Basic options missing @ Ramp and Stairs

[VenB]

Just wondering - is it possible to be added basic options like slope in degrees (Ramp) and a number of stairs (not "desired") plus the height of a tread (that actually works) for stairs... I have to fight it struggling to sort it quickly and effectively.

[dyp4f]

Good point. Post it in the Revit Ideas Forum.

[benschilders]

@VenB , @dyp4f 
 
For the stairs you could vote on this idea: 
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/a-stair-tool-that-actually-works/idi-p/9658526

[ToanDN]

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@VenB wrote:

Just wondering - is it possible to be added basic options like slope in degrees (Ramp) and a number of stairs (not "desired") plus the height of a tread (that actually works) for stairs... I have to fight it struggling to sort it quickly and effectively.

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You set the start and stop elevations and Revit calculates the ramp or stair for you based on a few criteria set to them.  It is a godsend and I am wondering why you would want to calculate it manually?  Can you give a specific example?

[barthbradley]

"Ramp" has a specific connotation in my neck of the woods and generally ADA governs our Ramp slope - not Autodesk or the Designer.  We would love not too build ramps frankly.  

But, to specifically address to your question, I would suggest Floors and Slope Arrows. If you want the Floor to be "Solid" (like Ramp can be),you can make a Floor Layer "Variable" (in Edit Assembly dialog box), sketch the Floor WITHOUT a Slope Arrow and then use Modify Sub-Elements tool to change the end elevation. 

 

[VenB]

Because setting the start elevation - it works, but setting the stop elevation doesn't- it literally does nothing. Anyway, the purpose of the article - isn't it better if there are more than just one or two options for editing the ramp- just a multiply options that can be tweaked to save time and hassle. 

[VenB]

I will - for sure mate. So many revit releases and almost nothing to be changed in a better design performance.

[VenB]

Modifying sub elements will not give you, for example 10% slope straight away - have to draw the angle in section/elevation preliminary. You can make it that way (that's the way I am making it) but that take 3 or 4 times more time than just say: 10% slope constantly, even after editing the ramp contour in plan it will keep the slope set.  

[mhiserZFHXS]

What do you mean setting the top elevation doesn't work? You mean the top constraint?

[VenB]

Yes, the top constraint.