Stair Properties

The properties of a stair object can be edited in the Object Info palette. Frequently-accessed parameters are available directly in the palette; click Settings to access the rest of the stair parameters.

If moving a stair object, temporarily deselect Detail 3D Handrails from the Object Info palette to decrease regeneration time.

 

Parameter	Description
Flr-Flr Height	Sets the stair’s height to a specific value, regardless of layer height
Max Riser	Specifies the maximum possible riser height
Tread Depth	Sets the horizontal (front to back) tread width
Tread Height	Sets the vertical tread thickness
Nosing Depth	Specifies the depth of the stair nosing
Stringer Width	Specifies the stringer width
Draw Top Tread	Specify whether the stair should include a top tread
Detail 3D Handrails	For speedier performance, draws handrails as NURBS curves, rather than extrude-along-path objects
Left Rail	Select to include a handrail on the left side of the stair (going up)
Right Rail	Select to include a handrail on the right side of the stair (going up)
Rail Height	Specifies the height of the top rail
Rail Width	Indicates the rail diameter
Upper Break	Specifies where to begin the stair break on the upper portion of the stair
Lower Break	Specifies where to begin the stair break on the lower portion of the stair
Settings	Opens the Stair Settings dialog box, for editing stair parameters. The tabs and settings on this dialog box are the same as those in stair preferences; see Creating a Stair.