Stair Parameters

Stair component parameters

General stair variables – available for listing and labels

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

STAIR_AREA projected 2D area of the stair
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_BREAKMARK_GEOMETRY geometry of the breakmarks
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_CheckIcon Default 0
Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 23.
.breakMarks[m] (array) All shown breakmarks’ geometry. The array size depends on the Floor Plan Display Layout of the Stair.
.breakMarks[m].isVisible (boolean) Visibility attribute of the part of the stair that this break mark cuts.
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D{} (dictionary) 2D polyline in the project coordinate system. Contains only the part between the stair’s boundaries (without the extensions). The same data format as PolyOperations polylines, it can be sent directly to “StoreDictPolyline”.
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.isClosed (boolean) 1 – closed polyline, 0 – open polyline (the last point given as an extra edge). Breakmarks are always open polylines.
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour{} (dictionary) contains data of the polyline
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour.edges[n] (array) contains an embedded dictionary for each edge of the polyline.
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour.edges[n].type (integer) 0 – straight, 1 – curved (circular arc)
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour.edges[n].begPoint{} (dictionary) an embedded dictionary for the 2D coordinates of the beginning point of the edge
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour.edges[n].begPoint.x (float)
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour.edges[n].begPoint.y (float)
.breakMarks[m].polyline2D.contour.edges[n].arcAngle (angle) central angle of the edge curve, positive counter-clockwise, negative clockwise (not set for straight edges)

 

STAIR_VOLUME area of the stair including all 3D parts
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_HEIGHT difference between maximum and minimum of Z coordinates
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_WALKLINE_LENGTH projected 2D length of the stair’s walking line
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_DEFAULT_WIDTH default width of stair (as set in the Stair Default Settings/Geometry and Positioning panel)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_DEFAULT_GOING_DEPTH default depth of going (as set in the Stair Default Settings/Geometry and Positioning panel)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_DEFAULT_RISER_HEIGHT default width of riser (as set in the Stair Default Settings/Geometry and Positioning panel)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_DEFAULT_TREAD_THICKNESS default tread thickness of stair (as set in the Stair Default Settings/Geometry and Positioning panel)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_NR_OF_TREADS_IN_FLIGHTS integer array with one dimension ([n]) number of treads in each flight of the stair (n = number of flights)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_NR_OF_RISERS_IN_FLIGHTS integer array with one dimension ([n]) number of risers in each flight of the stair (n = number of flights)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_NR_OF_RISERS number of risers regarding the whole stair
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_NR_OF_TREADS number of treads regarding the whole stair
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_LANDING_NUMBER number of landing sections regarding the whole stair
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_STAIR_GRADIENT stair inclination: the angle of the riser/going ratio in radian
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_RULE_LIMITS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
length/angle array with two dimensions ([6][2]), collection of minimum and maximum values set in Stair Default Settings/Rules and Standards/Treads and Risers panel
Project Preferences setting of the visibility of these values does not affect the variable.
  • [1][1] – [1][2]: Riser height (R) minimum and maximum value
  • [2][1] – [2][2]: Going (G) minimum and maximum value
  • [3][1] – [3][2]: 2 Riser + 1 Going (2*R + G) minimum and maximum value
  • [4][1] – [4][2]: Riser / Going ratio (R / G) minimum and maximum value
  • [5][1] – [5][2]: Riser + Going (R + G) minimum and maximum value
  • [6][1] – [6][2]: Stair pitch minimum and maximum value
STAIR_RULE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
boolean array with two dimensions ([6][2]), enable/disable status collection of limits in accordance with STAIR_RULE_LIMITS, set in Stair Default Settings/Rules and Standards/Treads and Risers panel
Value indexes are parallel to STAIR_RULE_LIMITS. Possible values:
  • 0 – limit option of the same index in STAIR_RULE_LIMITS is currently not used
  • 1 – limit option of the same index in STAIR_RULE_LIMITS is currently in use

General tread variables – available for listing and labels

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

TREAD_STEP_INDEX step index of the selected (current) tread
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_GOING going length of the selected (current) tread
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_ELEVATION elevation to Project Zero of the selected (current) tread
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_AREA projected 2D area of the selected (current) tread
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_FRONT_AREA front surface area of the selected (current) tread
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_VOLUME volume of the selected (current) tread
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_BMATS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
array with one dimension ([n]), building materials of the selected (current) tread (n = number of building materials)

General riser variables – available for listing and labels

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

RISER_STEP_INDEX step index of the selected (current) riser
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RISER_WIDTH polyline length of the selected (current) riser
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RISER_FRONT_AREA front surface area of the selected (current) riser
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RISER_VOLUME volume of the selected (current) riser
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RISER_BMATS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
array with one dimension ([n]), building materials of the selected (current) riser (n = number of building materials)

Stair structure variables – available for listing and labels

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

STRUCTURE_WIDTH width of the selected (current) structure component
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STRUCTURE_HEIGHT height of the selected (current) structure component (difference of min. and max. z)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STRUCTURE_3DLENGTH full 3D length of the selected (current) structure component
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STRUCTURE_VOLUME volume of the selected (current) structure component
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STRUCTURE_THICKNESS thickness of the selected (current) structure component
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Stair Model View Options variables

Related settings are available on the Model View Options/Stair and Railing options dialog.

