Tekla Structures Glossary

Tekla Structures Glossary

January 2014

© 2014 Tekla Corporation

FOREWORDTekla Structures terminology project was originally launched in 2006 in order to compile a glossary of the key concepts related to Tekla Structures.

This glossary, created as a result of the project, is intended for technical writers, user interface designers, marketing people, trainers, and the end users of the software. The glossary aims to facilitate communications related to Tekla Structures by clarifying various concepts and terms.

The glossary explains the contents of 519 Tekla Structures related concepts. The relations between concepts are illustrated by means of concept diagrams, and the definitions and supplementary notes offer an effortless way to familiarize oneself with Tekla Structures terminology. The glossary gives also different types of recommendations on the usage of the English terms.

Terms have been compiled broadly, since the terminology is not fully established, but a large number of synonyms (that is, words with the same meaning) exist. In such cases the glossary gives recommendations on the terms to be used in the Tekla Structures user interface and the Tekla Structures related communication. The glossary also introduces new terms as proposed terms.

In spring 2010 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new and updated drawing concepts. Drawing production in Tekla Structures had been improved, and the updates in the glossary reflected these improvements.

In fall 2010 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new construction management and concrete concepts. Some analysis concepts were updated to reflect the improvements in analysis in Tekla Structures. Also a collection of concepts related to settings and properties and Tekla Structures intelligence was updated on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.

In fall 2011 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new concepts that mainly relate to Tekla Structures environments, profiles, and files. The updates were made to reflect the improvements in Tekla Structures and on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.

In fall 2013 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new concepts that mainly relate to Tekla Structures basic concepts, concrete building, drawings, files and folders, and analysis. Numerous concepts were updated to reflect the development of Tekla Structures and on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.

Several people from both Tekla and Sanastokeskus TSK have participated in compiling the glossary and given their expertise on both Tekla Structures and on terminology work to the project. In addition, a number of Teklans have taken part in the glossary project in the form of comments and feedback. Their expertise on different subject matters has proved to be indispensable for the project.

The Learning Materials Team from Tekla is the main contact in any questions related to the glossary.

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Glossary%20feedback

TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword......................................................................................................................................................................................................2

List of Concept Diagrams.......................................................................................................................................................................4

Structure and Layout of the Glossary ...............................................................................................................................................5Grouping of the Glossary and Searching for Terms...............................................................................................................5Interpreting Diagrams.....................................................................................................................................................................6

1 Basic Concepts ..................................................................................................................................................................................101.1 Tekla Structures Objects ...................................................................................................................................................16

1.1.1 Model Objects ......................................................................................................................................................191.1.2 Building Objects ..................................................................................................................................................211.1.3 Cast Units ..............................................................................................................................................................261.1.4 Assemblies .............................................................................................................................................................281.1.5 Modeling Aids ......................................................................................................................................................301.1.6 Annotation Objects ............................................................................................................................................321.1.7 Components ..........................................................................................................................................................34

1.2 Settings and Properties .....................................................................................................................................................381.3 Tekla Structures Intelligence ...........................................................................................................................................441.4 View .........................................................................................................................................................................................471.5 Coordinates, Planes, Points, and Lines ..........................................................................................................................511.6 Modes ......................................................................................................................................................................................571.7 Functions ................................................................................................................................................................................58

2 Modeling .............................................................................................................................................................................................622.1 Model Types ..........................................................................................................................................................................622.2 Parts .........................................................................................................................................................................................652.3 Part Properties ......................................................................................................................................................................682.4 Details .....................................................................................................................................................................................712.5 Component Creation and Structure ..............................................................................................................................742.6 Component Objects in Steel Components ..................................................................................................................752.7 Tools .........................................................................................................................................................................................812.8 Numbering .............................................................................................................................................................................84

3 Drawing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................873.1 Drawing Types ......................................................................................................................................................................873.2 Drawing Layout and Views ...............................................................................................................................................903.3 Creating and Modifying Tekla Structures Drawings ................................................................................................93

4 Templates and Reports ................................................................................................................................................................105

5 System ...............................................................................................................................................................................................1085.1 Files and Folders ................................................................................................................................................................1095.2 Catalogs ................................................................................................................................................................................1145.3 Import and Export .............................................................................................................................................................116

6 Construction Management .........................................................................................................................................................119

7 Analysis .............................................................................................................................................................................................1227.1 Loads .....................................................................................................................................................................................1227.2 Analysis and Design .........................................................................................................................................................125

Index........................................................................................................................................................................................................131

LIST OF CONCEPT DIAGRAMSConcept diagram 1. Modeling with Tekla Structures ................................................................................................................10Concept diagram 2. Tekla Structures Architecture ....................................................................................................................13Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures Online Services ..............................................................................................................16Concept diagram 4. Objects ..............................................................................................................................................................17Concept diagram 5. Model Objects .................................................................................................................................................19Concept diagram 6. Building Objects .............................................................................................................................................21Concept diagram 7. Reinforcement ................................................................................................................................................24Concept diagram 8. Cast Unit ..........................................................................................................................................................26Concept diagram 9. Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................................28Concept diagram 10. Modeling Aids ..............................................................................................................................................30Concept diagram 11. Annotation Objects .....................................................................................................................................32Concept diagram 12. Components (parts of Tekla Structures functionality) ...................................................................34Concept diagram 13. Components (groups of model objects) ...............................................................................................36Concept diagram 14. Settings and Properties .............................................................................................................................38Concept diagram 15. Object Properties .........................................................................................................................................42Concept diagram 16. Tekla Structures Intelligence ...................................................................................................................44Concept diagram 17. Views ...............................................................................................................................................................47Concept diagram 18. Coordinate Systems ....................................................................................................................................51Concept diagram 19. Planes ..............................................................................................................................................................53Concept diagram 20. Points and Lines ...........................................................................................................................................55Concept diagram 21. Modes .............................................................................................................................................................57Concept diagram 22. Select ..............................................................................................................................................................58Concept diagram 23. Snap .................................................................................................................................................................60Concept diagram 24. Models ............................................................................................................................................................62Concept diagram 25. Part Types .......................................................................................................................................................65Concept diagram 26. Part Properties .............................................................................................................................................68Concept diagram 27. Bolt Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................71Concept diagram 28. Cuts and Fittings .........................................................................................................................................72Concept diagram 29. Component Creation ..................................................................................................................................74Concept diagram 30. Component Elements .................................................................................................................................75Concept diagram 31. Basic Component Objects .........................................................................................................................77Concept diagram 32. Additional Component Objects ..............................................................................................................79Concept diagram 33. Tools .................................................................................................................................................................81Concept diagram 34. Numbering ....................................................................................................................................................84Concept diagram 35. Drawing Types ..............................................................................................................................................87Concept diagram 36. Drawing Layout and Views ......................................................................................................................90Concept diagram 37. Drawing Settings and Properties ...........................................................................................................93Concept diagram 38. Associative Annotation Objects .............................................................................................................97Concept diagram 39. Independent Annotation Objects ........................................................................................................100Concept diagram 40. Indicators .....................................................................................................................................................102Concept diagram 41. Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................103Concept diagram 42. Editors and Templates .............................................................................................................................105Concept diagram 43. Files ...............................................................................................................................................................109Concept diagram 44. Folders ..........................................................................................................................................................112Concept diagram 45. Catalogs .......................................................................................................................................................114Concept diagram 46. Model Output .............................................................................................................................................116Concept diagram 47. Construction Management ....................................................................................................................119Concept diagram 48. Loads .............................................................................................................................................................122Concept diagram 49. Analysis Objects ........................................................................................................................................125Concept diagram 50. Analysis Settings .......................................................................................................................................128

STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT OF THE GLOSSARY

Grouping of the Glossary and Searching for Terms

The glossary has been grouped thematically into chapters, and the aim has been to place related concepts in each chapter close to each other.

At the end of the glossary, there is an alphabetical index. In addition to the preferred and deprecated terms, the indexes also include other terms closely related to the concept in question. These other terms have been provided with a reference to the preferred term and its number. The concepts have been numbered in the glossary.

The entry describing reference model is cited below as an example with explanations:

6 - consecutive entry number

<Tekla Structures> - the subject area of the definition

reference model - English terms; the most preferred term is given first

not: † reference object not: = the synonym does not have the same meaning as the preferred term or is linguistically erroneous

model which the designer can use as an aid when building a Tekla Structures model

- definition (begins with a lower-case letter, no full stop)

- italics = refer to a concept defined elsewhere in this glossary; italics serve as a link to the concept in question

A reference model is created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and imported to Tekla Structures. It appears in the background of the Tekla Structures model. The user can snap to reference model points (1). Tekla Structures does not save the reference model when the user saves the current Tekla Structures model, but saves the link to the reference model.

For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) model can be a reference model.

- notes supplementing the definition - further information on the concept, examples, information on the use of the terms, and so on.- indented- written as normal sentences

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The following symbols and notations have been used in certain cases with terms:

* proposed term

† obsolete term

<Tekla Structures> the subject area of the definition

verb part of speech (if other than a noun)

not: the synonym does not have the same meaning as the preferred term or is linguistically erroneous

rather than: the term is not preferred

(use in Tekla Structures and related materials)

additional information about usage of the term

/US/ American English

/UK/ British English

/IN/ Indian English

drawing (1) homonym; the number in brackets after the term indicates that the glossary contains several terms that have identical spellings but different meanings

pl plural

Interpreting Diagrams

The concept diagrams and the glossary are intended as presentation formats supporting each other. The diagrams illustrate the relationships between concepts and help the reader to understand entities. They do not portray any individual situation, event, or system, and they should not be confused with, for example, organisation charts.

The concept relations appearing in this glossary and their established notations are described in the following:

Concept• each concept is represented in the diagram by a preferred term and a definition, for example

as follows:

assemblybuilding object that representsa structure that consists of oneor several parts and possiblyother items

• the diagrams also include auxiliary terms, which are not printed in boldface, or auxiliary definitions; they facilitate the interpretation of the diagrams but are not defined in the glossary

• the diagrams do not include any synonyms or notes (given in the glossary)

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Generic relation (tree diagram)• between a broader superordinate concept (associative annotation object) and a narrower

subordinate concept (dimension and mark) • the subordinate concept has all the characteristics of the superordinate concept and at least

one additional characteristic, and it covers a smaller set of objects than the superordinate concept

• a subordinate concept can be regarded as a special case of the superordinate concept• for example:

other

associative annotation objectannotation object that is updatedaccording to the changes made to therelated model object

markassociative annotation object thatis used for the identification of anindividual building object and thatdisplays a set of propertyelements that the user hasselected (2)

dimensionassociativeannotation objectthat representsbuilding objectmeasurements

Partitive relation (rake diagram)• subordinate concepts relate to parts of the whole to which the superordinate concept relates• the subordinate concept does not have the characteristics of the superordinate concept as in

a generic concept system• double line: several such parts are typically needed to form a whole • nested assembly, for example, consists of a parent assembly and one or several sub-

assemblies• for example:

sub-assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that is subordinateto a parent assembly

parent assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that issuperordinate toassemblies on thelower assembly level

nested assemblyassembly that consists ofseveral assemblies onmany assembly levels

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Associative relation (arrows)

• a wide range of concept relations that cannot be classified as generic or partitive • for example, relations based on time, location, function, tool, or origin • the type of the relation usually appears from the linguistic form of the definition• for example, the relations between assembly, assembly hierarchy, and assembly level are

associative

assembly levelassembly's place in theassembly hierarchy

assembly hierarchyarrangement of assembliesthat describes themanufacture and erecting ofthe actual assembly to be built


Multidimensional concept system • multidimensionality = bold lines• the basis for dividing the concepts into different dimensions is often indicated beside the

dimension line• the superordinate concept leads to different selections of subordinate concepts when

different bases for division are used• subordinate concepts that belong to a single dimension (those indicated below a single

bold line), that is, those with the same basis for division, are always mutually exclusive• subordinate concepts from several different dimensions can be combined to form new

concepts• basic assembly and single-part assembly, for example, are in different dimensions but can

be combined; in other words, a single-part assembly can also be a basic assembly

basic assemblyassembly that is anindependent unit onone assembly level



single-part assemblyassembly that consists ofone part

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Mixed concept system• the same concept system includes several different types of concept relations, for example,

both generic and associative relations.

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Dashed lines• illustrate concept relations that are important for understanding the concept but irrelevant for

defining it• the relations do not appear from the definitions• in partitive relations, illustrate a part that is optional (not necessary to build the whole entity).

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Tekla Structures Glossary – 2013-12-03

1 BASIC CONCEPTS

Tekla Structuresbuilding information modelingsoftware for the delivery processof design, detailing,manufacturing, and constructionorganizations

modelingsimulation of an object, a system,or a process that exists or willexist in the real world

building informationmodelingprocess of modeling andcommunicating the structure of abuilding in detail to benefit the entireconstruction life cycle

projectuniquely organized actionwhich aims atconstructing a structure,or a complex of structures

modelpattern of an object, a system,or a process that exists or willexist in the real world

reference modelmodel which thedesigner can use as anaid when building aTekla Structures model

Tekla Structures drawingdrawing (1) that includes the outputof the selected information in aTekla Structures model or a part ofthe model and other informationrelated to the model and the project

reportmodel output that is representedas a list of information for theentire Tekla Structures model,selected objects (1), or selectedTekla Structures drawings

Tekla Structures modelmodel that is built with TeklaStructures and that represents astructure to be constructed,containing information needed tomanufacture and construct thestructure, and other informationrelated to the project

other other

PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

drawing (1)building contractdocument that shows, ingraphic or pictorial form,the design, location, anddimension of the elementsof a project

other

according to how

the model is used

Tekla BIMsightsoftware for model-basedproject communication

SketchUpsoftware for 3D modeling

Concept diagram 1. Modeling with Tekla Structures.

1Tekla Structures

building information modeling software for the delivery process of design, detailing, manufacturing, and construction organizations

Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.

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2<Tekla>building information modeling /US/; building information modelling /UK/; BIM

process of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycle

Building information modeling facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format.

3modeling /US/; modelling /UK/

simulation of an object, a system, or a process that exists or will exist in the real world

The product of modeling is a model.

4model

pattern of an object, a system, or a process that exists or will exist in the real world

5Tekla Structures model

model that is built with Tekla Structures and that represents a structure to be constructed, containing information needed to manufacture and construct the structure, and other information related to the project

A Tekla Structures model is the single source of information for Tekla Structures drawings and other model outputs, such as reports and NC files. This ensures that the information in drawings and reports is always up to date, since they react to modifications in the model and update accordingly.

Tekla Structures supports multiple users working concurrently on the same Tekla Structures model, even in different locations.

A Tekla Structures model can be utilized in other software.

6<Tekla Structures>reference model not: † reference object

model which the designer can use as an aid when building a Tekla Structures model

A reference model is created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and imported to Tekla Structures. It appears in the background of the Tekla Structures model. The user can snap to reference model points (1). Tekla Structures does not save the reference model when the user saves the current Tekla Structures model, but saves the link to the reference model.

For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) model can be a reference model.

7Tekla BIMsight

software for model-based project communication

Tekla BIMsight can be used for examining models created with different software, for example Tekla Structures models.

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8SketchUp

software for 3D modeling

SketchUp can be used for modeling part shapes.

9drawing (1)

building contract document that shows, in graphic or pictorial form, the design, location, and dimension of the elements of a project

10Tekla Structures drawing; drawing (2)

drawing (1) that includes the output of the selected information in a Tekla Structures model or a part of the model and other information related to the model and the project

Tekla Structures drawings react to modifications in the Tekla Structures model and are updated accordingly.

Tekla Structures includes the following types of drawings: single-part drawings, assembly drawings, cast unit drawings, general arrangement drawings, and multidrawings. Tekla Structures creates drawings using the drawing properties defined for each type of a drawing.

Every Tekla Structures drawing is made up of a drawing layout and drawing views.

11<Tekla Structures>report

model output that is represented as a list of information for the entire Tekla Structures model, selected objects (1), or selected Tekla Structures drawings

Reports react to modifications in the Tekla Structures model.

Reports are for quantity surveying or any other measurement purpose.

12<construction industry>project

uniquely organized action which aims at constructing a structure, or a complex of structures

A project can include several models, for example Tekla Structures models.

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Tekla Structuresbuilding informationmodeling software for thedelivery process of design,detailing, manufacturing,and constructionorganizations

software

Tekla Structuresfunctionality

featurepart of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that ismaintained and ownedby Tekla and that isincluded in the TeklaStructures installation

extensionpart of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that isdeveloped with orwithout the help ofTekla in order toextend the capability ofTekla Structures, andthat is meant to beshared with otherusers, but that is notincluded in the TeklaStructures installation

other

Tekla StructuresconfigurationTekla Structuressoftware set-up for aspecific user group

Tekla Structuresenvironmentregion- orcompany-specificsettings andinformation that aredefined by Tekla or theuser to be used inTekla Structures

roleuser group profile in acertain TeklaStructuresenvironment that limitsthe available files andsettings

macro (1)saved series ofactions thatincludesinstructions for aprogram and thatcan be found in theMacros dialog

application

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according tofile type

corefunctionality

commondefaultenvironment

localenvironment

component (1)part of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that is usedfor creating a group ofmodel objects that areeasy to model andmodify as a single unit

software interface

Tekla Structuresuser interface

programminginterface to TeklaStructures

Tekla Open APIprogramminginterface to TeklaStructures that usesMicrosoft® .NETFrameworktechnology

developer kitprogramminginterface to TeklaStructures thatuses RemoteProcedure Call(RPC) technology

other

Concept diagram 2. Tekla Structures Architecture.

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13Tekla Structures configuration; configuration not: † profile (2)

Tekla Structures software set-up for a specific user group

Tekla Structures license is a permission to activate and use certain Tekla Structures configurations. A Tekla Structures configuration consists of a set of features that the user is entitled to based on the license agreement, and is the commercial part of Tekla Structures.

There are several Tekla Structures configurations, for example, Steel Detailing, Precast Concrete Detailing, Engineering, and Viewer.

A more detailed description of Tekla Structures configurations is included in the Tekla Structures product description document.

14Tekla Structures environment

region- or company-specific settings and information that are defined by Tekla or the user to be used in Tekla Structures

To be able to use Tekla Structures, the user must install the software, including the global settings (called common), and at least one Tekla Structures environment.

A Tekla Structures environment can be either default or local. The default environment is not related to any country standards, and it contains a basic set-up of Tekla Structures. The local environment is defined for a specific region, and the local environment settings may override the common settings.

Properties files form the largest part of a Tekla Structures environment. A Tekla Structures environment consists of, for example, profile catalogs, part property files, and drawing settings.

15role

user group profile in a certain Tekla Structures environment that limits the available files and settings

In Tekla Structures, different roles may be available in each Tekla Structures environment. Typically the following roles are available: all, concrete contractor, construction management, engineer, precast concrete detailer, rebar detailer, and steel detailer.

16<Tekla Structures>feature rather than: function

part of Tekla Structures functionality that is maintained and owned by Tekla and that is included in the Tekla Structures installation

17<Tekla Structures>extension not: external application; plug-in (2); .NET application; .NET plugin; API macro

part of Tekla Structures functionality that is developed with or without the help of Tekla in order to extend the capability of Tekla Structures, and that is meant to be shared with other users, but that is not included in the Tekla Structures installation

In Tekla Structures, extensions are .NET applications (.exe), plug-ins (.dll), macros (.cs), custom components, and RPC macros (system components, DevKit macros).

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18<Tekla Structures>component (1)

part of Tekla Structures functionality that is used for creating a group of model objects that are easy to model and modify as a single unit

Components (1) are located in the component catalog.

Components (1) can be used for creating, for example, parts, bolts (1), and reinforcing bars.

The created component (2) adapts to changes in the Tekla Structures model. For example, Tekla Structures automatically modifies a connection if the user modifies the parts it connects.

19<Tekla Structures>macro (1)

saved series of actions that includes instructions for a program and that can be found in the Macros dialog

In Tekla Structures, macros (1) are recorded or created manually and stored as *.cs file in a folder defined with the advanced option XS_MACRO_DIRECTORY.

Macros can, for example, be used for creating Tekla Structures drawings or reports.

Macros (1) are a part of Tekla Structures functionality, and they can be either features or extensions.

Macros (1) are sometimes used to run an application.

20Tekla Open API not: Tekla Structures .NET API

programming interface to Tekla Structures that uses Microsoft® .NET Framework technology

Tekla Open API enables creation of applications, macros (1), extensions, and plug-ins (1), and is a trademark of Tekla.

21developer kit not: Developer Kit; Developer-Kit; developer-kit

programming interface to Tekla Structures that uses Remote Procedure Call (RPC) technology

Developer kit is used for creating system components.

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Tekla Structuresbuilding informationmodeling software for thedelivery process of design,detailing, manufacturing,and constructionorganizations

software

other

Tekla UserAssistanceonline help and self-supportservice for Tekla Structures

Tekla Campusonline portal service forstudents to learn Teklabuilding informationmodeling tools

Tekla Structureslearning edition

other

Tekla Structuresstudent license

Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures Online Services.

22Tekla User Assistance

online help and self-support service for Tekla Structures

Tekla User Assistance includes instructions, support articles, and instructional videos, and it offers a possibility for feedback.

