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HiCAD for Stairs & Railings

Parametric stairs and railings tools for fast, accurate, fabrication-ready design.

Challenges & Solutions

Rebuilding complex stair structures after simple changes.

HiCAD’s dynamic parametric modeling automatically updates treads, risers, handrails, balustrades, and connections when geometry or floor levels change—no manual rework.

Managing different stair types and railing rules.

Use Stair & Railing Configurators to quickly define straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, spiral, and multi-flight stairs with automatic railing alignment and spacing controls.

Creating custom profiles for architectural or industrial stairs.

HiCAD supports custom profile creation, variable cross-sections, user-defined extrusion paths, and consistent integration with structural members.

Dynamic Parametric Modeling

Design simple or complex stair systems with fully associative parameters. HiCAD automatically adjusts stair geometry, supports, and railings when heights, widths, or angles change.

  • Automatic updating of treads, risers, landings & supports
  • Parametric control of angles, widths, heights & materials
  • Intelligent constraint management for precise geometry
  • Structural members adapt automatically to stair changes
  • Multi-configuration support for towers, industrial platforms & mezzanines

Stair & Railing Configurators

Quickly generate standard or custom stair layouts with built-in configurators that automate geometry, profiles, railing logic, and assembly structure.

  • Straight, L-shaped, U-shaped & multi-flight stair templates
  • Automatic railing alignment with tread geometry
  • Preloaded handrail, baluster & balustrade libraries
  • Configurable spacing, continuity rules & safety parameters
  • Instant visual preview and editable parameters

Custom Profiles & User-Defined Components

HiCAD enables the creation of custom stair and railing profiles for architectural or industrial needs. Profiles remain parametric and integrate seamlessly into assemblies.

  • Create custom stringer, handrail & baluster profiles

  • User-defined extrusion paths for curved & unique stair designs

  • Combine standard & custom profiles within the same model

  • Supports advanced railing geometries and transitions

  • Profiles automatically adapt to design modifications

 

BIM & Fabrication Integration

Export BIM-ready models or fabrication packages directly from the stair and railing assembly. HiCAD connects design, drawings, and manufacturing in one workflow.

  • Full IFC import/export for BIM coordination

  • Automatic generation of fabrication drawings & views

  • Weld symbols, labels & metadata included in outputs

  • Part numbering and BOMs update automatically

  • Compatible with CNC, DXF, STEP, and workshop formats

See How HiCAD Automates Stairs & Railing Design.