Path Stairs Properties
For any properties not shown below, see Setting Object Properties.
| Options |
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| Rise |
Vertical distance between steps. |
| Run |
Length of each step. |
| Width |
Stair width. When profile trimming is enabled, this is the width of the stairs before any trimming. |
| Elevation |
Distance from the ground to the top of the stairs. |
| Cut terrain |
Cut a hole in the terrain where the stairs extend beneath the ground. |
| Switch sides |
Align the right side of the stairs with the path instead of the left. |
| Reverse direction |
Reverse which direction the steps run. |
| Edit points |
Enable or disable point editing mode, which will allow you to modify the shape. See Editing Points for details. |
| Shape options |
Save the current shape or load a new one. For more details, see Saving and Loading Shapes. |
| Profile |
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| Trim to profile |
Trim stairs to the profile shape. |
| Edit Profile |
Enable or disable point editing mode, which will allow you to modify the profile shape. See Editing Points for details. |
| Reset Profile |
Reset the profile shape to one that surrounds the stairs. |
| Tread |
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| Use default material |
Uncheck to use a different material for the treads. |
| Type |
Style of tread to use. |
| Tread height |
Height of each stair tread. |
| Overhang |
How far the tread will overhang the step. |
| Riser |
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| Add risers |
Add stair risers. Uncheck to remove the risers. |
| Use default material |
Uncheck to use a different material for the risers. |
| Border |
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| Add border |
Add a border on the left and right side of the stairs. |
| Use default material |
Uncheck to use a different material for the border. |
| Border width |
Width of the border. |
| Railing |
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| Style |
Choose from a variety of pre-designed railings. Once you select a style, you can customize it as desired. |
| Extend top |
Distance to extend the railing at the top of the stairs. Useful for extending the railing to an upper landing. |
| Extend bottom |
Distance to extend the railing at the bottom of the stairs. Useful for extending the railing to a lower landing. |
| Left railing |
Add a handrail to the left side of the stairs. |
| Right railing |
Add a handrail to the right side of the stairs. |
| Save Style |
Save your current railing configuration as a style that can be used in future designs. |
| Railing Posts |
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| Cap style |
Style of the railing post caps. |
| Base trim style |
Style of the railing post bottom trim. |
| Post size |
Width and length of each railing post. |
| Upper railing post |
Add a post to each side of the railing at the top of the stairs. |
| Lower railing post |
Add a post to each side of the railing at the bottom of the stairs. |
| Top Railing |
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| Add top railing |
Uncheck to remove the top railing. This is useful when using glass panels instead of balusters. |
| Type |
Shape of the top railing. |
| Height |
Distance from the bottom of the railing to the top. |
| Bottom Railing |
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| Add bottom railing |
Uncheck to remove the bottom railing. This is useful when using glass panels instead of balusters. |
| Type |
Shape of the bottom railing. |
| Offset |
Distance to raise the bottom railing above its lowest point. |
| Balusters |
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| Use default balusters |
Uncheck this option to select a different style of balusters. |
| Model |
Type of baluster to use. |
| Width |
Width of each baluster. |
| Spacing |
Distance between balusters. |
| Information |
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| Number of steps |
Number of steps used in the stairs. |
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