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

GLOB_MVO_STAIR_FLOOR_PLAN_OPT Stair MVO Floor Plan option: 0 – Floor Plan, 1 – Reflected Ceiling Plan
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 1
GLOB_MVO_STAIR_FLOOR_PLAN_COMP Stair MVO Component bitset
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 1
mask: returns information about the visible stair components of the floor plan
mask = j1 + 2*j2 + 4*j3 + 8*j4 + 16*j5 + 32*j6 + 64*j7 + 128*j8 + 256*j9 , where each j can be 0 or 1.
j1: walking line
j2: numbering
j3: up/down text
j4: description
j5: tread accessories
j6: structure – beam
j7: structure – stringers
j8: structure – cantilevered
j9: structure – monolithic Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
GLOB_MVO_RAILING_PLAN_COMP Railing MVO Component bitset
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 127
mask = j1 + 2*j2 + 4*j3 + 8*j4 + 16*j5 + 32*j6 + 64*j7 , where each j can be 0 or 1.
mask: returns information about the visible stair components of the floor plan
j1: posts
j2: toprail
j3: handrails
j4: rails
j5: inner posts
j6: balusters
j7: panels

Stair grid variables

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of tread polygon nodes
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
n = number of treads * 5 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), additional data of the tread polygons, in accordance with STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM
n = number of treads * 5 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – index of tread
  • [n][2] – edge type starting from node (0 – leading, 1 – trailing, 2 – left, 3 – right, 4 – breakline, -1 – closing)
  • [n][3] – visibility of the edge starting from the node (1 – visible, 0 – omitted)
  • [n][4] – type of tread (0 – flight, 1 – landing)
STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_GEOM array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of riser polyline nodes
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
n = number of risers * 2 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data of the riser polylines, in accordance with STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
n = number of risers * 2 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – index of riser
STAIR2D_FULL_BOUNDARY_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair boundary polygon nodes
n = number of boundary nodes (5 in general):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
The following globals are used to define the parts of the stair represented below the first breakmark.
STAIR2D_LOWER_TPOLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of tread polygon nodes of lower part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM
STAIR2D_LOWER_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), additional data of tread polygon nodes of lower part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
STAIR2D_LOWER_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of riser polyline nodes of lower part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
STAIR2D_LOWER_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data of riser polyline nodes of lower part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
STAIR2D_LOWER_BOUNDARY_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair boundary polygon nodes of lower part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_BOUNDARY_GEOM
The following globals are used to define the parts of the stair represented between two breakmarks.
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_TPOLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of tread polygon nodes of middle part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), additional data of tread polygon nodes of middle part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of riser polyline nodes of middle part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data of riser polyline nodes of middle part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_BOUNDARY_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair boundary polygon nodes of middle part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_BOUNDARY_GEOM
The following globals are used to define the parts of the stair represented above the last breakmark.
STAIR2D_UPPER_TPOLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of tread polygon nodes of upper part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM
STAIR2D_UPPER_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), additional data of tread polygon nodes of upper part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
STAIR2D_UPPER_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of riser polyline nodes of upper part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
STAIR2D_UPPER_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data of riser polyline nodes of upper part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
STAIR2D_UPPER_BOUNDARY_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair boundary polygon nodes of upper part, similar to STAIR2D_FULL_BOUNDARY_GEOM

Stair walking line symbol variables

STAIR2D_FULL_WALKLINE_GEOM array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair walking line nodes, full length
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
n = number of polyline nodes for the full length of the walking line
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_FULL_WALKLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][2]), additional data of stair walking line nodes, full length
n = number of polyline nodes for the full length of the walking line
mask: returns information about the node position
j1: node is on trail end of first tread
j2: node is on lead end of landing
j3: node is on trail end of landing
j4: node is on lead end of last tread
  • [n][1] – location mask of the node
  • [n][2] – index of tread where the node is on trail end or above
STAIR2D_LOWER_WALKLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair walking line nodes, lower part (same logic as stair polygon slicing)
n = number of polyline nodes for the lower part of the walking line
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_LOWER_WALKLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
integer array with two dimensions ([n][2]), additional data of stair walking line nodes, lower part
n = number of polyline nodes for the lower part of the walking line
mask: returns information about the node position
j1: node is on trail end of first tread
j2: node is on lead end of landing
j3: node is on trail end of landing
j4: node is on lead end of last tread
  • [n][1] – location mask of the node
  • [n][2] – index of tread where the node is on trail end or above
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_WALKLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair walking line nodes, middle part
n = number of polyline nodes for the middle part of the walking line
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_MIDDLE_WALKLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
integer array with two dimensions ([n][2]), additional data of stair walking line nodes, middle part
n = number of polyline nodes for the upper part of the walking line
mask: returns information about the node position
j1: node is on trail end of first tread
j2: node is on lead end of landing
j3: node is on trail end of landing
j4: node is on lead end of last tread
  • [n][1] – location mask of the node
  • [n][2] – index of tread where the node is on trail end or above
STAIR2D_UPPER_WALKLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][2]), additional data of stair walking line nodes, upper part
n = number of polyline nodes for the upper part of the walking line
mask: returns information about the node position
j1: node is on trail end of first tread
j2: node is on lead end of landing
j3: node is on trail end of landing
j4: node is on lead end of last tread
  • [n][1] – location mask of the node
  • [n][2] – index of tread where the node is on trail end or above

