Saving a Stair as a Symbol

The stair configuration, along with all its parameters, can be saved as a symbol for use again in the current file or in a library file. The stair is saved as a red symbol and becomes a plug-in object with pre-set parameters when inserted. See Symbols.

To save the stair as a symbol:

1. From the Stair Settings dialog box, click Save as symbol.

The Save Stair dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Destination	Select whether to save the stair symbol in the current file or in a library file available in the user folder
Save as symbol in current document	Saves the stair as a symbol in the current file
Save as template in library file	Saves the stair symbol to a custom default library file located in the user folder; the exact location is displayed upon saving
Name	Enter a name for the symbol
Symbol Folder	Select the symbol folder from the available hierarchy in the current file; subfolder lists are displayed for the selected folder
Symbol folder list	Displays available subfolders for the selected symbol folder; select a location for saving the new stair symbol
New Folder	Creates a new symbol folder in the current file; provide a folder name
Browse	Browses the subfolder contents of the currently selected symbol folder

2. Select whether to save the stair symbol in the current file or in a library file.

●    To save the symbol in a library file, select Save as template in library file and enter a name for the symbol

●    To save the symbol in the current file, select Save as symbol in current document, enter a name for the symbol, and select a symbol folder destination for the symbol by double-clicking on the selected symbol folder name

3. Click OK.

●    If the symbol was saved in the user default library, it is available from the General tab’s Symbol Selection list under the Custom Defaults category. Library files can be shared among users.

●    If the symbol was saved in the current file, it is available from the General tab’s Symbol Selection list under the Current Document category, and also from the Resource Browser. Symbols can be shared by exporting them from the Resource Browser (see Exporting Custom Resources).

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Managing Stair Styles

Setting Minimum and Maximum Values for Stair Geometry Parameters

Transferring Stair Properties

Inserting Stairs

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