23Tekla Campus

online portal service for students to learn Tekla building information modeling tools

Tekla Campus offers a student license for downloading a Tekla Structures learning edition, and it includes a learning environment for Tekla BIM tools.

1.1 Tekla Structures Objects 24verbexplode

to ungroup the objects (1) that are parts of another object (1) or a component (2)

In Tekla Structures, it is possible to explode components (2), cast units, and assemblies.

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model objectobject (1) that isrepresented in a TeklaStructures model

object (1)collection of human and computerinterpretable data that is needed tomodel, manufacture, and construct astructure

object typecollection of data thatdescribes an object (1)that represents thecommon characteristicsshared by a number ofindividual objects

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building objectobject (1) that representssomething that will exist inthe real building or beclosely related to it

informationknowledge that concernssuch things as facts,concepts, objects, events,ideas

datarepresentation of information in aformalized manner suitable forcommunication, interpretation,storing, or processing

according to the

object's actuality

individual objectobject (1) that exists ina Tekla Structuresmodel, or in a TeklaStructures drawing orother model output

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modeling aidobject (1) that representsinformation that is onlyrelevant in building aTekla Structures model

annotation objectdrawing object (1) thatrepresents informationthat is only relevant in aTekla Structures drawing

drawing object (1)object (1) that isrepresented in a TeklaStructures drawing

according to the purpose of use

of the drawing object

other

Concept diagram 4. Objects.

25<information processing>information

knowledge that concerns such things as facts, concepts, objects, events, ideas

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26data

representation of information in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, storing, or processing

27<building information modeling>object (1)

collection of human and computer interpretable data that is needed to model, manufacture, and construct a structure

28object type

collection of data that describes an object (1) that represents the common characteristics shared by a number of individual objects

For example, beam, construction line, and mark are object types.

29individual object

object (1) that exists in a Tekla Structures model, or in a Tekla Structures drawing or other model output

30model object; object (2)

object (1) that is represented in a Tekla Structures model

A model object is either created in a Tekla Structures model or imported into a Tekla Structures model.

31drawing object (1)

object (1) that is represented in a Tekla Structures drawing

32associative object

drawing object (1) that is updated according to the changes made to a model object in the modeling mode

All the associative annotation objects and the building objects that are represented in Tekla Structures drawings are associative objects.

33annotation object

drawing object (1) that represents information that is only relevant in a Tekla Structures drawing

An annotation object can be either an associative annotation object or an independent annotation object.

For example, dimensions, marks, texts, and symbols (2) are annotation objects.

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34building object

object (1) that represents something that will exist in the real building or be closely related to it

A building object is always created in a Tekla Structures model, but it is also represented as a drawing object (1) in a Tekla Structures drawing in which its properties can be modified.

35modeling aid

object (1) that represents information that is only relevant in building a Tekla Structures model

For example, grids, points (2), construction lines, construction circles, reference models, and reference drawings are modeling aids.

1.1.1 Model Objects

object groupmodel objects with settingsthat match the settings thatthe user has defined for acertain purpose


component objectsingle model object thatbelongs to a component (2)

reference model objectmodel object that is anindividual part of an importedreference model

Tekla Structuresmodel objectmodel object that is createdin Tekla Structures orimported into it

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phasegroup of model objects in a TeklaStructures model that the user cancreate for a desired purpose

phase namedescription thatindicates a phase

phase numbernumeric value thatindicates a phase

solid objectmodel object thatis represented asa closed 3Dboundaryrepresentation

according to

representation

OtherOther

solid modeling

Concept diagram 5. Model Objects.

36Tekla Structures model object

model object that is created in Tekla Structures or imported into it

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37reference model object

model object that is an individual part of an imported reference model

The user can define user-defined attributes for a reference model object.

The reference model objects can be moved to a Tekla Structures model that is currently being worked on.

Information included in a reference model object can be saved in the model database.

38component object

single model object that belongs to a component (2)

Component objects created by a component (1) can be modified separately or as a group.

39solid object

model object that is represented as a closed 3D boundary representation

Solid objects are based on solid modeling and they can be described as being watertight. Solid objects can be poured, detailed, and deformed, for example.

40object group

model objects with settings that match the settings that the user has defined for a certain purpose

In Tekla Structures, an object group is used on the one hand to control the transparency and coloring of model objects in the views and on the other in project management. Object groups can also be used in a selection filter to select (1) all objects (1) that match certain properties.

41phase

group of model objects in a Tekla Structures model that the user can create for a desired purpose

Phases can be used to distinguish existing parts or parts that will be created or demolished.

It is possible to copy model objects from another Tekla Structures model based on their phase.

42phase name

description that indicates a phase

43phase number

numeric value that indicates a phase

It is possible to create reports and views, hide model objects, and copy model objects from other Tekla Structures models, according to their phase number.

All new model objects are given the current phase number.

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1.1.2 Building Objects

building objectobject (1) that representssomething that will existin the real building or beclosely related to it

partbuilding objectthat is a basicelement of aTekla Structuresmodel and thatcan be modeledand detailedfurther

assemblybuilding object thatrepresents astructure thatconsists of one orseveral parts andpossibly other items

cast unitbuilding objectthat representsa concretestructure thatconsists of oneor several partsand possiblyother items

according to the

material of the structure

according to the building

object's role in the model

reinforcementbuilding object thatrepresents steel bars thatare cast into the concretein such a manner that thesteel and the concrete acttogether in resisting forces

embedbuilding object thatrepresents an itemthat is to be cast intoa concrete structureand that is used toconnect structures oras an aid whenconstructing astructure

according to what

the building object represents

surface treatmentbuilding object thatrepresents finishing ofa part

cutting partbuilding objectthat creates apart-shapedhollow

assemblymain partpart that existsin an assemblyor cast unit andthat determinesassembly orcast unitnumbering andthe direction ofassembly orcast unitdrawings

assemblysecondarypartpart that existsin an assemblyor cast unit andthat isconnected to anassembly mainpart

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reinforcing barreinforcement thatrepresents a steel barused to increase thetensile strength ofconcrete

reinforcement meshreinforcement thatrepresents a mesh ofsteel bars in twoperpendicular directions

development lengthlength of an embeddedreinforcement required todevelop the design strength ofthe reinforcement at a criticalsection

compositeconstructionstructure of partsthat have beenproduced bycombiningdifferent materials(such as steeland concrete, orcast-in-place andprecast concrete)in such a way thatthe combinedparts act togetheras a single part

cast unittypeproperty of aconcrete part ina cast unit thatdefines if thestructure typeof the part isprecast or castin place

weldconnectingbuilding objectthat joins steelparts orassemblies toform an assembly,or attaches tothem

according to the grouping of building objects

pour breakbuildingobject used tosplit a pourobject intosmaller pourobjects

pour objectbuilding objectthat is formed ofone or morecast-in-placeconcrete parts

other

reinforcementspliceconnectingbuilding object thatjoins reinforcingbars

connectingbuilding object

bolt (1)connectingbuilding objectthat is defined inthe boltassembly, andthat fastens partsor assemblies orattaches to them

Concept diagram 6. Building Objects.

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44part (use in Tekla Structures and related materials); piece /US/ (allowed in unofficial communication)

building object that is a basic element of a Tekla Structures model and that can be modeled and detailed further

The main concrete parts are: beam, polybeam, column, pad footing, strip footing, panel, and slab.

The main steel parts are: beam, curved beam, orthogonal beam, polybeam, column, twin profile, and contour plate.

45assembly main part; cast unit main part; main part (1)

part that exists in an assembly or cast unit and that determines assembly or cast unit numbering and the direction of assembly or cast unit drawings

The assembly main part in a steel assembly has other parts welded or bolted to it. By default, the assembly main part is not welded or bolted to any other parts.

The cast unit main part in a concrete cast unit is, by default, the one with the largest volume of concrete.

The user can change the main part in an assembly or a cast unit.

46assembly secondary part; cast unit secondary part; secondary part

part that exists in an assembly or cast unit and that is connected to an assembly main part

47<concrete building>composite construction

structure of parts that have been produced by combining different materials (such as steel and concrete, or cast-in-place and precast concrete) in such a way that the combined parts act together as a single part

48bolt (1)

connecting building object that is defined in the bolt assembly, and that fastens parts or assemblies or attaches to them

49weld

connecting building object that joins steel parts or assemblies to form an assembly, or attaches to them

50reinforcement splice

connecting building object that joins reinforcing bars

Reinforcement splices are used to extend reinforcing bars by lapping or welding them or by using couplers. With a reinforcement splice there is continuity of tensile stress in the reinforcement when the concrete part is subjected to a flexural or tensile load.

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51cut length

bolt (1) property that indicates the depth at which Tekla Structures searches for the sections of the bolted parts

Cut length determines whether the bolt (1) will go through one flange or two, for example.

52cutting part

building object that creates a part-shaped hollow

53assembly

building object that represents a structure that consists of one or several parts and possibly other items

Typically, an assembly is a steel structure.

54cast unit

building object that represents a concrete structure that consists of one or several parts and possibly other items

55cast unit type

property of a concrete part in a cast unit that defines if the structure type of the part is precast or cast in place

56embed rather than: embedded object

building object that represents an item that is to be cast into a concrete structure and that is used to connect structures or as an aid when constructing a structure

For example, a cast-in socket is an embed that is placed in concrete structures to allow parts to be bolted together on site. In Tekla Structures, embeds are modeled as steel sub-assemblies that are inside a concrete nested assembly.

57development length; Ld rather than: bond length

length of an embedded reinforcement required to develop the design strength of the reinforcement at a critical section

Development length is usually at the end of a reinforcement. It depends on concrete strength, reinforcing bar diameter, and angle of anchorage.

See also embed.

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58surface treatment (in concrete detailing); surface finish (in steel detailing)

building object that represents finishing of a part

Surface treatment for concrete parts includes flat finishes, surface mixes, and tiles.

Surface finishes for steel parts include fire-proofing and unpainted areas.

In the Tekla Structures user interface, the command Create Surface Treatment creates both concrete surface treatment and steel surface finishes as well as paint treatments.

59grouting

action of filling voids with grout

Grout is a flowing concrete that hardens after application.

reinforced concrete (1)concrete structure which containsreinforcement designed on theassumption that the concrete andreinforcement act together in resistingforces

reinforcementbuilding object that represents steel barsthat are cast into the concrete in such amanner that the steel and the concreteact together in resisting forces

reinforcing barreinforcement thatrepresents a steelbar used toincrease the tensilestrength of concrete

reinforcementmeshreinforcement thatrepresents amesh of steel barsin twoperpendiculardirections

prestressingstrandreinforcement thatrepresents a groupof wires spuntogether

lacer barreinforcing barthat is placed atthe sides of afooting

stirrupreinforcing bar that isused in parts locatedin mainly horizontalposition and that istransverse to theother reinforcementwhich is parallel tothe part

tiereinforcing bar that isused in parts locatedin mainly verticalposition and that istransverse to theother reinforcementwhich is parallel tothe part

other

otherprestressingtendonreinforcement thatrepresents reinforcingbars or wires that areused to produce acompressive stress inprestressed concrete

reinforcingbar groupgroup ofreinforcing bars

reinforcementspliceconnectingbuilding object (1)that joinsreinforcing bars

rebar shape managertool for customizing the bendingshapes of reinforcing bars

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

Concept diagram 7. Reinforcement.

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60reinforcement; reinforcement object

building object that represents steel bars that are cast into the concrete in such a manner that the steel and the concrete act together in resisting forces

Reinforcement types are reinforcing bars (also referred to as rebars), reinforcement meshes, and prestressing strands.

61reinforcing bar group; rebar group

group of reinforcing bars

62reinforcing bar; rebar

reinforcement that represents a steel bar used to increase the tensile strength of concrete

63rebar shape manager

tool for customizing the bending shapes of reinforcing bars

Rebar shape manager can be used for bending shapes only and not for any other reinforcing bar properties.

64stirrup

reinforcing bar that is used in parts located in mainly horizontal position and that is transverse to the other reinforcement which is parallel to the part

Stirrups are used to take the shear force in the structure and prevent buckling of main bars in compressed structures.

Typically, stirrup is a bar or a wire, either single leg or bent into an L, a U, or rectangular shape, and located perpendicular to or at an angle to a longitudinal reinforcement.

65tie

reinforcing bar that is used in parts located in mainly vertical position and that is transverse to the other reinforcement which is parallel to the part

66lacer bar; face bar

reinforcing bar that is placed at the sides of a footing

Lacer bars are used, for example, in pile caps.

67reinforcement mesh; mesh

reinforcement that represents a mesh of steel bars in two perpendicular directions

In Tekla Structures, the reinforcement mesh bars in one direction are called main bars and reinforcement mesh bars perpendicular to them are called crossing bars.

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68prestressing strand; prestressed strand; strand

reinforcement that represents a group of wires spun together

69prestressing tendon; tendon

reinforcement that represents reinforcing bars or wires that are used to produce a compressive stress in prestressed concrete

Besides the actual reinforcing bars or wires, prestressing tendons may comprise an anchorage.

Prestressing tendons are used in prestressed reinforcement.

1.1.3 Cast Units

precast concretecast unit type wherethe concrete isformed, cast, andcured before movedto its final position

cast-in-placeconcretecast unit type wherethe concrete isformed, poured, andcured in its finalposition

prestressed concreteconcrete structure in whichinternal stresses have beenintroduced to increase itsability to withstandtension and stress that willbe produced by loads

concrete structure

reinforced concrete (1)concrete structure whichcontains reinforcementdesigned on the assumptionthat the concrete andreinforcement act together inresisting forces

cast unitbuilding object thatrepresents aconcrete structurethat consists of oneor several parts andpossiblyother items

concrete part

cast unit typeproperty of aconcrete part in acast unit that definesif the structure typeof the part is precastor cast in place

shear reinforcementreinforcement provided toresist shear force

pour objectbuilding object that isformed of one ormore cast-in-placeconcrete parts

pour phasepart property thatdefines whichcast-in-placeconcrete parts form apour object

pour breakbuilding object usedto split a pour objectinto smaller pourobjects

reinforcementbuilding object that represents steelbars that are cast into the concretein such a manner that the steel andthe concrete act together in resistingforces

other

cast-in-placeconcrete part

pour viewview that displayscast-in-placeconcrete partsmerged into pourobjects

pour numberproperty of a pourobject used to definepours


pourgroup of pour objectsthat defines howmuch concrete ispoured at one go

Concept diagram 8. Cast Unit.

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70precast concrete

cast unit type where the concrete is formed, cast, and cured before moved to its final position

71cast-in-place concrete; CIP; cast-in-situ concrete /UK/; poured concrete /US/; reinforced concrete (2) /IN/

cast unit type where the concrete is formed, poured, and cured in its final position

72pour rather than: pour unit

group of pour objects that defines how much concrete is poured at one go

73pour number

property of a pour object used to define pours

74pour object

building object that is formed of one or more cast-in-place concrete parts

The cast-in-place concrete parts are merged into one pour object if they have the same material grade and they touch each other. Pour objects are visible in pour view.

75pour break

building object used to split a pour object into smaller pour objects

76pour phase

part property that defines which cast-in-place concrete parts form a pour object

Pour phase can be used to prevent cast-in-place concrete parts from merging into one pour object.

77<concrete building>prestressed concrete

concrete structure in which internal stresses have been introduced to increase its ability to withstand tension and stress that will be produced by loads

Prestressed concrete is reinforced concrete (1). In reinforced concrete (1), prestressing is commonly introduced by tensioning the prestressing tendons.

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78<concrete building>reinforced concrete (1)

concrete structure which contains reinforcement designed on the assumption that the concrete and reinforcement act together in resisting forces

Reinforcement in reinforced concrete (1) is usually steel bars, wire, or welded wire fabric. It may also be structural fiber of some other material.

In Tekla Structures, reinforced concrete (1) is modeled with reinforcement objects.

79shear reinforcement not: web reinforcement

reinforcement provided to resist shear force

Shear reinforcement in beams is in form of stirrups and in columns in form of ties.

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1.1.4 Assemblies

sub-assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that is subordinateto a parent assembly

basic assemblyassembly that is anindependent unit onone assembly level

parent assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that issuperordinate toassemblies on thelower assembly level

assembly levelassembly's place in theassembly hierarchy

assembly hierarchyarrangement of assembliesthat describes themanufacture and erecting ofthe actual assembly to be built




single-part assemblyassembly that consists ofone part

assembly thatconsists ofseveral parts

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lot numbernumerical valuethat indicates a lot

lotconsignment ofassemblies fortransportationto site

control numberuser-defined attribute of anassembly or a cast unit thatidentifies a the assembly or castunit main part

assembly position codecode that indicates an assembly'sposition in relation to grid lines

Concept diagram 9. Assemblies.

80basic assembly

assembly that is an independent unit on one assembly level

81nested assembly not: † multi-assembly; † multi-level assembly

assembly that consists of several assemblies on many assembly levels

Nested assemblies include elements that are manufactured as sub-assemblies.

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82parent assembly not: † super assembly

assembly in a nested assembly that is superordinate to assemblies on the lower assembly level

83sub-assembly

assembly in a nested assembly that is subordinate to a parent assembly

84single-part assembly

assembly that consists of one part

85assembly hierarchy

arrangement of assemblies that describes the manufacture and erecting of the actual assembly to be built

86assembly level

assembly’s place in the assembly hierarchy

The assembly level is expressed as a number.

87lotting

process of creating lots and adding assemblies to them

88lot

consignment of assemblies for transportation to site

It is possible to use lot numbers and descriptions in reports.

89lot number

numerical value that indicates a lot

90control number; ACN not: † assembly control number

user-defined attribute of an assembly or a cast unit that identifies a the assembly or cast unit main part

A control number does not affect numbering.

Control numbers are running numbers.

91assembly position code

code that indicates an assembly’s position in relation to grid lines

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1.1.5 Modeling Aids

modeling aidobject (1) that representsinformation that is only relevant inbuilding a Tekla Structures model

gridmodeling aid thatrepresents athree-dimensionalcomplex of horizontaland vertical planes

grid linesingle line thatvisualizes a singlegrid plane on a viewplane

grid planesingle horizontal orvertical plane of a grid

point (2)modeling aid thatrepresents adetermined place ina coordinate system

construction lineconstruction objectthat represents a linebetween two points (2)

construction planeconstruction object thatrepresents a plane

construction circleconstruction object thatrepresents a circle

measuremodeling aid thatdisplays angles,the distancebetween twopoints (2), or thelocation of boltgroupsgrid point

point (2) at theintersection oftwo grid lines

other

reference modelmodel which thedesigner can use asan aid when buildinga Tekla Structuresmodel

grid line labelname of a grid line

grid label frameframe of a grid linelabel in a TeklaStructures drawing


construction objectmodeling aid thatrepresents a shape orsurface and that helps inplacing other objects (1)

constraintmodeling aid thatrepresents adependencybetween two modelobjects

Concept diagram 10. Modeling Aids.

92grid

modeling aid that represents a three-dimensional complex of horizontal and vertical planes

In Tekla Structures, grids are used as an aid in locating objects (1) in a Tekla Structures model. The grid is shown on the view plane by dash-and-dot lines. It is also possible to show grids and grid line labels in Tekla Structures drawings, and to modify grid properties in the drawings.

It is possible to have more than one grid in a Tekla Structures model. For example, a large-scale grid for the entire structure, and smaller grids for some detailed sections.

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93grid plane not: gridplane

single horizontal or vertical plane of a grid

94grid line not: gridline

single line that visualizes a single grid plane on a view plane

95grid line label; grid label

name of a grid line

96grid label frame

frame of a grid line label in a Tekla Structures drawing

97point (2)

modeling aid that represents a determined place in a coordinate system, compare with point (1)

98grid point

point (2) at the intersection of two grid lines

99construction object

modeling aid that represents a shape or surface and that helps in placing other objects (1)

100construction line

construction object that represents a line between two points (2)

101construction plane

construction object that represents a plane

102construction circle

construction object that represents a circle

103measure

modeling aid that displays angles, the distance between two points (2), or the location of bolt (1) groups

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104constraint

modeling aid that represents a dependency between two model objects

Constraints are used in a model view, in custom components, and in profiles (1).

With constraints it is possible to straighten lines, create 90 degree angles, force lines to meet, close the shape, and add chamfers in the corners of a profile (1), for example.

1.1.6 Annotation Objects

dimensionassociative annotationobject that representsbuilding objectmeasurements

markassociative annotation object that isused for the identification of anindividual building object and thatdisplays a set of property elementsthat the user has selected (2)

annotation objectdrawing object that representsinformation that is only relevant ina Tekla Structures drawing

texttext file

additional markmark that the useradds in an open TeklaStructures drawing

automatic markmark that Tekla Structurescreates in a TeklaStructures drawing basedon the mark properties of abuilding object


associative annotation objectannotation object that is updatedaccording to the changes made tothe related model object

independent annotation objectannotation object that is not linked to theTekla Structures model

symbol (2) otherother

automatic dimensiondimension that TeklaStructures creates in aTekla Structures drawingbased on the dimensioningproperties of the drawing

additional dimensiondimension that the user addsin an open Tekla Structuresdrawing

Concept diagram 11. Annotation Objects.

105dimension

associative annotation object that represents building object measurements

A dimension consists of dimension lines, extension lines, a dimension mark, dimension tags, and possibly other elements.