Stair break mark symbol variables

STAIR2D_BREAKMARK_GEOM array with two dimensions ([n][9]), data of breakmark polyline nodes
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
n = number of breakmarks * 5 nodes-data for each breakmark (maximum number of displayed breakmarks is 4):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline start measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline start measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – coordinate x of polyline end measured from stair origin
  • [n][4] – coordinate y of polyline end measured from stair origin
  • [n][5] – break mark angle calculated from the perpendicular of the walking line, in degrees (value updates with editing). See also STAIR2D_BREAKMARK_ANGLE.
  • [n][6] – coordinate x of start extension measured from stair origin Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
  • [n][7] – coordinate y of start extension measured from stair origin Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
  • [n][8] – coordinate x of end extension measured from stair origin Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
  • [n][9] – coordinate y of end extension measured from stair origin Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
STAIR2D_BREAKMARK_FLAGS integer array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data for breakmark polyline visibility
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
n = number of breakmarks visible in the current settings (maximum 4)
Attribute Set Index:
1: break mark visible,
1: break mark hidden
STAIR2D_BREAKMARK_ANGLE
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
break mark angle in degrees (Real type value) as set in the Stair Settings dialog. Keeps the preset value even if the break mark is edited.

Rise and Run description variables

STAIR2D_DESCRIPTION_POSITION
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), containing information about the position and direction of the Description text
n: position definition:
1: center of first flight,
2: center of first landing,
3: center of last flight,
4: center of last landing,
5: center of stair.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of description position measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of description position measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – walking line normal vector x coordinate in description position
  • [n][4] – walking line normal vector y coordinate in description position

Stair draining 2D variables

No slicing with breakmarks is present in the geometry of the following globals.
STAIR2D_EXT_TPOLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of extended tread polygon nodes (including draining). Similar structure as STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM
n = number of treads * 5 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of extended tread polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of extended tread polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_EXT_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), additional data of the tread extended polygons, in accordance with STAIR2D_EXT_TPOLYGON_GEOM. Similar structure as STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_FLAGS.
n = number of treads * 5 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – index of tread
  • [n][2] – edge type starting from node (0 – leading, 1 – trailing, 2 – left, 3 – right, -1 – closing)
  • [n][3] – visibility of the edge starting from the node (1 – visible, 0 – omitted)
  • [n][4] – type of tread (0 – flight, 1 – landing)
STAIR2D_EXT_RPOLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of extended riser polyline nodes (including draining). Similar structure as STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_GEOM.
n = number of risers * 2 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_EXT_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data of the riser polylines, in accordance with STAIR2D_EXT_RPOLYLINE_GEOM. Similar structure as STAIR2D_FULL_RPOLYLINE_FLAGS.
n = number of risers * 2 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – index of riser
STAIR2D_DRAIN_TPOLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of drain polygon nodes. Similar structure as STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_GEOM.
n = number of treads * 5 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of extended tread polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of extended tread polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_DRAIN_TPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), additional data of the drain polygons, in accordance with STAIR2D_DRAIN_TPOLYGON_GEOM. Similar structure as STAIR2D_FULL_TPOLYGON_FLAGS.
n = number of treads * 5 nodes for each tread (in general):
  • [n][1] – index of tread
  • [n][2] – edge type starting from node
    • 0 – leading
    • 1 – trailing
    • 2 – left (+100 – draining side left, +200 – draining side left and “Stepped” type)
    • 3 – right (+100 – draining side right, +200 – draining side right and “Stepped” type)
    • -1 – closing
  • [n][3] – visibility of the edge starting from the node (1 – visible, 0 – omitted)
  • [n][4] – type of tread (0 – flight, 1 – landing)

Stair structure 2D variables – Beam Structures

STAIR2D_POLYLINES_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of structure polyline nodes of the current flight/landing in 2D, contains geometric data of the polyline nodes derived from the stair boundary: left boundary line, right boundary line and centerline.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of structure polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of structure polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_POLYLINES_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of structure polyline nodes of the current flight/landing in 2D, contains group data of the polyline nodes.
  • [n][1] – position flags, point n belongs to: 0 – left boundary, 1 – right boundary, 2 – center line
STAIR2D_STRUCT_ATTRIBUTES
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
array with two dimensions ([2][7]), containing attributes settings of the visible ([1][n]) and invisible ([2][n]) parts of the structure.
  • [n][1] – boundary line type index
  • [n][2] – boundary pen index
  • [n][3] – symbol fill type
  • [n][4] – symbol fill pen
  • [n][5] – symbol fill background pen
  • [n][6] – symbol fill ON/OFF boolean control for Custom display only (STAIR2D_CUSTOMDISPLAY = 1)
  • [n][7] – symbol part enable ON/OFF boolean control for Custom display only (STAIR2D_CUSTOMDISPLAY = 1).

Stair structure 2D variables – Monolithic Structure

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
These globals are filled with values with respect to actual Floor Plan/Reflected Ceiling Plan View.

STAIR2D_FULL_SPOLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0, 0, 0]
array with three dimensions ([n][3]), containing sub-polygons of the stair 2D projection.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of structure polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of structure polygon node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR2D_FULL_SPOLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0, 0, 0]
array with three dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of polygon nodes.
  • [n][1] – index of sub-polygon
  • [n][2] – type of sub-polygon
    • 1: Flight boundary – without connection
    • 2: Flight boundary – with connection
    • 3: Landing boundary – without connection
    • 4: Landing boundary – with connection
    • 5: Connection
    • 6: Draining
  • [n][3] – type of sub-polygon edge
    • -1: closing point (next point is new sub-polygon)
    • 0: invisible edge (only bounds area)
    • 1: visible monolith edge (visible or hidden attribute set by STAIR2D_VISIBILITY)
    • 2: visible connection edge (visible or hidden attribute set by STAIR2D_VISIBILITY)
    • 3: visible connection detail edge (visible or hidden attribute set by STAIR2D_VISIBILITY)

A sub-polygon of type Connection can have mixed monolith and connection edges.

