3.6.B Customizing Stair Properties

Workflow

Demo

Practice Exercise (Optional)

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  1. Select the first stair case and duplicate the type.
  2. Edit the type properties to make this stair case an open riser stair case (i.e. edit the run type and un-check the riser box). Be sure to duplicate the run type otherwise it will be applied to all types in that family.
  3. Select the second stair case and duplicate the type.
  4. Edit this type's properties to also have no risers. Delete the left and right supports and add a middle support. Finally, select the railings and change them to the type Glass Panel Bottom Fill.
  5. Select the third stair case and duplicate the type.
  6. Edit the type properties and then edit the support type. Duplicate it and then change the the total depth to 2'0" and the width to 5". Give this support type to the left and right side.

When you have completed this exercise, your model should look like this:

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