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Tekla Structures Glossary
March 2018
© 2018 Trimble Solutions Corporation

FOREWORD
The Tekla Structures glossary is intended for technical writers, user interface designers, marketng
people, trainers, and the end users of the sofware. The glossary aims to facilitate communicatons
related to Tekla Structures by clarifying various concepts and terms.
The glossary explains the contents of 571 Tekla Structures related concepts as they are used in Tekla
Structures. The relatons between concepts are illustrated by means of concept diagrams, and the
defnitons and supplementary notes offer an effortless way to familiari썡e oneself with Tekla
Structures terminology. The glossary gives also different types of recommendatons on the usage of
the English terms.
Terms have been compiled broadly, since the constructon terminology is not fully established, but a
number of synonyms (that is, words with the same meaning) exist. In such cases the glossary gives
frst the terms used in the Tekla Structures user interface and the Tekla Structures related
communicaton.
The Tekla Structures glossary is maintained as the sofware develops. In January 2018 Tekla
Structures glossary was revised with new and updated concepts that mainly relate to the latest
updates in Tekla Structures, including additons related to spiral beams and rebar sets.
The glossary was frst published in 2009. In earlier revisions from spring 2010 to autumn 2016
numerous concepts were updated to refect the development of Tekla Structures and the established
use of terms in the user interface, and on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.
Several people from both Tekla Structures development and the Finnish Terminology Centre TSK
(Sanastokeskus TSK) have partcipated in compiling the glossary and given their expertse on both
Tekla Structures and on terminology work to the project. In additon, a number of Tekla Structures
specialists have taken part in the glossary project in the form of comments and feedback. Their
expertse on different subject maters has proved to be indispensable for the project.
Any questons and comments related to the glossary can be sent to:
Email: tekla.documentatonntrimble.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD......................................................................................................................................................2
STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT OF THE GLOSSARY...................................................................................................7
Grouping of the glossary and searching for terms......................................................................................7
Interpretng diagrams.................................................................................................................................8
1 Basic concepts............................................................................................................................................12
1.1 Modeling with Tekla Structures........................................................................................................12
1.2 Tekla Structures architecture............................................................................................................15
1.3 Tekla Structures interfaces................................................................................................................18
1.4 Tekla Structures related online services...........................................................................................19
1.5 Tekla Structures objects....................................................................................................................24
1.5.1 Model objects......................................................................................................................28
1.5.2 Building objects...................................................................................................................30
1.5.3 Reinforcement.....................................................................................................................33
1.5.4 Cast units and pour units.....................................................................................................37
1.5.5 Assemblies...........................................................................................................................40
1.5.6 Modeling aids......................................................................................................................43
1.5.7 Components........................................................................................................................46
1.6 Setngs and propertes.....................................................................................................................50
1.6.1 Setngs and propertes........................................................................................................50
1.6.2 Object propertes................................................................................................................53
1.7 Tekla Structures intelligence.............................................................................................................56
1.8 Views................................................................................................................................................59
1.9 Coordinates, planes, points, and lines..............................................................................................63
1.9.1 Coordinate systems.............................................................................................................63
1.9.2 Planes..................................................................................................................................64
1.9.3 Points and lines....................................................................................................................67
1.9.4 Snap.....................................................................................................................................69
1.10 Modes.............................................................................................................................................70
2 Modeling.....................................................................................................................................................73
2.1 Model types......................................................................................................................................73
2.2 Parts..................................................................................................................................................76
2.3 Part propertes..................................................................................................................................82
2.4 Details...............................................................................................................................................85
2.5 Component creaton and structure..................................................................................................88
2.6 Component objects in steel components.........................................................................................90
2.6.1 Component elements..........................................................................................................90
2.6.2 Basic component objects.....................................................................................................92
2.6.3 Additonal component objects............................................................................................95
2.7 Filtering and visuali썡aton tools........................................................................................................97
2.8 Numbering........................................................................................................................................98
3 Drawing.....................................................................................................................................................101
3.1 Drawing types.................................................................................................................................101
3.2 Drawing layout and views...............................................................................................................103
3.3 Creatng and modifying drawings in Tekla Structures.....................................................................106
3.4 Objects in drawings........................................................................................................................109
3.4.1 Associatve annotaton objects..........................................................................................109
3.4.2 Independent annotaton objects.......................................................................................112
3.4.3 Indicators...........................................................................................................................114
3.4.4 Dimensions........................................................................................................................114
4 Templates and reports..............................................................................................................................117
5 System......................................................................................................................................................120
5.1 Files.................................................................................................................................................120
5.2 Folders............................................................................................................................................124
