Insert shape
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When checked, adds a back platform to the stair set.
A closing shape for the platform will appear. It will only appear on
intermediate platforms between staircase levels.
Note: If a handrail was enabled then this needs to be enabled for
the handrail to appear along the end of the platform.
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Type
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Sets the closing type of platform from the drop-down
list.
There are three types to choose from here:
- External –
Places the selected shape at the end of the platforms support stringers along
the outside from one side all the way across to the other. This method does not
shorten the platform but rather adds the width of the selected member to the
platforms size.
- Internal –
Places the selected shape inside the platforms support stringers. However, each
staircase will get its own and no shape will be added in the center between the
staircases.
- Internal
1 – Places the selected shape inside the platforms support
stringers. With this option each staircase will get its own shape and a shape
will be added in the center as well.
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X (Offset closing shape)
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Shifts the closing shape downwards. This is the
vertical distance between the top of the walkway to the top of the platform
shape.
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Shape
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Displays the currently specified shape for the
platform.
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Insert handrail
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When checked, adds a handrail to the platform portion
of the extended stairs. Handrails will only appear along the end of the
platform while
Insert Shape is checked, else gives the
shape at the end of the platform but without the handrails appearing.
Note: This setting is effective only when the
Insert handrail is checked in
the Handrail shapes tabs.
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Z
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Sets the horizontal offset of the shape. Shifting the
handrail posts towards the center. The distance is measured from the outside
edge of the stringer to the outside edge of the handrail.
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