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Flared Stairs and Curved Treads

when the stair section is edited, but will
remain consistent throughout all subsections.

Because the boundaries between stair
sections are being ignored, the treads where a
straight section joins a curved section may
shift position or change angle to
accommodate the adjustment.

Flared Stairs and Curved Treads
Any stair section can be flared and/or
its treads curved using the Flare/
Curve Stairs edit button.
Only exposed sides of a stair section can be
flared. If one side of a stair section is against
a wall or wrapped (see “Wrapped Stairs” on
page 746), only the exposed end can be
flared.

Flaring, curved treads, and special
treads should be the last changes that
you make to any stairs.

Creating a Flared Stair

Flared stairs grow wider near one end,
typically sweeping outward at the bottom.
Stairs can also be flared at the top or on both
ends. To create flared stairs
1. Create the stairs and connect them to a
landing, floor platform edge, or another
stair section.
2. Specify the section width, tread depth,
and any other needed information.
3. Select the stairs and click the Flare/
Curve Stairs edit button. New Flare

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