5.3 Catalogs..........................................................................................................................................126
5.4 Import and export..........................................................................................................................129
6 Constructon management.......................................................................................................................133
6.1 Constructon management.............................................................................................................133
6.2 Managing model.............................................................................................................................135
7 Analysis.....................................................................................................................................................139
7.1 Loads..............................................................................................................................................139
7.2 Analysis and design.........................................................................................................................142
7.2.1 Analysis objects.................................................................................................................142
7.2.2 Analysis setngs................................................................................................................145
INDEX............................................................................................................................................................148
LIST OF CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
Concept diagram 1. Modeling with Tekla Structures .....................................................................................14
Concept diagram 2. Tekla Structures architecture .........................................................................................17
Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures interfaces .............................................................................................19
Concept diagram 4. Tekla Structures online services .....................................................................................23
Concept diagram 5. Trimble Connect and Trimble Connector .......................................................................24
Concept diagram 6. Objects ...........................................................................................................................27
Concept diagram 7. Model objects ................................................................................................................29
Concept diagram 8. Building objects .............................................................................................................32
Concept diagram 9. Reinforcement ...............................................................................................................36
Concept diagram 10. Rebar set ......................................................................................................................37
Concept diagram 11. Cast unit .......................................................................................................................39
Concept diagram 12. Pour unit ......................................................................................................................40
Concept diagram 13. Assemblies ...................................................................................................................42
Concept diagram 14. Modeling aids ..............................................................................................................45
Concept diagram 15. Components (parts of Tekla Structures functonality) .................................................48
Concept diagram 16. Components (groups of model objects) ......................................................................49
Concept diagram 17. Setngs and propertes ................................................................................................52
Concept diagram 18. Object propertes .........................................................................................................55
Concept diagram 19. Tekla Structures intelligence ........................................................................................58
Concept diagram 20. Views ...........................................................................................................................62
Concept diagram 21. Coordinate systems .....................................................................................................64
Concept diagram 22. Planes ..........................................................................................................................66
Concept diagram 23. Points and lines ............................................................................................................68
Concept diagram 24. Snap .............................................................................................................................70
Concept diagram 25. Modes ..........................................................................................................................72
Concept diagram 26. Models .........................................................................................................................75
Concept diagram 27. Part types .....................................................................................................................80
Concept diagram 28. Parts according to their roles in the model .................................................................81
Concept diagram 29. Part propertes .............................................................................................................84
Concept diagram 30. Bolt assembly ..............................................................................................................87
Concept diagram 31. Cuts and ftngs ...........................................................................................................88
Concept diagram 32. Component creaton ....................................................................................................89
Concept diagram 33. Component elements ..................................................................................................91
Concept diagram 34. Basic component objects .............................................................................................94
Concept diagram 35. Additonal component objects ....................................................................................96
Concept diagram 36. Filtering and visuali썡aton tools ...................................................................................98
Concept diagram 37. Numbering .................................................................................................................100
Concept diagram 38. Drawing types ............................................................................................................102
Concept diagram 39. Drawing layout and views ..........................................................................................105
Concept diagram 40. Drawing setngs and propertes ................................................................................108
Concept diagram 41. Associatve annotaton objects ..................................................................................111
Concept diagram 42. Independent annotaton objects ...............................................................................113
Concept diagram 43. Indicators ...................................................................................................................114
Concept diagram 44. Dimensions ................................................................................................................116
Concept diagram 45. Editors and templates ................................................................................................119
Concept diagram 46. Files ............................................................................................................................123
Concept diagram 47. Folders .......................................................................................................................125
Concept diagram 48. Catalogs .....................................................................................................................128
Concept diagram 49. Import and export .....................................................................................................132
Concept diagram 50. Constructon management ........................................................................................135
Concept diagram 51. Managing model ........................................................................................................138
Concept diagram 52. Loads .........................................................................................................................141
Concept diagram 53. Analysis objects .........................................................................................................144
Concept diagram 54. Analysis setngs .........................................................................................................147
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Picture 1. Bolt assembly and bolt elements ..................................................................................................84
STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT OF THE GLOSSARY
Groupiog of the glonnary aod nearchiog for termn

