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How to install a L shaped staircase
I am working on a project which has two floors and is basically complete except for the staircase between the levels. The first floor perimeter walls are a template for the second floor perimeter walls. The guard wall around what would be the second floor L shaped opening is in perfect position. I have altered the stairs height to force the staircase through the second floor elevation. thinking that would punch a hole in the second floor, but no luck. I am trying to install a L Shaped Stairs 3ds model. The original model format was SKP, which I chose to export as 3ds using SketchUp. I could have or still can export as KMZ or dae. The model fits perfectly and at one time the top step was flush with the second floor, floor elevation, until I raised it about one step trying to punch a hole through the floor. I can easily reset if required. I hope I have provided enough information that a good friend on line could direct me to a successful conclusion. Thanking you in advance. Best regards, Ben :)
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Re: How to install a L shaped staircase
It is the Staircase option that should make the model cut an opening in the ceiling and floor above. (Movable is not relevant for the cut-out, but should be checked by default and be greyed out if you check Staircase or Door/window).
So if Staircase is checked for the model you should get a rectangular opening above the entire staircase. But that is not always what you want in the case of an L-shaped staricase.
Now, if you want a custom cut-out, e.g. one that follows the L shape of the stairs, you have three options: - Draw floor/room manually to fit staircase (staircase option should not be checked when importing model). - Find a model with cut-out already defined for SH3D. - Add the cut-out shape yourself.
The latter option will require you to use the Furniture Library Editor (available on the Download page) and enter the cut-out shape yourself. On page 6 of the SVG guide, there is an example of what the SVG cut-out could look like for an L shaped staircase (probably something like M0,0 v1 h1 v-0.5 h-0.5 v-0.5 z depending on the rotation of the model - this example assumes orientation similar to an L cut anti-clockwise).
You can see the result of L shaped cut-outs in SF 3D Models 329 example file. And BTW, please feel free to use any staircase in the file if that can be of help.
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PS - it is not possible to define the cut-out definition directly in SH3D or in Sketchup. As for model export from Sketchup, using the .DAE format is a good idea (.KMZ is basically the same, only zipped). I find it is the format with least surprises and it is also available in the free version of Sketchup.
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Re: How to install a L shaped staircase
OKH Thanks for being so gracious with your knowledge and time. I have been sidetracked, but am ready to try again. I will keep you posted. Thxs again. Ben p.s. wish me luck :) :)
I am working on a project which has two floors and is basically complete except for the staircase between the levels. The first floor perimeter walls are a template for the second floor perimeter walls. The guard wall around what would be the second floor L shaped opening is in perfect position. I have altered the stairs height to force the staircase through the second floor elevation. thinking that would punch a hole in the second floor, but no luck. I am trying to install a L Shaped Stairs 3ds model. The original model format was SKP, which I chose to export as 3ds using SketchUp. I could have or still can export as KMZ or dae. The model fits perfectly and at one time the top step was flush with the second floor, floor elevation, until I raised it about one step trying to punch a hole through the floor. I can easily reset if required. I hope I have provided enough information that a good friend on line could direct me to a successful conclusion. Thanking you in advance. Best regards, Ben :)
