The Stairs node defines the stairs that you want to add to your catalog and hence to your model. The stairs that are delivered are samples. Do not directly edit the sample stairs to create your custom stairs. We recommend that you copy the sample stair to a new stair, and then edit the copy.
When creating your stairs, there are custom attributes and required attributes. You can add your custom attributes using the Custom Interfaces Sheet sheet (described in the Smart 3D Reference Data).
The required attributes used by IJSPSCommonStairLadderProperties interface must be defined for each stair part class that you define. The required attributes are:
Part Number
Type a part number for the stair. The part number must be unique across the entire catalog.
Part Description
Type a description for the stair.
Mirror Behavior Option
Specify the mirror behavior of the stair part.
Span
Enter the distance from the top support to the bottom support. This is the default distance. The actual distance is calculated by the ISPSStairSymbolServices component when placing the stair.
Height
Enter the overall projected vertical height, including custom extensions or gaps on the top or bottom. This is the default distance. The actual distance is calculated by the ISPSStairSymbolServices component when placing the stair.
Length
Enter the overall physical length for reporting purposes. This is the default distance. The actual distance is calculated by the ISPSStairSymbolServices component when placing the stair.
Width
Enter the horizontal width of the stair. This is the default distance that is displayed on the ribbon bar during placement.
Angle
Enter the angle of inclination from the bottom support. This is the default angle that is displayed on the ribbon bar during placement.
Step Pitch
Enter the maximum distance between the stair treads. This is the default distance that is displayed on the ribbon bar during placement.
Side
Enter 1 or 0. This attribute is a toggle for the placement side relative to the top support. The Side button on the ribbon bar toggles the value so the default setting is inconsequential.