Hey mini - you are further then we are with AEC objects, we only started using the wall, door and window objects and have not even tried stairs yet.
What version are you working with?
Anyhoo...Are you an AUGI member yet?
http://www.augi.com/home/default.asp The AUGI forums are the absolute best resource for any type of CAD questions.
http://www.augi.com/forums/default.asp As soon as we get our dwgs plotted out for our deadline today I'll do a search and see if I can find any help for you.