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Create Stairs from Member-Height-Direction

  1. Click Assemblies Assemblies Icon Model Panel on the Model panel.

    The Assemblies palette displays.

  2. Click Stair Stair Icon Assemblies.

    The Stair palette displays.

  3. Click Straight Stair Icon Assemblies.

  4. Select a Template.

    OR

    Fill in the stair data as needed. For more information, see Stair.

  5. Check or clear Auto Handrail. If checked, select a Handrail Template.

  6. Select Member/Height/Direction from the Place By list.

  7. Click Insert.

  8. Select the top support member in the 3D model where you want to place the stair.

    Select Member to Place Stairs

  9. Select a point on the selected member for the insertion location. You can type a distance, such as 12" on the command line, and then press ENTER to place the insertion point at that specified distance.

    Select location on member

  10. Select a point below the first point to define the elevation of the stair. Alternatively, you can type the elevation on the command line. For example, select the end point of the column next to the insertion point of the stair, as seen below.

    Pick Point Elevation Stair Assembly

  11. Click in the direction where you want to place the stair. For example, if you want the stair to face away from the landing, click to the west, as shown below.

    Direction of Stair for Stair Assembly

    The software places the stair.

    Stair Placed