Spiral ramp

Module(s): Stairs

You can use the Spiral Ramp tool to place a spiral ramp as a SmartPart in the workspace. You can change the parameters of the ramp when placing it.

To create a spiral ramp

1. Click Spiral Ramp (How).
   

   Activate Spiral Ramp in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Architecture Stairs

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   Stairs

   The Spiral Ramp palette opens and a preview of the ramp is attached to the crosshairs.

2. Specify the parameters of the ramp.
3. Click in the workspace to place the SmartPart.
   A number of tools is provided in the Input Options to help you do this.

   You can use the palette of the handles to change the properties of SmartParts. If the format properties are not defined in the SmartPart itself, the settings on the Format toolbar are used.

4. Press ESC to finish.

   A copy of the SmartPart you selected last is attached to the crosshairs.

5. Place more SmartParts or press ESC to quit the tool.

   Note: Double-click a SmartPart or select Properties on the shortcut menu to modify existing SmartParts using dialog boxes and handles.