Post.
7: Apply the Custom Baluster to the Railing.
- Open the Railing Selection Settings and navigate to the Baluster tab.
- Under Baluster Settings, select the custom railing post saved earlier and apply it to the railing.
- Click OK to confirm the settings.
TIP: How to create a custom railing post