106automatic dimension

dimension that Tekla Structures creates in a Tekla Structures drawing based on the dimensioning properties of the drawing

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107additional dimension

dimension that the user adds in an open Tekla Structures drawing

108mark

associative annotation object that is used for the identification of an individual building object and that displays a set of property elements that the user has selected (2)

Examples of marks are part mark, bolt mark, and reinforcement mark.

109automatic mark

mark that Tekla Structures creates in a Tekla Structures drawing based on the mark properties of a building object

110additional mark

mark that the user adds in an open Tekla Structures drawing

Additional marks are typically used for temporary, revision-related, or other similar types of information. Examples of the additional marks that the user can add in a Tekla Structures drawing include part marks, bolt marks, connection marks, level marks, revision marks, and weld marks.

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1.1.7 Components

connectioncomponent (1) for creating suchcomponent objects thatautomatically connectcomponent secondary parts to acomponent main part and createthe necessary other objects (1)

system componentcomponent (1) that isincluded in a TeklaStructures configurationand whose componentobjects and compositionthe user can modify withinthe limits of the component(1) properties

custom componentcomponent (1) that the usercreates and uses for creatingmodel objects whosecomposition the user canmodify as a group

detailcomponent (1) for creating suchcomponent objects that automaticallyconnect to a component main part ata picked location

seamcustom componentfor creating suchcomponent objectsthat connect partsalong a line pickedusing two points (1)

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component objects connect to each other

custom partcustom componentfor creating a partthat cannot becreated by usingany existing partcommand or partprofile (1)


other

AutoConnectiontool that createsconnections withpredefined properties incertain framingconditions

up directionconnection or detail property thatindicates how the created connectionis rotated around the componentsecondary part, or the created detailaround the component main part,relative to the current work plane

AutoDefaultspredefinedproperties thatAutoConnectionuses when creatingconnections

other

component (1)part of Tekla Structures functionalitythat is used for creating a group ofmodel objects that are easy to modeland modify as a single unit

modeling toolsystem componentfor creating andassemblingcomponent objectsfor building astructure

plug-incomponent (1) thatis developed usingTekla Open API

according to the

development method

componentdeveloped usingdeveloper kit

component (2)group of model objectscreated by a component (1)and that Tekla Structurestreats as a single unit

Concept diagram 12. Components (parts of Tekla Structures functionality).

111system component

component (1) that is included in a Tekla Structures configuration and whose component objects and composition the user can modify within the limits of the component (1) properties

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112modeling tool not: † macro (2)

system component for creating and assembling component objects for building a structure

113custom component

component (1) that the user creates and uses for creating model objects whose composition the user can modify as a group

114custom part

custom component for creating a part that cannot be created by using any existing part command or part profile (1)

Typically, custom parts are used to create parts that have a complex composition. For example, castellated beams and sandwich panels are often created as custom parts.

115seam

custom component for creating such component objects that connect parts along a line picked using two points (1)

116connection not: † joint

component (1) for creating such component objects that automatically connect component secondary parts to a component main part and create the necessary other objects (1)

A connection can be a system or a custom component. Other objects (1) can include bolts (1), welds, cuts, and fittings.

117AutoConnection

tool that creates connections with predefined properties in certain framing conditions

118AutoDefaults

predefined properties that AutoConnection uses when creating connections

119up direction

connection or detail property that indicates how the created connection is rotated around the component secondary part, or the created detail around the component main part, relative to the current work plane

The up direction options are +x, -x, +y, -y, +z, -z, and auto.

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120<Tekla Structures>detail

component (1) for creating such component objects that automatically connect to a component main part at a picked location

A detail can be a system or a custom component. For example, an alignment hook or a steel column base plate is a detail.

121<Tekla Structures>plug-in (1) rather than: plugin

component (1) that is developed using Tekla Open API

Plug-in is a .dll file and loaded inside Tekla Structures process.

Plug-ins can be started from component catalog.

explodeto ungroup theobjects (1) thatare parts ofanother object (1)or component (2)

nested componentcomponent (2) that consists ofseveral components (2)

basiccomponent

component levelcomponent's (2) place inthe component hierarchy

component hierarchyarrangement ofcomponents (2) thatdescribes the internalstructure of a nestedcomponent

sub-componentcomponent (2) in anested component thatis subordinate to aparent component

parent componentcomponent (2) in anested component that issuperordinate to thecomponents below it inthe component hierarchy

component symbolsymbol in a Tekla Structures model thatindicates a component (2) type, functionsas a link to component (2) properties, andcan be used to control component objects


component (1)part of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that is used forcreating a group of modelobjects that are easy to modeland modify as a single unit

component objectsingle model object thatbelongs to acomponent (2)

component (2)group of model objects that iscreated by a component (1) andthat Tekla Structures treats as asingle unit

Concept diagram 13. Components (groups of model objects).

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122component (2)

group of model objects that is created by a component (1) and that Tekla Structures treats as a single unit

Components (2) adapt to changes in the Tekla Structures model. For example, Tekla Structures automatically modifies a connection if the user modifies the parts it connects.

123nested component

component (2) that consists of several components (2)

Nested components include elements that are modeled as sub-components.

124parent component

component (2) in a nested component that is superordinate to the components (2) below it in the component hierarchy

125sub-component

component (2) in a nested component that is subordinate to a parent component

126component hierarchy

arrangement of components (2) that describes the internal structure of a nested component

127component level

component’s (2) place in the component hierarchy

The component level is expressed as a number.

128component symbol

symbol in a Tekla Structures model that indicates a component (2) type, functions as a link to component (2) properties, and can be used to control component objects

Component symbol of a connection or a detail also indicates the status of the connection or the detail using colors.

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1.2 Settings and Properties PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

advanced optionssettings used tocustomize TeklaStructures for specificcompanies, standards,users, or user groups

general settingssettings that are usedto control the generalfunctions of thesoftware

settingscollection of choices defined by a software useror predefined in the software in order to controloperations of the software

propertiescollection ofcharacteristics of anitem in a softwareapplication

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active settingssettings related toan item type andapplied to all newitems of this type

object propertiespropertiesassociated withan object type

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to all future items or in a single case only

settingsmodified inorder tobe used in asingle case

modeling settingssettings applied in themodeling mode

drawing settingssettings that are definedby giving valuesto the propertiesassociated with a TeklaStructures drawing

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user-specificadvanced optionsadvanced options thataffect all models the userhas

model-specificadvanced optionsadvanced options thataffect the current model

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129settings pl

collection of choices defined by a software user or predefined in the software in order to control operations of the software

Settings may affect general functions of the software (see general settings) or a specific function. Examples of settings in Tekla Structures include display settings, numbering settings, and color settings. Also advanced options are a category of settings.

The user can define settings, for example, by entering a value or by selecting a value among the available ones. Settings are often defined in dialog boxes or drop-down lists.

Giving values to properties also influences operations of the software. Therefore, values given to properties are also regarded as settings. For example, values given to grid properties form part of general modeling settings.

It is difficult to give a rule on the use of the terms settings and properties. When referring to operations of the software, the term settings is used (for example, rotation settings, display settings, numbering settings). When referring to real-world entities (see building object), such as parts or details, the term properties is used.

When referring to items or objects (1) that only exist in the software (such as points (2), grids, and views), it is possible to use either the term settings or the term properties. The term settings is used when the viewpoint is that of the software user (the user defines settings by giving values to properties related to the item in question, for example, view settings). The term properties is used when the viewpoint is that of the item in question (the item has properties, for example, view properties).

130general settings pl; options pl

settings that are used to control the general functions of the software

For example, autosave interval and mouse settings are general settings in Tekla Structures. General settings can be saved for each Tekla Structures model or as a standard file.

In Tekla Structures, general settings are defined in the Options dialog box.

131advanced options pl not: variables pl

settings used to customize Tekla Structures for specific companies, standards, users, or user groups

In Tekla Structures, advanced options are settings that are used, for example, in a specific project or geographical area, or by a specific company.

In Tekla Structures, advanced options usually begin with the initials XS and are followed by the name of the function, for example XS_BACKGROUND_COLOR.

132role-specific advanced options pl

advanced options that work for all users with the same role

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133user-specific advanced options pl not: user variables pl

advanced options that affect all Tekla Structures models the user has

User-specific advanced options set the user’s personal preferences, for example, the background color of the model views.

User-specific advanced options are saved in the options.bin file.

134model-specific advanced options pl

advanced options that affect the current model

Model-specific advanced options are saved in the model options and drawing options databases.

135system-specific advanced options pl not: system variables pl

advanced options that affect all sessions and work for all users and in all Tekla Structures models

System-specific advanced options are read from initialization files.

136active settings pl rather than: current properties pl; applied values pl

settings related to an item type and applied to all new items of this type

In Tekla Structures, settings related to an item type are activated by clicking Apply or OK in the properties dialog box.

137modeling settings pl

settings applied in the modeling mode

Examples of modeling settings include rotation settings, color settings, transparency settings, display settings and numbering settings.

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138properties pl not: attributes pl

collection of characteristics of an item in a software application

The selection of properties related to each item is usually predefined in the software. Properties related to parts, for example, include name, profile (1) and material. The software user can also create certain properties (see user-defined attributes).

The software user can give values to properties, or the values can be predefined in the software (see settings).

In Tekla Structures, the term properties often refers to a dialog box in which the properties related to an item can be given values (for example, Grid Line Properties).

Dialog boxes called properties (for example, Grid Line Properties) are used for defining settings. For this reason, the term settings is sometimes used as a synonym for the term properties.

It is difficult to give a rule on the use of the terms settings and properties. When referring to real-world entities (see building object), such as parts or details, the term properties is used (for example, part properties, detail properties). When referring to operations of the software, the term settings is used (for example, rotation settings, display settings, numbering settings).

When referring to items or objects (1) that only exist in the software (such as points (2), grids, and views), it is possible to use either the term properties or the term settings. The term properties is used when the viewpoint is that of the item in question (the item has properties, for example, view properties). The term settings is used when the viewpoint is that of the software user (the user defines settings by giving values to properties related to the item in question, for example, view settings).

139object properties pl

properties associated with an object type

Usually a single object property includes a default value that the user can modify.

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property

otherobject propertysingle characteristic associatedwith an object type

user-defined attributeobject property created bythe user in order to widen therange of predefined objectproperties

according to

who creates the property according to

where the object is created

model objectproperty

additionaldrawing objectproperty

parameter variablevariable (1) used todefine a value for aparametric property

distance variablevariable (1) used tobind the model objectto the object (1) planesor construction planes

parametric propertymodel object property thatcan include dependencies

model object propertythat cannot includedependencies

dependencyrule that defines a modelobject’s relationship to othermodel objects so that thelatter ones adapt to changesmade in the former

reference distance variablevariable (1) used to pass ondistance information in order todefine properties

predefined objectproperty

variable (1)string that is used to bind modelobjects or to set or store values

drawing objectproperty


Concept diagram 15. Object Properties.

140object property

single characteristic associated with an object type

For example, profile (1) and material are object properties.

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141user-defined attribute; UDA not: free attribute

object property created by the user in order to widen the range of predefined object properties

User-defined attributes are used when the predefined object properties are not sufficient but more properties are needed. For example, comment, locked, and erection status are user-defined attributes.

142parametric property rather than: variable (2)

model object property that can include dependencies

For example, length is a parametric property.

143<Tekla Structures>variable (1)

string that is used to bind model objects or to set or store values

In Tekla Structures, variables (1) have names like P4 or D2.

144reference distance variable; reference distance

variable (1) used to pass on distance information in order to define properties

145distance variable; distance (2)

variable (1) used to bind the model object to the object (1) planes or construction planes

A distance variable includes a value and a dependency.

146parameter variable rather than: parameter

variable (1) used to define a value for a parametric property

A parameter variable does not include a dependency.

For example, name, material grade, and bolt size are parameter variables.

147dependency

rule that defines a model object’s relationship to other model objects so that the latter ones adapt to changes made in the former

A dependency can be created between parametric properties or between variables (1).

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1.3 Tekla Structures Intelligence

magnetismgrid and construction objectproperty which enables attachingadaptive model objects so that theattached model objects followwhen part of the grid orconstruction object is moved

parametric modelingbuilding informationmodeling by usingparameter variables thatdefine various properties

associativityTekla Structures drawing propertythat represents the linking ofdrawing objects (1) to modelobjects so that the former areupdated according to changesmade to the latter in the modelingmode

bindinggeometricdependency betweenmodel objects andmodel object planes orconstruction planes

parametervariablevariable (1) used todefine a value for aparametric property

distance variablevariable (1) used to bindthe model object to theobject (1) planes orconstruction planes

parametric propertymodel object property thatcan include dependencies

dependencyrule that defines a modelobject’s relationship to othermodel objects so that thelatter ones adapt to changesmade in the former

reference distancevariablevariable (1) used to passon distance information inorder to define properties

variable (1)string that is used to bind modelobjects or to set or store values

intelligence

adaptivityautomatic linking ofmodel objects toanother model object

equationdependency thatdetermines that twothings are equal

formularule stated in amathematicallanguage

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associative objectdrawing object (1) thatis updated according tothe changes made to amodel object in themodeling mode

associativity pointin a drawing object (1),a point (1) that followsthe changes in themodel

Concept diagram 16. Tekla Structures Intelligence.

148intelligence

In Tekla Structures, intelligence derives from software associativity, adaptivity, and other kinds of capabilities to adjust to changes.

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149<Tekla Structures>associativity

Tekla Structures drawing property that represents the linking of drawing objects (1) to model objects so that the former are updated according to changes made to the latter in the modeling mode

In Tekla Structures, associativity only relates to one type of drawing objects (1), namely associative objects. These can be building objects and associative annotation objects.

In Tekla Structures, the term ’associativity’ has traditionally been used when referring to the linking of drawing objects to model objects. In other modeling contexts, however, the term associativity may refer to any kind of linking between objects or parts of a model by using dependencies.

150adaptivity

automatic linking of model objects to another model object

For example, reinforcement and surface treatment automatically adapt to the changes made to the part they are linked with.

151<Tekla Structures>parametric modeling

building information modeling by using parameter variables that define various properties

In Tekla Structures, parametric modeling is used in custom components and parametric user-defined profiles.

Parametric modeling can be used for defining a model object’s geometry, location, and relationship to other model objects. Parametric modeling may also use dependencies between the model objects to update the model objects.

The term ’parametric modeling’ has traditionally been used in Tekla Structures as defined above. In other modeling contexts, the term ’associative parametric modeling’ may be used (see also how associativity is defined in Tekla Structures).

152magnetism

grid and construction object property which enables attaching adaptive model objects so that the attached model objects follow when part of the grid or construction object is moved

See also adaptivity.

153verbattach

to relate a model object to another model object or to a point (1) so that the related model object follows when the other model object or point (1) is moved or deleted

For example, a reinforcement can be attached to a concrete beam and a load can be attached to a part.

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154verbbind

to relate a model object point (1) or plane to an object (1) plane or construction plane so that they change according to the changes made to the object (1) plane or construction plane

For example, distance variables can be used to bind handles, fittings, and cuts to construction planes, so that the custom component can adapt to different situations, such as different shapes and sizes of component main part profile (1).

155binding

geometric dependency between model objects and model object planes or construction planes

In Tekla Structures, bindings are used to define locations using distance variables.

156equation

dependency that determines that two things are equal

In Tekla Structures, equations are used to define values for parametric properties.

157formula

rule stated in a mathematical language

Formula is part of an equation.

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1.4 View

viewrepresentation of a Tekla Structures modelor a part of it, which is displayed inside theTekla Structures window

basic viewmodel view whoseview plane is definedby two globalcoordinate axes andthe distance from theglobal origin along thethird global coordinateaxis

default viewview whose view planeis defined by the localcoordinate system of aselected (1) part orcomponent (2)

3D viewview that displaysobjects (1) threedimensionally

view planeplane in a space thatdefines the view

grid viewview that is created along aspecified grid line of aselected (1) grid and whoseview plane is the same as thespecified grid plane

orthogonaldisplaying objects(1) in right-anglesprojection

perspectivedisplaying objects (1)in a model view froma particularstandpoint so thatdistant objects (1)appear smaller thanclose ones, as dotext and points (2)

representationthe way that the informationincluded in a Tekla Structuresmodel is represented visually

rendered viewview that can displayobject (1) faces

wire frame viewview that can onlydisplay object (1)outlines

object representationrepresentation of a model object or anobject group in a model view, such arepresentation being based on thecolor and transparency settingsapplied to the model object or theobject group

model viewview that isrepresented in themodeling mode

drawing viewview that includes theselected (1) parts of aTekla Structures modeland that is represented ina Tekla Structures drawing

plane viewview that displaysobjects (1) twodimensionally

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view depththickness of a slice of theTekla Structures modeldefined starting from, andperpendicular to, the viewplane

view on part planeview that is created ofa certain plane of aselected (1) part

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surface viewplane view thatdisplays the object (1)face

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pour viewview that displayscast-in-place concreteparts merged into pourobjects

Concept diagram 17. Views.

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158<Tekla Structures>representation

the way that the information included in a Tekla Structures model is represented visually

159<Tekla Structures>object representation

representation of a model object or an object group in a model view, such a representation being based on the color and transparency settings applied to the model object or the object group

160<Tekla Structures>view

representation of a Tekla Structures model or a part of it, which is displayed inside the Tekla Structures window

161view plane

plane in a space that defines the view

In Tekla Structures, the grids are projected onto the view plane and the grid lines can be visible on it.

View depth is defined starting from the view plane.

162basic view plane

view plane that is defined by two axes of the global coordinate system and the distance

163view depth

thickness of a slice of the Tekla Structures model defined starting from, and perpendicular to, the view plane

164work area

certain portion of the Tekla Structures model that is currently active for working on in a view

Tekla Structures indicates the work area using dashed lines. Since objects (1) outside the work area exist but are not visible, the user can, for example, set a certain sized work area so that the views of the model are simpler and quickly updated.

165model view

view that is represented in the modeling mode

Model view is available also in the drawing mode and it is represented in its own window.

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166basic view

model view whose view plane is defined by two global coordinate axes and the distance from the global origin along the third global coordinate axis

167adjperspective

displaying objects (1) in a model view from a particular standpoint so that distant objects (1) appear smaller than close ones, as do text and points (2)

The user can zoom, rotate, pan, or fly through the Tekla Structures model.

168adjorthogonal

displaying objects (1) in right-angles projection

In a model view the size of the objects is the same despite of their distance to the viewing point. In model view, when you zoom, the text and point size remains the same. In addition, the zoom remains on part surfaces.

169drawing view

view that includes the selected (1) parts of a Tekla Structures model and that is represented in a Tekla Structures drawing

A drawing view is a container for model and drawing objects.

A Tekla Structures drawing can include several drawing views, which usually are two-dimensional views, plane views, to the model.

Examples of drawing views in Tekla Structures include main views, section views, single-part views, and 3D views.

170drawing view frame

solid frame around all the contents of a drawing view

Drawing view frame can be used when modifying properties of a single drawing view. Drawing views can be dragged using the drawing view frame.

171drawing view boundary; view boundary not: view extrema pl

dashed frame inside a drawing view

Drawing view boundary can be used when cropping the contents of a drawing view. For example, it is possible to resize drawing views so that there is no unnecessary empty space in them, or to show just a specific part of the drawing view contents.

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172default view not: † part basic view; † component basic view

view whose view plane is defined by the coordinate system of a selected (1) part or component (2)

Tekla Structures creates four default views: front, top, end, and perspective. Each default view can have its own view properties.

173undeformed view

view that shows a deformed part in undeformed form

174pour view; pour representation

view that displays cast-in-place concrete parts merged into pour objects

The cast-in-place concrete parts are merged into one pour object if they have the same material grade and touch each other.

175rendered view

view that can display object (1) faces

176wire frame view rather than: wireframe view

view that can only display object (1) outlines

177plane view; 2D view

view that displays objects (1) two dimensionally

178surface view

plane view that displays the object (1) face

1793D view

view that displays objects (1) three dimensionally

180grid view; view along grid line

view that is created along a specified grid line of a selected (1) grid and whose view plane is the same as the specified grid plane

181view on part plane

view that is created of a certain plane of a selected (1) part

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182front view

view on part plane created of the part’s front plane

183top view

view on part plane created of the part’s top plane

184back view

view on part plane created of the part’s back plane

185bottom view

view on part plane created of the part’s bottom plane

186view name

name of an individual view

1.5 Coordinates, Planes, Points, and Lines

local coordinate systemcoordinate system that reflectsthe current work plane ordrawing view plane

global coordinate systemcoordinate system that reflectsthe entire space of a TeklaStructures model

user coordinate systemlocal coordinate system definedby the user and used in adrawing view

coordinate system

work planeplane that the user haschosen in a Tekla Structuresmodel and that is currentlyactive for working on in amodel view

point (1)determined place ina coordinate system

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Concept diagram 18. Coordinate Systems.

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187<Tekla Structures>global coordinate system

coordinate system that reflects the entire space of a Tekla Structures model

A green cube represents the global coordinate system and lies at the global point of origin in the 3D view.

188<Tekla Structures>local coordinate system

coordinate system that reflects the current work plane or drawing view plane

The local coordinate system is represented in a Tekla Structures model by a symbol with three axes (x, y, and z). This symbol indicates the direction of the model. It is located in the lower right corner of the model view.

In a Tekla Structures drawing, the local coordinate system symbol has two axes.

