Stair Settings: 2D Graphics Tab

The remaining four stair configuration tabs have a method of saving and recalling each tab’s settings or style. The settings on the tab can be saved as a set and then loaded, replacing the current tab parameters.

1. Click the 2D Graphics tab to set the stair’s 2D appearance on lower and, if desired, upper floors. The lower floor is always the floor where the stair has been placed. Selecting display options for the upper floor is optional; the upper floor representation is usually on another layer, and can be specifically selected here. These parameters apply only to the Top/Plan view, and do not affect the 3D appearance of the stair.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
2D Graphic Styles	Saves and recalls styles from a saved set
View	Determines the view to apply the parameters to the stair; depending on drawing settings like layer scale and the document preference Hide details, the detailed or schematic view status is displayed
Detailed	Applies the 2D graphic parameters to stairs in a detailed layer scale view
Schematic	Applies the 2D graphic parameters to stairs in a schematic scaled view
Accept for all Views	Applies the 2D graphic parameters to stairs in all views (detailed and schematic)
Stair Break Settings	Sets the stair break parameters; select the stair break configuration, and then refine the display with the additional parameters
Break Elevation	Sets the Z-height (relative to Layer Z=0) for the stair break
Break Line Angle	Specifies the angle of the break line, measured from the leading edge of the tread/riser
Break Lines Separation	Sets the distance between the pair of parallel break lines, measured in page scale units
Break Line Extensions	Indicates how far to extend the break lines past the sides of the stair
Draw Outlines at Break	When selected, draws boundary outlines around the stair object
Show Markers at Break	When selected, adds start and end markers to the walk line above and below the stair break
End of Walk Line is:	Sets the end of the walk line at either the last tread before the stair break or directly at the break
2D Graphics Settings	Controls the display of the walk line, nosing, stringers, headroom outline, and railings in Top/Plan view only
Show Nosing/Riser Offset	Displays the stair nosing and riser offset
Show Tread Offset	Displays the left and right tread offset
Show Stringers	Displays the stair stringers
Show Headroom Outline	Displays the headroom outline; specify the headroom height above the stair
Show Handrail	Displays the handrail (railing parameters are set on the Railings tab)
Show Top Rail	Displays the top rail of the handrail and/or guardrail
Show Posts	Displays railing posts
Show Railing above Stair Break	Displays the railing above the stair break
Lower Floor	The stair always displays on the lower floor (the floor where it has been placed); set the display of stair breaks, walk lines, arrow directions, and stair text
Display Stair	Select the stair display configuration for the lower floor ●    Plain (no Break): Does not draw a stair break; the stair is drawn as set by the 2D attributes on the Graphic Attributes tab ●    Solid with Break: Draws a stair break; the stair is drawn as set by the 2D attributes and 2D Stair Break on the Graphic Attributes tab, but line styles remain solid ●    Below Break Only: Draws a stair break; all geometry above the stair break is hidden ●    Above Break Only: Draws a stair break; all geometry below the stair break is hidden ●    Break, Dashed Above: Draws a stair break; all line styles above the stair break are automatically dashed according to the settings on the Graphics Attributes tab ●    Break, Dashed Below: Draws a stair break; all line styles below the stair break are automatically dashed according to the settings on the Graphics Attributes tab ●    Dashed Above Only: Draws a stair break; all line styles above the stair break are automatically dashed according to the settings on the Graphics Attributes tab ●    Dashed Below Only: Draws a stair break; all line styles below the stair break are automatically dashed according to the settings on the Graphics Attributes tab
Walk Line Below/Above Stair Break	When selected, draws a walk line below/above the stair break. For Plain (no break) Display Stair style, draws a walk line the full length of the stair. When a walk line is indicated, select whether to display a start and/or end marker on the ends of the walk line (to show markers at a break, Show Markers at Break must be enabled). Set the arrow direction. The marker style is set on the Graphic Attributes tab.
Draw Entire Break	For Below Break Only and Dashed Below Only, select whether to draw the top of the stair break line, in addition to the bottom of the stair break line (which is always shown)
Stair Data	Opens the Stair Data Settings dialog box, for setting the appearance of stair text on the lower floor (see Step 2)
Upper Floor	Select to display the stair on the upper floor in both detailed and schematic views, and set the display of stair breaks, walk lines, arrow directions, and stair text for the upper floor
Layer	Specify the layer where the upper floor representation of the stair will be displayed. This selection affects both the detailed and schematic display of the stair on the upper floor. It is not related to the total rise stair height selection on the General or Geometry tab.
Upper floor stair configuration	The Display Stair, walk line, and Stair Data options function the same as for the lower floor
Break Offset	Adjusts the position of the stair break along the walk line. Enter a positive or negative offset to position the break without any gaps between upper and lower floors.
Preview	Displays a preview of the upper and lower floors of the 2D stair with the parameters applied

2. Click Stair Data for the lower, and optionally, the upper floor, to set the display of the 2D stair information text.

The Stair Data Settings dialog box opens. The stair configuration determines the number of available run or flight parameters. Stair data text appearance is set on the Graphic Attributes tab.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Show Numbers of Risers	When selected, displays the riser numbers for the stair. Specify the text position and offset for the flight and the step, and set the text rotation.
Position in flight	For straight stairs, indicate whether riser numbers display on the center, left, or right of the flight. For other stairs, indicate whether riser numbers display centered, or on the inner or outer side of the stair flight. The Offset value sets the distance between the riser numbers and the stair boundary.
Position in step	Sets the riser position centered on the step or at the start of the tread. The Offset value sets the distance between the riser numbers and the start of the tread, for numbers at the start of the tread only.
Rotation	Specifies the rotation of the riser numbers
Run	For each available run of stairs with multiple flights, select whether to include text for the total rise, average riser height, average tread depth, arrow direction (Up or Down, depending on walk line direction), and/or walk line length. As each item is selected for display, its code appears in the text box; text can also be typed between items. Select Line Break to add a carriage return between items. Set the angle of the text.
Note	For the entire stair, select whether to include text for the total rise, average riser height, average tread depth, arrow direction (Up or Down, depending on walk line direction), and/or walk line length. As each item is selected for display, its code appears in the text box; text can also be typed between items. Select Line Break to add a carriage return between items. Set the angle of the text.

The position of the stair run and note text can be adjusted by moving its control point.

 

3. Click OK to return to the Stair Settings dialog box.

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Stair Settings: General Tab

Stair Settings: Geometry Tab

Stair Settings: Construction Tab

Stair Settings: Railings Tab

Stair Settings: Graphic Attributes Tab

Managing Stair Styles

Saving a Stair as a Symbol

Setting Minimum and Maximum Values for Stair Geometry Parameters

Stair Properties

Transferring Stair Properties

Creating a Stair

Inserting Stairs

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