Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012: No Experience Required

Creating Stairs by Using the Rise/Run Function

To start off, this chapter will address the makings of a staircase, from commercial stairs to those with a more residential feel with wood members, balusters, and spindles. During this procedure, you will see how Revit brings stairs together. After you create a common staircase, you will move on to winding stairs, custom railings, and of course, ramps.

Before you begin, I should mention that there are some features about stairs in Revit that you will love, and some (or lack of features) you will not. As you create the stairs, keep in mind that Revit cannot always provide enough functionality to re-create every type of stair you may encounter.

NOTE Throughout this book, you will have the opportunity ...