topic Re: A three leg stair in Libraries & objects

A three leg stair

Conrado Dominguez — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 06:51:01 GMT

Archicad stairs library part does not provide for the three leg stair shown in the attached picture.

I try to use the custom configuration and it does not support the "path" I need

As a work around, I work out the small, 4 risers first flight; added a slab for the first landing; and a regular "U" shaped stair for the upper 2 flights.

However, I find no way to connect the railings at the first turn (corner of the first landing) and there is no way I found to omit the steps break line for the bottom first 4 risers.

Are there any suggestions you can offer to create a stair with the "path" required here.

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Re: A three leg stair

Bruce — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:14:07 GMT

Use Design > Create Stair Using Selection.

Draw your stair footprint with a fill, and your travel line.

Help is here: http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-19-int-reference-guide/elements-of-the-virtual-building-2/custom-stairs-with-stairmaker/custom-stair-based-on-manually-drawn-elements/

You may also find this interesting:
http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/how-to-create-balustrades-using-trussmaker/

Re: A three leg stair

Conrado Dominguez — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:17:10 GMT

Thanks Bruce,
I was aware of the Custom way to create the stairs. However. the program is not accepting the line representing the "path". I have tried using simple segments joined, multiple segments grouped and the poly line tool to no avail.

I will try calling support and see if they can help.

Thanks for the article of using the truss tool. I have forgotten that one.

Re: A three leg stair

Bruce — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 22:03:22 GMT

Conrado,

I managed to get it to work ok. I've only done it very quickly, so getting the risers right may take a bit of playing around.

Make sure the fill doesn't overlap. Only select the fill and lines that define the walking path (must connect).

Re: A three leg stair

Bruce — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 22:05:14 GMT

screenshots

Re: A three leg stair

Bruce — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 22:05:58 GMT

3d screenshot