[Plugin] GKWare Stair Maker

[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.

1. Changed the web dialog
   the enter key now acts like the OK button.
   the escape key now acts like the cancel button.
2. Fixed first time registration bug.
3. Web dialog is no longer resizeable
4. Added ‘Open Style Sheet’ drop down. You can now store and retrieve style sheets.
5. Changed ‘Save As Default’ check box to ‘Save Style Sheet’ drop down. You can now save current style as a named style sheet.
6. Issue with first nosing. Fixed
7. Added feature risers now have choice to sit on tread - stone risers etc...
8. Added feature for partial risers with open riser stair
9. Added featuer - you can now specifiy side nosing for tread independently from front of tread nosing.
10. Back of tread was not bullnosed for open riser progressive flare. Fixed
11. 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
12. Riser boards now work with progressive flare.
13. Updated translation files
14. Flared risers have stringer dado problem. Fixed
15. Housed stringer at front of stair not calculating properly. Fixed
16. Flared treads greater than 65mm had problems. You can now flare tight radius stairs up to around 150 mm.

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[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".

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[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.

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[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.

1. straight treads at top of inside stringer

2. straight treads at bottom of inside stringer

3. straight treads at top of outside stringer

4. 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

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German File

[Garry K]

Roland,

Send me your user ID and I will extend your trial.

This is a progressive flare - where the treads at the center get progressively larger.

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[db11]

Just wanted to register my satisfaction with this plugin. I bought it to help me generate a set of half-spiral stairs for a client project.

The plugin itself is well-done and works flawlessly. But what really impressed me is how well Garry K supports it. He has been tremendously helpful in showing me how to generate output from it that it was not specifically designed to do. (in this case a single central steel stringer)

And with every query —and there were several in my case!— his replies were prompt and on-point. Really a pleasure to deal with.

Highly recommended to anyone who needs to resolve a spiral stair conundrum.

Doug