Modify Stair

Used to modify existing stair(s) in the model. All modifications to the stair properties and construction settings are managed through the Modify Stair dialog.

The Modify Stair dialog also opens when; double clicked OR right-click > Modify Stair on a selected single stair.

Tip: Selecting a new railing type from the catalog item selector, opens the Change Type dialog, where the Old Value and the New Value columns are displayed for review and a new type can be applied.

The property values displayed are those from the selected stair. The modify stair works also for multiple stairs of different configurations, including monolithic and non-monolithic stairs.
When there is an active selection set of stairs of different types with inconsistent property values being modified, then the term <<VARIES>> displays in the Value fields for those properties.

Setting	Description
Catalog Item Selector	Used to select from available Catalog Items. The Catalog Item Selector combo box contains several options and settings designed to make it easier to find the exact catalog item you need to place/change. A generic example of Catalog Item selector options for searching, grouping and navigating The Catalog Item list also includes user defined assemblies, and RFA catalog items, if any. Search - Used to search for catalog items by name. Results are dynamically updated in the catalog items list. The searched text is also highlighted in the results. Group By: - Used to list catalog items in groups based on values assigned to specific catalog item properties. Groups can be collapsed and expanded by clicking the down/up arrows on the group name headers. For instance, selecting Group By: > Type for a wall catalog type creates groupings with Schematic, Partition, WallComponent, etc headings. Catalog items which have Type defined as Schematic, Partition, or WallComponent will be listed under those headings. You can also select Group By: > Do Not Group to create a flat list with no grouping. (Exemption Mechanical). (Large Icons) - Displays a representative icon for each catalog item listing. (List) - Displays catalog item listings without any icons. (Float) - When selected, the Catalog Item Selector combo box is detached from the placement/modify dialog, and becomes a separate dialog. You may prefer to have the floated dialog docked and always open over clicking the Catalog Item Selector in the placement/modify dialog for each catalog item selection. Note: The main dialog remains open and refreshes the thumbnail and preview in response to the selected catalog item. Click the Dock icon to close the floated dialog. Recently Used - Lists catalog items that were recently selected in a "Group". This is useful because when you need to repeatedly place or modify the same catalog items, you do not need to repeatedly browse or search the main catalog items list. Note: When you make your catalog item selection, it becomes the active part the Family/Part Toolbar.
Catalog Tools	A split button located to the right of the Catalog Item Selector contains tools to assist with managing catalog data prior to placement of selected catalog items. (Reset to Defaults) - Resets the selected catalog item property values to the default state as defined in the catalog library. (Edit Catalog Item) - Used to edit the selected catalog item. Opens the Catalog Editor, where you can create and edit new catalog types and catalog items. Catalog Editor can also be used to edit existing data and to view catalog item instance properties and values by definition. (Catalog Item Manager) - Used to manage catalog items library into organizational dataset. Opens the Catalog Item Manager, where you can copy or move catalog items into the dataset, and promoting current catalog items by moving then across workset levels. (Load Stair Settings) - Opens the Stair Construction Settings which is used to set the shape, size, placement, and appearance of all elements and components that are contained in the railing assembly.
Properties list - toolbar	Used to manage catalog item properties during placement or modification. Catalog item properties define the catalog item instance in the model, and are accountable in the DataGroup System data management tools. You can place a catalog item with its default property values or you can change property values as needed, place an instance in the model, and optionally save the changes to the catalog. The Properties combo box contains tools for sorting and searching the properties list: (Categorize) - When on, catalog item properties are grouped in categories based on the catalog type definitions. When off, the properties are listed alphabetically without grouping. (Alphabetical) - When on, catalog item properties are listed alphabetically without grouping. When off, the properties are listed in categories. (Description) - Toggles a description field at the bottom of the placement dialog listing information about the highlighted catalog item property. The information listed includes the property definition display name, internal name, and type definition. Search - Used to search for catalog item properties by name. Results are dynamically updated in the properties list.
Stair Dimensions	Stair Height - Sets the height of the stair assembly. This is the same value set through the Stair Construction Settings dialog for the fixed height option. For floor constrained height, it displays the height of the stair assembly. In this case the floor definition controls the actual height. It is set as an absolute height relative to the active floor. The stair height property is used to quickly alter the height of the stairs in a model should the design change. When a change in the stair height is applied, the stair assembly adjusts the number of treads in the last flight. Rather, it restricts the height by keeping at least two treads in the last flight. When reducing the height of a multi-run stair, the landing in the last flight needs to be manipulated to keep it safe within the desired height. Stair Actual Slope - Displays the actual height of a riser arrived from the stair calculation. It is highly dependent on the Riser Target Height defined in the Riser tab.
Stair Parameters	Stair Width - Sets the width of the stair. This is the value set through the Stair Construction Settings dialog. You can alter the stair width to suite the design by entering a new value here or via the heads-up display. The value initializes with the active DataGroup catalog instance definition for width. Manually entered values are not saved to the catalog’s instance definition. A list of the most recently used widths are available through MRU to save previous entries. Stair Part Definition - Sets the non-monolithic stair family and part definition pair through the popped up pull down menus. Family and part assignment can be done for straight/slanted panels as well as for planar and parametric profile risers. The value set through the Part option overrides the native definitions of the family part, if any in the profile. Fire Exit - When on, applies the Fire Exit property. Place of Refuge - When on, classifies the stair to be used as place of refuge or as a shelter.
Identification	Lists identification properties for the active catalog item type.
Thermal Transmittance	Lists the thermal properties to apply to the active catalog item.
Accessibility	Lists handicap accessible and non-skid surface properties that can be applied to the stair.
Construction Phase	Lists design and construction phase properties for walls such as New Construction, Future Construction, and Items to be Moved.
IFC Override	Lists IFC properties not automatically mapped to DataGroup System properties that can be manipulated for export.
Discipline	Sets one of the disciplines from pull-down options: Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical.
Classification	Building Classification Systems are supported by the DataGroup System. MasterFormat, OmniClass, and UniFormat property values can be associated with any Building element. Click the Value cell to open the Classification System selection combo box. The combo box is populated with selected classification system property values. It can be resized by clicking on the combo box's bottom right corner. Search for properties by name. Search results are displayed in the classifications hierarchy. Double click a property to select it. This action also closes the selection menu. The selected property displays in the selected classification system property value (on the Properties list).

Note: Information in the Value column rows can be completed by selecting the applicable cell to activate an editor field, an option menu, or a pop up dialog. This data is written to the element properties. Properties displayed with grey text are read only. Some of these are set in the placement tool's Placement tab, and can be modified there. The dividing bar between the Property, and Value columns can be moved to change the width of either area, or resize the dialog. A vertical and horizontal scroll bars are available to scroll and adjust Properties panel viewing and the display of data.

Modify Stair

A generic example of Catalog Item selector options for searching, grouping and navigating