STAIR2D_FULL_SPOLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0, 0]
array with two dimensions ([n][2]), containing edges within the boundary.
  • [2*i][1] – coordinate x of starting node measured from stair origin
  • [2*i][2] – coordinate y of starting node measured from stair origin
  • [2*i + 1][1] – coordinate x of end node measured from stair origin
  • [2*i + 1][2] – coordinate y of end node measured from stair origin
STAIR2D_FULL_SPOLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with one dimension [n], where n is the number of nodes in STAIR2D_FULL_SPOLYLINE_GEOM.
  • [n] – type of edge
    • 1: Going, cut with drain
    • 2: Going, full
    • 3: Going Nosing (slanted risers), cut with drain
    • 4: Going Nosing (slanted risers), full
    • 5: Landing Line, cut with drain
    • 6: Landing Line, full
    • 7: Connection
    • 8: Connection Detail
    • 9: Draining (stepped draining)
    • 10: Draining Nosing (draining with slanted steps)
STAIR2D_MONOLITH_ATTRIBUTES
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0, 0]
array with two dimensions ([2][23]), containing attributes and visibility settings of the visible ([1][n]) and invisible ([2][n]) parts of the monolithic structure.
  • [n][1] – Structure visibility (bool)
  • [n][2] – Draining visibility (bool)
  • [n][3] – Contour line type
  • [n][4] – Contour line pen
  • [n][5] – Structure Going visibility (bool)
  • [n][6] – Landing Line visibility (bool)
  • [n][7] – Going Line Type
  • [n][8] – Going Line Pen
  • [n][9] – Structure Going Nosing visibility (bool)
  • [n][10] – Going Nosing line type
  • [n][11] – Going Nosing line pen
  • [n][12] – Connection visibility (bool)
  • [n][13] – Connection line type
  • [n][14] – Connection line pen
  • [n][15] – Connection Detail line type
  • [n][16] – Connection Detail line pen
  • [n][17] – Draining Fill and Structure Fill visibility (bool)
  • [n][18] – Structure fill type
  • [n][19] – Structure fill pen
  • [n][20] – Structure fill background pen
  • [n][21] – Draining fill type
  • [n][22] – Draining fill pen
  • [n][23] – Draining fill background pen

General 2D related variables

STAIR2D_CURRSTORY_LOCATION information about the current story visibility of the stair
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
1: below relevant story,
2: first relevant story,
3: inter-relevant story,
4: top-last relevant story,
5: above relevant story.
STAIR2D_LAYOUT_TYPES[5]
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
array with one dimension ([5]), information about the display layout types of the stair according to STAIR2D_CURRSTORY_LOCATION
  • [1] – below relevant story layout setting
  • [2] – first relevant story layout setting
  • [3] – inter-relevant story layout setting
  • [4] – top-last relevant story layout setting
  • [5] – above relevant story layout setting
Layout setting values:
0: invalid
1: With Break Mark: Visible – Hidden
2: No Break Mark: Visible
3: Below Break Mark: Visible
4: Above Break Mark: Visible
7: No Break Mark: Hidden
8: Above Break Mark: Hidden
9: Below Break Mark: Hidden
13: With Break Mark: All Visible
14: With Break Mark: Hidden – Visible
5: Multistory 2D: Visible Inbetween Break Marks
6: Multistory 2D: Hidden – Visible – Hidden
10: Multistory 2D: All Visible
11: Multistory 2D: Hidden – Visible – None
12: Multistory 2D: None – Visible – Hidden
STAIR2D_VISIBILITY type of the active attribute set of the current drawing. Usable in connection with Grid and Tread 2D symbol only.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
1: ‘Visible’ attribute set is in effect
0: ‘Hidden’ attribute set is in effect
STAIR2D_CUSTOMDISPLAY contains information about the model view settings of the stair
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
0: stair is displayed according to Model View Option settings
1: stair is displayed with custom settings
STAIR_START_WITH_RISER Boolean telling whether the stair starts with a riser.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.

STAIR_END_WITH_RISER Boolean telling whether the stair ends with a riser.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.

STAIR_TREAD_EXIST Boolean array ([2]) telling whether the stair has a Tread component.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.

Treads customized in Edit mode don’t have effect on these values.
  • [1] – on Flight
  • [2] – on Landing
STAIR_RISER_EXIST Boolean array ([2]) telling whether the stair has a Riser component.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.

Risers customized in Edit mode don’t have effect on these values.
  • [1] – on Flight
  • [2] – on Landing
STAIR_NOSING_EXIST Treads customized in Edit mode don’t have effect on these values.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.

Risers customized in Edit mode don’t have effect on these values.
  • [1] – on Flight
  • [2] – on Landing

Stair 3D variables – available for 3D representation (and connecting viewpoints) only

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

Stair riser 3D variables

RISER_HEIGHT 3D height value of the selected riser
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RISER_THICKNESS 3D thickness value of the selected riser
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
STAIR_RISER_GEOMETRY array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair riser polyline path node
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
n = number of nodes of the riser polyline path:
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of polyline node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RISER_CUT
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([2][2]), contains data of starting and closing points of the ideal TUBE (modelling the riser in 3D)
The display segmentation of the tube does not affect the value of this variable. To achieve a correct model in all cases, this global can be used to calculate the actual starting and closing points of the tube following the segmented arc.
  • [1][1] – coordinate x of starting node measured from stair origin
  • [1][2] – coordinate y of starting node measured from stair origin
  • [2][1] – coordinate x of closing node measured from stair origin
  • [2][2] – coordinate y of closing node measured from stair origin
RISER_SLANT_ANGLE
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
array with two dimensions ([2][2]), contains data of starting and closing points of the ideal TUBE (modelling the riser in 3D)
In case Slanting is set to 0, the value of this global is 90 degrees.

