Stanchions (S76)
Stanchions (S76) creates stanchions on one or more horizontal or skew stair stringers. Stanchions can also be used on concrete slabs.
Objects created
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First stanchion
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Middle stanchions
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Last stanchion
Use for
Situation |
Description |
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Stanchions bolted on a stringer. |
Limitations
If you modify Stanchions (S76), all connected components are deleted. For example, modifying the stanchions deletes stairs, railings, and other components connected to the stanchions.
Before you start
Create stringers, beams, or slabs or other parts to connect the stanchions.
Selection order
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Pick the start point.
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Pick the end point.
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Select the lower landing (optional).
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Select the stringer.
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Select the upper landing (optional).
Click the middle mouse button to create the component.
Part identification key
Part |
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1 |
First stanchion |
2 |
Middle stanchions |
3 |
Last stanchion |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to control the stanchion creation.
Stair parts selection
By default, the Use all option is used.
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Use selected: the stanchions are created only to the selected parts.
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Use all: if you have created one or more stringers using a stair component, select this option.
All the stringers which are part of the stair component and have the same direction are selected.
Part positions
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Additional height to the stanchion. |
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2 |
Height of the floor level. |
1300 mm |
3 |
Stanchion bottom point vertical offset. |
0 mm |
4 |
Stanchion bottom point horizontal offset. |
0 mm |
5 |
Distance between the second selected point and the last stanchion. |
300 mm |
6 |
Distance between the last two stanchions. |
0 mm |
7 |
Space between the stanchions. Use the value 8 to define the spacing type. |
1000 mm |
8 |
Stanchion spacing type.
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Maximum |
9 |
Distance between the first two stanchions. |
0 mm |
10 |
Distance between the first selected point and the first stanchion. |
300 mm |
11 |
Nosing dimension of the steps. |
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12 |
Stanchion height from the floor level. |
1300 mm |
Nosing direction
Define the nosing direction.
Option |
Description |
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Default Vertical AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Vertical |
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Horizontal |
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Perpendicular |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to control the stanchion profiles.
Stanchion profile
Option |
Description |
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First Stanchion |
Define the first stanchion profile by selecting it from the profile catalog. First stanchion is always created. The default name is STANCHION. |
Middle Stanchion |
Define the middle stanchion profile by selecting it from the profile catalog. Middle stanchion is always created. The default name is STANCHION. |
Last Stanchion |
Define the last stanchion profile by selecting it from the profile catalog. Last stanchion is always created. The default name is STANCHION. |
Option |
Description |
Default |
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Pos_No |
Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number. |
The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in . |
Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
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Class |
Part class number. |
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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Stanchion profile rotation
Define the stanchion profile rotation and position.
Option |
Description |
Default |
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Profile rotation |
Stanchion profile rotation and position. |
Rotation = Front Position = Middle |
Rotation value |
Stanchion profile rotation angle (in degrees) and the plane offset. |
Rotation angle = 0 Offset = 0 mm |
Stanchion profile rotation type
Define the rotation combinations for consecutive stanchions.
Option |
Description |
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Default Type 1 AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Type 1 |
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Type 2 |
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Type 3 |
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Type 4 |
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Type 5 |
Parameters tab
Use the Parameters tab to control how the stanchions are connected to the stairs.
Connection properties
Option |
Description |
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Connection setting type |
Define whether pre-defined or custom settings are used for connecting the stanchions to the stairs. By default, the pre-defined settings are used. |
Stanchion connection type |
Connection type for stanchions. By default, the weld default connection type is used. This field is active only if you have set the Connection setting type to Pre-defined settings. |
Connection number |
Define a connection that connects stanchions to the stairs by selecting it from the component catalog. |
Connection properties |
Select an attribute file for the connection. |
Direction |
Connection direction. |
Stanchion product name |
Enter the product name. |