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in the newer style of stair, the only way you can access these properties is by hovering your
mouse pointer over a stair and then pressing the tab key once to select the run. The instance
properties of the run will then be shown in the Properties palette. you can also access the run
width in the same manner.
For railings, you can use the tab key to access editing functions of top rails and handrails. if you
hover the mouse pointer over a top rail and then press the tab key once to select the rail, you will
find an edit rail button in the contextual ribbon. activating this tool allows you to customize the
path of the continuous rails to build or customize extensions.

look for a video explaining the procedure to edit rail paths on our youtube channel at www
.youtube.com/user/masteringrevit. Just remember that changes you make to the path
of a rail instance are not propagated to other rails of the same type. if you have a custom rail
extension condition that needs to be replicated throughout your project, we recommend creating
a custom baluster post family. it will be easier to edit and reload one family than to revisit every
railing instance throughout the project if the design of the rail is changed.

Creating Stairs

Various common configurations of stairs can be created using the tools provided in Revit.
Designs that used to require an outside-the-box (workaround) approach are now possible.
Examples include three-run stairs (when the stair run turns back onto itself, creating an
overlapping condition) and stringers with custom profiles. Despite the improvements to the stair
tools, there’s still no way to anticipate every unique and sculptural design condition. In these
cases, we’ll show you techniques that aren’t exactly using the stair tools as intended, but the
results will geometrically resemble stairs (and their railings).

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