ARCHICAD Stairs & Railings Tutorial 2 - Spiral Stair with Custom Treads, Balusters, Newel, etc.

Learn how to craft a custom stair and railing design in ARCHICAD 21 in this detailed, step by step demonstration. (65 min.) TIP: To master these complex and powerful tools, check out my new Stair & Railing Course at http://bobrow.com/stairs.

VIDEO OUTLINE - topics and methods include:
- Defining the precise geometry of the stair
- Choosing a basic structure and finish for the schematic model
- Aligning two spiral stairs to go beyond 360 degrees
- Adding an associated railing to both stairs in one step
- Calculating the pattern dimension and baluster spacing
- Reworking the floor plan symbol; tread numbering, break line, description
- Creating a custom tread; understanding coordinate references
- Defining a custom baluster using an outline in the profile editor
- Changing base and top heights of balusters and posts
- Creating a custom newell post using a set of modeled elements
- Defining a similar, more versatile newell using the profile editor
- Swapping the new stair and railing into place using the Renovation filter

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