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There is not a defaults dialog for stairs. Instead, the default materials for stairs are specified in the General Material Defaults dialog.

To set up default materials for stairs

1. Select File> New Plan  from the menu to open a new, blank plan or select File> Open Plan  to open an existing plan file in which you would like to specify the default materials for stairs.
   
   
   
2. Select Edit> Default Settings  from the menu to open the Default Settings dialog.
   
   
   
3. Click Materials, then click the Edit button.
   
   
   
   
   • In Chief Architect X2 and prior click the + beside Materials, then click General Materials, then click the Edit button.
   
   
   
4. In the Material Defaults dialog:
   
   
   
   
   
   • Click on a category in the list on the left.
     
     
   • Click the Library Material button to search the Library Browser for a suitable material for this category.
     
     
   • Click the Plan Material button to search the Plan Materials dialog for a suitable material already referenced by this plan file.
     
     
   • Click OK when you are satisfied with your selections.
     
     
     
5. The following general material categories affect stairs, as well as other related objects:
   
   
   • Balusters - Affects the balusters and stringers of stairs, as well as the balusters of railings.
     
     
   • Floor - Affects the runner, if one is created, as well as the floor covering for rooms if a default has not been selected in the corresponding Room Materials dialog.
     
     
   • Railings - Affects the handrail and newels of stairs, as well as the handrail of railings.
     
     
   • Stair Tread - Affects the stair treads.