189<Tekla Structures>user coordinate system; UCS; user-defined coordinate system; user-defined local coordinate system not: universal coordinate system

local coordinate system defined by the user and used in a drawing view

User coordinate system makes it easier to place additional drawing objects, because the user can place the objects relative to a user-definable point of origin, or a base point in the drawing view.

Tekla Structures displays the user coordinate system symbol in the current drawing view when the user creates, copies, moves, or modifies additional drawing objects.

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reference pointpoint (1) that TeklaStructures creates whenthe user creates a modelobject, the point (1)being visualized as ahandle

part positioning planepositioning plane thatdefines the position of apart relative to its referencepoints

connection positioning planepositioning plane that defines theposition of component objects in aconnection relative to componentmain parts

positioning planeplane that defines theposition of a modelobject relative to thepart's reference pointsor other model objects

grid planesingle horizontalor vertical planeof a grid

construction planeconstruction object thatrepresents a plane

view planeplane in a spacethat defines theview

clip planetool that cuts away a portion ofthe Tekla Structures modelalong a plane that the user hasdetermined

work planeplane that the user haschosen in a TeklaStructures model and thatis currently active forworking on in a model view

planesurface representedin a two-dimensionalcoordinate system


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coordinate system

boundary planeplane whoseposition is definedby the edge of abounding box

center planeplane whoseposition isdefined so that itpasses throughthe midpoint ofa part crosssection

outline planeplane whoseposition isdefined by theouter and innersurfaces of apart

cut planeplanewhoseposition isdefined by acut surface

component planeplane that is in acomponent (2) and thatdefines the position ofthe component objectsinside the component (2)

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bounding boxbox that surrounds apart or another item

Concept diagram 19. Planes.

190plane

surface represented in a two-dimensional coordinate system

191positioning plane

plane that defines the position of a model object relative to the part’s reference points or other model objects

192part positioning plane

positioning plane that defines the position of a part relative to its reference points

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193connection positioning plane

positioning plane that defines the position of component objects in a connection relative to component main parts

194component plane

plane that is in a component (2) and that defines the position of the component objects inside the component (2)

195boundary plane

plane whose position is defined by the edge of a bounding box

196bounding box

box that surrounds a part or another item

A bounding box can be two- or three-dimensional. Two-dimensional boxes are used in Tekla Structures drawings, and three-dimensional ones in Tekla Structures models. The user can define the distance between the edges of a bounding box and the item it contains in the x, y, and z directions.

Examples of items around which bounding boxes may be set include loads.

197outline plane

plane whose position is defined by the outer and inner surfaces of a part

198cut plane

plane whose position is defined by a cut surface

199center plane

plane whose position is defined so that it passes through the midpoint of a part cross section

200work plane

plane that the user has chosen in a Tekla Structures model and that is currently active for working on in a model view

Newly created, copied, or moved model objects comply with the work plane. For example, shifting the work plane to follow a sloped plane makes it easier to model sloped structures.

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reference pointpoint (1) that TeklaStructures createswhen the user createsa model object, thepoint (1) beingvisualized as a handle

reference lineline between tworeference points

handlerectangular symbol that isshown at the ends orcorners of a model objectand used for modifying themodel object's shape orsize or for moving it

point (1)determined place in acoordinate system

snap pointpoint (1) to whichTekla Structuressnaps

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Concept diagram 20. Points and Lines.

201point (1); location

determined place in a coordinate system

The user can determine a point (1) by clicking it or by inputting numerical coordinates.

In Tekla Structures documentation, we use the term point (1) with the verb pick. Otherwise, the choice between the terms point (1) and location depends on the context.

202<Tekla Structures>geometry point

point (1) on an object’s (1) geometry determined by the object’s (1) shape

Geometry points can be selected (2) as snap points in a snap switch.

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203<Tekla Structures>geometry line

line on an object’s (1) geometry determined by the object’s (1) shape

204reference point

point (1) that Tekla Structures creates when the user creates a model object, the point (1) being visualized as a handle

The reference points follow the model object if it is moved. They are only deleted if the related model object is deleted.

Reference points can be selected (2) as snap points in a snap switch.

205reference line

line between two reference points

For example, if the user picks two points (1) to position a beam, these points (1) form the reference line, and handles appear at the line ends.

206associativity point

in a drawing object (1), a point (1) that follows the changes in the model

For example, an end point of a line or a base point of a dimension are associativity points.

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1.6 Modes PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

modeling modemode that is used forcreating and analyzing aTekla Structures model,and initiating thecreation of a TeklaStructures drawing anda report

drawing modemode that is used forediting the appearanceand content of TeklaStructures drawings

mode

multi-user modemode in which severalusers can work on thesame Tekla Structuresmodel using their ownworking models

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custom component editortool that is used for modifying a component (2)that is created by a custom component, and forcreating dependencies between componentobjects and other model objects

sketch editortool that is used forcreating and editingparametricuser-defined profiles

Concept diagram 21. Modes.

207<Tekla Structures>single-user mode

mode in which only one user can work on a Tekla Structures model

208<Tekla Structures>multi-user mode

mode in which several users can work on the same Tekla Structures model using their own working models

209modeling mode not: model editor

mode that is used for creating and analyzing a Tekla Structures model, and initiating the creation of a Tekla Structures drawing and a report

Custom component editor and sketch editor can be accessed in modeling mode.

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210drawing mode not: drawing editor

mode that is used for editing the appearance and content of Tekla Structures drawings

Tekla Structures switches to the drawing mode when the user opens any Tekla Structures drawing.

211custom component editor

tool that is used for modifying component (2) that is created by a custom component, and for creating dependencies between component objects and other model objects

212sketch editor rather than: cross section sketch editor not: profile tool; sketch profile tool

tool that is used for creating and editing parametric user-defined profiles

213start-up mode

Start-up mode is the state in which Tekla Structures opens.

1.7 Functions PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

select (1)(performed by Tekla Structures user)to choose one or more objects (1)in order to execute a commanddirected at them

highlight(performed by Tekla Structures)to emphasize one or more objects (1)by making them stand out

rollover highlight(performed by Tekla Structures)to highlight a model object whenthe user hovers over it with themouse pointer

command

interrupt(performed by TeklaStructures user) to aborta command

execute command(performed by TeklaStructures user)

repeat command(performed by TeklaStructures user)

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Concept diagram 22. Select.

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214<Tekla Structures> verbselect (1)

(performed by Tekla Structures user) to choose one or more objects (1) in order to execute a command directed at them

Objects (1) can be selected (1) in a Tekla Structures model or in a Tekla Structures drawing.

Tekla Structures highlights the selected (1) objects (1).

215verbhighlight not: show

(performed by Tekla Structures) to emphasize one or more objects (1) by making them stand out

When the user selects (1) objects (1) on which to carry out commands, Tekla Structures highlights the selected (1) objects (1). Objects (1) can be highlighted in a Tekla Structures model or in a Tekla Structures drawing.

216<Tekla Structures> verbrollover highlight

(performed by Tekla Structures) to highlight a model object when the user hovers over it with the mouse pointer

Tekla Structures rollover highlights model objects in a rendered model view. Tekla Structures highlights the model objects the user can select (1) in yellow.

217verbselect (2)

(performed by Tekla Structures user) to choose an option given in a dialog box, list box, or list in order to define properties or settings

In Tekla Structures, the user can, for example, select (2) checkboxes to specify which model objects are visible in the model view.

218verbinterrupt

(performed by Tekla Structures user) to abort a command

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snap(performed by TeklaStructures) to automaticallyhit an exact point (1) on amodel object when the usermoves the mouse pointernear it

pick(performed by Tekla Structuresuser) to click one or morepoints (1) in a Tekla Structuresmodel in order to execute anaction using those points (1)

snap pointpoint (1) towhich TeklaStructuressnaps

snap gridarea covered withregularly spacedsnap points

snap zonezone around one ormore snap points insidewhich Tekla Structureshits the closest snappoint corresponding tothe active snapswitches

snap priorityproperty of a snappoint that defines itsranking among thesnap points inside asnap zone

point (1)determined place in acoordinate system


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Concept diagram 23. Snap.

219<Tekla Structures> verbpick

(performed by Tekla Structures user) to click one or more points (1) in a Tekla Structures model in order to execute an action using those points (1)

The user picks points (1) to position model objects when creating them, for example.

Picking can be done by using the left mouse button, for example.

220verbsnap

(performed by Tekla Structures) to automatically hit an exact point (1) on a model object when the user moves the mouse pointer near it

221snap point

point (1) to which Tekla Structures snaps

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222snap zone

zone around one or more snap points inside which Tekla Structures hits the closest snap point corresponding to the active snap switches

223snap priority

property of a snap point that defines its ranking among the snap points inside a snap zone

Tekla Structures automatically snaps to the point (1) with the highest snap priority, but the user can also choose another point (1).

224snap grid

area covered with regularly spaced snap points

225mini toolbar not: floatie

floating toolbar that contains commands for modifying the most common object properties

The user can customize the mini toolbar.

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2 MODELING

2.1 Model Types

modelpattern of an object, a system,or a process that exists or willexist in the real world

reference modelmodel which thedesigner can use as anaid when building aTekla Structures model

Tekla Structures modelmodel that is built with TeklaStructures and thatrepresents a structure to beconstructed, containinginformation needed tomanufacture and constructthe structure, and otherinformation related to theproject

other other

single-user modelTekla Structures modelthat is opened insingle-user mode

multi-user modelTekla Structures modelthat is opened inmulti-user mode

master modelcurrent model from and to whichinformation is fetched and savedin multi-user mode, and intowhich Tekla Structures mergeschanges that individual usersmake in the working models

working modelcurrent model that anindividual user works on inmulti-user mode

structural modelmodel that representsa structure to beconstructed

analysis modelstructural model that iscreated from a physicalmodel and used on the onehand for analyzingstructural behavior andload bearing, and on theother hand for design

physical modelstructural model witha direct or indirectcounterpart in thestructure to be built

building information modelmodel that facilitates the exchangeand use of building information

maintenance modelmodel that coversinformation on themaintenance of thebuilding

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the model represents

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model templateTekla Structures modelwhich is used as a basisfor creating new TeklaStructures models

Tekla BIMsight modelbuilding information model that isused for project collaboration inTekla BIMsight

current modelTekla Structures model thatis active in the tool

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Concept diagram 24. Models.

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226single-user model

Tekla Structures model that is opened in single-user mode

227multi-user model

Tekla Structures model that is opened in multi-user mode

228model template

Tekla Structures model which is used as a basis for creating new Tekla Structures models

The user can save a Tekla Structures model including all its elements, such as object properties, certain settings, parts, and components (2), in a model template.

229current model

Tekla Structures model that is active in the tool

230master model

current model from and to which information is fetched and saved in multi-user mode, and into which Tekla Structures merges changes that individual users make in the working models

It is not possible to work on the master model.

231working model not: plan model

current model that an individual user works on in multi-user mode

Working model is a local copy of a master model.

232structural model

model that represents a structure to be constructed

233physical model

structural model with a direct or indirect counterpart in the structure to be built

234analysis model; analysis and design model; analysis & design model

structural model that is created from a physical model and used on the one hand for analyzing structural behavior and load bearing, and on the other hand for design

Analysis model can be viewed in Tekla Structures in a model view.

Analysis model that is made with Tekla Structures can be worked on in other analysis and design software.

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235maintenance model

model that covers information on the maintenance of the building

236building information model; structural BIM rather than: < product model

model that facilitates the exchange and use of building information

In Tekla, the acronym BIM is only used for the term ’building information modeling’.

237Tekla BIMsight model

building information model that is used for project collaboration in Tekla BIMsight

Tekla BIMsight models (project files) can be published from Tekla Structures.

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2.2 Parts

partbuilding object that is a basic element ofa Tekla Structures model and that can bemodeled and detailed further

otherpanelplate (1) that represents astructure such as a wall orroof panel

contour platepart whoseoutline form theuser defines bypicking three ormore points (1)

concrete part steel part

columnpart thatrepresents a linearextruded structurein a mainly verticalposition

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orthogonal beambeam createdperpendicular to awork plane in a pickedposition

polybeampart of a certain shape thatis created as a continuouschain of beams passingthrough points (1) that theuser picks

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pad footingfooting thatsupports a singlepoint of contact

strip footingfooting that supports severalpoints of contact or a regionof points of contact

footingpart that represents aconstruction that islocated under another partand used for distributingloads on the ground

beampart that representsa linear extrudedstructure in a mainlyhorizontal position

slabplate (1) thatrepresents aconcrete structure

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sequence numberincremental number of anindividual part that belongsto a sequence of parts

sequence of parts

sequencerTekla Structures tool forcreating named sequencesfor parts and assigningsequence numbers to theparts


corbelconcrete part representing astructure that projects fromthe face of a concrete partand that serves as a supportfor an overhanging part andconnects the parts

other

pile capfooting that covers the headsof a group of piles, tying themtogether so that the structuralload is distributed and they actas a single unit

according to the number

of points of contact according what the

footing covers

otherpileslender column orpole that is put into theground to carry loadsor to provide support

Concept diagram 25. Part Types.

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238corbel

concrete part representing a structure that projects from the face of a concrete part and that serves as a support for an overhanging part and connects the parts

239beam

part that represents a linear extruded structure in a mainly horizontal position

In Tekla Structures, beams are created with two points (1).

240orthogonal beam

beam created perpendicular to a work plane in a picked position

Beam is only orthogonal in the creation stage. After its creation, an orthogonal beam can be modified as if it were beam or column.

241column

part that represents a linear extruded structure in a mainly vertical position

In Tekla Structures, columns are created with one point (1).

242footing

part that represents a construction that is located under another part and used for distributing loads on the ground

243pad footing

footing that supports a single point of contact

Pad footing usually supports one column.

244strip footing

footing that supports several points of contact or a region of points of contact

Strip footing supports a length of wall or a line of closely spaced columns, for example.

In Tekla Structures, strip footing has a polygon shape that the user defines by picking points (1).

245pile cap

footing that covers the heads of a group of piles, tying them together so that the structural load is distributed and they act as a single unit

Pile cap usually includes a reinforcement.

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246<concrete building>pile

slender column or pole that is put into the ground to carry loads or to provide support

Pile may be made of precast or cast-in-place concrete, or steel.

247plate (1)

part that represents a flat structure

248slab

plate (1) that represents a concrete structure

In Tekla Structures, a slab is created by picking three or more points (1).

Slab may be part of a floor, for example.

249plate (2)

plate (1) that represents a steel structure

Plate (2) is mainly used as a connection piece or as a floor plate.

250panel; > wall (in cast-in-place concrete)

plate (1) that represents a structure such as a wall or roof panel

In Tekla Structures, a panel is created by picking two or more points (1).

251polybeam

part of a certain shape that is created as a continuous chain of beams passing through points (1) that the user picks

The segments of the polybeam are straight, but segment intersections can be curved. For example, a beam that follows a zigzag line is a polybeam.

252contour plate

part whose outline form the user defines by picking three or more points (1)

The user can define the shape of the contour plate parallel to the work plane. The profile (1) in use defines the thickness. The corners of the contour plate can be chamfered.

253twin profile

part that represents two identical parts mirrored in relation to their position

Twin profile can be separated into two individual parts, after which it is no longer a twin profile.

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254sequence number

incremental number of an individual part that belongs to a sequence of parts

255sequencer

Tekla Structures tool for creating named sequences for parts and assigning sequence numbers to the parts

Sequencer is used for defining erection sequences, for example.

2.3 Part Properties

classpart propertythat groupsparts accordingto identifiersgiven by theuser

profile (1)part property that specifiesthe cross sections of thewhole length of the part

parametric profilepredefined profile (1) whose cross sectiondimensions the user can change by usingparameter variables in the dialog box

fixed user-defined profilefixed profile whose crosssection dimensions the user haspredefined from scratch, or bymodifying an existingparametric profile

finishpart propertythat describeshow the partsurface will betreated

end offsetpart property thatis used to movethe ends of a part,relative to thepart's referenceline

part property

object propertysingle characteristic associatedwith an object type

other

other


shorteningdeforming that decreasesthe modeled length of a partin a Tekla Structuresdrawing by a value the userhas entered

warpingdeforming thattwists the part byrotating the endsof the part

camberingdeforming that curves a part tocompensate for deflectionwhich arises due to loads onthe structure

deformingpart propertythat changesthe shape ofthe part

parametric user-defined profileparametric profile whose cross sectiondimensions the user has predefined

fixed profilepredefined profile (1)whose cross sectiondimensions the usercannot change

part labelset of part properties that theuser has selected (2) to bedisplayed with the part in amodel view

sequence namepart property thatindicates asequence of parts

standard fixed profilefixed profile whose crosssection dimensions Teklahas predefined

system parametric profileparametric profile whose crosssection dimensions Tekla haspredefined

cross sectiongeometrical formof a partsectionedperpendicular toits axis

Concept diagram 26. Part Properties.

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256profile (1)

part property that specifies the cross sections of the whole length of the part

A profile (1) can have one or more cross sections, and the separate cross sections can have different geometrical form and dimensions.

In Tekla Structures, it is possible to use different functionalities for creating and managing profiles (1) of different types.

257cross section

geometrical form of a part sectioned perpendicular to its axis

258fixed profile rather than: library profile

predefined profile (1) whose cross section dimensions the user cannot change

259fixed user-defined profile

fixed profile whose cross section dimensions the user has predefined from scratch, or by modifying an existing parametric profile

The user can create a fixed user-defined profile in several ways, for example, by importing a DWG file to a Tekla Structures model.

260standard fixed profile

fixed profile whose cross section dimensions Tekla has predefined

The standard fixed profiles are located in the profile catalog.

261parametric profile

predefined profile (1) whose cross section dimensions the user can change by using parameter variables in the dialog box

262parametric user-defined profile

parametric profile whose cross section dimensions the user has predefined

Parametric user-defined profiles are defined using the sketch editor or .clb files.

263system parametric profile; system profile not: standard parametric profile

parametric profile whose cross section dimensions Tekla has predefined

For example, ledger beams and fixed I-shaped profiles are system parametric profiles.

264part label

set of part properties that the user has selected (2) to be displayed with the part in a model view

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265finish

part property that describes how the part surface will be treated

Finish influences numbering.

266end offset

part property that is used to move the ends of a part, relative to the part’s reference line

267deforming

part property that changes the shape of the part

268shortening

deforming that decreases the modeled length of a part in a Tekla Structures drawing by a value the user has entered

Shortening is used when the parts are manufactured shorter than modeled.

269warping

deforming that twists the part by rotating the ends of the part

270cambering

deforming that curves a part to compensate for deflection which arises due to loads on the structure

Cambering is typically an upward curvature defined for a beam.

271class

part property that groups parts according to identifiers given by the user

The identifiers of classes are usually numbers. Classes can be used for defining the color of parts in the Tekla Structures model, for example. Class does not influence the numbering of model objects.

272sequence name

part property that indicates a sequence of parts

273handle

rectangular symbol that is shown at the ends or corners of a model object and used for modifying the model object’s shape or size or for moving it

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2.4 Details


connect bolt assemblygroup of bolts (2),screws, or studs, andwashers and nutsthat Tekla Structurestreats as a single unit

bolt (2)element in the boltassembly thatrepresents a metalrod or pin thatconnects parts orassemblies together

nutwasher

studelement in the boltassembly thatrepresents a metalrod or pin that iswelded to steel partsto transfer loadsbetween steel andconcrete

cut lengthbolt (1) property thatindicates the depth atwhich TeklaStructures searchesfor the sections of theboltedparts

holesmall hollow openthroughout a part orassembly and usedfor fastening partswith bolts (1) or othersuchobjects (1)

metal rod or pin

bolt (1)connecting buildingobject (1) that is definedin the bolt assembly,and that fastens partsor assemblies orattaches to them

screw

Concept diagram 27. Bolt Assembly.

274bolt assembly

group of bolts (2), screws, or studs, and washers and nuts that Tekla Structures treats as a single unit

Tekla Structures uses bolts (1) and the bolt assembly also for creating holes.

275bolt (2)

element that represents a metal rod or pin that connects parts or assemblies together

A bolt (2) has a head at one end and the other end is open and threaded. A bolt (2) is usually secured by a nut. A bolt (2) is part of the bolt assembly.

276stud

element that represents a metal rod or pin that is welded to steel parts to transfer loads between steel and concrete

A stud has all its length threaded and it can be used with two nuts. A stud is part of the bolt assembly.

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cutdeletion of aportion of a part

line cutcut whose shape isdefined by a cuttingline

polygon cutcut whose shape isdefined by a polygon

part cutcut whose shape isdefined by acutting part

cutting linestraight line that isdefined by pickingtwo points (1) andused for shapingthe part

fittingadjustment of apart end

holesmall hollow openthroughout a part or assemblyand used for fastening parts withbolts (1) or other such objects (1)

openinglarge hollow openthroughout a wall, partition,roof, floor ceiling or othersuch part

recesshollow that does notextend through anobject (1) or part ofthe construction

hollowcut in a part

cutting partbuilding object thatcreates a part-shapedhollow

polygon

detail

other

according tothe cut typeaccording to how

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cut that modifies theoutline of the part

hollow openthroughout a part

voidhollow insidea part


chamferrefining of theshape of a part

Concept diagram 28. Cuts and Fittings.

