I will second Kristoff's idea about flaring the strings also, also might be an idea to have a straightening of strings option as Garry said , say the first X no of steps, it would make it very handy, especially the wall/outside string.
BTW ..if any one wants to 3d model the horse newel. i will machine it...min order 50 peices !!! .
Regards BOB

Garry,
Initial testing of the beta plugin looks very encouraging. I am very confident that this plugin will help stair designers/manufacturers model there staircases quickly and efficiently, and best of all, can be edited in your dialogue boxes in matter of seconds. Looking forward to help develop this plugin to a invaluable tool..
Regards BOB

Garry,
That looks amazing.
Will rail options include balustrade with newels top & bottom?.
regards bob

Hi Garry,
I had to join when i came across this. I think this is a very well taught out plugin ,and i will certainly buy it.
two questions,
1.... will it be for solid modeling only ,or have you plans to output vector drawings for each part (say dxf/dwg format and nested). I manufacture staircases on a cnc router and this would be a big help if that could be done.
2.....what kind of timescale do you think it will be finished and ready for purchase?..

I wish i had your cumputer programming skills and i am amazed what you have achieved.
Regards jabbers