Graphics of stairs

[hliS658H]

Is there a way to show the riser and tread of uncut stairs in hidden lines?

[barthbradley]

like this? 

or this:

or this:

[ToanDN]

Sure.  Use View > Show Hidden Lines tool > Pick the Stair twice.

[hliS658H]

Like this

[barthbradley]

Use Show Hidden Lines. 

Help | Show Hidden Lines by Element | Autodesk

TIP: <Hidden Lines> is a Subcategory under Stairs Parent Category in VGOs.  This is where you change the Line Pattern and Weight and Color of Show Hidden Line Work. 

[hliS658H]

I know this is the solution but don't know why when I use it, no response. I follow the instruction by clicking "show hidden lines" first, then click the element (stringer) that blocks the hidden elements(steps) , then click the steps, nothing happened

[barthbradley]

Modify the <Hidden Lines> Subcategory. You probably need to change the Line Type to show up in the View because of the View Scale.  

First: try a different View Scale to see if the Hidden Linework it there.  

[hliS658H]

Yes, the hidden line works. Can you possibly post a video to show the steps? Is it because  some steps are already shown because section line cut through those steps; I noticed, even by using Tab, I can only pick either the stringer or the whole assembled stairs, but not only the hidden steps; however, I can pick the steps being cut.

[ToanDN]

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@hliS658H wrote:

I know this is the solution but don't know why when I use it, no response. I follow the instruction by clicking "show hidden lines" first, then click the element (stringer) that blocks the hidden elements(steps) , then click the steps, nothing happened

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First click the whole stair, second click the same whole stair.  Do not TAB to select stringer or steps.

[hliS658H]

Okay, it works! However, it is not hidden line - the hidden steps show like steps being cut, which line does it use?

Also, I can not put dimension on the hidden steps, the lines can't be selected.

[barthbradley]

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@hliS658H wrote:

 which line does it use?

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I told you above. Hidden Line Subcategory under Stair Category. 

[hliS658H]

Then nothing wrong I did. It should be in green dash lines, however it is not. Puzzled.

[ToanDN]

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@hliS658H wrote:

Okay, it works! However, it is not hidden line - the hidden steps show like steps being cut, which line does it use?

Also, I can not put dimension on the hidden steps, the lines can't be selected.

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If your elevation far clip is cutting the stair then modify <Hidden Lines> Cut subcategory under Stairs.

If your elevation far clip is beyond the stair then modify <Hidden Lines> Projection subcategory under Stairs.