Create Handrail Gate Template

Stairs Ladders and Handrails Administrator Guide

Templates : Create Handrail Gate Template

Gate templates are used in the creation of handrails. The allowable gates are defined in the defaults by referencing gate parts. Gate parts are created in the PARAGON module, refer to Catalogue and Specifications User Guide for further information. Gate parts reference either catalogue or template gates.

To create a Gate Template element make sure the correct Area element is selected in the Templates part of the SLH Administration Tasks window.

To create a Gate Template element, from the Templates part of the SLH Administration Tasks window, click Create next to the Handrail Gates drop-down list to display the Create Gate Template window.

Note:

All mandatory parts of the Create Gate Template window are indicated with an amber triangle. The SLH application replaces the amber triangle with a green tick when the Create Gate Template window has been populated with the required data.

General

The General part of the Create Gate Template window displays by default, the administrator can name and describe the new Gate Template element.


Name	Input a name for the new Gate Template in the field.
Description	The administrator can input a description into the optional field. If populated, the description displays in the list of administration tasks.
Name sub-elements	Select the check box for the SLH application to name new elements by default.

Click Next to display the Parameters part of the Create Gate Template window. Refer to Gate Template Parameters for further information.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and return to the SLH Administration Tasks window.

Gate Template Parameters

The Parameters part of the Create Gate Template window allows the administrator to define the Gate Template dimensions.


Top Rail Height	Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field.
Width	Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field.
Horizontal Offset	Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field.
Upper Intermediate Rail	Input a value to define the upper intermediate rail height for the template. To remove the upper intermediate rail height element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Lower Intermediate Rail	Input a value to define the lower intermediate rail height for the template. To remove the lower intermediate rail height element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Plate Thickness	Input a value to define the plate thickness for the template. To remove the plate thickness element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Plate Depth	Input a value to define the plate depth for the template. To remove the plate depth element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Lock Clearance	Input a value to define the lock clearance for the template. To remove the lock clearance element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Hinge Clearance	Input a value to define the hinge clearance for the template. To remove the hinge clearance element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Bottom Clearance	Input a value to define the bottom clearance for the template. To remove the bottom clearance element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.

The diagram below illustrates the Gate Template dimensions as an example:

Click Next to display the Profiles part of the Create Gate Template window. Refer to Gate Template Profiles for further information.

Click Back to return to the General part of the Create Gate Template window.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and return to the SLH Administration Tasks window.

Gate Template Profiles

The Profiles part of the Create Gate Template window allows the administrator to define the Profiles used in the gate template. The profiles are positioned using p-points which are specified by the administrator. If a p-point is selected that requires the presence of a parameter, the SLH application includes the parameter by default.


Add	Click to add a profile to the Profiles list.
Remove	Click to remove a profile from the Profiles list.
Replace	Click to replace the currently selected profile in the Profiles list.
Specification	Click Select to display the Profile for gate template window. The functionality available from the Profile for gate template window is identical to that available from the Top Rail Specification window. Refer to Handrail Profile Specification for further information. The selected Profile Type and Profile Size values display in the Profile column of the Profiles list. The selected P-Line Justification value displays in the Justification column of the Profiles list.
Angle of Rotation	Input a value to define the rotation angle for the profile. The Angle of Rotation value displays in the Rotation column of the Profiles list.
Bend Radius	Input a value to define the bend radius for the profile. The Bend Radius value displays in the Radius column of the Profiles list. If there are three or more points, point two will be radiused. If there are five points, point four will also be radiused.
Configuration	Select a configuration from the drop-down list to specify the profile type. The selected Configuration value displays in the Description column of the Profiles list.
First Point	Select a first point from the drop-down list to define the first p-point position for the profile. The selected First Point value displays in the first numbered column of the Profiles list.
Second Point	Select a second point from the drop-down list to define the second p-point position for the profile. The selected Second Point value displays in the second numbered column of the Profiles list.
Third Point	Select a third point from the drop-down list to define the third p-point position for the profile. The selected Third Point value displays in the third numbered column of the Profiles list.
Fourth Point	Select a fourth point from the drop-down list to define the fourth p-point position for the profile. The selected Fourth Point value displays in the fourth numbered column of the Profiles list.
Fifth Point	Select a fifth point from the drop-down list to define the fifth p-point position for the profile. The selected Fifth Point value displays in the fifth numbered column of the Profiles list.
Flip	Click Flip to reverse the order of the defined points.

Click Next to display the Plates part of the Create Gate Template window. Refer to Gate Template Plates for further information.

Click Back to return to the Parameters part of the Create Gate Template window.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and return to the SLH Administration Tasks window.

Gate Template Plates

The Plates part of the Create Gate Template window allows the administrator to define the Plates used in the gate template. The plates are positioned using p-points which are specified by the administrator. If a p-point is selected that requires the presence of a parameter, the SLH application includes the parameter by default.

The Plates list displays all of the plates available for the template. The administrator can add, remove and replace plates. The currently selected plate displays in the 3D view.


Add	Click to add a plate to the Plates list.
Remove	Click to remove a plate from the Plates list.
Replace	Click to replace the currently selected plate in the Plates list.
Plate Thickness	Select a thickness from the drop-down list to define the thickness of the plate. The selected Plate Thickness value displays in the Thickness column of the Plates list.
Plate Type	Select a type from the drop-down list to define the p-point positions of the plate. The selected Plate Type values display in the Description and Points columns of the Plates list, the SLH application automatically updates the thickness and orientation to reflect the selected plate type.
Plate Orientation	Select an orientation from the drop-down list to define the orientation of the plate. The selected Plate Orientation value displays in the Orientation column of the Profiles list.

Click Build Template to create the gate template.

Click Back to return to the Profiles part of the Create Gate Template window.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and return to the SLH Administration Tasks window.

The Template element displays in the Model Explorer and the 3D view.