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 *Now, to show versatility, try making a platform by changing only the '''Width'''.
-. Make an additional platform along the second wall as shown in Fig 3.1. Create a new platform by changing the '''Width''' value from 42 in. to '''99 in.''' Do not check the '''Flip Platform''' check box for this step. Instead, change the rotation of the platform to '''180''' degrees.
+. Make an additional platform along the second wall as shown in Fig 3.1. Create a new platform by changing the '''Width''' value from 42 in. to '''102 in.''' Do not check the '''Flip Platform''' check box for this step. Instead, change the rotation of the platform to '''180''' degrees.
 (Note) When positioning. make sure that the platforms are along the same 3D plane. You can check by rotating the design in the display area.

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 *For this reason, the default walls, platforms and steps will all be used. (please note that these features can be easily altered to fit the user's needs after they are placed in the display area.)
-**"'''If you're not familiar with this interface, it is suggested that you visit the [[Handrail Module]] page for better understanding of the basics.'''"
+**'''If you're not familiar with this interface, it is suggested that you visit the [[Handrail Module]] page for better understanding of the basics.'''
 ==Things To Know==
-*"''This tutorial is designed to walk the user through creating a Handrail design. As you go through this tutorial, later procedures will assume that you understand all earlier procedures. Because of this, it is very important that you carefully step through this guide, understanding everything along the way and following all steps in order.''"
+*''This tutorial is designed to walk the user through creating a Handrail design. As you go through this tutorial, later procedures will assume that you understand all earlier procedures. Because of this, it is very important that you carefully step through this guide, understanding everything along the way and following all steps in order.''
-*"'''A few key items need to be addressed before starting the step-by-step instructions of this tutorial. It is very important for Bend-Tech users to completely understand these items:'''"
+*'''A few key items need to be addressed before starting the step-by-step instructions of this tutorial. It is very important for Bend-Tech users to completely understand these items:'''
 ;1) [[PickPoints]]
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 . Leave all the dimensions as they are to create a staircase that has 3 treads (steps), is 42 in. wide with a tread width of 11 in. and riser height of 7.5 in.
-"'''The only thing that will need to change is the Flip Steps check box'''". Check this box and click "'''OK'''".[[File:OK_button1.png]]
+'''The only thing that will need to change is the "Flip Steps" check box'''. Check this box and click "'''OK'''".[[File:OK_button1.png]]
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 . Select the "'''Order'''" key [[File:Order_Key.png]] and click on each length of railing in succession.
-"'''(Note) If the railing lengths had been placed correctly and a die and material had been selected from previous steps, a gray railing should appear. Otherwise, when the ordering process is complete, the railing will appear as a green line or series of lines. If this is the case, repeat steps 6 through 13, or simply check to make sure the die and material have been selected. Remember to keep the lengths of railing along the same 3D plane.'''"
+'''(Note) If the railing lengths had been placed correctly and a die and material had been selected from previous steps, a gray railing should appear. Otherwise, when the ordering process is complete, the railing will appear as a green line or series of lines. If this is the case, repeat steps 6 through 13, or simply check to make sure the die and material have been selected. Remember to keep the lengths of railing along the same 3D plane.'''
 . Once the railing is set in place, the "'''Part'''" tab should reveal the numerical values of the lengths of railing as shown in Fig 4.4.'''(Bend 1=39.941; Bend 2=102; End=138).'''
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 . '''The railing is complete'''.
-"'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. See [[Handrail Tutorial II]] for a more advanced version.'''"
+'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. See [[Handrail Tutorial II]] for a more advanced version.'''

