Modify type properties to change the materials and dimensions for a stair support family.
Support Types
Support component types are available from 2 predefined system families:
- Stringer Support (Rectangle and C-Channel section profiles are shown):
- Carriage Support:
Type Properties
To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tab
Properties panel
(Type Properties). Changes to type properties apply to all instances in the project.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Materials and Finishes | |
| Material | Click the value and then click the browse button to open the Materials dialog. See Materials. |
| Dimensions | |
| Section Profile | Specifies the profile for the support in section view. The default is Rectangle. |
| Flip Section Profile | Select this option to flip the profile shape for the support. This option is helpful if you are using a section profile shape like a C-Channel, and need to flip the profile direction. |
| Structural Depth on Run | Specifies the depth of the support where it overlaps the run consistently. The depth is measured perpendicular to the support.
Refer to B in the following images:  
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| Structural Depth on Landing | Specifies the distance between the bottom surface of the landing tread and the bottom surface of the support.
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| Total Depth | Specifies the total depth of the support. The depth is measured perpendicular to the support.
Refer to A in the following images:
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| Width | Specifies the width or thickness of the support.
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| Identity Data | |
| See Stair Component Type Properties for Identity Data definitions. | |