Stair tread 2D-3D variables

TREAD_THICKNESS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
3D thickness value of the selected tread, contains data of starting and closing points of the ideal TUBE (modelling the riser in 3D)
In case Slanting is set to 0, the value of this global is 90 degrees.
STAIR_TREAD_GEOMETRY array with two dimensions ([n][3]), data triplets of stair tread polygon nodes
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
n = number of nodes of the tread polygon:
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
STAIR_TREAD_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), additional data of the tread polygon edges (starting from nodes), in accordance with STAIR_TREAD_GEOMETRY
n = number of nodes of the tread polygon:
  • [n][1] – flag of the nth edge of the polygon
flags:
0: lead edge of tread polygon
1: trail edge of tread polygon
2: left edge of tread polygon
3: right edge of tread polygon
-1: closing node of tread polygon
TREAD_LOWER_RISER_THICKNESS thickness of the riser below the current tread (measured between grid and structure)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_LOWER_RISER_HEIGHT
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
height of the riser below the current tread (measured between the bottom plane of the current tread and the upper plane of the previous tread)
TREAD_LOWER_RISER_SLANT_ANGLE slant angle of the riser below the current tread in degrees (is Slanting = 0, the value is 90 degrees)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_UPPER_RISER_THICKNESS thickness of the riser above the current tread (measured between grid and structure)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_UPPER_RISER_HEIGHT
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
height of the riser above the current tread (measured between the top plane of the current tread and the bottom plane of the following tread)
TREAD_UPPER_RISER_SLANT_ANGLE slant angle of the riser above the current tread in degrees (is Slanting = 0, the value is 90 degrees)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
TREAD_NOSING_METHOD information about the nosing method of the current tread, as set on the Stair Settings dialog
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
1: nosing by value length
2: nosing by slanting length
TREAD_NOSING
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
contains tread nosing depth value of the selected tread (horizontal offset, as set on the Stair Settings dialog), in case TREAD_NOSING_METHOD = 1 (nosing by value length)
TREAD_NOSING_BY_SLANTING
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
contains tread nosing length value (vertical offset to control riser intersection point, as set on the Stair Settings dialog), in case TREAD_NOSING_METHOD = 2 (nosing by slanting length)

