String Parameters

Select the string parameters from the Stair string tab in the Stair Generator dialog box.

String parameters

  • String type - Select one of the following from the list:
    • Normal strings - The steps are between the strings.

    • Saddle strings - The steps are on the strings. Select the step overhang from the Steps tab in the dialog box.

    • Profile string - A profile string is used as the string, and you can trim it in the model, for example. The default strings are pieces that cannot be trimmed. Select a profile string from the list of the String profile parameter.
    • Normal & wall - The strings reach from the floor to the top of the steps. The steps are between the strings.

    • Saddle & wall - The strings reach from the floor to the top of the steps. The steps are on the strings. Select the step overhang from the Steps tab in the dialog box.

  • Strings - Select one of the following from the list:
    • None - Stair without strings
    • Left - A string only at the left edge of the stair when going upwards.
    • Right - A string only at the right edge of the stair when going upwards.
    • Both - Strings at both edges of the stair.
  • String height (h)

  • String thickness (t)

  • String profile - If you selected String profile as the string type, select the profile from the list.
  • String material - Select the material from the list. In addition to the default materials, you can select any other material by selecting Add from the list. Select the material from the browser.