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Gates and Posts

Place gates, adjust swing and hinge, and mark terminal posts on fence layouts.

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Overview

Gates and terminal posts are edited after you draw fence sections. Gate types come from the active fence template.

Where in the app: Designer → Fence tab → Drawing Tools
Open: Estimates


Terminal posts

Each click while drawing Draw Fence Section places a terminal post (end, corner, or intersection). Line posts are added automatically between terminals based on template spacing.

Select a terminal post to open the Terminal Post panel:

ControlPurpose
Existing PostMark a post that stays in place
DiameterChain link terminal sizing when applicable

Dragging a corner node moves connected straight sections.


Add a gate

  1. Pick a gate type in Drawing Tools (Single Swing, Double Swing, Roll, Cantilever, and others from template), or Add GateSelect Gate Type
  2. Click a valid placement:
    • Terminal post of the same fence style
    • Fence line near a terminal
    • Curve endpoint only
  3. Toast: Gate has been added! Tool resets to Select

Edit a gate

Select the gate on canvas:

ControlOptions
Opening lengthAdjust size within template range
HingeL / R
SwingIn / Out
DeleteRemove gate

On mobile-enhanced designer, use tap-to-place and slide gestures where enabled.