https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87257#M8477 MikeS,<BR /> <BR /> Your suggestions, like the others from other users, are for sure welcome. <BR /> BTW, let me thank you because, making the example that should highlight that one of your request is already available inside ArchiStair I found a bug (coming from a GDL code optimization I made during AC 9 beta testing) just related to the customizable post/newel issue.<BR /> During the afternoon I will upload this maintenance update (both for AC 8.1 and Ac 9).<BR /> <BR /> Let me answer/ask you something about your kind requests.<BR /> <BR /> “Firstly: I don't seem to be able to get the Up/Down text to appear in the 2D view even after accessing the relevant parts of the dialogues from the Plan - i.e when accessing the stair via Archicad NOT via Archistair.”<BR /> <BR /> Do you see the Up/Down tab page in the stair settings dialog box? If yes you should select from the UP/DOWN pop-up menu the string UP/DOWN (BTW the string can be different because you can set different strings for this purpose)<BR /> <BR /> ”Second: I find that if you select no newels, with posts, weird things happen in the 3d modelling of the stairs.”<BR /> <BR /> Could you be so kind to send me some examples about this issue? If I could get them I will be able to fix these troubles…<BR /> <BR /> ”Third: It seems to be a process of trial-and-and error to familiarise oneself with the effects of multiple choices available so as to achieve the desired results, so I started to save each 'test' stair, but one is not allowed to overwrite a previously-saved stair!!”<BR /> <BR /> I know, we always have to face this issue. <BR /> Unfortunately I prefer to provide the “expert” users with this fastidious limitation in order to keep “save” the “less expert” from unwanted deletion of already created object.<BR /> <BR /> ”Fourth: Newels. It is very important that newels be allowed to extend a user-selected dimension above the handrail - as things stand if the handrail is larger in plan than the width of the handrail, the result is quite nasty. Similarly, newels ought to user-configurable so that the newel can extend down past the stringer (down to the floor, if necessary), as happens in conventional construction of timber stairs.” <BR /> <BR /> Extend the post/newel down past the stringer is already possible (look at the attached image). I never thought about the issue to extend them above… could you send me some drawing showing what you mean? Maybe the implementation of this issue could be easier than you think.<BR /> <BR /> ”Fifth: Posts. Similar to four (above). This would allow the user to simulate side-fixed handrails - my preferred technique. “<BR /> I suppose that as soon as you send me the drawing I will be able to better answer you.<BR /> <BR /> ”Sixth: A means of specifying that newels are to be placed at user-defined locations (e.g. only at the bottom and top of each flight, or two treads from the bottom etc.), and handrails to extend from newel face to newel face.”<BR /> User-defined locations: you know it could be easy but… what’s happen if the tread have complex shape?<BR /> I mean, the main issue of ArchiStair is that it allows you to build any shape you want, that means the tread depth can be very different. For this reason we didn’t implement this issue.<BR /> I’m thinking of a new feature (for the next update): you should be able to move (dragging hotspot) the newel/post position.<BR /> I could add what you are looking for but, of course, this will work only on “normal-shaped” stairs, for the other ones the result could be… strange.<BR /> Do you think the users will accept this limitation? If yes, this issue can be added in a quite short time.<BR /> <BR /> ”Seventh: Newels to show on 2D plan!!“<BR /> Yes, following your request this is necessary.<BR /> <BR /> ”Eighth: Newels to have optional 'tops' - e.g. sphere, and greater control over the mouldings. The base and top (square sections) heights ought to be user-defined.” <BR /> Very easy to do implement.<BR /> <BR /> ”Ninth: I found that creating a railing to two sides of a balcony worked differently to the method shown in the manual. I found that it was necessary to add the nodes to the sides on which the balustrades were to be created - the two sides with additional nodes in the fill don't have balustrades!.”<BR /> Also in this case I need your example because (maybe I misunderstood) it seems to work just like the manual describes… <BR /> <BR /> BTW, ArchiStair is just came out and I already receive an e-mail like this.<BR /> I hope it comes from the fact you feel ArchiStair a good product so you want to get more and more.