277cut

deletion of a portion of a part

278line cut

cut whose shape is defined by a cutting line

279cutting line

straight line that is defined by picking two points (1) and used for shaping the part

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280polygon cut

cut whose shape is defined by a polygon

281part cut

cut whose shape is defined by a cutting part

282hollow

cut in a part

283hole

small hollow open throughout a part or assembly and used for fastening parts with bolts (1) or other such objects (1)

284opening

large hollow open throughout a wall, partition, roof, floor ceiling or other such part

Opening can be created for a door, window or ductwork, for example.

285recess

hollow that does not extend through an object (1) or part of the construction

286void

hollow inside a part

287fitting

adjustment of a part end

288chamfer

refining of the shape of a part

In Tekla Structures, it is possible to create chamfers at part corners and edges.

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2.5 Component Creation and Structure PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

partbuilding object that is a basicelement of a Tekla Structuresmodel and that can bemodeled and detailed further

component main partinput part that the userselects (1) first whencreating a component (2)

component secondary partinput part that the user selects (1)after selecting (1) the component mainpart when creating a component (2)

input pointpoint (1) that the userpicks when creating acomponent (2)

input partpart that exists in a TeklaStructures model and thatthe user selects (1) whencreating a component (2)

other

component (2)group of model objects that iscreated by a component (1)and that Tekla Structurestreats as a single unit

Concept diagram 29. Component Creation.

289input point not: input object (1)

point (1) that the user picks when creating a component (2)

290input part not: input object (2)

part that exists in a Tekla Structures model and that the user selects (1) when creating a component (2)

291component main part; main part (2) not: primary part; supporting part

input part that the user selects (1) first when creating a component (2)

Connections and details always have a component main part but not all modeling tools have component main parts and component secondary parts.

292component secondary part; secondary part (2) not: supported part

input part that the user selects (1) after selecting (1) the component main part when creating a component (2)

A component (2) can have none, one or more component secondary parts.

Connections and details always have a component main part but not all modeling tools have component main parts and component secondary parts.

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2.6 Component Objects in Steel Components PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

distance (1)space that representsthe degree or amountof separation betweentwo points (1), lines,surfaces, or objects (1)

gapany spacebetween twoobjects (1)

clearancespace aroundan object (1)that is reservedfor erecting theactual structure

cutdeletion of aportion of a part

fittingadjustmentof a part end

copecut in one componentobject or input partfor receiving anothercomponent object orinput part


weld access holesmall cut that is madeon the beam web inorder to enable weldingby using an electrode

weld preparationcut that is made on thepart edge in order toenable a more completeweld penetration whichprovides a stronger joint

tolerancepermissible amount bywhich the dimensions ofa structure may vary fromthe work size specified

space

component elementaccording to actionthat requires the cut

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cut usage

other othersetback distancedistance (1) betweena part end and itsreference point

other

Concept diagram 30. Component Elements.

293distance (1)

space that represents the degree or amount of separation between two points (1), lines, surfaces, or objects (1)

294setback distance; setback

distance (1) between a part end and its reference point

In Tekla Structures, knock-off dimensions are an example of setback distances.

295clearance

space around an object (1) that is reserved for erecting the actual structure

In bolted connections, clearance is required for entering and tightening the bolts (2) with an impact wrench. In addition to this, there may be a clearance for a fillet.

In welded connections, clearances are required in order to allow a welder to lay a correct weld.

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296gap

any space between two objects (1)

The term ’gap’ is used in its general sense in Tekla Structures.

297tolerance

permissible amount by which the dimensions of a structure may vary from the work size specified

Tolerance is usually stated as a plus or minus dimension.

The term ’tolerance’ is used in its general sense in Tekla Structures.

In a Tekla Structures model the term ’tolerance’ should not be used to refer to a gap.

298<steel>cope /US/ rather than: notch /UK/

cut in one component object or input part for receiving another component object or input part

299weld access hole; rathole

small cut that is made on the beam web in order to enable welding by using an electrode

300weld preparation not: weld prep

cut that is made on the part edge in order to enable a more complete weld penetration which provides a stronger joint

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haunchcomponentobject thatrepresents awedge-likestructure thatstrengthens abeam at itsend


seat angleseat thatrepresentsan angle

shear tabcomponent objectthat represents aplate (2) weldedto the componentmain part andbolted to the webof the componentsecondary part

clip anglecomponentobject thatrepresents aright angle thatis made of astandardL-shaped profileand thatconnects parts

bent platecomponentobject thatrepresents anangle that isbent from aplate (2) andthat connectsparts

seat plateseat thatrepresents aplate (2)

end platecomponentobject thatrepresents aplate (2) weldedperpendicular tothe end of thecomponentsecondary part

seatcomponent objectthat represents astructure uponwhich acomponentsecondary partrests

other

gussetcomponentobject thatrepresents aplate (2) thatconnectsbraces to abeam, column,or base plate

base platecomponentobject thatrepresents aplate (2)welded to acolumn base

other

basic component objectcomponent object that is essentialin a component (2)

additional component objectcomponent object that complements thebasic component objects

Concept diagram 31. Basic Component Objects.

301basic component object

component object that is essential in a component (2)

Tekla Structures component categories may be based on the basic component objects.

302additional component object

component object that complements the basic component objects

Additional component objects are optional in a component (2).

303<steel>gusset

component object that represents a plate (2) that connects braces to a beam, column, or base plate

304<steel>shear tab /US/ rather than: shear plate /UK/ not: single plate; fin plate

component object that represents a plate (2) welded to the component main part and bolted to the web of the component secondary part

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305<steel>base plate

component object that represents a plate (2) welded to a column base

Base plates are used to distribute the concentrated load of the column over a much larger area of the material that supports it.

306<steel>end plate

component object that represents a plate (2) welded perpendicular to the end of the component secondary part

307<steel>seat

component object that represents a structure upon which a component secondary part rests

308<steel>seat angle rather than: angle seat

seat that represents an angle

309<steel>seat plate

seat that represents a plate (2)

310<steel>clip angle /US/; angle cleat /UK/

component object that represents a right angle that is made of a standard L-shaped profile and that connects parts

311<steel>bent plate not: folded plate /UK/

component object that represents an angle that is bent from a plate (2) and that connects parts

312<steel>haunch

component object that represents a wedge-like structure that strengthens a beam at its end

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stiffenercomponentobject thatrepresents astructure thatstrengthens asteel beam orcolumn

web doubler platecomponent object thatrepresents a structurethat strengthens asteel beam web orsteel column web bythickening it

weld backing barcomponent objectthat represents astructure thatfacilitates the weldingprocess

flange platecomponentobject thatrepresents aplate (2) thatconnects theflanges of abeam to acolumn

shim platecomponent objectthat represents aplate (2) that isused for fillingclearances andgaps on theconstruction site

otherspacer platecomponentobject thatrepresents asmall plate (2)that is used toseparate twoobjects (1)

additional component objectcomponent object that complementsthe basic component objects

end-plate stiffenerstiffener that representsa plate (2) that is usedto compensate for theeffect of a flange cut

otherfinger shimshim plate withslots cutthrough theedge

strip shimshim platewith roundpunchedholes

shear keycomponentobject thatrepresents ashort steelprofile weldedto the bottomof a base plate


basic component objectcomponent object that is essentialin a component (2)

Concept diagram 32. Additional Component Objects.

313<steel>weld backing bar; backing bar

component object that represents a structure that facilitates the welding process

Weld backing bars are used, for example, to help contain the weld metal or suspend the structure.

314<steel>shim plate; shim rather than: fitting plate; filler plate not: fill plate; loose fill; packing plate; spacer (2)

component object that represents a plate (2) that is used for filling clearances and gaps on the construction site

315<steel>finger shim; comb

shim plate with slots cut through the edge

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316<steel>strip shim

shim plate with round punched holes

317<steel>stiffener

component object that represents a structure that strengthens a steel beam or column

Stiffeners are usually plates (2).

Stiffeners are used to prevent web buckling at supports or concentrated loads.

318<steel>end-plate stiffener not: compensating flange plate; comp flange; comp. flange pl; stiffened notch; horizontal stiffener

stiffener that represents a plate (2) that is used to compensate for the effect of a flange cut

319<steel>web doubler plate; doubler plate

component object that represents a structure that strengthens a steel beam web or steel column web by thickening it

320<steel>spacer plate; spacer (1)

component object that represents a small plate (2) that is used to separate two objects (1)

Spacer plate can be used, for example, to separate two profiles in a twin profile.

321<steel>flange plate

component object that represents a plate (2) that connects the flanges of a beam to a column

Flange plates are used in moment connections, for example.

322<steel>shear key not: key profile; additional beam

component object that represents a short steel profile welded to the bottom of a base plate

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2.7 Tools

clash checktool that finds andhighlights parts thatcollide on a selected(1) area

tool

filtertool used fordisplaying, modifying,or selecting (1) onlythe desired informationin a Tekla Structuresmodel or in a TeklaStructures drawing

view filterfilter used for definingwhich objects (1) aredisplayed in a modelview or drawing view

selection filterfilter used fordefining whichobject types canbe selected (1)

other

selectionswitchswitch used forcontrolling whichobject types canbe selected (1)

switch

other

clip planetool that cutsaway a portionof the TeklaStructuresmodel along aplane that theuser hasdetermined

snap switchswitch used forcontrolling whatkind of points (1)Tekla Structuressnaps to

snap overridetool used fortemporarilybypassing the snapswitch in use


clash check managertool for finding parts thatcollide on a selected (1)areaand managing datarelated to the collisions

tool relatedto detectingpartcollisions

project statusvisualizationtool used in themodeling mode forvisualizing theproperties of modelobjects

object browsertool used to inquire,view, and report theproperties of selected(1) building objects

customcomponentdialog editortool used formodifying thecustom componentdialog box in customcomponent editor

ortho tooltool used to snapinto orthogonaldirections in aTekla Structuresmodel or drawing

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customcomponenteditortool that is used formodifyingcomponent (2) thatis created by acustom component,and for creatingdependenciesbetween componentobjects and othermodel objects

tool relatedto managingcustomcomponent

layout managertool used to importand export layoutdata between TeklaStructures and a fieldlayout device

snap(performed by TeklaStructures) to automaticallyhit an exact point (1) on amodel object when the usermoves the mouse pointernear it

Concept diagram 33. Tools.

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323selection switch not: † select switch

switch used for controlling which object types can be selected (1)

324snap switch

switch used for controlling what kind of points (1) Tekla Structures snaps to

The user needs to activate snap switches to be able to pick different points (1), for example, line ends and intersections.

Snap switches help the user to pick points (1) in order to position model objects precisely without having to know the coordinates or create additional lines or points (2).

325snap override

tool used for temporarily bypassing the snap switch in use

Snap override only bypasses the snap switch settings for the next point (1) the user picks.

326ortho tool

tool used to snap into orthogonal directions in a Tekla Structures model or drawing

327filter

tool used for displaying, modifying, or selecting (1) only the desired information in a Tekla Structures model or in a Tekla Structures drawing

For example, part properties can be used as criteria in filters. The user can select (1), modify, or hide parts based on their properties.

328view filter

filter used for defining which objects (1) are displayed in a model view or drawing view

View filter chooses objects (1) according to object properties. The user can filter objects (1) according to their profile (1) or material, for example.

329selection filter not: † select filter

filter used for defining which object types can be selected (1)

Selection filter chooses model objects according to object properties.

Selection filters can be standard or user-defined.

For example, selection filters can be used to select (1) parts for Tekla Structures drawings or analysis.

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330clash check

tool that finds and highlights parts that collide on a selected (1) area

Compare clash check manager.

331clip plane

tool that cuts away a portion of the Tekla Structures model along a plane that the user has determined

332project status visualization

tool used in the modeling mode for visualizing the properties of model objects

The project status visualization tool can be used, for example, to show model objects related to different phases of a project in different colors. A typical example of using the project status visualization tool is creating an erection schedule.

333custom component dialog editor

tool used for modifying the custom component dialog box in custom component editor

The custom component dialog editor is used to adding and arranging the dialog box items, such as images, tabs, and lists.

334object browser

tool used to inquire, view, and report the properties of selected (1) building objects

Users can create their own property templates.

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2.8 Numbering PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

numbering seriesset of identifiers defined bythe user, based on whichTekla Structures comparesparts, assemblies, or castunits with each other duringthe numbering and givesposition numbers

prefix start numberfirst number of anumbering series

qualifierfamily-based numbercomponent thatrefers to a group ofsimilar cast units orassemblies within afamily

position numberidentifier that isassigned to all similarparts, assemblies, orcast units

part positionposition numberthat is assignedto a part

assemblypositionposition numberthat is assigned toan assembly or acast unit

preliminary numberuser-defined attribute of apart that defines the part'spart position before thestructure is detailed

family-based numberidentifier that TeklaStructures assigns to castunits or assemblies basedon a family

standard position numbernumbering series prefix thatTekla Structures takes from anidentical standard part in thestandard-part model aftercomparing the parts in theworking model with the standardparts

familygroup of cast units orassemblies within thesame numbering seriescreated based on thecriteria selected (2) bythe user

runningnumber

separator

standard-part modelTekla Structures model thatcontains parts that will beused as standard parts withspecific part prefixes inanother Tekla Structuresmodel

family numberfamily-basednumber componentthat refers to anumbering series

numberingprocess of assigningposition numbers toparts, cast units, orassemblies

family numberingprocess of assigningfamily-based numbers tocast units or assemblies

standard partpart that working modelparts are compared within the numbering processin order to give themspecific part prefixes

Concept diagram 34. Numbering.

335numbering

process of assigning position numbers to parts, cast units, or assemblies

In Tekla Structures, the position numbers assigned in the numbering are shown in part marks.

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336position number

identifier that is assigned to all similar parts, assemblies, or cast units

Position number consists of a prefix, separator, and running number. The prefix is part of the position number, identifying a numbering series. The running number is part of the position number, and is the assigned number in the numbering series, based on the start number. The separator is an optional character, such as a slash, that separates the prefix and the running number.

In Tekla Structures, the position numbers assigned in the numbering are shown in part marks.

In the US, the term piece mark or ship mark is used to refer to a position number.

337part position; part position number

position number that is assigned to a part

338preliminary number not: preliminary mark

user-defined attribute of a part that defines the part’s part position before the structure is detailed

339assembly position; assembly position number

position number that is assigned to an assembly or a cast unit

340numbering series

set of identifiers defined by the user, based on which Tekla Structures compares parts, assemblies, or cast units with each other during the numbering and gives position numbers

Numbering series is defined by a prefix and a start number.

The user can, for example, allocate separate numbering series to different phases or part types.

341start number; starting number

first number of a numbering series

342standard position number

numbering series prefix that Tekla Structures takes from an identical standard part in the standard-part model after comparing the parts in the working model with the standard parts

343standard-part model rather than: standard part model

Tekla Structures model that contains parts that will be used as standard parts with specific part prefixes in another Tekla Structures model

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344standard part

part that working model parts are compared with in the numbering process in order to give them specific part prefixes

345family numbering

process of assigning family-based numbers to cast units or assemblies

346family

group of cast units or assemblies within the same numbering series created based on the criteria selected (2) by the user

347family-based number; family position number

identifier that Tekla Structures assigns to cast units or assemblies based on a family

Family-based number consists of a family number and a qualifier.

348family number

family-based number component that refers to a numbering series

Family number is used to describe which parts can be cast in the same mold, for example.

349qualifier

family-based number component that refers to a group of similar cast units or assemblies within a family

Qualifier is a running number. It is used to describe cast units that contain, for example, the same embeds.

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3 DRAWING

3.1 Drawing Types PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

single-part drawingTekla Structures drawingthat shows fabricationinformation for one partand that is generally usedat the workshop

assembly drawingTekla Structures drawingthat shows fabricationinformation for a basic ora nested assembly,includingbolts (1) and welds, andthat is generally used atthe workshop

cast unit drawingTekla Structuresdrawing that displaysinformation onconcrete parts,includingreinforcement, cast-inembeds, edgechamfers, andinsulation, in a castunit

general arrangement drawingTekla Structures drawing that iscreated from one or more modelviews and that shows informationneeded at the construction site

multidrawingTekla Structures drawingthat gathers togetherseveral Tekla Structuresdrawings on one sheet

Tekla Structures drawingdrawing (1) that includes theoutput of the selected informationin a Tekla Structures model or apart of the model and otherinformation related to the modeland the project

Tekla Structures drawingthat is generally used atthe workshop

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reference drawingdrawing (1) that is created inTekla Structures or anothersoftware or modeling tool andimported in Tekla Structuresto be used as an aid in editinga Tekla Structures drawing orTekla Structures model

drawing (1)building contract document that shows, ingraphic or pictorial form, the design, location,and dimension of the elements of a project

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multinumberidentifier of a part orassembly in amultidrawing

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drawing snapshotimage of a TeklaStructures drawing thatshows the drawing as itwas at a certain point intime

Concept diagram 35. Drawing Types.

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350general arrangement drawing; GA drawing

Tekla Structures drawing that is created from one or more model views and that shows information needed at the construction site

General arrangement drawings show how assemblies, cast units, or parts are located in a building.

General arrangement drawings usually include the entire model view or a part of it.

351anchor bolt plan

general arrangement drawing that displays the anchor bolt layout

352single-part drawing

Tekla Structures drawing that shows fabrication information for one part and that is generally used at the workshop

353assembly drawing

Tekla Structures drawing that shows fabrication information for a basic or a nested assembly, including bolts (1) and welds, and that is generally used at the workshop

Assembly drawings show how parts are located in an assembly. They contain the parts of the assembly presented in one or more views.

354cast unit drawing rather than: cast-unit drawing

Tekla Structures drawing that displays information on concrete parts, including reinforcement, cast-in embeds, edge chamfers, and insulation, in a cast unit

Cast unit drawings are generally used either at the element factory or at the construction site.

355multidrawing not: multi drawing; multi-drawing

Tekla Structures drawing that gathers together several Tekla Structures drawings on one sheet

The individual drawings in a multidrawing may be of any drawing type.

356multinumber not: multi-number; multi-drawing number; multi-position number

identifier of a part or assembly in a multidrawing

Multinumbers can include, for example, the multidrawing number and an identifier that indicates the order of parts or assemblies in the multidrawing.

357reference drawing

drawing (1) that is created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and imported in Tekla Structures to be used as an aid in editing a Tekla Structures drawing or Tekla Structures model

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358drawing snapshot

image of a Tekla Structures drawing that shows the drawing as it was at a certain point in time

Drawing snapshots make it possible to have a quick look at any Tekla Structures drawing without opening the drawing. Snapshots are used, for example, for finding a certain drawing edition. Snapshots can be viewed in Tekla Structures but they cannot be edited.

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3.2 Drawing Layout and Views

drawing viewview that includes the selectedparts of a Tekla Structuresmodel and that is representedin a Tekla Structures drawing

viewrepresentation of a Tekla Structuresmodel or part of it, which isdisplayed inside the TeklaStructures window

model viewview that isrepresented inthe modelingmode

detail viewdrawing view that is createdfrom an existing drawingview and that shows aselected area of that view inthe same viewing direction

key plansmall-scale view in a TeklaStructures drawing that indicatesthe location of an assembly, acast unit, or a part in the TeklaStructures model

single-part viewdrawing view that is in anassembly drawing and thatshows an individual part inthe assembly

drawing layoutplan of a Tekla Structures drawingthat includes the table layout anddefinitions of the sheet size

table (1)element in a Tekla Structures drawingthat may include information on thebuilding objects in the drawing, andinformation on the project

table layoutplan that defines theselection, placing, andscale of tables (1) in aTekla Structures drawing

revisiontable title

blocklist

generalnote

other

sheet sizedefinition

section viewdrawing view thatshows a selected areaas a cross section

othercurved section viewsection view that is createdbased on a curved viewplane

Tekla Structrures drawingdrawing (1) that includes theoutput of the selected informationin a Tekla Structures model or apart of the model and otherinformation related to the modeland the project

main viewdrawing view that shows allparts in an assembly, cast unit,or single-part drawing from theselected viewing direction

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front viewview on part planecreated of the part'sfront plane

top viewview on part planecreated of the part'stop plane

back viewview on part planecreated of thepart's back plane

bottom viewview on part planecreated of the part'sbottom plane

bill ofmaterial

end viewsection view that shows aselected area of an endof a part in a drawing (1)

additional drawing viewdrawing view that the user addsinto an open Tekla Structuresdrawing

automatic drawing viewdrawing view that TeklaStructures creates when itcreates a Tekla Structuresdrawing

according to what the

drawing view shows

drawing view thatshows a selected area

drawing view that shows several partsor an individual part

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table (2)table (1) created with thetemplate editor

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Concept diagram 36. Drawing Layout and Views.

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359drawing layout

plan of a Tekla Structures drawing that includes the table layout and definitions of the sheet size

Tekla Structures includes several predefined drawing layouts, which are drawing-type specific. The user can also create new drawing layouts.

360table layout

plan that defines the selection, placing, and scale of tables (1) in a Tekla Structures drawing

361table (1)

element in a Tekla Structures drawing that may include information on the building objects in the drawing, and information on the project

In Tekla Structures, the term ’table’ (1) is used to refer to various elements of a Tekla Structures drawing, such as revision tables, title blocks, bills of material, lists, general notes, key plans, and DWG and DXF files.