The glossary has been grouped thematcally 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 alphabetcal index. In additon to the preferred and deprecated
terms, the indexes also include other terms closely related to the concept in queston. 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 explanatons:
199 - consecutve entry number
default view - English terms; the most preferred term is
given frst
not: † part basic view; † component basic view not: = the synonym does not have the same
meaning as the preferred term or is
linguistcally erroneous
view that is created for a selected part - defniton (begins with a lower-case leter, no
or component (2) and whose view full stop)
plane is defned by the coordinate - italics = refer to a concept defned elsewhere
system of the selected part or in this glossary; italics serve as a link to the
component (2) concept in queston
Tekla Structures creates four - notes supplementng the defniton
default views: front, top, end, - further informaton on the concept,
and perspectve. Each default examples, informaton on the use of the
view can have its own view terms, and so on.
propertes. - indented
- writen as normal sentences
The following symbols and notatons have been used in certain cases with terms:
* proposed term
† obsolete term
<Tekla Structures> the subject area of the defniton
verb part of speech (if other than a noun)
not: the synonym does not have the same meaning
as the preferred term or is linguistcally
erroneous
rather than: the term is not preferred
(in concrete detailing) additonal informaton about usage of the term
/US/ American English
/UK/ Britsh English
/IN/ Indian English
drawing (1) homonym; the number in brackets afer the
term indicates that the glossary contains
several terms that have identcal spellings but
different meanings
pl plural
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Ioterpretog diagramn
The concept diagrams and the glossary are intended to support each other. The diagrams illustrate
the relatonships between concepts and help the reader to understand enttes. They do not portray
any individual situaton, event, or system, and they should not be confused with, for example,
organisaton charts.
The concept relatons appearing in this glossary and their established notatons are described in the
following:
Concept
• concepts defned in the glossary are represented inside a frame by a preferred term and a
defniton, for example as follows:
assembly
building object that
represents a structure
that consists of one or
several parts and
possibly other objects (1)
• the diagrams also include auxiliary terms, which are represented inside a frame but not
printed in boldface, or auxiliary defnitons; they facilitate the interpretaton of the diagrams
but are not defned in the glossary
• the diagrams do not include any synonyms or notes (given in the glossary)
Generic relaton (line that ends with a triangle )

• between a broader superordinate concept (associatve annotaton object) and a narrower
subordinate concept (dimension and mark)
• the subordinate concept has all the characteristcs of the superordinate concept and at least
one additonal characteristc, 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
• the triangle points towards the superordinate concept, for example:
associative
annotation object
annotation object that
is updated according to
the changes made to
the related model
object
dimension mark
associative annotation associative annotation
object that represents object that is used for
building object the identification of an
measurements individual building
object and that displays
a set of property
elements that the user
has selected
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Parttve relaton (line that ends with a diamond )
• subordinate concepts relate to parts of the whole to which the superordinate concept relates
• the subordinate concept does not have the characteristcs of the superordinate concept as in
a generic concept system
• the diamond points to the superordinate concept
• multplicity in a parttve relaton is represented by a number followed by two dots and an
asterisk *, where * designates any number larger than 1 (eg. 1..*); one or more such parts
are typically needed to form a whole; if the multplicity of the parts is not essental for the
concept in queston, the notaton referring to the number of parts is lef out
• nested assembly, for example, consists of a parent assembly and one or several sub-
assemblies, for example:
nested assembly
assembly that consists
of several assemblies
on many assembly
levels
1..*
parent assembly sub-assembly

assembly in a nested assembly in a nested
assembly that is assembly that is
superordinate to subordinate to a parent
assemblies on the lower assembly
assembly level
Associatve relaton (line without a symbol)

