First look at an inverted T-Shape staircase with a straight and a curved flare:

Here is a quick study of the three types of tread extensions that are probably the most common. I can probably make this happen but it will have a number of new parameters in yet another sub-menu.

With the half and full round, the riser simply follows the nosing dimension, however with the square cut extension the amount of the riser extension could be independent.

For both the full and half round the radius of the curve is paramount but also the placement of the center of the curve in the Y direction (perpendicular to the stringers). The extension variable can be used for the Y-dir placement of the curve.

The round nosing makes things a bit interesting but that can also be dealt with by breaking things down into a piecemeal modeling algorithm and then using some boolean addition of solids.

The parameters shall be:

Tread Extension Options:

Extension Side: Both, Left, Right
Extension Type: Square, Round, Half Round
Tread Ext. Length: 10" etc... (this variable also sets Y placement of center of curve)
Riser Ext. Length: 8" etc... (only applies to the square ext.)
Extension Radius: 10" etc... (only applies to full or half round extension)

I never get a day of rest, maybe after this update I'll move back to the Floor plugin...

If I enable some turn outs and volutes I will need to adjust for these but also I need to provide some additional parameters so one can fine tune the placement of the handrail and its termination:

So this is currently a specific limitation when it comes to handrails:

The issue here is that each run of stairs literally needs it own handrail sub-menu (set of parameters). Globally the handrail options are fine but as soon as you start adding landings you then have multiple stair runs and it quickly gets complicated. Note that the same handrail settings get applied to each run of stairs currently, this is less than desirable with complex stairs.

Of course the workaround for this is to not rely on the automatic landing functionality and create each separate run of stairs as a separate assembly (linear stair runs only). However this negates the convenience of having the landing and winder options that I recently added.

Yes, I’m a bit in the weeds now but I want this new handrail system to be as functional and fully featured and efficient as possible. I will need to put on my thinking cap and come up with a viable solution that is not too complicated (for a complex problem).

Tutorial 59 - Multi-Board Treads and Side Spacers (7:15 min.)

Version 3.8.2 - 01.05.2025

• Added balusters to the stair module for vertical and OTP handrails.
• Added newel posts to the stair module for vertical and OTP handrails.

Tutorial 60 - Balusters, Posts and Handrails (16:39)

Version 3.8.3 - 01.10.2025

• Added a "deck" profile or option for handrails (with balusters) to the stair module.

Tutorial 61- Handrails for Decks (8:51 min.)

Version 3.8.4 - 01.14.2025

• Added a minimum winder depth parameter for all stair winder types.
• Adjusted the deck handrail algorithm for narrow cap rails (2x4).

Tutorial 64 - Modern Stairs (12:43 min.)

Version 3.8.7 - 01.28.2025

• Enabed subtractive geometry for all stair assemblies.
• Added the following two parameters to the baluster sub-menus: Baluster Type (Square, Round, Glass, Cable), Baluster Height.
• Enabled intermediate posts for both glass and cable railing.
• Added the following cable railing options into the Stairs tab of the Global Settings: Cable Railing Spacing, Cable Railing Diameter.
• Added a bottom vertical offset parameter for bottom posts of a stair run.

Tutorial 65 - Cable and Glass Railing (13:26 min.)

The lifetime licensing options are now permanently listed on the website:

Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall

Medeek Design Inc. - Medeek Wall

(design.medeek.com)

Version 1.4.8 - 07.02.2025
Added "hvac" under misc. fixtures.
Added four generic hvac condensor units/sizes into the built-in library: 30X28, 30x32, 30x40, 36x32.

Version 3.8.9 - 02.09.2025

• Added preview thumbnails for handrail fittings to the draw and edit menus of the stair tool.
• Fixed a bug with adjacent winders/landings for landing treads and covers.
• Fixed a minor bug with materials for handrail fittings.

Version 3.9.0 - 02.11.2025

• Enabled zero size intermediate posts (balusters) for glass railing.
• Fixed a bug with floor level winders/landings for landing treads and covers.

I've started working on adding in a scissor truss option into the module. Here are some quick and dirty (sorry I must have set my lunch down on my engineering pad earlier today) calcs for the heel joint of such a truss:

Version 1.5.0 - 02.16.2025

• Added two generic side discharge hvac/heat pump condensor units into the built-in library: HP_XV19_42, HP_XV19_36.
• Added various "Wilkerson Art" framed art prints within the "art" category under misc. fixtures: Wasco, Frog, Hummingbird, Eagle under Sun, Killer Whale, Abstract and Medeek (Grizzly Bear).

http://www.wilkersonart.com

The funny thing is that I added the hummingbird framed art back in June (2024) as an Easter Egg but I guess no one noticed, or at least no one ever messaged me about it so I guess it went undetected. I've also added in a decent wall clock as well for those needing a wall clock mounted in a room.

Decided to take a much needed break from the code today and did some other misc. tasks. This one just kind of popped up on my radar so I figured I would add a few more framed prints.

As far as using the artwork in any of your projects, so long as you hold a licensed copy of the Medeek Electrical plugin you are authorized to use my artwork in any personal or professional projects you see fit. My only request is that if you do decide to use the artwork, please give attribution where possible and applicable.

Version 3.9.1 - 02.23.2025

• Added the following (48 - low poly) Simpson post caps to the post module: CC1210, CC718_718, CC718_8, CC718_6, CC718_4, CC514_8, CC514_6, CC514_4, CC462_550, CC462_462, CC462_362, CC314_6, CC314_4, CC128, CC126, CC106, CC98, CC96, CC94, CC88, CC86, CC84, CC78, CC77, CC76, CC74, CC68, CC66, CC64, CC48, CC46, CC44, CC6_718, CCO4, CCO6, CCO7, CCO8, CCO9, CCO10, CCO12, CCO46, CCO314, CCO462, CCO514, CCO718, ECC64, ECC66, ECC68.

This update per customer request.

I still need to add in the rest of the ECC series, so there is always more to do.

Version 3.6.4 - 03.13.2025

• Enabled subtractive geometry for all dutch gable rafter roofs.

Here are a some new renderings of an Inverted Tee landing using the newly upgraded stair module. A huge shout out to @patrick.c.obrien for these amazing images and for all of his efforts in helping me debug this module during the month long process of updates and additions:

Tutorial 14 - Managing Anchor Bolts (12:13 min.)