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Stair by Sketch in Revit 2018

June 6, 2017 by Edwin Prakoso 3 Comments

In this Article...

  • How can we create Stair by Sketch in Revit 2018?
    • Using Create Sketch Tool
    • Using Convert Tool
  • The tool is still there

In Revit 2018, you should notice that now there is no more Stair by Sketch icon. There’s only one Stair tool, and it will activate the Stair by Component tool.

Does it mean we can’t create a stair by drawing the sketch now? No, you still can do it.

How can we create Stair by Sketch in Revit 2018?

The Stair by Sketch icon disappear, but it doesn’t mean you can’t create a custom stair by drawing the sketch.

Activate the stair tool. The default method is by component; you have two options to change it to create stair by a sketch.

Using Create Sketch Tool

First, you can use Create Sketch Tool. Basically, Autodesk just moved the separate tool as an option now.

After you click it, you can see the familiar sketching tools.

Using Convert Tool

In modify/create stair tool, after you select a stair component you can see the Convert tool active.

After you convert the component to sketch based, you can click the Edit Sketch tool (currently grayed at the image above). This method is more convenient in most cases, because you don’t have to draw the sketch from scratch.

The tool is still there

Autodesk didn’t ditch the Stair by Sketch tool. The tool is still there; you only need to use the option when using the stair tool. It makes sense to have only one stair tool, and have the sketch as an option. Don’t you think so?

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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gervase
gervase
6 years ago

I would also wonder if Revit is the best choice here?
Some good tips in your article all the less

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Earle Simers
Earle Simers
6 years ago

Is Revit the best Autodesk program for stuff like this?
Our company currently uses inventor. Nothing like this in there?
Looking for software like this to quickly get parts, cutlist and such. For structural steel stuff.

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Edwin Prakoso
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6 years ago

If you need to get parts and cut list, Inventor is good enough. However, if you are looking for an alternative you can check Advance Steel. It is also an Autodesk product.
But the most popular software in steel detailing is Tekla, but it is very expensive.

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