Manually Adjusting Newel Posts

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QUESTION

I would like to manually adjust individual newel posts that are part of a railing. Is this possible?    

ANSWER

In Chief Architect Premier X16 and newer versions, newel posts can be moved manually, and independently, in plan, camera, and cross section/elevation views using the Move Newels edit tool.

Once the Move Newels edit tool has been activated, additional edit tools become available allowing for further modifications.

To manually adjust newel posts*

*Applies to Chief Architect Premier X16 and newer versions.

1. In a plan, camera, or cross section/elevation view, use the Select Objects  tool to select the railing that you would like to adjust.
   
   In this example, a standard railing is selected in a plan view.
   
   
   
   
   
2. With the railing selected, click on the Move Newels  edit tool.
   
   
   
3. The newel post closest to where the railing was selected will be active and will be designated by a more pronounced edit handle. However, edit handles will display for all newel posts that are part of the selected railing, allowing you to select and adjust each of them to your liking.
   
   
   Note: When Temporary Dimensions are enabled in a plan view, each newel post's center will be located and the selected newel can be moved using this dimension. To toggle the display of Temporary Dimensions, navigate to View> Temporary Dimensions.
   
   
   
   
   • Use the edit handle(s) to Move  the newel post(s) to your desired location, either along the railing or offset from it.
     
     
   • Use the Add Newel  secondary edit tool, then click on the railing to add a newel post. Use this in conjunction with the Sticky Mode  edit tool to add more than one newel post at a time.
     
     
   • While in this mode, use the Delete Newel secondary edit tool to delete an active newel post.
     
     
   • The Reset Newels  edit tool will reset the newel post layout.
     
     
   • To learn more about the various other edit tools, access your program's documentation.