• a wide range of concept relatons that cannot be classifed as generic or parttve
• for example, relatons based on tme, locaton, functon, tool, or origin
• the type of the relaton is usually clarifed by the linguistc form of the defniton or by the
note
• for example, the relatons between assembly, assembly hierarchy, and assembly level are
associatve:
assembly hierarchy
assembly
arrangement of
assemblies that
describes the
that consists of one or
manufacture and assembly level
several parts and
erecting of the actual assembly’s place in the
assembly to be built assembly hierarchy
Multdimensional concept system (line that is connected to a criterion of subdivision)

• the superordinate concept leads to different selectons of subordinate concepts when different
criteria of subdivision are used; the criteria are represented in frameless text
• subordinate concepts from several different dimensions can be combined to form new concepts
• subordinate concepts that belong to a single dimension (those indicated by the same criterion
of subdivision), are always mutually exclusive
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• in a multdimensional generic relaton, the relaton from the criterion of subdivision to the
superordinate concept is represented with a line with a triangle and the criterion of subdivision
is marked in the middle of the line:
model object
object (1) that is
represented in a model
(1)
according to the according to the type according to the

representation of of model the model relationships between
model object object is cretaed in model objects
solid object reference model component object

model object that is object single model object
represented as a closed model object that is an that belongs to a
3D boundary individual part of an component (2)
representation imported reference
model
• in a multdimensional parttve relaton, the relaton from the criterion of subdivision to the
superordinate concept, that is the whole, is represented with a diamond symbol and the
criterion of subdivision is marked in the middle of the line:
Tekla Structures
functionality
according to status in according to file type

the installation
feature extension
part of Tekla Structures part of Tekla Structures macro
functionality that is functionality that is saved series of actions
maintained and owned developed with or
that includes
by Trimble Solutions without the help of instructions for a
and that is included in Trimble Solutions in
program
the Tekla Structures order to extend the
installation capability of Tekla
Structures, and that is component (1)
meant to be shared with part of Tekla Structures
other users, but that is functionality that is
not included in the used for creating a
Tekla Structures group of model objects
installation that are easy to model
and modify as a single
unit
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Dashed lines
• illustrate concept relatons that give supplementary informaton to the defniton and help to
understand the concept:
model object
object (1) that is
represented in a model
(1)
model information
information stored to
the model (1)
Mixed concept system

• the same concept system includes several different types of concept relatons, for example, both
generic and associatve relatons
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Tekla Structures glossary – 2018-01-19
1 BASIC CONCEPTS
1.1 Modeliog with Tekla Structuren

