Riemie Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I would like to build exterior concrete steps up a steep, ever changing slope. Is there a way to make stairs or solids follow the terrain? It seems like I've done it before, but can't remember how. Thanks, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I would like to build exterior concrete steps up a steep, ever changing slope. Is there a way to make stairs or solids follow the terrain? It seems like I've done it before, but can't remember how. Thanks, Bob Nope, can't do it..... however, if you wait long enough, Glenn might prove me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Something like this? But of course the better solution would be with consistent riser heights and varied tread depths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Something like this?Varied Steps.JPG But of course the better solution would be with consistent riser heights and varied tread depths. Like this! OOB settings of chief....blessings.Am i right first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'd personally just use slab poly tool and hand-make what you need. Just draw a cross section once you make the plan view version and adjust the elevations as you need - very quick IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Come-on Joe, he's new , tell him how you did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshall Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Like this! OOB settings of chief....blessings. Am i right first? Yusef does it again, okay Yusef, how did you do it. However, I am with Joe on this one, instead of the riser heights varying, it would be better if the tread depth varied. Come on Yusef, please tell us how you did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yes Yusef please tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks Scott and perry. It is railing with step terrain option, it is a pannel with width and height of railing set OOB sir. Really it works well, because the secret lies on the newel spacing and railing height to get that look. Thanks again guys Here is the plan to exammine further. stair follow terrain.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yusuf, Those riser heights are not consistent - they vary height with varying terrain slope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riemie Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yusuf, Your solution would work for my situation. A fence was one thing I thought of to follow the terrain, but didn't have a clue how to apply it. Thanks. Joe, did you just use solids and use transform/replicate? If so, I tried that but my terrain was changing too radically and seemed to be laborious. If you used a different method, I'd be interested in knowing how you did it. Thanks to you both. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Bob, This thread my help https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/4480-additional-terrain-features-stairs-landings-flat-slabs-etc/?hl=%2Bterrain+%2Bsteps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riemie Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Glenn, Thanks. I did a search and didn't find that thread. I've tried it and it does what I need! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yusuf, Those riser heights are not consistent - they vary height with varying terrain slope. Glenn you are right and I couldn't realize when I found it could be done. A little thought of some workflow in chief can make us accomplish the task. Here is it! Hopefully OK. Shall I attach the plan or wait if some needs to tweak.Further more, I am thinking that it is very easy to accomplish it with normal stair, it will for sure. I will try it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Darn it, I thought Yusuf had something good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yusuf, Can you post the plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yusuf, Can you post the plan? Yes sir. Here it is. It is not perfect. But i am sure with normal stair tool it will be.stair follow terain main risers the same.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yusuf, Still no consistent riser heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusuf-333 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yusuf, Still no consistent riser heights. Sorry Glenn, actually wasn't expecting this response. I already mentioned the imperfection of the arithmetics. I was talking about the possibility and also forwarding you and other advanced users to think of any idea to get more control over this. But I am not advising all users to this method because I have already defined an easier workflow using the normal stair tools. Hopefully I will have the chance to get in to it after a while. But look at this plan, as you see the brown control and the actual riser heights. Shoot a cad detail and check the tolerance....but obviously a potential area of chief to research on. stair follow terain reser controll.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennw Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yusuf, You can get a similar result using stair sections with the same riser heights and varying tread depths - forming 1 staircase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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