When the user makes changes to a Tekla Structures model, Tekla Structures updates the Tekla Structures drawing and the contents of the affected tables (1). This means that not only Tekla Structures drawings are associative but also the tables (1).

362table (2) rather than: template (2)

table (1) created with the template editor

In template editor tables (2) are called templates (2).

363<Tekla Structures>key plan

small-scale view in a Tekla Structures drawing that indicates the location of an assembly, a cast unit, or a part in the Tekla Structures model

A key plan contains the model grid and the assembly, cast unit, or part shown in the included drawing view.

364automatic drawing view

drawing view that Tekla Structures creates when it creates a Tekla Structures drawing

365additional drawing view

drawing view that the user adds into an open Tekla Structures drawing

It is possible to create additional drawing views in the open Tekla Structures drawing of a model view or to add section views or detail views.

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366detail view

drawing view that is created from an existing drawing view and that shows a selected area of that view in the same viewing direction

Detail view is usually in a larger scale than the source view.

The view plane of the detail view is the same as the view plane of the source view.

367section view

drawing view that shows a selected area as a cross section

A section view can be created of the parts in a drawing view. A section view can be created manually or automatically.

368curved section view

section view that is created based on a curved view plane

369end view

section view that shows a selected area of an end of a part in a drawing (1)

An end view can be created manually or automatically. Automatic end views represent the part from one end of the part or also from the other end of the part, depending on the settings.

370main view

drawing view that shows all parts in an assembly, cast unit, or single-part drawing from the selected viewing direction

Main view can be front view, top view, back view, or bottom view. The user can create several main views.

371single-part view

drawing view that is in an assembly drawing and that shows an individual part in the assembly

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3.3 Creating and Modifying Tekla Structures Drawings PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

automatic cloningprocess of creating a TeklaStructures drawing that TeklaStructures carries out for apart or assembly when itsposition number changes andthe original drawing is nolonger valid for that part orassembly

drawing listlist of Tekla Structures drawingsthat provides information aboutthe drawings in a particularTekla Structures model and thatis used for searching andmanaging the drawings

clone(performed by TeklaStructures) to create anew Tekla Structuresdrawing by using acloning template

freezeto prevent Tekla Structuresfrom updating annotationobjects and certain drawingview properties in a TeklaStructures drawing when itupdates the drawing as theTekla Structures modelchanges

Tekla Structures drawingdrawing (1) that includes theoutput of the selected informationin a Tekla Structures model or apart of the model and otherinformation related to the modeland the project

lockto prevent Tekla Structuresdrawings from being opened,updated, cloned, deleted, ormodified, even if the TeklaStructures model changes

master drawingcollection of propertiesand drawing settings thatare used for creating anew Tekla Structuresdrawing

master drawingcatalogcatalog that is used forcreating Tekla Structuresdrawings by usingmaster drawings

cloning templatemaster drawing where anexisting Tekla Structuresdrawing is used to copy thedrawing settings for a newdrawing

rule setmaster drawing thatcontains model selectionfilters and where theproperties and drawingsettings vary based on theselected model objects

drawing wizard filerule set that is saved in a file

drawing settingssettings that are defined bygiving values to theproperties associated with aTekla Structures drawing

object level settingsdrawing settings that affectthe representation ofselected drawing objects(1)

saved settingsmaster drawing where thedrawing settings aresaved in a drawingproperties file and usedwhen creating a newTekla Structures drawingof a specific drawing type

propertiescollection ofcharacteristics of anitem in a softwareapplication

other

drawing level settingsdrawing settings that affectthe properties of all buildingobjects, marks, anddimensions in all drawingviews

view level settingsdrawing settings thataffect the properties ofall building objects,marks, and dimensionsin a selected view

Concept diagram 37. Drawing Settings and Properties.

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372drawing settings pl

settings that are defined by giving values to the properties associated with a Tekla Structures drawing

Drawing settings can be defined in the modeling mode when creating a Tekla Structures drawing, and they can be modified in the drawing mode.

The range of the objects (1) and elements that drawing settings affect may vary.

373object level settings pl

drawing settings that affect the representation of selected drawing objects (1)

Object level settings can be defined when creating a new Tekla Structures drawing or when modifying an open drawing.

Object level settings can be taken into use in a Tekla Structures drawing or in a drawing view in order to change the representation of the chosen drawing objects (1).

374view level settings

drawing settings that affect the properties of all building objects, marks, and dimensions in a selected view

375drawing level settings

drawing settings that affect the properties of all building objects, marks, and dimensions in all drawing views

Drawing level settings are defined in the drawing properties dialog box or its subdialog boxes.

376master drawing catalog

catalog that is used for creating Tekla Structures drawings by using master drawings

Master drawing catalog can be used for searching for master drawings usually in the current Tekla Structures model and saving the search results.

377master drawing

collection of properties and drawing settings that are used for creating a new Tekla Structures drawing

378saved settings pl

master drawing where the drawing settings are saved in a drawing properties file and used when creating a new Tekla Structures drawing of a specific drawing type

379rule set

master drawing that contains model selection filters and where the properties and drawing settings vary based on the selected model objects

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380drawing wizard file; wizard file

rule set that is saved in a file

381cloning template not: drawing template (2); template drawing

master drawing where an existing Tekla Structures drawing is used to copy the drawing settings for a new drawing

The new drawing has the same drawing settings as the original drawing.

The user creates a cloning template of a Tekla Structures drawing typically after extensive manual modifications have been made in the drawing, in order to achieve the same appearance and contents in new Tekla Structures drawings.

In the master drawing catalog, it is possible to create single-part, assembly, and cast unit drawings using cloning templates. It is also possible to add new cloning templates to the master drawing catalog from the drawing list.

382verbclone

(performed by Tekla Structures) to create a new Tekla Structures drawing by using a cloning template

Cloning aims at using the drawing properties, view properties, and object properties from the cloning template in a new drawing.

Tekla Structures drawings can be cloned from the current or another Tekla Structures model.

Cloned drawings need some manual checking.

383automatic cloning

process of creating a Tekla Structures drawing that Tekla Structures carries out for a part or assembly when its position number changes and the original drawing is no longer valid for that part or assembly

In automatic cloning, Tekla Structures creates a new drawing using the original drawing as a cloning template, and the original drawing is saved for other, similar parts or assemblies.

384drawing list

list of Tekla Structures drawings that provides information about the drawings in a particular Tekla Structures model and that is used for searching and managing the drawings

In the drawing list, the user can, for example, search, open, update, freeze, lock, and delete Tekla Structures drawings. The drawing list can also be used to display the associations between the drawings and the parts in the model.

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385verbfreeze

to prevent Tekla Structures from updating annotation objects and certain drawing view properties in a Tekla Structures drawing when it updates the drawing as the Tekla Structures model changes

When a Tekla Structures drawing is frozen, only part geometry is updated when the model changes.

386verblock

to prevent Tekla Structures drawings from being opened, updated, cloned, deleted, or modified, even if the Tekla Structures model changes

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dimensionassociativeannotation objectthat representsbuilding objectmeasurements

markassociativeannotation object thatis used for theidentification of anindividual buildingobject and thatdisplays a set ofproperty elementsthat the user hasselected (2)

annotation objectdrawing object (1) thatrepresents information thatis only relevant in a TeklaStructures drawing

additional markmark that the user addsin an open TeklaStructures drawing

automatic markmark that TeklaStructures creates in aTekla Structures drawingbased on the markproperties of a buildingobject


independent annotation objectannotation object that is not linked tothe Tekla Structures model

leader lineline that connects anannotation object to therelated object (1) or point (1)

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weld markmark thatincludes a set ofselected elementsrelated to a weld

connection markmark that includes a setof selected elementsrelated to a connection

reinforcement markmark that includes a setof selected elementsrelated to a reinforcement

bolt markmark that includes aset of selectedelements related toa bolt or bolt group

view labelassociativeannotation objectthat is displayed inan individualdrawing view andthat includesinformation aboutthe view

otherassociative noteassociativeannotation objectthat can include anyadditionalinformation aboutthe building object itis attached to

level markassociativeannotation objectthat representsthe elevation of apoint (1)

Concept diagram 38. Associative Annotation Objects.

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387neighboring part; neighbor part

part that is close to a part that the drawing is made for but that is not in the same assembly or cast unit

The representation of neighboring parts is usually different from that of the part.

Neighboring parts can be used for dimensioning.

388leader line

line that connects an annotation object to the related object (1) or point (1)

389associative annotation object

annotation object that is updated according to the changes made to the related model object

An associative annotation object can be automatic or additional. Tekla Structures creates the automatic associative annotation objects based on the drawing’s properties when it creates the drawing. The user adds the additional associative annotation objects in a Tekla Structures drawing.

390level mark

associative annotation object that represents the elevation of a point (1)

391part mark; piece mark /US/ not: part number; mark number

mark that includes a set of selected elements related to a part

Part marks are made use of, for example, when identifying constructions, when giving information about welding, when giving information about assemblies to a workshop, when giving information about how parts should be connected to each other, and when creating bills of quantities.

In the US, the term piece mark is used to refer to position number.

392bolt mark

mark that includes a set of selected elements related to a bolt (1) or bolt group

393connection mark

mark that includes a set of selected elements related to a connection

394reinforcement mark

mark that includes a set of selected elements related to a reinforcement

395pull-out; pull-out picture

small graphic in a reinforcement mark, table (1), or report template that shows the shape and dimensions of a reinforcing bar

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396weld mark

mark that includes a set of selected elements related to a weld

397view label

associative annotation object that is displayed in an individual drawing view and that includes information about the view

398associative note

associative annotation object that can include any additional information about the building object it is attached to

One building object can have several associative notes.

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annotation objectdrawing object (1) that representsinformation that is only relevant ina Tekla Structures drawing

text text file


independent annotation objectannotation object that is not linked tothe Tekla Structures model

other

plate side markuser-created symbol (1)that indicates whether adimension point is to theface or center of a part

revision markuser-created symbol (1)that indicates a change inthe Tekla Structures modelor in the Tekla Structuresdrawing, and in whichinformation about thechange is enclosed

detail markuser-created symbol (1) thatincludes a set of mark elements,identifies the point of creation ofthe detail view, and is displayed inthe source view

section markuser-created symbol (1) thatincludes a set of markelements, identifies a section,and is displayed in the sourceview

symbol (2)independentannotation object ingraphical format

user-created symbol (1) thatincludes a set of markelements, identifies the pointof creation of the detail viewor a section, and is displayedin the source view

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orientation marksymbol (1) thatindicates theconstruction direction ofan assembly

Concept diagram 39. Independent Annotation Objects.

399independent annotation object

annotation object that is not linked to the Tekla Structures model

Independent annotation objects are added to Tekla Structures drawings by the user.

Types of independent annotation objects that can be added to Tekla Structures drawings include text, text files, symbols (2), links, hyperlinks, DWG and DXF files, and reference models.

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400additional drawing object rather than: drawing object (2)

independent annotation object that is used to emphasize information existing in a Tekla Structures drawing

Examples of additional drawing objects include shapes, such as lines and circles.

401symbol (1)

independent annotation object that the user has added in a drawing view and that is related to a certain point (1) in the drawing view

402orientation mark; north mark

symbol (1) that indicates the construction direction of an assembly

403revision mark

user-created symbol (1) that indicates a change in the Tekla Structures model or in the Tekla Structures drawing, and in which information about the change is enclosed

Information enclosed in a revision mark is shown in a revision table.

404plate side mark

user-created symbol (1) that indicates whether a dimension point is to the face or center of a part

Plate side mark can be found on the dimension extension line.

405detail mark

user-created symbol (1) that includes a set of mark elements, identifies the point of creation of the detail view, and is displayed in the source view

406section mark

user-created symbol (1) that includes a set of mark elements, identifies a section, and is displayed in the source view

407symbol (2)

independent annotation object in graphical format

Symbols (2) are saved in symbol files. The symbol files browser allows the user to change the symbol file in use. It also provides access to symbol editor, where it is possible to create new symbol files, and create and modify symbols (2).

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graphic that Tekla Structurescreates in a Tekla Structuresdrawing to show informationrelated to associative objects

change symbolgraphic that TeklaStructures creates in aTekla Structures drawingand that indicates that anassociative annotationobject has been changed

associativity symbolgraphic that TeklaStructures creates in aTekla Structures drawingand that indicates that anassociativity point of adrawing object isassociative

associative objectdrawing object (1) that isupdated according to thechanges made to a modelobject in the modeling mode

Concept diagram 40. Indicators.

408change symbol

graphic that Tekla Structures creates in a Tekla Structures drawing and that indicates that an associative annotation object has been changed

Change symbols are created for dimensions, marks, and associative notes, for example.

Examples of change symbols include mark change symbols and dimension change symbols.

409associativity symbol

graphic that Tekla Structures creates in a Tekla Structures drawing and that indicates that an associativity point of a drawing object (1) is associative

The associativity symbol changes if the associativity point is not associative.

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dimensionassociative annotation objectthat represents buildingobject measurements

automatic dimensiondimension that TeklaStructures creates in aTekla Structures drawingbased on thedimensioning properties ofthe drawing

additional dimensiondimension that the useradds in an open TeklaStructures drawing

check dimensiondimension used forchecking detailing

other

work pointdimension point that isbased on reference pointsor reference lines


dimension pointpoint (1) that TeklaStructures or the userhas used fordimensioning

point (2)modeling aid that represents adetermined place in a coordinate system

other

dimension lineline that visualizes thedistance (1) between thedefined dimension points

dimension markpart of a dimension that displaysthe basic information about thebuilding object measurements

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dimension tagpart of a dimension that displaysadditional information about thebuilding object

Concept diagram 41. Dimensions.

410dimension line

line that visualizes the distance (1) between the defined dimension points

Separate dimensions can be combined into a longer dimension line.

411extension line

line that is perpendicular to a dimension line and that connects the dimension line to the building object

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412dimension mark not: dimension text

part of a dimension that displays the basic information about the building object measurements

A dimension mark can consist of a prefix, numerical value, and postfix.

413dimension tag

part of a dimension that displays additional information about the building object

414check dimension

dimension used for checking detailing

Tekla Structures uses work points to create check dimensions.

415dimension point

point (1) that Tekla Structures or the user has used for dimensioning

416work point not: † working point

dimension point that is based on reference points or reference lines

A work point can be either a part reference point, or an intersection of reference lines of two points.

In bracings, for example, the work point is where the brace reference line intersects the main beam or column reference line. For example, the location of bolts (1) is then dimensioned from this work point.

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4 TEMPLATES AND REPORTS PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

template editorTekla tool used for creating andmodifying templates to be used inTekla Structures drawings and reports

template (1)file that gathers information to beoutput in a defined format in a TeklaStructures drawing or report

report templatetemplate that isused for creating areport

template componentbuilding block of a templatethat is used for displayingdata in a defined format

template objectentity in a templatecomponent that is usedto add either graphicalor textual data

template attributeattribute in a template object thatTekla Structures uses to calculateand display information from amodel database

symbol editorTekla tool used for creating and modifyingsymbols (2) to be used in Tekla Structuresdrawings, reports, and templates (1)

Tekla tool

graphical templatetemplate (1) that maycontain text andgraphics

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table (2)table (1) created with thetemplate editor

reportmodel output that is represented as a listof information for the entire TeklaStructures model, selected objects (1), orselected Tekla Structures drawings

content typedetermination of whichtemplate attributes canbe used in the templateobject value fields for atemplate component row

Other

Concept diagram 42. Editors and Templates.

417symbol editor; SymEd

Tekla tool used for creating and modifying symbols (2) to be used in Tekla Structures drawings, reports, and templates (1)

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418template editor; TplEd

Tekla tool used for creating and modifying templates (1) to be used in Tekla Structures drawings and reports

419template (1)

file that gathers information to be output in a defined format in a Tekla Structures drawing or report

Templates can be viewed and printed.

The properties of template components, template objects, and the template itself determine the final appearance of the template output.

420textual template

template (1) that may contain only text

Textual templates are primarily used for creating reports or listings of objects (1), for example, material lists of assemblies.

421graphical template

template (1) that may contain text and graphics

Graphical templates display project and company information, for example. In addition to text, they can contain graphics, such as table (1) outlines, bitmaps or symbols (2).

422report template

template (1) that is used for creating a report

423template component

building block of a template (1) that is used for displaying data in a defined format

Template components define the template layout.

Templates can contain the following components: header, page header, row, page footer, and footer. Not all of the template components need to be present in a template.

424template object

entity in a template component that is used to add either graphical or textual data

The template (1) type determines what kinds of template objects can appear inside its template components. Template objects can be basic geometric shapes, text objects, symbols (2), bitmaps, imported files, or field objects.

Template objects are represented as rows in the template components.

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425content type

determination of which template attributes can be used in the template object value fields for a template component row

Content types are mainly based on object types.

426template attribute

attribute in a template object that Tekla Structures uses to calculate and display information from a model database

Template attributes represent object properties.

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5 SYSTEM 427Tekla Structures server

computer in a multi-user system set up as a server running the Tekla Structures server program

428Tekla Structures server program

program that enables using Tekla Structures in multi-user mode

The Tekla Structures server program is xs_server.exe.

The Tekla Structures server program’s main tasks are to distribute ID numbers for new objects (1), to lock the Tekla Structures model when somebody saves or numbers the model, and to identify client computers.

429migration wizard

tool used when taking into use an updated version of Tekla Structures for copying settings defined by the user in the earlier version

The migration wizard can be used to copy settings included in initialization files.

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5.1 Files and Folders

data filefile that containsoptions for objectproperties in a certaincomponent (1)

standard fileproperties file thatTekla Structuresuses by default

file

cataloguser interfacefor displayingor modifyinginformationon items

catalog filefile that defines cataloginformation used byTekla Structures

text filefile that containsonly charactersand end-of-linemarks, without anyother formatting

model databasefile that contains aTekla Structuresmodel

binary filefile that containsbits or bytes thatdo not necessarilyrepresentprintable text

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file that containsinformation related toTekla Structuresmodels

drawing filefile that containsa TeklaStructuresdrawing

initialization filetext file thatcontains userinterface definitions,start-upparameters, defaultsettings, oradvanced options

according to the type of

information in the file

properties file that theuser can choose to beused instead of thestandard file

properties filefile that containsproperties orsettings in onedialog box and itssubdialog boxes

file that is relatedto a specific TeklaStructures model

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exported catalog filecatalog file that is used forcopying a catalog toanother Tekla Structuresmodel

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settingscollection of choices defined by asoftware user or predefined in thesoftware in order to controloperations of the software

options databasedatabase file thatcontains the settings ofmodel-specific generalsettings and advancedoptions

file that containsinformation related tosettings

model optionsdatabaseoptions database thatcontains settings specificto a model

drawing optionsdatabaseoptions database thatcontains settings specificto drawings belonging to amodel

other

environmentdatabasedatabase filethat containsthe definitionsof user-definedattributes usedin a model

XML file

profilecatalogfile

materialcatalogfile

Concept diagram 43. Files.

430text file

file that contains only characters and end-of-line marks, without any other formatting

Text file has no way of indicating the style, size, or color of the characters or any other special effects. For example, initialization files like options.ini and user.ini are text files.

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431binary file

file that contains bits or bytes that do not necessarily represent printable text

Binary files are usually in a form readable only by a program, often compressed or structured in a way that is easy for a particular program to read. For example, the profile catalog file profdb.bin and the material catalog file matdb.bin are binary files.

432model database

file that contains a Tekla Structures model

Model database file has the extension db1. In addition, other files, such as the corresponding db2, are needed in order to obtain the functionality of the model database.

433drawing file

file that contains a Tekla Structures drawing

Drawing files have the extension dg.

Drawing files cannot be used without a Tekla Structures model.

434properties file not: attributes file

file that contains properties or settings in one dialog box and its subdialog boxes

Properties files are saved in the current model folder. The user can copy properties files to the project or firm folders for future use.

Properties files can contain user-defined attributes.

435standard file

properties file that Tekla Structures uses by default

Standard files are used, for example, for loading frequently used values into a dialog box.

Standard file name is standard.* where the symbol * is the file name extension. For example, standard.clm file is used for column properties.

436data file

file that contains options for object properties in a certain component (1)

Data files have the extension dat.

437catalog file

file that defines catalog information used by Tekla Structures

Catalog files have the extension bin or db.

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438exported catalog file

catalog file that is used for copying a catalog to another Tekla Structures model

Exported catalog files have the extension lis.

439initialization file

text file that contains user interface definitions, start-up parameters, default settings, or advanced options

Initialization files are used when starting Tekla Structures and they can contain system-specific and user-specific advanced options that are used to configure Tekla Structures for different standards and the user’s individual style of working.

Initialization files have the extension ini.

440options database

database file that contains the settings of model-specific general settings and advanced options

There are two options databases, the model options database (options_model.db) and the drawing options database (options_drawing.db).

441environment database

database file that contains the definitions of user-defined attributes used in a model

The file name of the environment database is environment.db.

442model options database

options database that contains settings specific to a model

The file name of the model options database is options_model.db.

443drawing options database

options database that contains settings specific to drawings (1) belonging to a model

The file name of the drawing options database is options_drawing.db.

444input file

Input files are used for different purposes, for example, for defining the content and structure of a dialog box and for defining certain reinforcement-related settings.

Input files have the extension inp, for example rebar_config.inp.

