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:

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...

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

Since I've been focusing on updating the stair module the last week I've had quite a number of requests for various things. One request is the ability to flare out the bottom of the stairs. I can add in this functionality however to start with it would be very rudimentary (just a modification to the treads and risers as shown):

I'm not entirely sure how one would go about in-fill framing the flared portion, nor do I think there is any established or standard way to do this, I could be wrong. Any thoughts or ideas in this regard? I should probably ask first if this is something that you would all want or even need.

Tutorial 55 - Complex Stairs</a> (9:57 min.)

https://youtu.be/yycUaQniRHg

First look at double landing configurations with 2-step and 3-step L-winders:

With each landing being configurable, its possible to mix and match some of the landings:

Tutorial 54 - Stairs with Landings (13:27 min.)

https://youtu.be/mKIeXV7U6vQ

Version 3.7.7 - 12.12.2024

• Added a "Calculated Parameters" section to the edit menu of the stair module.
• Added the ability to create L-Shape, U-Shape and Straight runs of stairs with landings.

Switching between landing and no-landing:

Tutorial 21 - Roof Sheathing (7:13 min.)

https://youtu.be/oyJUg3G_j-c

Version 0.9.9z - 12.07.2024

• Added Roof Sheathing within the Advanced Options.
• Added the following membrane types to the Roof Sheathing Module: BUR, MB, TPO, EPDM, PVC.
• Enabled multi-ply insulation with the roof sheathing module.

Tutorial 20 - Steel Decking (8:19 min.)

https://youtu.be/1kIk0HBeyn8

Version 0.9.9y - 12.04.2024

• Added Steel Decks w/ Concrete Slabs (Verco): B-36, N3-32, W2-36, W3-36, SV, DV.

Tutorial 53: Multi-Landing Stairs (10:21)

https://youtu.be/I4uSjlKXheU

Version 0.9.9x - 12.01.2024

• Fixed a bug with the SUBTRACT_JOIST feature.
• Updated the algorithm for large span Open Joist floors.

Rather than insert a fictitious joist size that does not actually exist I decided to insert two short joist products back to back. This seems to be the typical way to handle large span floors with this product (similar examples are given in the product literature). This update was also by customer request.

The update to the SUBTRACT_JOIST feature is a critical update and I highly recommend updating to this latest version if you are using that functionality. Since the boolean subtraction of the joists happens before the final floor assembly is created I had to account for the pre-transformation of the joist geometry and include this within the subtraction method.

Tutorial 19 - Steel Trusses and Joists (18:19 min.)

https://youtu.be/758dw5bYWGU

Version 0.9.9w - 11.25.2024 thru 11.29.2024

• Fixed multiple bugs with metric units within the attribute libraries and edit menu.
• Fixed a bug with offset joists and metal bracing, blocking and insulation.

Version 0.9.9v - 11.24.2024

• Added a "Web Shield" option for PinkWood (PKI) I-Joists.
• Fixed multiple bugs with the floor preset module.
• Fixed a bug related to metric units within the edit menu.
• Updated (Manufacturers: LP and PinkWood) links on the Floor plugin website.

They now have this new option called "WebShield":

https://youtu.be/0TqxR6z9Ygk?feature=shared

Version 0.9.9u - 11.23.2024

• Added the "CFS" floor family: ClarkDietrich, JoistRite and TotalJoist.
• Added additional logic for non-standard joist sizes for Open Joists (TriForce).
• Addressed some minor bugs with metal bracing and other advanced options for top chord bearing trusses (Open Web and Steel).
• Added a built-in steel material option for rim joists.

Let me know on any other floor framing system(s) that I should add.