topic Using custom railing macro with Stairmaker? in Libraries & objects

Using custom railing macro with Stairmaker?

Anonymous — Wed, 23 May 2018 11:07:33 GMT

Hi, everyone

I had to modify some structural dimensions in one of the railing macros that come with ArchiCAD (Rail Posts with Balusters). Now I have a standalone railing object and a modified macro loaded with my custom library.

Is there a way to include that custom macro on the list that appears for railing choices when you edit the ArchiCAD stair object so it could be auto-generated with the stair?

Thank you!

Re: Is there a way?

Erwin Edel — Wed, 23 May 2018 13:31:12 GMT

Stairmaker does not use the railing objects from the library, but rather it's own scripted railings.

If you use ArchiCAD21 and onwards, there is a new stair tool and a new railing tool that solves this problem.

I never use stairmaker railings myself in ArchiCAD20 and before, you can use most of the railing objects from the library on a slope and curved etc, so with a few adjustments, you can place them with stairs.