Stair structure variables

STAIR_STRUCTURE_GEOMETRY
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
array with two dimensions ([n][14]), where n is the number of structure polygons points of the current flight/landing.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of structure polygon node n, measured from stair origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of structure polygon node n, measured from stair origin
  • [n][3] – coordinate z of structure polygon node n, measured from stair origin
  • [n][4] – central angle in degrees of the edge starting from node n (0 – straight edge, < 0 – arc, counter-clockwise, > 0 – arc, clockwise)
  • [n][5] – riser slant angle of the edge starting from node n. In case of leading edge, the angle belongs to the riser below the polygon. In case of trailing edge, the angle belongs to the riser above the polygon. Contains 0 for all other edge categories.
  • [n][6] – height of the riser below the structure polygon (returns 0 in case there is no riser, or if the polygon is a connection polygon)
  • [n][7] – height of the riser above the structure polygon (returns 0 in case there is no riser, or if the polygon is a connection polygon)
  • [n][8] – thickness of the tread of the structure polygon (returns 0 if the polygon is a connection polygon)
  • [n][9] – thickness of the gap below the tread of the structure polygon (returns 0 if the polygon is a connection polygon)
  • [n][10-14] – Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.
  • [n][10] – Cantilevered structure height (read from its ac_stairStructureThickness parameter) beneath the tread at this point. Zero in case of connection polygons.
  • [n][11] – Tread nosing at the edge starting from this point.
    • Zero in case of connection polygons
    • Nosing of the tread above leading edges
    • Nosing of the next tread above trailing edges
    • Zero in case of other edges
  • [n][12] – Riser thickness at the edge starting from this point.
    • Zero in case of connection polygons
    • Thickness of the riser below leading edges
    • Thickness of the riser above trailing edges
    • Zero in case of other edges
  • [n][13] – Riser gap thickness at the edge starting from this point.
    • Zero in case of connection polygons
    • Gap thickness of the riser below leading edges
    • Gap thickness of the riser above trailing edges
    • Zero in case of other edges
  • [n][14] – Cantilevered structure horizontal thickness (read from its ac_stairStructureHorizThick parameter) at the edge starting from this point.
    • Zero in case of connection polygons
    • Horizontal thickness of the cantilevered structure below leading edges
    • Horizontal thickness of the cantilevered structure above trailing edges
    • Zero in case of other edges
STAIR_STRUCTURE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of structure polygons points of the current flight/landing.
  • [n][1] – polygon type of node n in the structure polygon: core or connection polygon
  • [n][2] – indicates which side node n belongs to: left or right structure polygon where the divide is the centerline of the stair: 0 – left, 1 – right
  • [n][3] – type of edge starting from node n. Possible values: 0 – leading edge, 1 – trailing edge, 2 – left edge, 3 – right edge, 4 – centerline edge, -1 – end edge.
values:
-1: No Connection (Whole Tread) Polygon: in case of landing, all points are in this category. No such value in case of flight polygons.
0: No Connection (Core) Polygon: in case of landing, start-end connections may affect the geometry. In case of flight, the polygon is always complete.
1: Start Connection Polygon: indicates the leftover polygon, or the enclosed polygon between core and connection polygons. Nodes necessary to define beam-path: startpoint or endpoint with boundary polygon points.
2: Start Connection Position Polygon: indicates the position of the connection. This polygon is always a generic unit polygon, not part of beam-path, and only necessary for the cutting plane and end plate position.
3: Start Connection Break Polygon: indicates the polygon containing the breakpoints in case of a vertical or horizontal connection. Points necessary for beam-path: startpoint or endpoint completed with boundary polygon points.
4: Start Connection Direction Polygon: indicates the polygon needed to do the bisector cut in case of a bisector connection. This polygon is always a generic unit polygon, not part of beam-path, and only necessary to get the cutting plane position.
5: Start Connection Extension Polygon: indicates points of beam extension to support cuttings. Points necessary for beam-path: startpoint or endpoint completed with boundary polygon points
6: Start Connection Structure Border Polygon: indicates the beam-boundary points at start. This polygon is always a generic unit polygon. Points necessary for beam-path: startpoint or endpoint.
101: End Connection Polygon: indicates the leftover polygon, or the enclosed polygon between core and connection polygons. Nodes necessary to define beam-path: startpoint or endpoint with boundary polygon points.
102: End Connection Position Polygon: indicates the position of the connection. This polygon is always a generic unit polygon, not part of beam-path, and only necessary for the cutting plane and end plate position.
103: End Connection Break Polygon: indicates the polygon containing the breakpoints in case of a vertical or horizontal connection. Points necessary for beam-path: startpoint or endpoint completed with boundary polygon points.
104: End Connection Direction Polygon: indicates the polygon needed to do the bisector cut in case of a bisector connection. This polygon is always a generic unit polygon, not part of beam-path, and only necessary to get the cutting plane position.
105: End Connection Extension Polygon: indicates points of beam extension to support cuttings. Points necessary for beam-path: startpoint or endpoint completed with boundary polygon points.
106: End Connection Structure Border Polygon: indicates the beam-boundary points at end. This polygon is always a generic unit polygon. Points necessary for beam-path: startpoint or endpoint.
STAIR_STRUCTURE_CONN_OFFSETS array with two dimensions ([2][6]). Contains data of connection offset points.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
  • [1][1] – Start connection horizontal offset (dx)
  • [1][2] – Start connection vertical offset (dy)
  • [1][3] – Start connection horizontal offset 2 (dx1)
  • [1][4] – Start connection vertical offset 2 (dy1)
  • [1][5] – Start connection horizontal offset (cx)
  • [1][6] – Start connection vertical offset (cy)
  • [2][1] – End connection horizontal offset (dx)
  • [2][2] – End connection vertical offset (dy)
  • [2][3] – End connection horizontal offset 2 (dx1)
  • [2][4] – End connection vertical offset 2 (dy1)
  • [2][5] – End connection horizontal offset (cx)
  • [2][6] – End connection vertical offset (cy)
STAIR_STRUCTURE_CONN_FLAGS array with two dimensions ([2][3]). Contains additional data of the structure connection.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
  • [1][1] – Start connection type: 0 – vertical cut, 1 – Horizontal cut, 2 – cutout, 3 – vertical and horizontal cut, 4 – horizontal connection, 5 – horizontal connection and cutout, 6 – vertical connection, 7 – bisector, 8 – automatic.
  • [1][2] – Start connection role: 0 – run and start, 1 – run and landing, 2 – landing and run, 3 – run and run, 4 – run and end, 5 – landing and landing.
  • [1][3] – Tread or riser by start: 0 – riser by start, 1 – tread by start.
  • [2][1] – End connection type: 0 – vertical cut, 1 – Horizontal cut, 2 – cutout, 3 – vertical and horizontal cut, 4 – horizontal connection, 5 – horizontal connection and cutout, 6 – vertical connection, 7 – bisector, 8 – automatic.
  • [2][2] – End connection role: 0 – run and start, 1 – run and landing, 2 – landing and run, 3 – run and run, 4 – run and end, 5 – landing and landing.
  • [2][3] – Tread or riser by end: 0 – riser by end, 1 – tread by end.
STAIR_STRINGER_PATH_OFFSET contains the value set in “Height above Treads” in Stair Settings dialog.
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Railing component parameters

General railing variables – available for listing and labels

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

RAILING_HEIGHT height of the railing segment (as set in Railing Settings Dialog / Segment Settings)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_3DLENGTH full 3D length of the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_HORIZONTAL_LENGTH full projected 2D length of the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_VOLUME volume of the railing (including all subelements)
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_NR_OF_SEGMENTS number of segments in the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_NR_OF_POSTS number of posts in the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_NR_OF_BALUSTERS number of balusters in the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_NR_OF_PANELS number of panels in the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAILING_NR_OF_RAILS number of rails in the railing
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0