<BR /> Of course we need some more time to collect all the users ideas and produce a new update that include all these new features…<BR /> <BR /> Friendly<BR /> Fabrizio Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:23:20 GMT Fabrizio Diodati 2004-09-27T10:23:20Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87223#M8443 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><R>Dear ArchiCAD users,<BR /> <BR /> finally ArchiStair is ready and… FREE OF CHARGE! <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_biggrin.gif" style="display : inline;" /> <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_biggrin.gif" style="display : inline;" /> <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_biggrin.gif" style="display : inline;" /> <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_biggrin.gif" style="display : inline;" /> <BR /> Please get any info at <A href="http://www.archistair.com" target="_blank">www.archistair.com</A><BR /> <BR /> Friendly<BR /> Fabrizio<BR /> <BR /> In order to get info on the way you can receive your free ArchiStair please directly contact our sales manager sending her an e-mail at <A href="mailto: silvia.rallo@cigraph.com">silvia.rallo@cigraph.com</A></R></DIV> Sat, 10 Jul 2004 07:31:08 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87223#M8443 Fabrizio Diodati 2004-07-10T07:31:08Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87224#M8444 Unbelievable! Even the tutorial is a major achievement. Fabulous work. And free, are you kidding me? I can't wait to get my hands on this thing. The entire ArchiCAD community owes Cigraph an enormous debt of gratitude. I just want to reach through my computer and give Fabrizio a big hug. Sat, 10 Jul 2004 08:40:45 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87224#M8444 SeaGeoff 2004-07-10T08:40:45Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87225#M8445 For a surprise, that's a good one, and a big one.<BR /> Excellent tutorial. Thank you very very much Fabrizio, <BR /> and thanks to the Cigraph Factory. Sat, 10 Jul 2004 09:07:16 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87225#M8445 Anonymous 2004-07-10T09:07:16Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87226#M8446 Fantastic.. Why in the world can't Graphisoft accomplish something like this. At least they can focus their energies on other aspects of AC to improve,.. Hopefully Cigraph works closely to fill gaps like this in AC.<BR /> <BR /> Thank You! Sun, 11 Jul 2004 01:49:32 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87226#M8446 Anonymous 2004-07-11T01:49:32Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87227#M8447 Warmest thanks!<BR /> <BR /> Should we all buy a Cigraph AddOn that we still don't have to repay at least partly the hard work of the good people of Cigraph? Sun, 11 Jul 2004 18:09:09 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87227#M8447 Djordje 2004-07-11T18:09:09Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87228#M8448 Editable object creation tools like this are what truely set ArchiCad apart. Thank You Cigraph! Mon, 12 Jul 2004 11:58:01 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87228#M8448 Anonymous 2004-07-12T11:58:01Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87229#M8449 Excellent news! Way to go Cigraph!<BR /> <BR /> I have just one remark: I can't access the website using Safari on OS X... Mozilla works fine which means the coding isn't suited for Safari. Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:51:29 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87229#M8449 MarinRacic 2004-07-13T18:51:29Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87230#M8450 Dear Marin,<BR /> <BR /> please which web site and which web pages? <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_question.gif" style="display : inline;" /> <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_eek.gif" style="display : inline;" /> <BR /> We are mainly Macintosh users and here it seems to work fine with Safari!<BR /> <BR /> Friendly<BR /> Fabrizio Tue, 13 Jul 2004 20:50:05 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87230#M8450 Fabrizio Diodati 2004-07-13T20:50:05Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87231#M8451 Thanks Fabrizio I will look at that.<BR /> FYI the link to the site doesnt work as it has a "." at the end <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /> Tue, 13 Jul 2004 22:51:13 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87231#M8451 Aussie John 2004-07-13T22:51:13Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87232#M8452 Yesterday I couldn't access the website through Safari, but this morning everything works fine... Bad karma, I guess! <E><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:">😉</span></E> Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:03:13 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87232#M8452 MarinRacic 2004-07-14T09:03:13Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87233#M8453 GREAT news!<BR /> <BR /> For me, coming from 10+ years of vanilla AutoCAD and 2 years of VectorWorks.. I'm in heaven with ArchiCAD and the Cigraph plug-ins.