445component database not: component library

database that includes custom component definitions and parametric user-defined profile definitions that are created with the sketch editor

Component database file name is xslib.db1.

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firm folderfolder used for storingTekla Structures-relatedfiles customized for aparticular organization

project folderfolder that is used for storing TeklaStructures-related files customizedfor a particular project

model folderfolder that is used for storing filesassociated with a Tekla Structures model

system folderfolder used for storing filesthat define default settings

folder

attributesfolder

Analysisfolder

model databasefile that contains aTekla Structuresmodel

environments folder

Tekla Structuressoftware folderfolder that contains foldersrelated to Tekla Structuressoftware

License folder

version folder (1)

model_templatesfolder

applicationsfolder

nt-folder

profile folder

japan uk

drawingsfolder

TeklaStructuresModels folderfolder that contains folders related toTekla Structures models

component_sketchesfolder

template folder

messages folder

message file

Tekla Structuresenvironments folderfolder that contains foldersrelated to Tekla Structuresenvironments

version folder (2)

common default


Concept diagram 44. Folders.

446Tekla Structures software folder; Tekla Structures folder (1)

folder that contains folders related to Tekla Structures software

447Tekla Structures environments folder; Tekla Structures folder (2)

folder that contains folders related to Tekla Structures environments

448system folder

folder used for storing files that define default settings

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449TeklaStructuresModels folder

folder that contains folders related to Tekla Structures models

450firm folder

folder used for storing Tekla Structures-related files customized for a particular organization

A Tekla Structures user can, for example, customize a company’s cloning templates and save them in a sub-folder located under the firm folder. After this, the customized cloning templates can be used in all projects carried out for the company.

451project folder

folder that is used for storing Tekla Structures-related files customized for a particular project

452model folder

folder that is used for storing files associated with a Tekla Structures model

Tekla Structures stores all files associated with a Tekla Structures model in a folder it creates with the same name as the model database (*.db1).

In multi-user mode all users access the same model folder.

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5.2 Catalogs

cataloguser interface for displaying ormodifying information on items

profile catalogcatalog thatdisplays profiles (1)and information onthe profiles (1)

bolt catalogcatalog that displayspredefined objects(1) that can be usedin a bolt assemblycatalog

material catalogcatalog that displaysmaterial grades andinformation on them

bolt assemblycatalogcatalog that displaystools that create boltassemblies

reinforcing bar catalogcatalog that displaysreinforcing bar types with apredefined bending radius andhook dimensions

component catalogcatalog that displays links to allcomponents (1) and parametricuser-defined profiles that arecreated with the sketch editor

master drawing catalogcatalog that is used forcreating Tekla Structuresdrawings by using masterdrawings

catalog that displayspredefined objectproperties

catalog that displayspredefined objects (1)or groups of objects

other


catalog filefile that defines cataloginformation used byTekla Structures

mesh catalogcatalog that displaysstandard reinforcementmesh properties

reinforcing barshape catalogcatalog that displays a listof predefined reinforcingbar shapes

part shapecatalogcatalog that displaysa list of predefinedpart shapes

Concept diagram 45. Catalogs.

453catalog

user interface for displaying or modifying information on items

Catalogs include information in categorized lists.

454profile catalog

catalog that displays profiles (1) and information on the profiles (1)

In addition to the available profiles (1) in the respective Tekla Structures environment, the user can add fixed or parametric user-defined profiles to the profile catalog. It is also possible to import profiles (1) to the profile catalog.

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455material catalog

catalog that displays material grades and information on them

By default, the material catalog contains standard, environment-specific materials. The user can add, modify, and delete materials and material grades.

456reinforcing bar catalog; rebar catalog

catalog that displays reinforcing bar types with a predefined bending radius and hook dimensions

457reinforcing bar shape catalog; rebar shape catalog

catalog that displays a list of predefined reinforcing bar shapes

458bolt assembly catalog

catalog that displays tools that create bolt assemblies

459bolt catalog

catalog that displays predefined objects (1) that can be used in a bolt assembly catalog

Predefined objects (1) in the bolt catalog are, for example, bolts (2) of different sizes and lengths, washers, and nuts.

460part shape catalog

catalog that displays a list of predefined part shapes

The part shapes are modeled using software other than Tekla Structures, for example SketchUp.

461component catalog

catalog that displays links to all components (1) and parametric user-defined profiles that are created with the sketch editor

462mesh catalog

catalog that displays standard reinforcement mesh properties

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5.3 Import and Export

pop markinformation written in an NC filethat sets the NC machine to drilla small hole in the surface of thematerial, which is used to weld orbolt assembly secondary parts tothe right location on an assemblymain part

model outputrepresentation of informationincluded in a Tekla Structuresmodel exported into thedesired format

hard stampinformation written inan NC file that setsthe NC machine tocreate a text mark,containinginformation on thepart or assembly, in apart

computernumerical controloperation of a machinetool with a computercontrolling themanufacturing process

DSTVfile format definedby the GermanSteel ConstructionAssociation andused in NC files

web viewertool that enables the user topublish a Tekla Structuresmodel or parts of it in acertain web page format

NC filefile that containsinformation gatheredfrom TeklaStuructures modeland exported tocomputer numericalcontrolled fabricationmachinery

Tekla Structuresdrawingdrawing (1) that includesthe output of the selectedinformation in a TeklaStructures model or a partof the model and otherinformation related to themodel and the project

reportmodel output that isrepresented as a list ofinformation for the entireTekla Structures model,selected objects (1), orselected TeklaStructures drawings

model asweb page


model dumpmodel output inASCII format tobe used inproblematicsituations

layout managertool used to import andexport layout data betweenTekla Structures and fieldlayout devices

Tekla BIMsightmodelbuildinginformation modelthat is used forprojectcollaboration inTekla BIMsight

Tekla BIMsightsoftware formodel-based projectcommunication

model output thatcreates a file to beused elsewhere

other

Concept diagram 46. Model Output.

463model output

representation of information included in a Tekla Structures model exported into the desired format

In Tekla Structures, for example, Tekla Structures drawings, reports, lists, and NC files are model output.

Some common output formats of Tekla Structures are, for example, IFC, DWG, DGN, CIS/2, and SDNF.

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464IFC; Industry Foundation Classes

file format commonly used in building information modeling that facilitates software interoperability

IFC is an open specification developed by the IAI (International Alliance for Interoperability).

Tekla Structures model can be exported into an IFC file.

465NC file

file that contains information gathered from a Tekla Structures model and exported to computer numerical controlled fabrication machinery

Tekla Structures produces NC files in several formats, for example, DSTV.

466computer numerical control; CNC

operation of a machine tool with a computer controlling the manufacturing process

During the computer numerical control manufacturing process, a machine tool or machining center drills, cuts, or shapes the piece of material.

The terms ’numerical control’ and ’NC’ refer to the method used prior to computer numerical control. However, the abbreviation ’NC’ is often used in the term ’NC file’.

467hard stamp

information written in an NC file that sets the NC machine to create a text mark, containing information on the part or assembly, in a part

Hard stamp can contain, for example, a project and lot number, phase, or part and assembly position.

468pop mark not: popmark

information written in an NC file that sets the NC machine to drill a small hole in the surface of the material, which is used to weld or bolt assembly secondary parts to the right location on an assembly main part

469DSTV

file format defined by the German Steel Construction Association and used in NC files

470model dump

model output in ASCII format to be used in problematic situations

Model dump is used as a way of saving the Tekla Structures model when, for example, the user cannot save the model.

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471web viewer not: WebViewer

tool that enables the user to publish a Tekla Structures model or parts of it in a certain web page format

Tekla Structures models published with web viewer can be viewed via the Internet using a web browser (for example, Internet Explorer).

472layout manager

tool used to import and export layout data between Tekla Structures and field layout devices

Layout manager enables the use of accurate model point (1) and line data on the construction site.

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6 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

taskitem in the taskmanager whichrepresents a piece ofwork that needs to becarried out in order tocomplete a project

task managertool that enables thelinking of temporal data toa Tekla Structures model

task typetask information that reflects thecategory into which tasks can beclassified in order to apply thesame settings to all of them

production ratetask information thatreflects the quantityproduced in a givenamount of time

task dependencytask information whichexpresses that starting orfinishing a task requires thata certain other task hasbeen started or finished

scenarioview in the task manager whichincludes the tasks chosen and thetask information defined by the userfor a certain purpose

erectionschedule

weeklyscenario

task informationdata related to a task

task listlist that displays taskinformation belonging to acertain scenario

model organizertool for classifying andmanaging model objects

Gantt chartdiagram that displays theschedule related to ascenario in a graphic form

other

clash check managertool for finding parts thatcollide on a selected (1)area and managing datarelated to the collisions

tool related toconstruction management

logical areacategory into whichmodel objects can beclassified on the groundsof their location

object typecategorycategory intowhich individualobjects can beclassifiedaccording to theobject type theybelong to inorder to managethem as a whole

object typecollection of data that describes anobject (1) that represents the commoncharacteristics shared by a number ofindividual objects

other


Concept diagram 47. Construction Management.

473task manager

tool that enables the linking of temporal data to a Tekla Structures model

The task manager can be used to create, save, and manage scheduled tasks.

In the task manager, it is possible to make use of the model organizer. With the model organizer, it is possible to select (1) only the model objects that pertain to a certain category, and in the task manager, these objects can be linked to a task.

474task

item in the task manager which represents a piece of work that needs to be carried out in order to complete a project

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475task information

data related to a task

Task information includes properties related to a task, such as task name, task type, planned and actual start and end dates, and task completeness.

476task type

task information that reflects the category into which tasks can be classified in order to apply the same settings to all of them

Examples of task types in the task manager include formwork, reinforcement, pour, and cast-in-place.

477production rate

task information that reflects the quantity produced in a given amount of time

The task manager is able to count the production rate automatically on the basis of the values given to quantity and duration, or the user may define the rate.

478task dependency

task information which expresses that starting or finishing a task requires that a certain other task has been started or finished

Task dependency types in Tekla Structures are start-to-start, start-to-finish, finish-to-start, and finish-to-finish.

Changes made to a task’s schedule may cause automatic changes to the schedules of the tasks that depend on it.

Task dependency is represented as a symbol in the Gantt chart.

479task list

list that displays task information belonging to a certain scenario

480Gantt chart

diagram that displays the schedule related to a scenario in a graphic form

481scenario

view in the task manager which includes the tasks chosen and the task information defined by the user for a certain purpose

A scenario may include the tasks belonging to an entire project or a certain project phase, such as design, fabrication, or erection. In addition, a scenario may be related to certain deliverables, such as footings, a frame, or an HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) system.

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482model organizer

tool for classifying and managing model objects

The model organizer allows the user to create categories (logical areas and object type categories), and group model objects into them.

Classifying model objects with the model organizer makes it possible to view, modify or select (1) only those model objects that pertain to a certain category. Tekla Structures also allows creating reports or schedules related only to the model objects that pertain to a category.

483logical area

category into which model objects can be classified on the grounds of their location

Logical area types in Tekla Structures are sections and stories. A section can consist of a wing of a building, for example.

Logical areas can be created by using the model organizer.

In the model organizer, the term ’story’ is used to refer to a floor.

484object type category

category into which individual objects can be classified according to the object type they belong to in order to manage them as a whole

Examples of object type categories include footings and windows. An individual object may be assigned to one or more object type categories. The model objects that have been assigned to an object type category can be, for example, viewed or modified as a whole.

Object type categories may have been predefined for a specific Tekla Structures model, or the user may create categories by using the model organizer.

485clash check manager

tool for finding parts that collide on a selected (1) area and managing data related to the collisions

Clash check manager is an improved version of the clash check tool. In addition to finding and highlighting clashes, it classifies them according to their type, and allows the user, for example, to sort the detected clashes and save clash check sessions.

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7 ANALYSIS

7.1 Loads

loadmodel object thatrepresents a force orsystem of forces carriedby a structure or a part ofa structure

floating loadload that is attachedto a location

load that isattached to a part

load groupset of loads and loadingsthat are caused by the sameaction and to which the userwants to refer collectively

load combination (2)process in which somesimultaneously acting loadgroups are multiplied by theirpartial safety factors andcombined with each otheraccording to specific rules


compatibilityproperty of a load group thatindicates that load groups having thesame compatibility indicator can acttogether and need to be consideredin the load combination (2)

incompatibilityproperty of a load group thatindicates that load groups having thesame incompatibility indicatoralways exclude each other in theload combination (2)

load combination (1)set of load groupsmultiplied by their partialsafety factors that iscreated in the loadcombination (2) process

loadingpart property thatrepresents a force orsystem of forcescarried by a structure

load typecollection of datadescribing a load thatrepresents the commoncharacteristics shared by anumber of individual loads

load group typeload group property thatindicates the action thatcauses a load and thatis used as a basis for aload group

load modelingcodeinformation about thebuilding or design code,and about the loadgroup types, safetyfactors, and loadcombination (1) factorsused in the loadcombination (2)

building code design code

Concept diagram 48. Loads.

486load modeling code

information about the building or design code, and about the load group types, safety factors, and load combination (1) factors used in the load combination (2)

487load

model object that represents a force or system of forces carried by a structure or part of a structure

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488floating load

load that is attached to a location

Floating load is not attached to a part.

489load type

collection of data describing a load that represents the common characteristics shared by a number of individual loads, see also object type

The basic load types are point load, line load, area load, uniform load, and temperature load.

490loading

part property that represents a force or system of forces carried by a structure

Forces can be self-weight or area loads.

491load group

set of loads and loadings that are caused by the same action and to which the user wants to refer collectively

Loads belonging to the same load group are treated alike during load combination (2).

492load group type

load group property that indicates the action that causes a load and that is used as a basis for a load group

Load group types are, for example, wind loads, thermal loads, snow loads, traffic loads, dead loads, and live loads.

493compatibility; load group compatibility

property of a load group that indicates that load groups having the same compatibility indicator can act together and need to be considered in the load combination (2)

The compatible load groups act together with or separately from other load groups.

494incompatibility; load group incompatibility

property of a load group that indicates that load groups having the same incompatibility indicator always exclude each other in the load combination (2)

Only one incompatible load group can exist in a given load combination (1).

495load combination (1)

set of load groups multiplied by their partial safety factors that is created in the load combination (2) process

Each load combination (1) represents a loading situation to be checked according to the design code.

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496load combination (2); load combination process

process in which some simultaneously acting load groups are multiplied by their partial safety factors and combined with each other according to specific rules

Load combination rules are specific to a design process and are defined in design codes.

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7.2 Analysis and Design PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

analysis model objectmodel object that Tekla Structurescreates from a physical model objector on the basis of analysis partconnectivity into an analysis model

physical model objectmodel object in a physicalmodel

structural modelmodel that representsa structure to beconstructed

analysis modelstructural model that is created from a physicalmodel and used on the one hand for analyzingstructural behavior and load bearing, and onthe other hand for design

physical modelstructural model witha direct or indirectcounterpart in thestructure to be built

physical partpart in a physicalmodel


other

analysis memberanalysis model objectthat Tekla Structurescreates between twonodes of an analysisbar

analysis elementanalysis model objectthat the analysisapplication createsbetween three or morenodes in an analysisarea

nodeanalysis model objectthat Tekla Structurescreates at a definedpoint (1) of ananalysis modelbased on analysispart connectivity

analysisconnection

rigid linkanalysis modelobject thatconnects twonodes so thatthey do notmove in relationto each other

rigid diaphragmanalysis modelobject that connectsmore than twonodes that movewith exactly thesame rotation andtranslation

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analysis modelobject that iscreated only inan analysismodel

analysis baranalysis part that TeklaStructures creates from abeam, a column, or abrace, or from a segmentof these parts

analysis modelobject that iscreatedbetween nodes

analysis object thatconnects nodes

analysis areaanalysis part that is arepresentation of a plate,a slab, or a panel

Concept diagram 49. Analysis Objects.

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497physical model object; physical object

model object in a physical model

For example, physical parts are physical model objects in Tekla Structures.

498physical part

part in a physical model

499analysis model object; analysis object

model object that Tekla Structures creates from a physical model object or on the basis of analysis part connectivity into an analysis model

500analysis part

analysis model object that is a representation of a physical part in an analysis model

In different analysis models, a physical part is represented by different analysis parts.

501analysis area

analysis part that is a representation of a plate (2), a slab, or a panel

Analysis area consists of one or more analysis elements.

502analysis bar

analysis part that Tekla Structures creates from a beam, a column, or a brace, or from a segment of these parts

Tekla Structures creates more than one analysis bar from a physical part if the part is a polybeam or if the part cross section changes non-linearly. An analysis bar consists of one or more analysis members.

Some analysis applications use analysis members whereas others use analysis bars.

503node; analysis node

analysis model object that Tekla Structures creates at a defined point (1) of an analysis model based on analysis part connectivity

Tekla Structures creates nodes at ends and intersection points of analysis parts, and the corners of analysis areas.

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504analysis member not: † analytical member

analysis model object that Tekla Structures creates between two nodes of an analysis bar

Every physical part that the user selects (1) for inclusion in the analysis model produces one or more analysis members. A single physical part produces several analysis members if the physical part intersects with other physical parts. Tekla Structures splits the physical part at the intersection points of the member axes. For example, a physical model beam that supports two other beams is split into three analysis members between nodes.

Some analysis applications use analysis members whereas others use analysis bars.

505analysis element

analysis model object that the analysis application creates between three or more nodes in an analysis area

506analysis connection

See node, rigid link, and rigid diaphragm.

507rigid link

analysis model object that connects two nodes so that they do not move in relation to each other

508rigid diaphragm

analysis model object that connects more than two nodes that move with exactly the same rotation and translation

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analysis modelstructural model that is created froma physical model and used on theone hand for analyzing structuralbehavior and load bearing, and onthe other hand for design

analysis part connectivityanalysis part properties that definethe analysis part's relationship toother analysis parts

other

analysis part propertiesobject properties associatedwith an analysis part

physical partpart in a physical model

design propertiesproperties that concernphysical part design

analysis model settingssettings that are defined by givingvalues to the propertiesassociated with an analysis model

analysis resultsresults that concern forces and stressesand that an analysis applicationgenerates after it has run a structuralanalysis on an analysis model

design resultsresults that concern physical part designand that an analysis application generatesafter it has run a structural analysis anddesign on an analysis model

design groupgroup of physical parts that TeklaStructures uses when it searches foroptimal profiles (1) for steel parts andoptimal reinforcement for concrete parts

start releasesanalysis partproperties thatdefine the supportconditions anddescribe thedegrees of freedomat the start of thepart

support conditionanalysis partproperties thatdescribe if the analysispart is supported or not

end releasesanalysis partproperties that definethe support conditionsand describe thedegrees of freedom atthe end of the part

design checkoption that checks ifcriteria of the selecteddesign code are fulfilledfor the analysis part

analysis partanalysis model object thatis a representation of aphysical part in an analysismodel

Concept diagram 50. Analysis Settings.

509analysis part properties pl

object properties associated with an analysis part

Analysis part properties can be defined in the physical model or in the analysis model.

510analysis part connectivity; connectivity

analysis part properties that define the analysis part’s relationship to other analysis parts

For example, an analysis part automatically snaps or connects with rigid links to other parts based on the part connectivity.

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511analysis model settings pl; analysis model properties pl

settings that are defined by giving values to the properties associated with an analysis model

Analysis model settings can be defined in the physical model or in the analysis model.

512design properties pl

properties that concern physical part design

Design properties vary depending on the analysis application that is used.

Design properties may be applied to the entire Tekla Structures model or to individual objects (1).

For example, buckling length is a design property.

513design group

group of physical parts that Tekla Structures uses when it searches for optimal profiles (1) for steel parts and optimal reinforcement for concrete parts

514design check; check design

option that checks if criteria of the selected design code are fulfilled for the analysis part

The design check is activated in the analysis part properties or in the analysis model properties. Design check might check whether cross sections are adequate, for example.

515support condition

analysis part properties that describe if the analysis part is supported or not

If an analysis part end is supported, the physical part end is the ultimate support for a superstructure (for example, the foot of a column in a frame), and some of the part end’s degrees of freedom result in zero translation and/or rotation.

516start releases pl

analysis part properties that define the support conditions and describe the degrees of freedom at the start of the part

517end releases pl

analysis part properties that define the support conditions and describe the degrees of freedom at the end of the part

518analysis results pl

results that concern forces and stresses and that an analysis application generates after it has run a structural analysis on an analysis model

Analysis results are stored in Tekla Structures in an analysis results database.

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519design results pl rather than: optimization results pl

results that concern physical part design and that an analysis application generates after it has run a structural analysis and design on an analysis model

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English index

INDEXNumbers in the index refer to the term record numbers.