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-. Select the blue "'''New'''" key[[File:Blue_New_key.png]] to create the first wall with the default settings. The "'''Create New Wall'''" window will appear.
+. Select the blue "'''New'''" key [[File:Blue_New_key.png]] to create the first wall with the default settings. The "'''Create New Wall'''" window will appear.
-. Leave all the dimensions as they are to create a wall that is 96 in.(8 ft.) high, 144 in. (12 ft.) long, and 6 in. wide. Click "'''OK'''".[[File:OK_button1.png]]
+. Leave all the dimensions as they are to create a wall that is 96 in.(8 ft.) high, 144 in. (12 ft.) long, and 6 in. wide. Click "'''OK'''" [[File:OK_button1.png]].
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-. To create the next wall, select the same blue "'''New'''" key[[File:Blue_New_key.png]], but when the "'''Create New Wall'''" window opens, select the "'''Flip Wall'''" check box and change the direction of the wall by entering "'''270'''" in the bottom "'''Direction'''" field. This will change the direction in which the second wall faces by 270 degrees.
+. To create the next wall, select the same blue "'''New'''" key [[File:Blue_New_key.png]], but when the "'''Create New Wall'''" window opens, select the "'''Flip Wall'''" check box and change the direction of the wall by entering "'''270'''" in the bottom "'''Direction'''" field. This will change the direction in which the second wall faces by 270 degrees.
 . In the display area, the wall will appear to intersect with the previous wall. Place this new wall at the far end of the first wall as shown in Fig 1.1
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-. Select the blue "'''New'''" key[[File:New_Steps_button1.png]] to create the first set of stairs with the default settings. The "'''Create New Step'''" window will appear.
+. Select the blue "'''New'''" key [[File:New_Steps_button1.png]] to create the first set of stairs with the default settings. The "'''Create New Step'''" window will appear.
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-. Select the blue "'''New'''" key[[File:New_Platform_Key1.png]] to create the first platforms.
+. Select the blue "'''New'''" key [[File:New_Platform_Key1.png]] to create the first platforms.
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-. In order for the railing to be properly aligned with the stairway, the reference point will be the first step directly above the Tri-Star in the display area. (Fig 4.1) Click the bottom step and select the "'''Apply'''" key[[File:Apply.png]]. This should create a '''green''' dot 36 inches directly above it.
+. In order for the railing to be properly aligned with the stairway, the reference point will be the first step directly above the Tri-Star in the display area. (Fig 4.1) Click the bottom step and select the "'''Apply'''" key [[File:Apply.png]]. This should create a '''green''' dot 36 inches directly above it.
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-. First, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key[[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign it to the first wall in the display area.[[File:HR_Values_Railing1.jpg|right]]
+. First, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key [[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign it to the first wall in the display area.[[File:HR_Values_Railing1.jpg|right]]
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-. Select the "'''New Section'''" key[[File:New_Section.png]].
+. Select the "'''New Section'''" key [[File:New_Section.png]].
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-. Select the "'''Active Wall'''" key[[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign it to the other wall so the railing will be constrained to it when you set the railing in place.
+. Select the "'''Active Wall'''" key [[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign it to the other wall so the railing will be constrained to it when you set the railing in place.
-. Select the "'''New Section'''" key[[File:New_Section.png]] and Complete the railing on the second wall.
+. Select the "'''New Section'''" key [[File:New_Section.png]] and Complete the railing on the second wall.
-. Select the "'''Order'''" key[[File:Order_Key.png]] and click on each length of railing in succession.
+. Select the "'''Order'''" key [[File:Order_Key.png]] and click on each length of railing in succession.
 "'''(Note) If the railing lengths had been placed correctly and a die and material had been selected from previous steps, a gray railing should appear. Otherwise, when the ordering process is complete, the railing will appear as a green line or series of lines. If this is the case, repeat steps 6 through 13, or simply check to make sure the die and material have been selected. Remember to keep the lengths of railing along the same 3D plane.'''"
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 ==Returning The Railing==
-. Once the values are correct and the railing looks exactly as it is shown in (Fig 4.3), select the "'''Return'''" key.[[File:HR_Return_Key.png]]
+. Once the values are correct and the railing looks exactly as it is shown in (Fig 4.3), select the "'''Return'''" key [[File:HR_Return_Key.png]].
-. The "'''Create Return'''" window will open with the "'''Wall'''" return type preselected. Press "'''OK'''".[[File:OK_button1.png]][[File:HR_Return1.jpg|right]]
+. The "'''Create Return'''" window will open with the "'''Wall'''" return type preselected. Press "'''OK'''" [[File:OK_button1.png]]. [[File:HR_Return1.jpg|right]]
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-. Create another return by selecting the "'''Return'''" key.[[File:HR_Return_Key.png]]
+. Create another return by selecting the "'''Return'''" key [[File:HR_Return_Key.png]].
-. This time, when the "'''Create Return'''" window opens, select the "'''Floor'''" return type.[[File:HR_Finished_Product1.jpg|right]]
+. This time, when the "'''Create Return'''" window opens, select the "'''Floor'''" return type. [[File:HR_Finished_Product1.jpg|right]]

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	*Now, to show versatility, try making a platform by changing only the '''Width'''.		*Now, to show versatility, try making a platform by changing only the '''Width'''.

−	5) Make an additional platform along the second wall as shown in Fig 3.1. Create a new platform by changing the '''Width''' value from 42 in. to '''99 in.''' ~~You will also have to~~ check the '''Flip Platform''' check box.(Note) When positioning. make sure that the platforms are along the same 3D plane. You can check by rotating the design in the display area.	+	5) Make an additional platform along the second wall as shown in Fig 3.1. Create a new platform by changing the '''Width''' value from 42 in. to '''99 in.''' Do not check the '''Flip Platform''' check box for this step. Instead, change the rotation of the platform to '''180''' degrees.
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		+	(Note) When positioning. make sure that the platforms are along the same 3D plane. You can check by rotating the design in the display area.

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	7) '''The railing is complete'''.		7) '''The railing is complete'''.

−	"'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. See [[Handrail Tutorial II]] for more a advanced version.'''"	+	"'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. See [[Handrail Tutorial II]] for a more advanced version.'''"

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	a fourth step. (Note) This will be the floor above the base floor of this design.		a fourth step. (Note) This will be the floor above the base floor of this design.

		+	*Now, to show versatility, try making a platform by changing only the '''Width'''.

−	5) ~~Then, make~~ an additional platform along the second wall as shown in Fig 3.1. Create a new platform by changing the '''Width''' value from 42 in. to '''99 in.''' You will also have to check the '''Flip Platform''' check box.(Note) When positioning. make sure that the platforms are along the same 3D plane. You can check by rotating the design in the display area.	+	5) Make an additional platform along the second wall as shown in Fig 3.1. Create a new platform by changing the '''Width''' value from 42 in. to '''99 in.''' You will also have to check the '''Flip Platform''' check box.(Note) When positioning. make sure that the platforms are along the same 3D plane. You can check by rotating the design in the display area.

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	7) '''The railing is complete'''.		7) '''The railing is complete'''.

−	"'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. ~~Happy bending!~~'''"	+	"'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. See [[Handrail Tutorial II]] for more a advanced version.'''"

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 ==Railing Design==
-*This tutorial will begin by showing how to create a length of railing designed with PickPoints.
+*This tutorial will begin by showing how to create a length of railing designed with "'''PickPoints'''".
 *For this reason, the default walls, platforms and steps will all be used. (please note that these features can be easily altered to fit the user's needs after they are placed in the display area.)

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−	7) Also check the "'''Constrain to Wall'''" ~~button~~. This will keep the length of railing a consistent 3 inches off of the plane of the active wall ~~at that time~~.	+	7) Also check the "'''Constrain to Wall'''" check box. This will keep the length of railing a consistent 3 inches (default) off of the plane of the current active wall.