Category: Tekla Modelling Tips
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Check for Loose Parts In Tekla
From the View properties, select “Loose parts” from the drop down. Loose parts will be shown in red.
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Changing colors for model dimensions
Default colors for model view dimension check is not very good. You can set the model view dimension in advanced options Please go to advanced options->Model View -> XS_VIEW_DIMENSION_LINE_COLOR. Set value to 1.1.1.1.1.1 also value of XS_VIEW_DIMENSION_TEXT_COLOR to 1.1.1.1.1.1
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Lock X, Y, Z co ordinates.
Do not put a custom short cut of x, y and z keys. Default behaviour of x, y and z keys in Tekla is to lock X Y and Z co ordinates. Try this keys. Once the default keys are set to override, then undoing that is not easily possible.
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How to login to ftp with Windows explorer
This video shows how to use windows explorer to upload files to ftp. Please note the url, username and password use which applies to you.
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Reload reference model
When you have to just reload only 1 reference model do not reload all. You can save time by double clicking the
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Adding surface finish to Single part Drawings
Normal outof the box templates do not put a Gal note on Single part drgs. However your number system may need to have to handle the situation.
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Showing N bars on beams
As we all know part drawing can’t show other pieces attached to it, so you can’t show rebar on single part drawing at all.
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What is a work shop drawing
This what wikipedia has to say about workshop drawing Workshop drawings are called sometimes
