Changing and editing stair types

Step-by-step guide

Edit stair element properties.

1. Open the file Modify Stairs.rvt, where a created staircase intersects with an opening in the floor.
2. Open the Entrance Lobby 3D view and select the stairs.
3. In Properties click Edit Type.

4. In the Type Properties dialog box, click Duplicate and enter the name “Lobby Stairs”.
5. Click OK.

6. In the Construction area, beside the Run Type option, click the value and click Browse (…).
7. In the Run Type dialog box, click Duplicate and name the new run type “Open Risers”.

8. Click OK.
9. In the Risers area, deselect the Riser button.
10. In the Materials and Finishes area, click the Tread Material value, and click Browse (…).
11. In the Material Browser, select Metal – Aluminum.
12. Click OK.
13. In the Treads area, set the Tread Thickness to 1/2".
14. Click OK.

The Run Type is now set to Open Risers.

15. In the Supports area, click the Right Support Type value, and click Browse (…).

16. In the dialog box, click Duplicate and name the type “Stringer - 1/2" Width”.
17. Set the Material to Metal – Aluminum and the Width to 0' 0 1/2".
18. Click OK.

19. Click the Left Support Type value, and click Browse (…).
20. In the Type Properties dialog box, expand the Type drop-down and select
    Stringer – 1/2" Width.

21. Click OK.
22. The stairs are updated with the open risers.

23. Open the Level 1 view and select the stairs.
24. In the Modify | Stairs tab > Edit panel click Edit Stairs.
25. Select the landing, and in the Modify | Create Stair tab > Tools panel, click Convert.

26. Read the warning and click Close.
27. In the Modify | Create Stair tab > Tools panel, click Edit Sketch.
28. In the Draw panel, click Start-Center-End Arc, sketch the arc, and drag to create a curve.

29. Trim the sketch using Trim/Extend to Corner. (Dimensions for information only.)

30. Click Finish Edit Mode and the landing is created.
31. Click Finish Edit Mode again to finish editing the stair.
32. Open the Entrance Lobby 3D view to see the curved landing and the railing following it.

33. Select the opening and click Edit Boundary.
34. Switch to the Level 1 view.

35. Use Pick Line and Trim/Extend to Corner to modify the opening.

36. Click Finish Edit Mode.
37. Switch to the Entrance Lobby 3D view and select the railings.
38. In the Type Selector, select Railing: Handrail – Pipe. The railing is updated.
39. With the railings still selected, click Edit Type. In the Type Properties dialog box, click Edit beside Baluster Placement.
40. In the Edit Baluster Placement dialog box, set the Dist. From Previous to 3'-0".

41. Click OK twice to view the updated railing and finished staircase.