CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Assemblies > Stair
Creates stairs in the model space by selecting members, specifying the member, height, and direction, or by picking points in the 3D model space.
Template
Specifies the predefined configuration of the stair to place.
Save
Saves any changes you make to the selected template.
Save As
Displays the Save As Template dialog box, which allows you to save a new template.
To save changes to an existing template, click Save.
Straight
Inserts a straight stair.
Cylindrical
Inserts a cylindrical stair.
Spherical
Inserts a spherical stair.
General
Width
Specifies the width of the stairs.
Top Floor Thickness (applies only to straight stairs)
Specifies the thickness of the floor at the top of the stairs. When you set this option to 0, then the stairs align with the attaching beam. When you set this option to a value greater than 0, then the stairs attach at the specified thickness upwards from the attaching beam.
Bottom Floor Thickness (applies only to straight stairs)
Specifies the thickness of the floor at the bottom of the stairs. When you set this option to 0, then the stairs align with the attaching beam or floor. When you set this option to a value greater than 0, then the stair base attaches at the specified thickness upwards from the attaching beam, floor, or object.
Top Extend (applies only to straight stairs)
Specifies the straight length at the top section of the stair stringer.
Bottom Extend (applies only to straight stairs)
Specifies the straight length at the bottom section of the stair stringer.
Insert Position (applies only to straight stairs)
Specifies whether to insert the stair from the Center, the Left, or the Right.
Auto Handrail
Adds a handrail to the stairs.
Handrail Template
Specifies a handrail template for the Auto Handrail. Click Assemblies > Handrail to build more templates for handrails. For more information, see Handrail.
Group
Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
Layer
Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.
The Height and the Angle options are only available when you edit the stair. For more information, see Modify Stairs Palette.
Details
Long Description
Specifies a long description for the item that you place.
Short Description
Specifies a short description for the item that you place.
Part Number
Specifies a part number for the item that you place.
Tag
Specifies the tag of the item that you place.
Cylinder
Center Post
Indicates that the cylindrical spiral stair has a center post.
Vessel Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the vessel that the stair wraps around.
This option is only available when you do not select Center Post.
Landing
Landing
Indicates that the cylindrical stair adds landings to the stair based on the Number of Landings entered.
Number of Landings
Specifies the number of landings for the cylindrical stair. The software evenly spaces the landings.
Spherical
Vessel Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the vessel that the stair wraps around.
Advanced Properties
Click the Advanced Properties button to open the Advanced Properties dialog box. For more information, see the advanced properties for each stair type.
Straight - Advanced Properties Straight Stair
Cylinder - Advanced Properties Cylinder Stair
Spherical - Advanced Properties Spherical Stair
Place By
Member/Height/Direction (applies only to straight stairs)
Places a stair in the 3D model space by selecting a support member, specifying the location of the stair on the member, and then select a height and direction. The software calculates the angle based on the height and direction.
Members (applies only to straight stairs)
Places a stair in the 3D model space from selected support members.
Vessel (applies only to cylinder and spherical)
Places a stair in the 3D model space by selecting a vessel.
Points
Places a stair by defining a start point, the height, the entry direction, the exit direction, and the overall direction of the stair.
Insert
Places the assembly in the 3D model based on the configuration and the selected Place By options. This option is not available when you modify.
Double-click stairs to display the Modify Stair palette. For more information, see Modify Stairs Palette.
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