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Stairs

In one sentence: Create a parametric stair flight with computed risers and treads from the storey height and user-specified dimensions.


Overview

Workbench: BIM
Menu: 3D/BIM → Stairs
Command: Arch_Stairs
IFC class: IfcStair

Creates a parametric stair flight. FreeCAD computes the number of risers and treads from the total rise height and user-specified step dimensions, following standard stair geometry rules.


Key properties

Property Description
Width Stair flight width (mm)
Height Total rise height (mm) — typically the storey height
Nosing Tread nosing overhang (mm)
TreadThickness Thickness of each tread (mm)
RiserHeight Fixed or computed riser height
NumberOfSteps Fixed or computed number of steps
Landings Landing positions: None, At top, At bottom, At top and bottom

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