[Plugin] GKWare Stair Maker

Krisidious · 25 Jun 2015, 23:13

A man after my own heart... Curved Stairs Pro Style...

Garry K · 26 Aug 2016, 15:29

Here are a few more videos:

Flattening stringers for machining - CNC or by hand.
Adding finished bottom to stair.
Second method for adding a finished bottom.

Garry K · 3 Oct 2016, 13:03

New version 1.0.32 now available for download

Version number now shows up on title bar of web dialog
Now uses same License strategy as cabmaker
Check license now first deletes old license and then updates license
Has preferred setting for users who have license issues

garystan · 16 Dec 2016, 01:02

Sketchucation :

                 I'm not sure HOW to install this add-on.  I'm running Sketchup 8.    garystan

Garry K · 16 Dec 2016, 02:58

Log on to my website and email me from there. I'll walk you through it.

garystan · 1 Feb 2017, 20:38

Hi everybody :

                   I tried running Stair Maker, Version 1.0.23, and I noticed that it didn't have the OKAY button.  Suggestions ?

                                                            garystan

Garry K · 1 Feb 2017, 23:03

Stair Maker's current version is 1.0.32
Are you sure you installed 1.0.23

What does it say at the top of the form?

db11 · 13 Feb 2017, 00:19

Hi Gary -

I'm wondering if you're planning on adding L and U-shaped stair options to this plugin? It would seem a relatively easy thing, especially compared to what you've already created for spiral stairs.

I've been following your progress on Cabinet Maker, so I realize that you've likely not had a lot of time to devote lately to Stair Maker. It would be great if I could (eventually) use it for all the stairs I model — the majority of which are either U-shaped or L-shaped.

Any word for future development for this one?

Garry K · 13 Feb 2017, 17:18

Doug - I do have plans to get back into StairMaker.

L shaped and U shaped stairs are part of my plans (using simple landings). There will probably be additional parameters. I'm also thinking about including a notching point for either side of the stair. Example the top of the stair is between 2 walls and the stair widens after the notching point, possibly changing from housed to sawtooth after the notch.

Garry K · 13 Feb 2017, 17:22

Another idea that I have is to create elliptical stairs. There are essentially 2 types where the stair starts either at the minor or major axis. These stairs can be made comfortable without having a change of pitch. They can also be made with a continuous change of pitch (bigger challenge - more costly)

db11 · 13 Feb 2017, 22:15

That's great Gary — looking forward to seeing future Stair Maker development.

Kassul · 19 Feb 2019, 10:45

Hey Gary K,

I justed download your "stair maker" plugin but i can't use it.
I'm register on your web site but an error message appears on up left corner of the control window "web service error code 101". You can see on the JPEG file.

thank you for your help.

Garry K · 21 Feb 2019, 13:11

Error 101 means the internet connection time out on your computer. Stairmaker needs to connect to my web service once every week.