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Tekla Structuren
BIM sofware for organi썡atons that operate in design, detailing, manufacturing, and constructon
Tekla Structures includes speciali썡ed configuratons for structural engineers, steel detailers and
fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.
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BIM; buildiog ioformatoo modeliog
process of modelinig and communicatng the structure of a building in detail to beneft the entre
constructon life cycle
BIM facilitates the exchange and use of building informaton in a digital format.
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modeliog
simulaton of an object (1), a system, or a process that exists or will exist in the real world
The product of modeling is a model (1).
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model (2)
patern of an object (1), a system, or a process that exists or will exist in the real world
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model (1); Tekla Structuren model
buildinig informaton model that is built with Tekla Structures and that represents a structure to be
constructed, containing informaton needed to manufacture and construct the structure, and other
informaton related to the project
A model (1) is the single source of informaton for drawinigs (1) and other model outputs, such
as reports and NC fles. This ensures that the informaton in drawings (1) and reports is always
up to date, since they react to modifcatons in the model (1) and are updated accordingly.
Tekla Structures supports multple users working concurrently on the same model (1), even in
different locatons.
A model (1) can be utli썡ed in other sofware.
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refereoce model
model (2) which the designer can use as an aid when building another model (2)
A reference model is created in Tekla Structures or in other sofware and can be inserted to
Tekla Structures. The reference model appears together with the model (1) but it is not
modifed by Tekla Structures. The user can snap to reference model points (1).
For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heatng, ventlatng, and air-
conditoning (HVAC) model can be a reference model.
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comparinoo net
set of object propertes that are used for detectng changes in reference models
Tekla Structures compares different versions of the reference model based on a comparison
set, which tells if a change in a property is considered a change.
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drawiog (2)
building contract document that shows, in graphic or pictorial form, the design, locaton, and
dimension of the elements of a project
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drawiog (1); Tekla Structuren drawiog
drawinig (2) that includes the output of the selected informaton in a model (1) or a part of the
model (1) and other informaton related to the model (1) and the project
Drawings (1) react to modifcatons in the model (1) and are updated accordingly.
Tekla Structures includes the following types of drawings (1): sinigle-part drawinigs, assembly
drawinigs, cast unit drawinigs, igeneral arranigement drawinigs, and multdrawinigs. Tekla
Structures creates drawings (1) using the drawing propertes defned for each type of a
drawing (1).
Every drawing (1) is made up of a drawinig layout and drawinig views.
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report
model output that is represented as a list of informaton for the entre model (1), selected objects (1),
or selected drawinigs (1)
Reports react to modifcatons in the model (1).
Reports are for quantty surveying or any other measurement purpose.
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project
organi썡ed acton which aims at constructng a structure, or a complex of structures
A project can include several models (2), for example models (1) created with Tekla Structures.
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GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
criterion of
subdivision
modeling
BIM
simulation of an
process of modeling
object (1), a system, or
and communicating
a process that exists or
the structure of a
will exist in the real
building in detail to
world
model (2) benefit the entire
pattern of an object (1), construction life cycle
a system, or a process
that exists or will exist in
the real world
Tekla Structures
BIM software for
organizations that
operate in design,
detailing,
according to the use of according to how the manufacturing, and
the model (2) model (2) is built construction
building information drawing (2)

reference model model building contract
model (2) which the model (2) that document that shows,
facilitates the in graphic or pictorial
designer can use as an
aid when building exchange and use of form, the design,
another model (2) building information location, and
dimension of the
elements of a project
comparison set
set of object properties model (1)
that are used for building information
detecting changes in model that is built with
reference models drawing (1)
Tekla Structures and
drawing (2) that
that represents a
includes the output of
structure to be
the selected
constructed, containing
information in a
information needed to
model (1) or a part of
manufacture and
the model (1) and other
construct the structure,
information related to
and other information
the model (1) and the
related to the project
project
report
model output that is
represented as a list of
information for the project
entire model (1),
organized action which
selected objects (1), or
aims at constructing a
selected drawings (1)
structure, or a complex
of structures
Concept diagram 1. Modelinig with Tekla Structures.
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1.2 Tekla Structuren architecture

