[Plugin] GKWare Stair Maker

Garry K

I'm back to adding new features about once a month.
I'm hoping to add these features next version.

Add partial riser for open riser stair - so that the gap is no larger than 'Maximum Gap'
Allow riser to sit on tread (marble etc).
Modern Rake rail - second rail profile where there are no spindles and instead there are additional horizontal rails every 100 mm (or less)
Modern Glass panel instead of spindles

We will use the new 'Maximum Gap' rule (defaults to 100mm or 4"), for opening of partial risers and spacing for rake rails and Modern Glass panels. Here is the new 'Codes and Rules' page

stair maker rules.PNG

The new 'Stair Configuration' page contains 2 check boxes which are 'Partial Riser', and 'Risers Sit On Treads' as well as 2 drop downs which are 'Spindle Options' and 'Spinde Style'

Stair Maker configuration.PNG

Here is an example of a stair that is flared and has 'Open Riser' and 'Partial Riser' checked.

partial riser.PNG

BMoffa

I have a requirement for a staircase that begins as a 180 degree spiral within a 10-12 foot space for the first 6 feet (approximate) of rise. The steps then continue as a straight run to the top--approximately another 5 feet. Is it possible to do this with Stair Maker?

Also, I haven't seen anything regarding pricing.

Garry K

You can check out prices on my web site. CabMaker32.com
You must log in to see prices.

The web dialog currently will not create a stair with curved and straight steps. A future version will add this capability.

There is a 2D to 3D stair conversion utility that will create treads and risers based on a 2D drawing. You could use the Stair Maker to create the curved portion of the stair and use the 2D to 3D utility to create the rest of the treads.

Krisidious

@garry k said:

There is a 2D to 3D stair conversion utility that will create treads and risers based on a 2D drawing. You could use the Stair Maker to create the curved portion of the stair and use the 2D to 3D utility to create the rest of the treads.

And it rocks...

Garry K

I've finished testing version 1.0.20 of the Stair Maker plugin Suite.
I've fixed a number of issues and added new features.

Changed the web dialog
the enter key now acts like the OK button.
the escape key now acts like the cancel button.
Fixed first time registration bug.
Web dialog is no longer resizeable
Added ‘Open Style Sheet’ drop down. You can now store and retrieve style sheets.
Changed ‘Save As Default’ check box to ‘Save Style Sheet’ drop down. You can now save current style as a named style sheet.
Issue with first nosing. Fixed
Added feature risers now have choice to sit on tread - stone risers etc...
Added feature for partial risers with open riser stair
Added featuer - you can now specifiy side nosing for tread independently from front of tread nosing.
Back of tread was not bullnosed for open riser progressive flare. Fixed
Added checks
Web Dialog data entry now pops up message for invalid data entry
Tread dado must be less than tread thickness
Tread bullnose cannot be negative
Tread nosing cannot be negative
Tread side nosing cannot be negative
Riser nosing cannot be greater than tread nosing
Riser nosing cannot be negative
Tread bullnose cannot be larger than tread nosing
Riser boards now work with progressive flare.
Updated translation files
Flared risers have stringer dado problem. Fixed
Housed stringer at front of stair not calculating properly. Fixed
Flared treads greater than 65mm had problems. You can now flare tight radius stairs up to around 150 mm.

Sawtooth 300 mm radius with 150 mm Flare

Housed 300 mm radius with 250 mm Flare

Krisidious

You've been a busy bee... looks great.

Garry K

Here is an interesting side effect that I didn't expect. Here I put in a -20 mm progressive flare on the last 8 treads and it works - providing you check "Flare Sawtooth Face".

Stair with negative progressive flare

Garry K

Stair Maker version 1.0.20 is now available for download from my web site.
CabMaker32.com

Testing would be appreciated. The new plugin will be uploaded to the Extension Warehouse and the Plugin Store later this week.

Anyone who wants to run the trial - but has timed out please email me and I will reset your accounts on my web site. gkernan@telus.net

Krisidious

I'll get the new version...

Garry K

Stair Maker plugin version 1.0.21 is now available.

Garry K

I've now added straight stairs to stair maker.
Here is one with what we call a foot.
The straight stair is available with flares.

I'm Just finishing off with testing.

Straight Stair

BMoffa

Great. So now you need to be able to combine a spiral and straight which is what I need right now--A 180 spiral then straight to the top).

Garry K

Yes Robert - that is the plan.
However, Next will be quarter and half landings.
Then I think I should add posts and balusters.

Straight treads combined with curved need the following options.

straight treads at top of inside stringer
straight treads at bottom of inside stringer
straight treads at top of outside stringer
straight treads at bottom of outside stringer

Also need to look at notching points - where stair goes from beside a wall and then opens up.

Garry K

Stair Maker plugin version 1.0.22 is now available.

Nick1

I no longer carry credit cards and don't have any accounts like Paypal. I can send you a money order for $50.00 whcih is the price. But where can I mail it to?

Thanks again for your work.

Garry K

Nick1

I've sent you a private message.

Garry K

Version 1.0.23 is now available.

pbacot

Thanks Garry. Impressive plugins!

Esense3d

Hello Garry

First Your server is on Limit
I cant buy your great Stair plugin
but i can translate for you to German

Need little help with the following Strings
What exactly does:
Progressive Flare
Flare Count
The current translation is complete except for these strings

Greetings from Swiss
Roland F

German File