.NET application ....................................................................17

.NET plugin .............................................................................172D view .................................................................................1773D view .................................................................................179ACN ...........................................................................................90active settings .....................................................................136adaptivity .............................................................................150additional beam .................................................................322additional component object .........................................302additional component object;

see end-plate stiffener................................................318additional component object; see finger shim..........315additional component object; see flange plate........321additional component object; see shear key.............322additional component object; see shim plate...........314additional component object; see spacer plate........320additional component object; see stiffener...............317additional component object; see strip shim.............316additional component object;

see web doubler plate.................................................319additional component object;

see weld backing bar...................................................313additional dimension ........................................................107additional drawing object ...............................................400additional drawing object property;

see object property......................................................140additional drawing view ..................................................365additional mark ...................................................................110advanced options ...............................................................131analysis & design model ..................................................234analysis and design model ..............................................234analysis area ........................................................................501analysis bar ..........................................................................502analysis connection ...........................................................506analysis connection; see node........................................503analysis connection; see rigid diaphragm...................508analysis connection; see rigid link.................................507analysis element ................................................................505analysis member ................................................................504analysis model ....................................................................234analysis model object .......................................................499analysis model properties ................................................511analysis model settings ....................................................511analysis node .......................................................................503analysis object ....................................................................499analysis part ........................................................................500analysis part connectivity ...............................................510analysis part properties ...................................................509analysis results ...................................................................518analytical member .............................................................504anchor bolt plan .................................................................351

angle cleat ............................................................................310angle seat .............................................................................308annotation object .................................................................33API macro ................................................................................17applied values .....................................................................136architectural model; see model...........................................4assembly ..................................................................................53assembly control number ..................................................90assembly drawing ..............................................................353assembly hierarchy ..............................................................85assembly level .......................................................................86assembly main part .............................................................45assembly position ..............................................................339assembly position code ......................................................91assembly position number ..............................................339assembly secondary part ....................................................46associative annotation object .......................................389associative note .................................................................398associative object .................................................................32associativity .........................................................................149associativity point .............................................................206associativity symbol ..........................................................409attach ....................................................................................153attributes ..............................................................................138attributes file ......................................................................434AutoConnection ..................................................................117AutoDefaults ........................................................................118automatic cloning .............................................................383automatic dimension ........................................................106automatic drawing view .................................................364automatic mark ..................................................................109back view ..............................................................................184backing bar ..........................................................................313base plate .............................................................................305basic assembly .......................................................................80basic component object ...................................................301basic component object; see base plate.....................305basic component object; see bent plate......................311basic component object; see clip angle.......................310basic component object; see end plate.......................306basic component object; see gusset.............................303basic component object; see haunch...........................312basic component object; see seat..................................307basic component object; see seat angle.....................308basic component object; see seat plate......................309basic component object; see shear tab.......................304basic view .............................................................................166basic view plane .................................................................162beam ......................................................................................239bent plate ..............................................................................311bill of material; see table (2)...........................................362

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BIM ..............................................................................................2binary file .............................................................................431bind ........................................................................................154binding ..................................................................................155bolt (1) .....................................................................................48bolt (2) ...................................................................................275bolt assembly ......................................................................274bolt assembly catalog ......................................................458bolt catalog .........................................................................459bolt mark ..............................................................................392bond length ............................................................................57bottom view ........................................................................185boundary plane ...................................................................195bounding box ......................................................................196building code; see load modeling code........................486building information model ...........................................236building information modeling ..........................................2building information modelling .........................................2building object ......................................................................34cambering .............................................................................270cast unit ..................................................................................54cast unit drawing ...............................................................354cast unit main part ..............................................................45cast unit secondary part ....................................................46cast unit type ........................................................................55cast-in-place concrete ........................................................71cast-in-place concrete part; see pour object...............74cast-in-situ concrete ...........................................................71cast-unit drawing ..............................................................354catalog ..................................................................................453catalog file ...........................................................................437center plane .........................................................................199chamfer .................................................................................288change symbol ....................................................................408check design ........................................................................514check dimension .................................................................414CIP ..............................................................................................71clash check ...........................................................................330clash check manager ........................................................485class ........................................................................................271clearance ..............................................................................295clip angle ..............................................................................310clip plane ..............................................................................331clone .......................................................................................382cloning template ................................................................381CNC ........................................................................................466color settings; see settings..............................................129column ...................................................................................241comb .......................................................................................315common; see Tekla Structures environment................14comp flange .........................................................................318comp. flange pl ...................................................................318compatibility .......................................................................493compatibility indicator; see compatibility..................493compensating flange plate .............................................318

component (1) .......................................................................18component (2) ....................................................................122component basic view .....................................................172component catalog ...........................................................461component database ........................................................445component hierarchy .......................................................126component level .................................................................127component library .............................................................445component main part .......................................................291component object ................................................................38component plane ...............................................................194component secondary part .............................................292component symbol ............................................................128composite construction ......................................................47computer numerical control ..........................................466concrete part; see cast unit...............................................54configuration .........................................................................13connecting building object; see bolt (1)........................48connecting building object;

see reinforcement splice...............................................50connecting building object; see weld.............................49connection ............................................................................116connection mark ................................................................393connection positioning plane ........................................193connectivity .........................................................................510constraint .............................................................................104construction circle .............................................................102construction line ................................................................100construction object ..............................................................99construction plane .............................................................101content type ........................................................................425contour plate .......................................................................252control number .....................................................................90coordinate system; see global coordinate system.. .187coordinate system; see local coordinate system......188cope ........................................................................................298corbel .....................................................................................238cross section ........................................................................257cross section sketch editor .............................................212crossing bar; see reinforcement mesh............................67current model ......................................................................229current properties ..............................................................136curved section view ..........................................................368custom component ............................................................113custom component dialog editor .................................333custom component editor ...............................................211custom part ..........................................................................114cut ...........................................................................................277cut length ...............................................................................51cut plane ...............................................................................198cutting line ..........................................................................279cutting part ............................................................................52data ...........................................................................................26data file .................................................................................436default view .........................................................................172


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deforming .............................................................................267dependency ..........................................................................147design check ........................................................................514design code; see load modeling code...........................486design group ........................................................................513design properties ................................................................512design results ......................................................................519detail ......................................................................................120detail mark ...........................................................................405detail view ............................................................................366detail; see cut.......................................................................277detail; see fitting.................................................................287Developer Kit ..........................................................................21developer kit ...........................................................................21Developer-Kit .........................................................................21developer-kit ..........................................................................21development length ............................................................57dimension .............................................................................105dimension change symbol; see change symbol........408dimension line .....................................................................410dimension mark ..................................................................412dimension point ..................................................................415dimension tag .....................................................................413dimension text ....................................................................412display settings; see settings..........................................129distance (1) ..........................................................................293distance (2) ..........................................................................145distance variable ................................................................145doubler plate .......................................................................319drawing (1) ...............................................................................9drawing (2) .............................................................................10drawing editor .....................................................................210drawing file ..........................................................................433drawing layout ....................................................................359drawing level settings ......................................................375drawing list ..........................................................................384drawing mode .....................................................................210drawing object (1) ................................................................31drawing object (2) .............................................................400drawing object property; see object property...........140drawing options database ..............................................443drawing settings ................................................................372drawing snapshot ..............................................................358drawing template (2) ........................................................381drawing view .......................................................................169drawing view boundary ....................................................171drawing view frame ..........................................................170drawing wizard file ...........................................................380DSTV .......................................................................................469embed .......................................................................................56embedded object ..................................................................56end offset .............................................................................266end plate ...............................................................................306end releases .........................................................................517end view ................................................................................369

end-plate stiffener ............................................................318environment database ......................................................441equation ................................................................................156erection schedule; see scenario......................................481explode ....................................................................................24exported catalog file ........................................................438extension .................................................................................17extension line ......................................................................411external application ............................................................17face bar ....................................................................................66family .....................................................................................346family number .....................................................................348family numbering ..............................................................345family position number ....................................................347family-based number .......................................................347feature .....................................................................................16fill plate .................................................................................314filler plate .............................................................................314filter ........................................................................................327fin plate .................................................................................304finger shim ...........................................................................315finish ......................................................................................265firm folder ............................................................................450fitting .....................................................................................287fitting plate ..........................................................................314fixed profile .........................................................................258fixed user-defined profile ...............................................259flange plate ..........................................................................321floatie ....................................................................................225floating load ........................................................................488folded plate ..........................................................................311footing ...................................................................................242formula ..................................................................................157free attribute .......................................................................141freeze .....................................................................................385front view .............................................................................182function ...................................................................................16GA drawing ..........................................................................350Gantt chart ..........................................................................480gap ..........................................................................................296general arrangement drawing .......................................350general settings ..................................................................130geometry line ......................................................................203geometry point ...................................................................202global coordinate system ................................................187graphical template ............................................................421grid ............................................................................................92grid label .................................................................................95grid label frame ....................................................................96grid line ...................................................................................94grid line label .........................................................................95grid plane ................................................................................93grid point ................................................................................98grid view ...............................................................................180gridline .....................................................................................94


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gridplane .................................................................................93grouting ...................................................................................59gusset ....................................................................................303handle ....................................................................................273hard stamp ...........................................................................467haunch ...................................................................................312highlight ................................................................................215hole .........................................................................................283hollow ....................................................................................282horizontal stiffener ............................................................318IFC ...........................................................................................464incompatibility ....................................................................494incompatibility indicator; see incompatibility...........494independent analysis object;

see analysis member....................................................504independent analysis object; see node........................503independent annotation object ....................................399individual object ...................................................................29Industry Foundation Classes ..........................................464information ............................................................................25initialization file .................................................................439input file ...............................................................................444input object (1) ...................................................................289input object (2) ...................................................................290input part .............................................................................290input point ...........................................................................289intelligence ..........................................................................148interrupt ................................................................................218joint .........................................................................................116key plan .................................................................................363key profile .............................................................................322lacer bar ..................................................................................66layout manager ..................................................................472Ld .............................................................................................57leader line .............................................................................388level mark .............................................................................390library profile .......................................................................258line cut ..................................................................................278list; see table (2)..................................................................362load .........................................................................................487load combination (1) ........................................................495load combination (2) ........................................................496load combination process ...............................................496load group ............................................................................491load group compatibility .................................................493load group incompatibility .............................................494load group type ..................................................................492load modeling code ...........................................................486load type ...............................................................................489loading ...................................................................................490local coordinate system ...................................................188location .................................................................................201lock .........................................................................................386logical area ..........................................................................483loose fill .................................................................................314

lot ..............................................................................................88lot number ..............................................................................89lotting ......................................................................................87macro (1) .................................................................................19macro (2) ...............................................................................112magnetism ...........................................................................152main bar; see reinforcement mesh..................................67main part (1) ..........................................................................45main part (2) .......................................................................291main view .............................................................................370maintenance model ..........................................................235mark .......................................................................................108mark change symbol; see change symbol...................408mark number .......................................................................391master drawing ..................................................................377master drawing catalog ...................................................376master model ......................................................................230material catalog .................................................................455material catalog file; see binary file.............................431measure .................................................................................103mesh .........................................................................................67mesh catalog .......................................................................462migration wizard ................................................................429mini toolbar .........................................................................225model ..........................................................................................4model database ..................................................................432model dump .........................................................................470model editor ........................................................................209model folder ........................................................................452model object ..........................................................................30model object property; see object property...............140model options database ..................................................442model organizer .................................................................482model output .......................................................................463model template ..................................................................228model view ...........................................................................165model-specific advanced options .................................134modeling ....................................................................................3modeling aid ..........................................................................35modeling mode ...................................................................209modeling settings ..............................................................137modeling tool ......................................................................112modelling ...................................................................................3multi drawing ......................................................................355multi-assembly ......................................................................81multi-drawing .....................................................................355multi-drawing number .....................................................356multi-level assembly ...........................................................81multi-number ......................................................................356multi-position number .....................................................356multi-user mode ................................................................208multi-user model ...............................................................227multidrawing .......................................................................355multinumber ........................................................................356NC file ....................................................................................465


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neighbor part ......................................................................387neighboring part ................................................................387nested assembly ....................................................................81nested component .............................................................123node .......................................................................................503north mark ...........................................................................402notch ......................................................................................298numbering ............................................................................335numbering series ................................................................340numbering settings; see settings...................................129nut; see bolt assembly.......................................................274object (1) .................................................................................27object (2) .................................................................................30object browser ....................................................................334object group ...........................................................................40object level settings ..........................................................373object properties ................................................................139object property ...................................................................140object representation .......................................................159object type ..............................................................................28object type category .........................................................484opening .................................................................................284optimization results ..........................................................519options ...................................................................................130options database ................................................................440orientation mark ................................................................402ortho tool .............................................................................326orthogonal ............................................................................168orthogonal beam ................................................................240outline plane .......................................................................197packing plate .......................................................................314pad footing ..........................................................................243panel ......................................................................................250parameter .............................................................................146parameter variable ............................................................146parametric modeling .........................................................151parametric profile ..............................................................261parametric property ..........................................................142parametric user-defined profile ....................................262parent assembly ....................................................................82parent component .............................................................124part ...........................................................................................44part basic view ...................................................................172part cut ..................................................................................281part label ..............................................................................264part mark ..............................................................................391part number .........................................................................391part position ........................................................................337part position number ........................................................337part positioning plane ......................................................192part property; see class.....................................................271part property; see deforming..........................................267part property; see end offset...........................................266part property; see finish...................................................265part property; see sequence name................................272

part shape catalog .............................................................460perspective ...........................................................................167phase ........................................................................................41phase name ............................................................................42phase number ........................................................................43physical model ....................................................................233physical model object .......................................................497physical object ....................................................................497physical part ........................................................................498pick .........................................................................................219piece .........................................................................................44piece mark ............................................................................391pile ..........................................................................................246pile cap ..................................................................................245plan model ...........................................................................231plane ......................................................................................190plane view ............................................................................177plate (1) ................................................................................247plate (2) ................................................................................249plate side mark ...................................................................404plug-in (1) ............................................................................121plug-in (2) ...............................................................................17plugin .....................................................................................121point (1) ................................................................................201point (2) ...................................................................................97polybeam ..............................................................................251polygon cut ..........................................................................280pop mark ...............................................................................468popmark ................................................................................468position number .................................................................336positioning plane ...............................................................191pour ...........................................................................................72pour break ...............................................................................75pour number ..........................................................................73pour object .............................................................................74pour phase ..............................................................................76pour representation ..........................................................174pour unit .................................................................................72pour view ..............................................................................174poured concrete ....................................................................71precast concrete ...................................................................70predefined object property; see object property......140prefix; see position number.............................................336preliminary mark ................................................................338preliminary number ...........................................................338prestressed concrete ...........................................................77prestressed strand ................................................................68prestressing strand ..............................................................68prestressing tendon .............................................................69primary part .........................................................................291product model .....................................................................236production rate ...................................................................477profile (1) ..............................................................................256profile (2) ................................................................................13profile catalog .....................................................................454


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profile catalog file; see binary file.................................431profile tool ............................................................................212project ......................................................................................12project folder .......................................................................451project status visualization ............................................332properties .............................................................................138properties file ......................................................................434pull-out .................................................................................395pull-out picture ..................................................................395qualifier .................................................................................349rathole ...................................................................................299rebar .........................................................................................62rebar catalog .......................................................................456rebar group .............................................................................61rebar shape catalog ..........................................................457rebar shape manager ..........................................................63recess .....................................................................................285reference distance .............................................................144reference distance variable ............................................144reference drawing .............................................................357reference line ......................................................................205reference model ......................................................................6reference model object .......................................................37reference object ......................................................................6reference point ...................................................................204reinforced concrete (1) .......................................................78reinforced concrete (2) .......................................................71reinforcement ........................................................................60reinforcement mark ..........................................................394reinforcement mesh ............................................................67reinforcement object ...........................................................60reinforcement splice ............................................................50reinforcing bar .......................................................................62reinforcing bar catalog ....................................................456reinforcing bar group ..........................................................61reinforcing bar shape catalog ........................................457rendered view ......................................................................175report ........................................................................................11report template ..................................................................422representation .....................................................................158revision mark .......................................................................403revision table; see table (2).............................................362rigid diaphragm ..................................................................508rigid link ................................................................................507role ............................................................................................15role-specific advanced options .....................................132rollover highlight ................................................................216rule set ..................................................................................379running number; see position number.........................336safety factor; see load combination (1)......................495safety factor; see load combination (2)......................496saved settings .....................................................................378scenario .................................................................................481seam .......................................................................................115seat .........................................................................................307

seat angle .............................................................................308seat plate ..............................................................................309secondary part .......................................................................46secondary part (2) .............................................................292section mark ........................................................................406section view .........................................................................367section; see logical area...................................................483select (1) ...............................................................................214select (2) ...............................................................................217select filter ...........................................................................329select switch ........................................................................323selection filter .....................................................................329selection switch .................................................................323separator; see position number......................................336sequence name ...................................................................272sequence number ...............................................................254sequencer .............................................................................255setback ..................................................................................294setback distance .................................................................294settings ..................................................................................129shear key ...............................................................................322shear plate ...........................................................................304shear reinforcement ............................................................79shear reinforcement; see stirrup......................................64shear tab ...............................................................................304shim ........................................................................................314shim plate .............................................................................314ship mark; see position number.....................................336shortening ............................................................................268show .......................................................................................215single plate ..........................................................................304single-part assembly ...........................................................84single-part drawing ..........................................................352single-part view ..................................................................371single-user mode ................................................................207single-user model ..............................................................226sketch editor ........................................................................212sketch profile tool ..............................................................212SketchUp ....................................................................................8slab .........................................................................................248snap ........................................................................................220snap grid ...............................................................................224snap override .......................................................................325snap point .............................................................................221snap priority ........................................................................223snap switch ..........................................................................324snap zone .............................................................................222solid modeling; see solid object........................................39solid object .............................................................................39spacer (1) ..............................................................................320spacer (2) ..............................................................................314spacer plate .........................................................................320standard file ........................................................................435standard fixed profile .......................................................260standard parametric profile ...........................................263


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standard part .......................................................................344standard part model .........................................................343standard position number ...............................................342standard-part model .........................................................343start number ........................................................................341start releases .......................................................................516start-up mode .....................................................................213starting number ..................................................................341stiffened notch ...................................................................318stiffener .................................................................................317stirrup .......................................................................................64story; see logical area........................................................483strand .......................................................................................68strip footing .........................................................................244strip shim ..............................................................................316structural BIM .....................................................................236structural model .................................................................232stud .........................................................................................276sub-assembly .........................................................................83sub-component ..................................................................125super assembly ......................................................................82support condition ...............................................................515supported part ....................................................................292supported; see support condition..................................515supporting part ...................................................................291surface finish .........................................................................58surface treatment ................................................................58surface view ........................................................................178switch; see selection switch............................................323switch; see snap switch....................................................324symbol (1) .............................................................................401symbol (2) .............................................................................407symbol editor .......................................................................417symbol file; see symbol (2)...............................................407symbol files browser; see symbol (2)............................407SymEd ....................................................................................417system component .............................................................111system folder .......................................................................448system parametric profile ...............................................263system profile ......................................................................263system variables .................................................................135system-specific advanced options ...............................135table (1) .................................................................................361table (2) ................................................................................362table layout ..........................................................................360task .........................................................................................474task dependency ................................................................478task information .................................................................475task list ..................................................................................479task manager .......................................................................473task type ...............................................................................476Tekla BIMsight .........................................................................7Tekla BIMsight model .......................................................237Tekla Campus .........................................................................23Tekla Open API ......................................................................20

Tekla Structures .......................................................................1Tekla Structures .NET API ...................................................20Tekla Structures configuration ........................................13Tekla Structures drawing ...................................................10Tekla Structures environment ..........................................14Tekla Structures environments folder .........................447Tekla Structures folder (1) ..............................................446Tekla Structures folder (2) ..............................................447Tekla Structures learning edition;

see Tekla Campus............................................................23Tekla Structures model .........................................................5Tekla Structures model object ..........................................36Tekla Structures server .....................................................427Tekla Structures server program ...................................428Tekla Structures software folder ...................................446Tekla Structures student license;

see Tekla Campus............................................................23Tekla User Assistance ..........................................................22TeklaStructuresModels folder ........................................449template (1) .........................................................................419template (2) .........................................................................362template attribute .............................................................426template component ........................................................423template drawing ..............................................................381template editor ...................................................................418template object ..................................................................424tendon ......................................................................................69text file ..................................................................................430textual template ................................................................420tie ..............................................................................................65title block; see table (2)....................................................362tolerance ...............................................................................297top view ................................................................................183TplEd .......................................................................................418twin profile ..........................................................................253UCS .........................................................................................189UDA ........................................................................................141undeformed view ...............................................................173universal coordinate system ..........................................189up direction ..........................................................................119user coordinate system ....................................................189user variables ......................................................................133user-defined attribute ......................................................141user-defined coordinate system ...................................189user-defined local coordinate system .........................189user-specific advanced options .....................................133variable (1) ...........................................................................143variable (2) ...........................................................................142variables ................................................................................131view ........................................................................................160view along grid line ..........................................................180view boundary .....................................................................171view depth ...........................................................................163view extrema .......................................................................171view filter .............................................................................328


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view label .............................................................................397view level settings .............................................................374view name ............................................................................186view on part plane .............................................................181view plane ............................................................................161void .........................................................................................286wall .........................................................................................250warping .................................................................................269washer; see bolt assembly...............................................274web doubler plate ..............................................................319web reinforcement ...............................................................79web viewer ...........................................................................471WebViewer ...........................................................................471

weld .......................................................................................49weld access hole ................................................................299weld backing bar ................................................................313weld mark .............................................................................396weld prep ..............................................................................300weld preparation ................................................................300wire frame view .................................................................176wireframe view ...................................................................176wizard file ............................................................................380work area ..............................................................................164work plane ...........................................................................200work point ............................................................................416working model ....................................................................231working point ......................................................................416


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