<BR /> <BR /> I am a new user, so everything is roses right now <IMG src="https://community.graphisoft.com/legacyfs/online/emojis/icon_smile.gif" style="display : inline;" /><BR /> <BR /> +pablo Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:26:18 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87233#M8453 Anonymous 2004-07-14T20:26:18Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87234#M8454 Oh happy day! My Free copy of ArchiStair just showed up. But alas, I can't get it installed. <BR /> Loaded the Addon into the AC addon folder. Opened AC, Opened ArchiStair through the Extras menu. Choose language, and then the Serialize Dialog Window opens. My dongle serial number loads properly. Then it says type in the registration Id - it's printed in the package box, registration card inside the package and/or CD-Rom sleeve. Nope, no registration ID any where. <BR /> Read all of the read me's. Still no clue.<BR /> This means then; <BR /> #1. Either we have to run the program in the limited Demo Mode, Which means its a demo not a free program. <BR /> or <BR /> #2. I am really, really stupid and am missing something really really obvious. <BR /> I am hoping for #2. <BR /> Can anyone help? Wed, 14 Jul 2004 21:18:02 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87234#M8454 Anonymous 2004-07-14T21:18:02Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87235#M8455 Dear Dave,<BR /> <BR /> if you got the DVD box... you should find the Registration ID too!<BR /> Otherwise, please ask your reseller/distributor (who provides you with the box) for this Registration ID.<BR /> Who received the boxes (I mean distributors/resellers) received the Registration IDs too!!!<BR /> <BR /> Please keep me informed...<BR /> <BR /> Friendly<BR /> Fabrizio Thu, 15 Jul 2004 01:29:02 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87235#M8455 Fabrizio Diodati 2004-07-15T01:29:02Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87236#M8456 Dear Fabrizio; The ID is not on or in the box, nor on any of the documentation. We got our copy from objects online and will send them an email. I am sorry to be a problem, considering what a generous offer this has been by Cigraph. Thu, 15 Jul 2004 12:01:34 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87236#M8456 Anonymous 2004-07-15T12:01:34Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87237#M8457 The registration number was on a sticker on the outside of the shrinkwrap on the package I received from Objects Online. Check the trashcan, dumpster dive or call Objects Online. I would not suggest email, when I spoke to David yesterday, his email box was about to explode.<BR /> <BR /> HTH Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:07:56 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87237#M8457 Ted Taylor 2004-07-15T14:07:56Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87238#M8458 Thanks Ted,<BR /> <BR /> you are right! Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:10:38 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87238#M8458 Fabrizio Diodati 2004-07-15T14:10:38Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87239#M8459 As suggested, I went dumpster diving and indeed found a very small scrap of shrink wrap and on it was an even smaller scrap of paper. On that piece of paper it had written "ArchiStair (Ver. 1.0) SINGLE, a long bar code and a long number." This number did indeed work, and I can now use the add on. Thank you all for the help. Thu, 15 Jul 2004 15:11:45 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87239#M8459 Anonymous 2004-07-15T15:11:45Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87240#M8460 Dear ArchiStair users,<BR /> <BR /> in order to avoid any trouble let me post this very important suggestion:<BR /> <BR /> 1. you can get ArchiStair only asking for its “DVD-box” (I mean it will never be downloadable from the web)<BR /> 2. to use ArchiStair you MUST serialize it. Without unlock code you can use it only as demo version but the Demo mode don’t let you create/edit/handle the stair: you will only able to browse the ArchiStair dialog window<BR /> 3. to serialize ArchiStair (just like the other Cigraph add-ons) you need you Registration ID: without your personal Registration ID you CANNOT get the unlock code<BR /> 4. PLEASE, PAY ATTENTION: the Registration ID is on a sticker on the outside of the shrink-wrap on the package.<BR /> 5. Ion order to avoid any trouble, please, conserve this Registration ID in a safety place.<BR /> <BR /> Thank you very much<BR /> Friendly<BR /> Fabrizio Thu, 15 Jul 2004 15:40:36 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87240#M8460 Fabrizio Diodati 2004-07-15T15:40:36Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87241#M8461 Thanks, Ted. I just rescued my number from the trash can (just in time).<BR /> <BR /> Steve Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:33:13 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87241#M8461 Stephen Dolbee 2004-07-20T17:33:13Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87242#M8462 Dumb question:<BR /> Do we need to "purchase" one copy of Archistair?<BR /> <BR /> More to the point, does free software require a different registration ID for each machine that it is being used on? Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:06:26 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Collaboration-with-other/ArchiStair-is-ready/m-p/87242#M8462 TomWaltz 2004-07-21T19:06:26Z