twnctyguy Posted Tuesday at 08:57 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:57 PM OK, ready for the snarky answers, but why is it so difficult to do an entrance gate that matches the railing for a deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted Tuesday at 09:27 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:27 PM 28 minutes ago, twnctyguy said: OK, ready for the snarky answers, but why is it so difficult to do an entrance gate that matches the railing for a deck? Draw out a segment of your deck railing and make the necessary modifications for it to look like a door then with the railing selected use the convert selected to symbol tool to convert it to the symbol category of door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted Tuesday at 09:27 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:27 PM Probably because Chief doesn't have a specific tool to make a gate that matches the host wall / railing / fence. Instead, you need to use a door. To make a door that matches, draw a section of railing as long as your preferred gate (36" or 42" long for example). Convert that railing wall to a Door symbol and add it to the library. Select this symbol from the library and insert into your railing / fence. Before doing this, you may need to set stretch planes depending on the type of railing / fence. And of course, assign it to the layer of your choosing, usually the same as the railing or fence. Does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHampton Posted Wednesday at 03:03 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:03 AM Rob and Renee are absolutely right: Summary of Steps: Draw a Railing Segment: Create a short segment of your deck railing (e.g., 36" wide) that matches the design of your existing railing. Convert to Symbol: With the railing segment selected, use the “Convert Selected to Symbol” tool. In the dialog box, assign it to the Door category. Save to Library: Save the new door symbol to your library for easy access in future projects. Insert the Gate: Place the custom gate symbol into your deck railing where needed. It will function as a door and visually match your railing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twnctyguy Posted Wednesday at 03:05 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 03:05 PM Thank you all...that worked...I just couldn't figure it out and I was tired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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