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Tekla Structuren coofguratoo; coofguratoo
Tekla Structures sofware set-up for a specifc user group
Tekla Structures license is a permission to actvate and use certain Tekla Structures
confguratons. A Tekla Structures confguraton consists of a set of features that the user is
enttled to based on the license agreement, and is the commercial part of Tekla Structures.
There are several Tekla Structures confguratons, for example, Steel Detailing, Precast
Concrete Detailing, and Engineering.
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Tekla Structuren eoviroomeot
region- or company-specifc settinigs and informaton that are predefned in Tekla Structures or that
are defned by the user
To be able to use Tekla Structures, the user must install the sofware and for region-specifc
setngs at least one Tekla Structures environment. The sofware installaton includes the
common and blank project environments and the global setngs. The common environment
and global setngs are the basis for all other environments except US Imperial and US Metric.
Property fles form the largest part of a Tekla Structures environment. A Tekla Structures
environment consists of, for example, profle cataloigs, part property fles, and drawinig
settinigs.
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commoo eoviroomeot
Tekla Structures environment that forms a basis for other environments
The common environment is included in the sofware installaton and includes the global
settinigs, macros, symbols (2), items, and fonts, for example. The common environment is not
used as basis in the US Imperial and US Metric environments.
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default eoviroomeot
Tekla Structures environment that contains basic example settinigs that are not related to any
standards specifc to a country or a region
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local eoviroomeot
Tekla Structures environment that contains settinigs that are based on country- or region-specifc
standards and are different from the global setngs
The local environment setngs may override the global setngs.
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blaok project
Tekla Structures environment that contains only generic content and is used as a basis for customi썡ed
environments
The blank project contains, for example, parametric profles and undefned materials, and it
can be used for gathering region-, company-, or project-specifc settinigs, tools, and
informaton. The blank project comes with Tekla Structures sofware installaton.
Tekla Warehouse can be used to download content to a blank project.
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role
user group profle in a certain Tekla Structures environment that limits the available fles and settinigs
In Tekla Structures, different roles may be available in each Tekla Structures environment.
Typically the following roles are available: all, concrete contractor, general constructor,
engineer, precast concrete detailer, rebar detailer, and steel detailer.
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feature
part of Tekla Structures functonality that is maintained and owned by Trimble Solutons and that is
included in the Tekla Structures installaton
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exteonioo
part of Tekla Structures functonality that is developed with or without the help of Trimble Solutons
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 installaton
In Tekla Structures, extensions are .NET applicatons (.exe), pluig-ins (.dll), macros (.cs), custom
components, and RPC macros (system components, DevKit macros).
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compooeot (1)
part of Tekla Structures functonality that is used for creatng a group of model objects that are easy
to model and modify as a single unit
Components (1) are located in the applicatons and components cataloig.
Components (1) can be used for creatng, for example, parts, bolts (1), and reinforcinig bars.
The created component (2) adapts to changes in the model (1). For example, Tekla Structures
automatcally modifes a connecton if the user modifes the parts it connects.
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macro
saved series of actons that includes instructons for a program
Macros are located in the applicatons and components cataloig. They are recorded or created
manually and stored as .cs fle in a folder defned with the advanced opton
XS_MACRO_DIRECTORY.
Macros can, for example, be used for creatng drawinigs (1) or reports.
Macros are sometmes used to run an applicaton.
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migratoo wizard
tool used when taking into use an updated version of Tekla Structures for copying settinigs defned by
the user in the earlier version
The migraton wi썡ard can be used to copy setngs included in initalizaton fles.
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Concept diagram 2. Tekla Structures architecture.
criterion of
subdivision
Tekla Structures
role
BIM software for
user group profile in a
Tekla Structures
organizations that environment
certain Tekla Structures
operate in design, region- or
environment that limits
detailing, company-specific
the available files and
manufacturing, and settings and information
settings
construction that are predefined in
Tekla Structures or that
migration wizard

are defined by the user
Tekla Structures tool used when taking
configuration into use an updated
Tekla Structures version of Tekla
software set-up for a Structures for copying
specific user group settings defined by the
user in the earlier
version
Tekla Structures
functionality
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common default environment local environment blank project

environment Tekla Structures Tekla Structures Tekla Structures
according to status in according to file type Tekla Structures environment that environment that environment that
the installation environment that forms contains basic example contains settings that contains only generic
a basis for other settings that are not are based on country- content and is used as
environments related to any standards or region-specific a basis for customized
specific to a country or standards and are environments
a region different from the
extension
global settings
part of Tekla Structures
functionality that is
developed with or
1..* without the help of
Trimble Solutions in
feature order to extend the component (1)
part of Tekla Structures capability of Tekla part of Tekla Structures
functionality that is Structures, and that is functionality that is
maintained and owned meant to be shared with macro used for creating a
by Trimble Solutions other users, but that is saved series of actions group of model objects
and that is included in not included in the that includes that are easy to model
the Tekla Structures Tekla Structures instructions for a and modify as a single
installation installation program unit application core functionality
1.3 Tekla Structuren ioterfacen

