Sky Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have balusters for the guardrail that are supposed to be 48 inches o.c. max. But the object doesn't seem to want to do them further apart that 10 inches - the setting of the treads. Is there a way to change that? Quote Link to comment
Guest Wes Gardner Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hi Sky, I think you're correct - it seems there's a limitation that places at least one baluster per tread...this stair doesn't have to meet code ???? Wes Quote Link to comment
Sky Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 There is no code that requires one baluster per tread. Balusters just need to be anchored to withstand a certain amount of pressure per lineal foot. I use a baluster at 48" maximum on center and then use cables at 4" o.c. to create the guardrail. The new stair object can do this, but it can't continue the guardrail past the steps - only the handrail. The old object would continue the guardrail, but I can't get the balusters to the correct spacing... Very frustrating... Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Once you have the design nailed down, in my opinion it is much faster to just model the parts as required. Obviously if/when the design changes this will require a re-model... Quote Link to comment
nering Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 you can also just use the guardrail tool separately - more flexibility that way. Same rule applies though - if the stair design changes, then you'll end up changing the guardrail separately as well. But maybe you won't have to re-draw it completely. Would have been handy if you could get the stair and handrails to "stick" to each other though... Quote Link to comment
Sky Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I completely forgot that there was a guardrail tool! I'm so used to the old VectorWorks. I only recently upgraded a few levels to the current one. Many thanks!!! Quote Link to comment
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