Monday, September 17, 2007

Deck Angles

Create deck angles using "Slab Edge"
1. File --> New --> Family --> "Profile.rft" to start from scratch

1. File --> Open --> "Imperial Library/Profiles/" and locate a suitable profile to start editing.
2. In the left menu, choose "Family Types" to view the different styles already existing, and create a new style if necessary.
3. Save the profile for future use, then "Load into Project"
4. Go to a view where the "slab edge" will be placed, and start the "Slab Edge" command.
5. Go to properties, select "Edit/New" --> "Duplicate" --> name the profile --> Choose the correct profile under the "Construction" parameter.
6. It may be necessary to place the slab edge from a 3D view.
7. Orient and locate the slab edge using properties after placement.

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