Dimension to Top of Railing

[ctc]

Has anyone figured out a workaround on how to dimension to the top of a railing in elevation that has a circular profile for a top rail? I know how to add a line to dimension to but I was wondering if something could be added to the profile.

[iankids]

Hi ctc,

Although there might be better ways, one quick and dirty way is to draw a small detail line (or a pair if need) and the dimension to the detail lines.

Cheers,

Ian

[Mike Sealander]

You might try making a very small straight segment at the top of your rail profile. In other words, don't make your profile perfectly round.

[brenehan]

If you have a referance plane in the relevent spot in the baluster family or post baluster famly you can dimension to that.

Brian