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[rutsber]

I'm having problems building an upward stair. I designated it and then built it, but I can't go up or create stairs above it... am I doing something wrong or what? If it helps, I'm using Mayday.

[Patchy]

Designate a downstair or up/down stair in the tile above the upstair.

[rutsber]

I tried that but they can't get to it for some reason.

[Patchy]

If you are trying to build it, do you have masonry or carpentry activated on someone? Which skill is needed is dependant on material used. Is there something blocking the way up? Like a constructed floor or retracted/raised bridge.

[rutsber]

Yes, because my stair up was built, but to build another stair so they can actually get to the higher level, like an up/down stair, it won't let them. Isn't it supposed to show something on the level above if you create a stair, like what it's made of or something?

[Patchy]

Ok, if there is open space above your upstair then all you need to do is build a downstair (b-C-d) or a up/down stair (b-C-x) in the tile directly above the upstair.

[rutsber]

That's the problem, there is no open space.

[Patchy]

The you designate a downstair (d-j) or up/down stair (d-i) in the space above the upstair.

[rutsber]

I tried that but every time i do, they don't do anything with it, i think they cant get to it or something. I designated it but nothing happens. If i dont figure it out ill just ask a friend of mine tomorrow.

[Patchy]

Well then the only other thing I can think of is a pathing or burrow issue.

[rutsber]

maybe someone can explain from the beginning how to build stairs up, maybe i'm doing something wrong at the beginning.

[Sphalerite]

That's the problem, there is no open space.

Is the space where you are trying to make a stair solid rock?  If so, then you can't build anything there.  Instead, designate that spot to be mined into a down or up/down staircase with the (d)esignate menu.

[rutsber]

I figured it out, i don't know what i was doing, but i got it. Now I just have to remove the stairs that are everywhere.