Print at Dec 16, 2025, 6:11:57 AM

Posted by architectech at Jan 16, 2024, 8:17:44 PM
Re: Staircase generator plug-in
Hi: Thanks for your insights. I copied and saved your post for study, and read thru a couple of times.
--One question directly: you wrote "Last stair elevation 2.70"
I think that elevation in SH3D always means the bottom of an object.
I need last (highest) stair TOP to be 2.70. So, if I got it right, Last stair elevation should be 2.70 minus the height of one stair.
Please, tell me, if that is so or not.
--The Multiplyer plugin approach for concrete staircase could work, but of course, I need the handrails. And mostly I need the very conservative U-shaped-with-landing-in-the-middle (two-flight) staircases, which I can't see how to do with the multiplier. There seems to be columns for handrails, but no handrails. (Also, I could not find concrete texture.)
--As an architect, I actually drew lots of staircases with pencil on paper. Then went over to ArchiCAD. Now my free access ended, hence I am working with SW3D. I am doing visual plans only nowadays.
--Please, tell me how you "custom create" your staircases, if it is not a trade secret.
Best wishes
Erik