Railing 3D variables

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

RAILING_REFLINE_DISTANCE
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with one dimension ([2]), horizontal offsets of rail element from railing reference line.
  • [1] – offset of segment reference line from the railing reference line
  • [2] – offset of panel element from the segment reference line (always 0 in case of inner post, post or toprail)
RAIL_CONNECTING_POSTS_NUM number of posts and inner posts intersecting the rail.
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
RAIL_CONNECTING_POSTS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
array with two dimensions ([n][2]), where n is the number of posts or inner posts along the rail. Contains position data of these intersecting elements.
  • [n][1] – position of posts and inner posts along the rail. Position values are calculated proportionally regarding the rail length (values are between 0-1)
  • [n][2] – skew value of post or inner post (similar as in the case of panel). Corner element values may differ from inbetween elements’.
RAIL_TYPE contains the subelement type the current library part is selected for.
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
  • 1 – toprail (or toprail end)
  • 2 – handrail (or handrail end)
  • 3 – rail (or rail end)
RAIL_POLYLINE_GEOMETRY
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][5]), where n is the number of railing nodes (n > 2). Contains geometric data of the current railing, all segments.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of railing node
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of railing node
  • [n][3] – coordinate z of railing node
  • [n][4] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
  • [n][5] – rotation of the cross-section for TUBE command. The rotation of automatically extended twisted railing connections may differ from slant value.
RAIL_SEGMENT_FLAGS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with one dimension ([n]), here n is the number of railing nodes (n > 2). Contains geometric data of the current railing, all segments.
Identifies the segment the node belongs to by index, in acordance with RAIL_POLYLINE_GEOMETRY. Nodes in the same segment belong together.
RAIL_CUTS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([2][4]), defines the orientation of the end surfaces of the rail
The returned coordinates can be used in TUBE command for first and last path coordinates as is. Items of [1][n] belong to the starting vertex, while [2][n] sets coordintes of the ending vertex.
  • [1][1] – coordinate x
  • [1][2] – coordinate y
  • [1][3] – coordinate z
  • [1][4] – boolean, cutting method: 0 – continuous edges, 1 – mittered cut
RAIL_DISCONNECTED_CUTS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([2][4]), defines the orientation of the end surfaces in case of disconnected connection.
The returned coordinates can be used in TUBE command for first and last path coordinates as is. Items of [1][n] belong to the end vertex of the first segment, while [2][n] sets coordintes at the starting vertex of the second segment.
  • [1][1] – coordinate x
  • [1][2] – coordinate y
  • [1][3] – coordinate z
  • [1][4] – 0 (reserved for future development)

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 22.

RAIL_COMPONENTS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with one dimension ([3]), contains additional information about the rail.
Boolean type to indicate the need/presence of fixings, caps.
  • [1] – presence of fixings needed (none for connections or extensions)
  • [2] – presence of opening caps needed (start of rail, or connceted to another)
  • [3] – presence of closing caps needed (end of rail, or connceted to another)
RAIL_SLANT_ANGLE rail slant angle in degrees relative to vertical direction, perpendicular to walking direction.
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
positive: slanting to the left relative to walking direction
negative: slanting to the right relative to walking direction
Curved sections: the angle is measured on a vertical, radial plane.
RAILINGPANEL_TYPE generic geometry type of the panel.
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
  • 1 – planar
  • 2 – cylindrical (curved – vertical or curved – skewed)
  • 3 – conic (curved – horizontal – slanted)
  • 4 – twisted (curved – inclined – slanted or curved – slanted – skewed)
RAILINGPANEL_UNCUT_GEOMETRY
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][4]), where n is the number of panel nodes (n > 3). Contains geometric data of the current railing panel, complete raw geometry (without cuts).
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of railing panel node
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of railing panel node
  • [n][3] – coordinate z of railing panel node
  • [n][4] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
  • [n][5] – in case of a cut edge, contains the cutting plane angle (0 – perpendicular to panel). In case of a curved panel, the reference plane is tangential.
RAILINGPANEL_GEOMETRY
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][5]), where n is the number of panel nodes (n > 3). Contains geometric data of the current railing panel, cutting planes applied.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of railing panel node
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of railing panel node
  • [n][3] – coordinate z of railing panel node
  • [n][4] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
  • [n][5] – in case of a cut edge, contains the cutting plane angle (0 – perpendicular to panel). In case of a curved panel, the reference plane is tangential.
RAILINGPANEL_FLAGS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of panel nodes (n > 3) in accordance with RAILINGPANEL_GEOMETRY. Contains geometric data of the current railing panel edges, cutting planes applied.
  • [n][1] – segment number of edge starting from node in the uncut panel
  • [n][2] – position of the edge starting from node in the cut panel (indexing according to RAILINGPANEL_SIDE_OFFSETS)
  • [n][3] – status bit of edge
mask: [n][3] possible values
j1: edge starting from node connected to another panel
j2: edge starting from node is cut
RAILINGPANEL_SIDE_OFFSETS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of panel nodes (n > 3) in accordance with RAILINGPANEL_GEOMETRY. Contains geometric data of the current railing panel edges, cutting planes applied
  • [1] – bottom offset
  • [2] – end vertex side offset
  • [3] – top offset
  • [4] – starting vertex side offset
RAILINGPANEL_SLANT_ANGLE
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
slant angle in degrees, perpendicular to walking direction. Vertical is 0 degrees, positive values mean left side, negative values mean right side of walking direction (angle < 90). Curved segments: measured on plane perpendicular to the start tangential plane of the segment (before skewing).
RAILINGPANEL_SKEW_ANGLE
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
skew angle in degrees, parallel to walking direction. Vertical is 0 degrees, positive values mean backward, negative values mean forward skewing according to walking direction (angle < 90). Curved segments: measured on the start tangential plane of the segment (before slanting).
RAILINGPANEL_SKEW_ANGLE
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
skew angle in degrees, parallel to walking direction. Vertical is 0 degrees, positive values mean backward, negative values mean forward skewing according to walking direction (angle < 90). Curved segments: measured on the start tangential plane of the segment (before slanting).
RAILINGPOST_TYPE contains the subelement type the current library part is selected for.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
  • 1 – post
  • 2 – inner post
  • 3 – baluster
RAILINGPOST_TOP_COORD array with one dimension ([3]), coordinates of the top of the current post
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0, 0, 0]
  • [1] – coordinate x
  • [2] – coordinate y
  • [3] – coordinate z
RAILINGPOST_CUTS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([2][3]), defines the orientation of the end surfaces of the post
The returned coordinates can be used in TUBE command for first and last path coordinates as is. Items of [1][n] belong to the base vertex, while [2][n] sets coordintes of the top vertex.
  • [1][1] – coordinate x
  • [1][2] – coordinate y
  • [1][3] – coordinate z
RAILINGPOST_SEGMENT_CUTS
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([2][4]), contains the vector parameters of two planes used to cut inner posts and balusters at the boundary of the segment, when the railing is slanted
The normal of the plane is vector (A; B; C), and D is its distance from the origin, measured in the direction of the normal. The model should be cut in the direction of the normal.
In case of all 0 return values for any of the 2 planes, the plane does not exist (no cut).
  • [1][1] – A
  • [1][2] – B
  • [1][3] – C
  • [1][4] – D
RAILINGEND_DIRECTION_AND_ANGLE
2D GDL_ErrorIcon 3D GDL_CheckIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]

