This Architectural Desktop 3 - 3.3 Stair Article comes as a 12 page .pdf document and includes six ADT 3.3 files in two separate .zip files to help illustrate the use of two of the more difficult to follow stair display solutions.  The total package comes in one .zip file with password protection.  When you make your purchase, you will get a password to extract the files.

Download: stairs_up_down_display.zip

1. Download the .zip file above.

2. Use the Buy Now button to purchase your Password to unzip the contents of the file you downloaded.

3.  Within the .zip file you will find a 12 page .pdf document in full color and two other .zip files containing sample drawings of solutions discussed in the documentation.  These .dwg files are for ADT 3 - 3.3 only and are in Imperial Units.

This article was written for those already familiar with Architectural Desktop 3 - 3.3 but need more advanced information on the Display Representation System for controlling how Stairs Display "UP" and "DOWN" situations across multiple floors ( from 2 floors to an unlimited number ).  This article discusses basic and advanced tricks.  The included files are in Imperial Units but the concepts are the same regardless of the type of units you work in.

This article was written by Odin Cary, principal of ARCHIdigm, Associate Professor and Program Director at San Francisco State University's ATC ( Autodesk Training Center ). Learn more...