The Select Type tab displays the properties of the selected Fencing Base Family prior to picking Place Fence .
Select Type
Select a Fence Type from the drop down list. If users duplicate, rename or edit existing Fence Types, these will be added to the drop down list.
Fence Types are constructed from definable parameters under the following areas.
Open Post & Rail Fence Type...
Post centres are calculated at the time of placement and will follow the lie of the land. This will result in the plan centres varying from rail to rail (panel to panel) especially on undulating terrain.
Parameters are available for Width, Centres and Height (above ground). Modify parameters as required and rename Fence Type as appropriate. To create a new Fence Type by editing Height and Centres values, the following steps should be followed...
Define the Width Centres and Height (above ground) as required.
Select Save Type Changes after modifying parameters and use Rename and Duplicate as appropriate.
Horizontal Rails
Select a Rail Profile as required from the drop down list (Triangular, Half Round, Rectangular).
Top and Bottom offsets are measured to the centre line of each rail.
Face offset is measured from the vertical centre of the post to the outside face of the rail.
Define the No of Rails, Rail Depth and Rail Width as required.
Select Save Type Changes after modifying parameters and use Rename and Duplicate as appropriate.
Define the Width of Boarding and Height of Kick Plate (gravel board) as required.
Select Save Type Changes after modifying parameters and use Rename and Duplicate as appropriate.
Select Place Fence from the Placement Properties tab and select a line in the model.