In these dialog boxes you define the parameters for the string connection to the first step. The connection can occur on the floor, on a ceiling and on an intermediate landing. Generally, a differentiation is made between standard, horizontal and vertical connections.
Dialog box Parameters String - First step - Default
Variable Uses the distance of the step to the top edge of the string (top inset) also as the horizontal distance to the string. With the tick box activated the string is formed pointed at the front.
String dimensions: First step - Floor - Horizontal
Dialog box String - First step - Vertical parameters
db_ath_stair_parameter3
Distance from first step Specifies the horizontal distance of the string to the front edge of the first step, see illustration String dimensions: First step - Floor - Vertical: Dimension 1. The entry field is enabled when you deactivate the Of string tick box.
Of string Uses the same distance as to the string top edge (top insert) for the distance from the first step. With the tick box activated the string is formed pointed at the bottom.