Create Post Template

Stairs Ladders and Handrails Administrator Guide

Templates : Create Post Template

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

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

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

Note:

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

General

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


Name	Input a name for the new Post 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.
How the post is mounted	The Side Mounted radio button creates a Side Mounted Post Template and is selected by default. Select the Top Mounted radio button to create a Top Mounted Post Template.

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

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

Post Template Parameters

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


Post Length	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.
Bottom Vertical 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.
Bottom 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.
Extension Length	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.
Extension Plate Depth	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 Height	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 Height	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.
Mounting Plate Thickness	Input a value to define the mounting plate thickness for the template. To remove the mounting plate thickness element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Mounting Plate Width	Input a value to define the mounting plate width for the template. To remove the mounting plate width element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Mounting Plate Length	Input a value to define the mounting plate length for the template. To remove the mounting plate length element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.
Extension Plate Thickness	Input a value to define the extension plate thickness for the template. To remove the extension plate thickness element from the template, click to clear the Included check box.

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

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

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

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

Post Template Profiles

The Profiles part of the Create Post Template window allows the administrator to define the Profiles used in the post 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.

The functionality of the Profiles part of the Create Post Template window is identical to the Profiles part of the Create Tread Template window. Refer to Tread Template Profiles for further information.

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

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

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

Post Template Plates

The Plates part of the Create Post Template window allows the administrator to define the Plates used in the post 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 functionality of the Plates part of the Create Post Template window is identical to the Plates part of the Create Tread Template window. Refer to Tread Template Plates for further information.

Click Build Template to create the post template.

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

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

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