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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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-*"'''Fig 5.2 shows what the display area should look like if these instructions have been followed correctly up to this point.'''"
+*'''Fig 5.2 shows what the display area should look like if these instructions have been followed correctly up to this point.'''
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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 1 through 8, 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 1 through 8, 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.'''
-"'''Fig 7.1 shows what the display area should look like if these instructions have been followed correctly up to this point.'''"
+'''Fig 7.1 shows what the display area should look like if these instructions have been followed correctly up to this point.'''
 . Once the railing is set in place, the "'''Part'''" tab should reveal the numerical values of the lengths of railing as shown in the left side of Fig 7.1.
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 '''The railing is complete'''.
-"'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. Happy bending!'''"
+'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial.'''

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−	2. Select the blue "'''New'''" key[[File:Blue_New_key.png]] to create the first wall. The "'''Create New Wall'''" window will appear.	+	2. Select the blue "'''New'''" key [[File:Blue_New_key.png]] to create the first wall. The "'''Create New Wall'''" window will appear.


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−	6. Press "'''OK'''" [[File:OK_button1.png]]	+	6. Press "'''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]] as before. Change the "'''Height'''" to '''144''' as before when the "'''Create New Wall'''" window opens. Then, select the "'''Flip Wall'''" check box and change the direction of the wall by entering "'''90'''" in the bottom "'''Direction'''" field.
+. To create the next wall, select the same blue "'''New'''" key [[File:Blue_New_key.png]] as before. Change the "'''Height'''" to '''144''' as before when the "'''Create New Wall'''" window opens. Then, select the "'''Flip Wall'''" check box and change the direction of the wall by entering "'''90'''" in the bottom "'''Direction'''" field.
 *This will change the direction in which the second wall faces by 90 degrees.
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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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-. Select the blue "'''New'''" key[[File:New_Steps_button1.png]] to create the second set of stairs. The "'''Create New Step'''" window will appear.
+. Select the blue "'''New'''" key [[File:New_Steps_button1.png]] to create the second set of stairs. The "'''Create New Step'''" window will appear.
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-. Select the blue "'''New'''" key[[File:New_Platform_Key1.png]] to create the third platform.
+. Select the blue "'''New'''" key [[File:New_Platform_Key1.png]] to create the third platform.
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-. Click on the Tri-Star at the base of the first wall in the display area to create the first PickPoint directly 36 in. above it. Select the "'''Apply'''" key[[File:Apply.png]].
+. Click on the Tri-Star at the base of the first wall in the display area to create the first PickPoint directly 36 in. above it. Select the "'''Apply'''" key [[File:Apply.png]].
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-. Select the "'''Apply'''" key[[File:Apply.png]].
+. Select the "'''Apply'''" key [[File:Apply.png]].
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 ==Creating Railings==
-. First, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key[[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign it to the first wall in the display area.
+. First, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key [[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign it to the first wall in the display area.
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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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 . Moving in the direction of the second (inactive) wall and being sure to remain on the same 3D plane, create the second and third lengths of railing. (Note) Staying on the same plane is easier when designing from a bird's eye view.
-. Before the railing turns the corner, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key[[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign the other wall so the railing will be constrained to it.
+. Before the railing turns the corner, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key [[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign the other wall so the railing will be constrained to it.
-. 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 1 through 8, 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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−	~~"'''UNDER CONSTRUCTION: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE'''"~~

	'''See [[Handrail Module]] and [[Handrail Tutorial]] for initial and secondary assistance regarding the Handrail Module.'''		'''See [[Handrail Module]] and [[Handrail Tutorial]] for initial and secondary assistance regarding the Handrail Module.'''

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 [[File:Completered_Railings_Plus_Values1.png|center]]
+) '''The railing is complete'''.
 "'''Thank you for participating in the tutorial. Happy bending!'''"

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 "'''Fig 7.1 shows what the display area should look like if these instructions have been followed correctly up to this point.'''"
-) Once the railing is set in place, the "'''Part'''" tab should reveal the numerical values of the lengths of railing as shown in Fig 7.1.
+) Once the railing is set in place, the "'''Part'''" tab should reveal the numerical values of the lengths of railing as shown in the left side of Fig 7.1.
-[[File:Completed_Railings2.png]][[File:Railing_Values2.png|right]]
+[[File:Completered_Railings_Plus_Values1.png|center]]

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 *If these instructions have been followed correctly up to this point, the display area will look like Fig 5.2
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 ) Moving in the direction of the second (inactive) wall and being sure to remain on the same 3D plane, create the second and third lengths of railing. (Note) Staying on the same plane is easier when designing from a bird's eye view.
 ) Before the railing turns the corner, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key[[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign the other wall so the railing will be constrained to it.
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 ) Once the railing is set in place, the "'''Part'''" tab should reveal the numerical values of the lengths of railing as shown in Fig 7.1.
 [[File:Railing_Values1.png|left]]

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-) 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.
+) Also check the "'''Constrain to Wall'''" check box. This will keep the length of railing a consistent 5 inches (in the case of this tutorial) off of the plane of the current active wall.
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-) Moving in the direction of the second (inactive) wall and being sure to remain on the same 3D plane, create the second length of railing. (Note) Staying on the same plane is easier when designing from a bird's eye view.
+) Moving in the direction of the second (inactive) wall and being sure to remain on the same 3D plane, create the second and third lengths of railing. (Note) Staying on the same plane is easier when designing from a bird's eye view.
-) 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.
+) Before the railing turns the corner, select the "'''Active Wall'''" key[[File:Active_Wall.png]] and assign the other wall so the railing will be constrained to it.
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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 1 through 8, 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.'''"
 ==Returning The Railing==