Detail Mode

Structural Design User Guide

Stairs, Ladders and Handrails : Step Ladder : Detail Mode

Detail mode is intended for use by structural designers, which enables you to create detailed step ladders which can then be clash tested and drafted.

General Attributes

The functionality available in the General Attributes part of the Create Step Ladder window is identical to that in Layout mode. Refer to General Attributes for further information.

Reference Points

The functionality available in the Reference Points part of the Create Step Ladder window is identical to the Reference Points part of the Create Stair Flight window. Refer to Reference Points for further information.

Stair Configuration

The functionality available in the Step Ladder Configuration part of the Create Step Ladder window is identical to the Stair Configuration part of the Create Stair Flight window (with the exception of the Handrail Configuration drop-down list). Refer to Stair Configuration for further information.

Handrail Assembly

The Handrail Assembly part of the Create Step Ladder window is automatically populated with all of the available handrail assemblies for selection. A 3D graphical representation of the handrail assembly also displays.

Note:

Step ladder handrails may not be displayed correctly if the values on the Step Ladder Details part of the Create Step Ladder window are unrealistic or do not allow the geometry to be calculated correctly. Modifying values such as Bend Radius or Exit Extension will resolve the issue. The displayed aids give an indication of the result and will adjust if the values on the on the Step Ladder Details part of the Create Step Ladder window are modified.

Click Next to display the Specifications part of the Create Step Ladder window. Refer to Specifications for further information.

Click Back to return to the Step Ladder Configuration part of the Create Step Ladder window.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create Step Ladder window.

Specifications

The Specifications part of the Create Step Ladder window displays all the available specifications for the step ladder from the defaults.

The choices made on previous parts of the Create Step Ladder window determines which specifications are available for selection.

From the Step Ladder Specification part of the Create Step Ladder window:


Stringer	A list of available stringer specifications displays. Valid stringer specifications are defined by the administrator in the selectable SLH defaults.
Tread	A list of available tread specifications displays. Valid tread specifications are defined by the administrator in the selectable SLH defaults.

From the Handrail Specification part of the Create Step Ladder window:


Rail	A list of available rail specifications displays. Valid rail specifications are defined by the administrator in the selectable SLH defaults.
Post	A list of available post specifications displays. Valid post specifications are defined by the administrator in the selectable SLH defaults.

Click Next to display the Step Ladder Details part of the Create Step Ladder window. Refer to Step Ladder Details for further information.

Select Back to return to the Handrail Assembly part of the Create Step Ladder window.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create Step Ladder window.

Step Ladder Details

The functionality available in the Step Ladder Details part of the Create Step Ladder window is identical to that in Layout mode. Refer to Step Ladder Details for further information.