How to Create an L‐Shaped Stairway on AutoCAD
Make sure your snap cursor to 2D points tool is active with endpoints checked., Create a rectangle using the rectangle tool under the drawing section., Select, then copy the existing rectangle with Ctrl+C and paste with Ctrl+V., Place this rectangle...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure your snap cursor to 2D points tool is active with endpoints checked.
This will allow you to place objects properly touching each other.
You will notice endpoints when selecting and moving objects.
They will be small green squares located at corners of the object that snap to other endpoints when dragged. -
Step 2: Create a rectangle using the rectangle tool under the drawing section.
This is located under the home tab. , This will ensure that our stairs are all uniform in size., The lines should endpoint snap, creating a seamless connection between the two stairs. ,, Re-select the rectangle with the rotate tool.
Rotate this rectangle's bottom pivot point 90 degrees and select ↵ Enter to confirm its placement. , Make sure all corners are snapped to the rectangles' endpoints. , Do this for however many steps you would like. , This allows you to visualize the transition from 2D objects to 3D.,,,,,, This will give your stairs height. , -
Step 3: Select
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Step 4: then copy the existing rectangle with Ctrl+C and paste with Ctrl+V.
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Step 5: Place this rectangle directly next to the original.
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Step 6: Repeat this process in order to place desired number of stairs.
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Step 7: Select
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Step 8: and paste a new rectangle directly above or below existing rectangles.
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Step 9: Create a landing by using the rectangle tool and creating a square in the space between the rotated rectangle and the original flight of stairs.
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Step 10: Copy the previously rotated rectangle and paste another in the direction you wish to have your second set of stairs follow.
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Step 11: Change your Camera angle.Be familiar with changing the camera angle according to your xyz axis.
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Step 12: Select the extrude tool on the home tab.
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Step 13: Select all the rectangles and landing and select ↵ Enter to confirm selection and activate the extrude tool.
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Step 14: Use the extrude tool to drag steps in a positive direction to the desired height.
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Step 15: Select the move tool from the modify section.
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Step 16: Select the second rectangle with ↵ Enter(this will be the second step of our stair case).
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Step 17: Move the bottom corner/edge of the second step onto the top corner/edge of the first step.
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Step 18: Repeat this process for each of the following steps including the landing.
Detailed Guide
This will allow you to place objects properly touching each other.
You will notice endpoints when selecting and moving objects.
They will be small green squares located at corners of the object that snap to other endpoints when dragged.
This is located under the home tab. , This will ensure that our stairs are all uniform in size., The lines should endpoint snap, creating a seamless connection between the two stairs. ,, Re-select the rectangle with the rotate tool.
Rotate this rectangle's bottom pivot point 90 degrees and select ↵ Enter to confirm its placement. , Make sure all corners are snapped to the rectangles' endpoints. , Do this for however many steps you would like. , This allows you to visualize the transition from 2D objects to 3D.,,,,,, This will give your stairs height. ,
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