Railing Gate

[twnctyguy]

OK, ready for the snarky answers, but why is it so difficult to do an entrance gate that matches the railing for a deck?  

[Renerabbitt]

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 

[robdyck]

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?

[VHampton]

 Rob and Renee are absolutely right:

Summary of Steps:

1. Draw a Railing Segment: Create a short segment of your deck railing (e.g., 36" wide) that matches the design of your existing railing.

2. 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.

3. Save to Library: Save the new door symbol to your library for easy access in future projects.

4. 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.

 

[twnctyguy]

Thank you all...that worked...I just couldn't figure it out and I was tired!