# Adjusting the Prong Rails

In this lesson, we will focus on modifying the rails of the basket setting to ensure that the prongs are secure and maintain their shape. Rails play a crucial role in supporting the prongs, preventing them from opening, and adding overall stability to the setting. Let's dive into the steps required to adjust the rails for your design.

### Step 1: Edit the Basket 

Start by selecting the basket setting you customized in the previous lesson.

* Option 1: Click on the edit icon **(1)** at the top of the panel to enter the editing mode for the basket.
* Option 2: Click on the edit icon **(2)** at the outliner.

<img src="https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Frame-2-1024x392.jpg" alt="" height="306" width="800">

### Step 2: Rail Tab

Once in the editing mode, locate and click on the “Rails” tab **(1)**. This tab allows you to customize various aspects of the rails that support the prongs.

<img src="https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Frame-4.jpg" alt="" height="215" width="239">

In the Rails tab, you have the option **(2)** to disable the upper rail if needed. For this tutorial, we'll keep it enabled to ensure maximum support for the prongs.

The Rails tab provides options to change the rail mode **(3)** to either **circle** or **custom shape**. The custom shape mode is selected by default, allowing you to tailor the curvature of the prongs to your specific design preferences.

### **Profile Curve**

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* **(1) Profile library**&#x20;
* **(2) Profile Editor**

### &#x20;Library

Click on the profile image in the library icon to open the profile library provided by RhinoArtisan.&#x20;

Here, you can choose from a variety of predefined profiles.&#x20;

<img src="https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-1188-300x225.png" alt="" height="179" width="239">

### Edit the Profile Curve

If you wish to edit the profile curve manually, click on the pencil icon in the profile editor. This will allow you to create a custom curve for the prongs.

<img src="https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-1189-287x300.png" alt="" height="250" width="239">

However, for this tutorial, we'll use the default profile and focus on adjusting specific parameters.

### **For this lesson:**

Now, let's refine the rail settings to optimize the support and aesthetic of your basket setting.

### **Upper Rail Adjustments**:

Set the height of the upper rail to **1.10**. This will provide sufficient support for the prongs while maintaining the design's elegance.

Increase the under grille parameter of the upper rail to **1.30**. This will enhance the structural integrity of the upper rail, ensuring it securely holds the prongs in place.

<img src="https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-1190-300x154.png" alt="" height="154" width="300">

### **Lower Rail Adjustments**:

Set the height of the lower rail to **1.10**. Matching the height of the upper rail creates a balanced and cohesive design, providing uniform support to the prongs.

<img src="https://www.rhinoartisan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-1191-300x156.png" alt="" height="156" width="300">

After adjusting the rail parameters, click on **done** at the top of the panel to save your changes.

### Video Lesson

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#### Next Steps

With the rails customized and secured, your curved basket setting is now ready to hold the half-carat diamond securely. In the following lesson, we will learn how to use the curator panel to add post and push elements, finalizing the stud earring.


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