Overview
The Gates step lists every gate style the template supports — walk gates, double drives, cantilevers, and similar. Each gate defines width, height rules, gate posts, hardware, and optional terminal-post behavior.
Where in the app: Template wizard → Gates (step 5)
Open: Fence Builder
Add a gate
- Click Add gate.
- Enter a name (for example, 3 ft Walk Gate, 10 ft Double Drive).
- Set width and how height relates to the fence (match fence height or custom).
- Choose whether the gate uses a terminal post or a dedicated gate post component.
- Add gate hardware rows (hinges, latches, closers, drop rods) from My Components.
- Configure each height and color combination in the setup modal.
- Save the gate.
Gate hardware
Hardware rows work like component rows: pick catalog parts and quantities per combination. Typical items include hinges, latch assemblies, gate frames, and tension devices for chain link.
Step-by-step
- Complete Components and continue to Gates.
- Add every gate size you quote for this template.
- Configure posts and hardware for each gate.
- Confirm status indicators show complete for all gates.
- Click Save and continue to move to Time.
Tips
- Gates added here also appear on the Time step for per-gate labor entries.
- If a gate shares the same post as a terminal post on the layout, use Used as terminal post when that matches your install method.