Hi Peter Leonard,

probably, the staircase in not long enough for all the necessary number of steps
Try to add 10 inches (for example) to the length and you'll see how the staircase geometry changes

Patricia

Hi Peter Leonard,

Not exactly. Let me explain a little more about this issue

This happens because the ratio full height / steps is not balanced. This is how we (architects) design stairs in real life

You need to set the total staircase height and stretch the stairs until the riser height is equal than 7" (not less than 4") and tread width not less than 10' (10" also for curved stairs)(recommended dimensions by the building codes)

In other words, if your total height is 10' (120")
1 - To start--> Divide 120" / 7"--> approx, 17 steps.
2 - 17 steps mean (approx.) 17 x 10"--> 170"--> this means an extension of 170", and this (the extension) is the secret

In Punch, despite of the properties bar settings, the staircases calculation is not 100% automatic

Check the image attached
I created two levels--> the upper floor is at 120". I created two stairs, in both, I used the height at 120", and the same steps' settings (7"and 10")
At the bottom of the staircases, you can see the same specs--> 17R x 10"T , right?
The green staircase has the right length (170") so if you count, there are 17 steps. However, the red staircase says 17 steps but if you count it has only 13 steps, because the extension is only 130"

In the right pane of the image, you can see that, in liveview, only the green staircase reaches to the 120"level, despite of the settings showed in the properties bar (for the green staircase)

(the image is from other version but the concept is the same)

Patricia

Hi, Patricia, I am trying to make gently sloping stairs coming down my terrain outside. how do I change the slope of my stairs so that it gently slopes, instead of going at its 45 degree angle?

Hi Peter Leonard

You're welcome! :-)

Patricia

Hi Peter,

I don't see any link to check the picture...

Patricia

Hi Peter Leonard

Yes, to modify the pitch, you need to play with the depth / height ratio --> 10 / 7 is = 1.43 ratio, if the number goes close to 2, the pitch is smooth, if the number goes close to 1, the pitch is steep

Patricia

Also, Patricia, how do I make a pool (coincidentally; like the one in the picture mentioned above) and the walls around it. does that require a pool liner, or is the pool liner just another material? I am having trouble "excavating" land for the pool. when I do it, then it shows up in 3D with a piece of ground about 3' above the land, then a brown spot below that piece of ground. what is the matter?

Hi Peter Leonard

As I am not a mac user, I am not sure what materials and tools you have. Sorry.... ;-)

Patricia

I am trying to create a winder staircase (no landing)
Can't find the option to do so.

Can anyone help?

Simon