RailingGlobalsGeneral_section

array with two dimensions ([n][5]), vector data pointing away from the connecting rail in a tangential direction. For two ends of a straight rail, these vectors are opponent in direction.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of vector
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of vector
  • [n][3] – coordinate z of vector
  • [n][4] – rotation of the connecting rail around the vector’s axis, withRailingGlobalsGeneral_section the effect of slanting. The railend should model the same rotation to connect seamlessly.

Railing 2D variables

Compatibility: introduced in ARCHICAD 21.

Railing component parameters

RAIL2D_FULL_POLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline. Contains geometric data of the railing panel.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_FULL_POLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline. Contains visibility data of edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_FULL_POLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon. Contains geometric data of the railing panel.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_FULL_POLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon. Contains visibility data of edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_FULL_VISIBILITY type of the active attribute set of the current railing drawing.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_CheckIcon Default 0
values:
1: ‘Visible’ attribute set is in effect
0: ‘Hidden’ attribute set is in effect
RAIL2D_CUSTOMDISPLAY contains information about the model view settings of the railing.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
0: railing is displayed according to Model View Option settings
1: railing is displayed with custom settings
The following globals are used to define the parts of the railing represented below the first breakmark.
RAIL2D_LOWER_POLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline below the first breakmark. Contains geometric data of the railing panel polyline.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_LOWER_POLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline below the first breakmark. Contains visibility data of edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_LOWER_POLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon below the first breakmark. Contains geometric data of the railing panel polygon.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_LOWER_POLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon below the first breakmark. Contains visibility data of polygon edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_LOWER_VISIBILITY type of the active attribute set of the current railing drawing below the first breakmark.
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
values:
1: ‘Visible’ attribute set is in effect
0: ‘Hidden’ attribute set is in effect
The following globals are used to define the parts of the railing represented between two breakmarks.
RAIL2D_MIDDLE_POLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline between breakmarks. Contains geometric data of the railing panel polyline.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_MIDDLE_POLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline between breakmarks. Contains visibility data of edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_MIDDLE_POLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon between breakmarks. Contains geometric data of the railing panel polygon.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_MIDDLE_POLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon between breakmarks. Contains visibility data of polygon edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_MIDDLE_VISIBILITY
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
type of the active attribute set of the current railing drawing between breakmarks.
values:
1: ‘Visible’ attribute set is in effect
0: ‘Hidden’ attribute set is in effect
The following globals are used to define the parts of the railing represented above the last breakmark.
RAIL2D_UPPER_POLYLINE_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline above the last breakmark. Contains geometric data of the railing panel polyline.
  • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
  • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_UPPER_POLYLINE_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end axis polyline above the last breakmark. Contains visibility data of edges.
      • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_UPPER_POLYGON_GEOM
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][3]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon above the last breakmark. Contains geometric data of the railing panel polygon.
      • [n][1] – coordinate x of node measured from railing origin
      • [n][2] – coordinate y of node measured from railing origin
      • [n][3] – central angle of edge starting from the node (0 – straight, > 0 – curved counter-clockwise, < 0 – curved clockwise)
RAIL2D_UPPER_POLYGON_FLAGS
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_ErrorIcon Parameter GDL_ErrorIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default [0]
array with two dimensions ([n][1]), where n is the number of points in the panel/rail/rail end symbol polygon above the last breakmark. Contains visibility data of polygon edges.
  • [n][1] – visibility flag of edge starting at node n (0 – not visible, 1 – visible)
RAIL2D_UPPER_VISIBILITY
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
type of the active attribute set of the current railing drawing above the last breakmark.
values:
1: ‘Visible’ attribute set is in effect
0: ‘Hidden’ attribute set is in effect
The following global belongs to the 2D representation of railing posts.
RAILPOST2D_VISIBILITY
2D GDL_CheckIcon 3D GDL_ErrorIcon UI GDL_CheckIcon Parameter GDL_CheckIcon Property GDL_ErrorIcon Default 0
type of the active attribute set of the current post drawing.
values:
1: ‘Visible’ attribute set is in effect
0: ‘Hidden’ attribute set is in effect