string start and end profile

[Karol_Piroska]

is there an easy way to adjust the start and end stringer profile so that it would represent the real connection detail? The below screenshots show a u-profile stringer with red line representing the desired end profile / cranked stringer.

[mari.shimode]

 Hi @Karol_Piroska, would you please share a sample file you're working on and also let us know which version of Revit you're using? Thank you.

[Karol_Piroska]

@mari.shimode I could, but this certainly is not related to a Revit version (I am using 2026) or stair stringer type / profile;  it could well be a flat plate stringer.

[pavankumar.h]

Hello @Karol_Piroska 
Thanks for reaching out us on Forum.

Here are some 

Steps to Adjust the Stringer Profile:

1. Open the Revit Project: Open your Revit project containing the stairs.

2. Select the Stairs: Click on the stairs you want to modify to bring up the stair's properties in the context menu.

3. Edit Stairs: Click on "Edit Stairs" in the context menu.

4. Edit Stringer Profile: Within the "Edit Stairs" mode, select the stringer you want to modify (you might need to switch your view to see the stringer clearly).

5. Edit Path: Utilize the "Edit Path" feature to modify the stringer's profile visually. You can adjust the endpoints to match the red line representation of the crank at the end profile.

6. Modify Profile Manually: You may need to draw the exact shape matching the crank profile manually. Select the stringer and go into the "Edit Profile" mode. You can use drawing tools such as lines and splines to match the desired profile.

7. Check and Approve: Once you’re satisfied with the adjustments, click "Finish Edit Mode" to save your changes to the stringer profile.

Also, I believe, you have converted the runs to sketches, this is probably the issue.  It is more difficult to get the stairs to join properly when the runs have been converted to sketches.  I would try remaking them with the runs not converted.

Reference articles: https://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-62CAA251-BB6E-4394-8E9F-949C3BFEB674

Please let us know if this was helpful.
Thanks!

[Karol_Piroska]

@pavankumar.h, @mari.shimode  thank for your reply, but can you please tell me where exactly is the edit path tool for a stringer? You can highlight it on the below screenshot. I have truly never seen such tool.

[RDAOU · Accepted solution]

@Karol_Piroska 

Create the stairs without stringers and for the stringers use a structural framing element. You will then be able to use steel connections, welds extra. This will give you better results and will give you to the detail you posted 

[Karol_Piroska]

@RDAOU thank you, I did this in few instances before, but I wanted to see if there is another way without having to model stringers separately. Hopefully @pavankumar.h will shows us how.

[RDAOU]

@Karol_Piroska 

Stringers Path is not editable…only it’s sketch line

If you do not wish to use structural framing, you need to model the stair without supports and substitute them with a HANDRAIL (using Top rail as stringer Left and Handrail 1 as Stringer Right). Handrail allows you to drop the profile down to the floor using:

• Either extensions or terminations which do not require editing path
• Or TAB to select the rail and edit it which allows you to extend the rail's path vertically downwards

Either ways, it will not be stringers you are working with it will be a different Revit element. I would still go with Structural framing to be able to add the flange and bolts to the ground as connections

Edit: See GIF below

Rail set up looks as follows:

To select the Rails and edit them, Select Pinned Elements need to be checked

[pavankumar.h]

Hello @Karol_Piroska 

Thanks for getting back to us!

The "Edit Path" tool for a stringer in Revit is typically used to modify the geometry of the stringer, like its path or alignment. However, upon examining the screenshot you provided, I don't see the "Edit Path" tool directly visible in the ribbon. It might be hidden or not activated because the stringer is already in a specific mode.

Here's how you can generally access the "Edit Path" tool for a stringer:

1. Select the Stringer: Click on the stringer in the model to activate it.
2. Modify Ribbon: Once the stringer is selected, the "Modify | Create Stair" tab should appear in the ribbon. This tab includes tools for editing stair components.
3. Edit Path: Look for the "Edit Sketch" or "Edit Path" button in the ribbon. It is usually located under the "Tools" section.

If the tool is not appearing, consider these possibilities:

• The stringer is part of a predefined stair type and does not allow direct path editing.
• The stair component is locked or constrained by other elements.

You might need to switch to a different stair editing mode or check if the stringer is editable by selecting it and looking for options in the "Properties" palette or the context menu.

Since the tool is not visible in the screenshot, I am unable to directly highlight it.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or clarification!

Thank you!

[pavankumar.h]

@RDAOU 
Thank you so much for your contribution !

We are glad to see your participation that our customer have the best support from different users all around the globe!

Thanks again!

[Karol_Piroska]

thank you @RDAOU , interesting option; but I agree, it is better to use structural framing.

[Karol_Piroska]

I'm sorry @pavankumar.h, but I truly do not understand to your reply and notes regarding "stringer being in a specific mode", "The stringer is part of a predefined stair type and does not allow direct path editing" or "The stair component is locked or constrained by other elements", "switch to a different stair editing mode" etc ... 

Honestly, how? Are we talking about Revit? I feel like that there are some mysterious editing options, buttons and properties I am not aware of.

Can you or @mari.shimode  please share a quick video or a gif that will show not just to me, but to others as well this "edit path tool for stringers" because to be really honest, I do not recall ever seeing it and I've been using Revit for good 15 years. I'm sure that your video will be very helpful to all, looking forward to it. Just as a test, I tried that with ootb stairs in ootb template too - and no it doesn't work in my world. 

[pavankumar.h]

Hello @Karol_Piroska 
Thanks of the response.

I wanted to share a brief video that aligns perfectly with the issue we discussed.Although this video was not produced by Autodesk, I believe it accurately represents the concerns raised and will provide much-needed clarity.

Stair support and stringer

Thank you!

[Karol_Piroska]

@pavankumar.hI'm sorry, I don't want to sound harsh, but what kind of support is this? It’s clear there’s no understanding of how Revit works, and the responses I’ve received are completely off the mark. As I replied to your email, if you don’t know the answer, just say so. If the software can’t do something, say that too. That’s far better than wasting time with irrelevant or made-up replies and made-up tools.
Frankly, Autodesk support used to be better. This kind of response only adds to the frustration.