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ribboo
user interface control element for Tekla Structures in the form of toolbars placed on several tabs
The ribbon can be customi썡ed.
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ribboo cuntomizer
tool for customi썡ing the ribbon and adding user-defned commands
The ribbon customi썡er can be used to change the si썡e and shape of any command buton or to
add components (1) and extensions to the ribbon, for example. The ribbon customi썡er can also
be used to create user-defned commands, for example to add a link in a command buton.
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quick lauoch
tool for quickly fnding commands, dialog boxes, and other functons in Tekla Structures
The other functons include local content from Tekla Warehouse, for example.
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Tekla Opeo API
programming interface to Tekla Structures that uses Microsoft .NET Framework technology
Tekla Open API enables creaton of applicatons, macros, extensions, and pluig-ins.
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criterion of
subdivision
Tekla Structures
software interface
BIM software for
organizations that
operate in design,
detailing,
manufacturing, and
Tekla Structures user programming interface construction
interface to Tekla Structures
Tekla Open API

programming interface
to Tekla Structures that
uses Microsoft® .NET
Framework technology
ribbon
user interface control
element for Tekla
quick launch
Structures in the form of
other user interface tool for quickly finding
toolbars placed on
commands, dialog
several tabs element
boxes, and other
functions in Tekla
Structures
ribbon customizer
tool for customizing the
ribbon and adding
user-defined commands
Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures interfaces.
1.4 Tekla Structuren related oolioe nervicen

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Trimble Ideotty
user account to Tekla online services and other Trimble services
For a Tekla Structures user, Trimble Identty is a single sign-on account which enables the user’s
online identty management. The organi썡aton that the user’s Trimble Identty belongs to,
determines the user’s access rights. Trimble Identty is needed, for example, for Tekla Campus
and Tekla Warehouse, and to log in to Tekla User Assistance.
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Tekla Oolioe Admio tool
tool that is used in an organi썡aton to manage users' access rights to Tekla online services
Each user must have a Trimble Identty. The users can be the organi썡aton's internal or external
members.
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Tekla Warehoune
service for collaboraton and for storing and sharing Tekla Structures content
In Tekla Warehouse the content items are stored in collectons. Tekla Warehouse includes the
Tekla Warehouse Service and the Tekla Warehouse web site.
Tekla Warehouse is one of the Tekla online services.
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Tekla Warehoune web nite
content sharing web site for storing Tekla Warehouse collectons
Tekla Warehouse web site can also be used without the Tekla Warehouse Service or Tekla
Structures to manually upload or download fles.
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Tekla Warehoune Service
Tekla Structures pluig-in that enables the use of local and network collectons
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collectoo
group of content items that are organi썡ed and stored together in Tekla Warehouse
Users can create online, local, or network collectons. Collectons can be private or public. The
local and network collectons are stored in a local or network folder selected by the user. The
local collecton can also be used ofine. Tekla Structures collectons contain ofcial Tekla
Structures content that is grouped by geographical area.
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cooteot item
logical group of content fles
A content item can be, for example, a product catalog or a model template. Content items can
be labeled by type and use case to help fnd the content. Content items may have versions that
work with different versions of Tekla Structures.
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Tekla Model Shariog
cloud service for collaboraton and for storing and sharing a model (1)
Tekla Model Sharing is one of the Tekla online services.
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Maoagemeot Coonole for Tekla Model Shariog
web-based tool for administrators to manage all the organi썡aton's models (1) shared with Tekla
Model Sharinig
The Management Console for Tekla Model Sharing requires a valid Trimble Identty and
administrator rights.
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oo-preminen nhariog nervice
alternatve service for the Tekla Model Sharinig service that uses a local server
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Tekla oolioe nervicen pl
services provided for the users of Tekla Structures through different online channels
Tekla online services include Tekla Campus, Tekla User Assistance, and Tekla Warehouse, for
example.
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Tekla Uner Annintaoce
online help and self-support service for Tekla Structures
Tekla User Assistance includes instructons, support artcles, and instructonal videos, and it
offers a possibility for feedback.
Tekla User Assistance is one of the Tekla online services.
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Tekla Campun
online portal service for students to learn Tekla Structures
Tekla Campus offers a student license for downloading a Tekla Structures learning editon, and
it includes a learning environment for Tekla BIM tools.
Tekla Campus is one of the Tekla online services.
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Tekla Dowoloadn
online portal service for downloading Tekla product family sofware packages and applicatons
For example, Tekla Structures can be downloaded from Tekla Downloads.
Tekla Downloads is one of the Tekla online services.
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Tekla Dincunnioo Forum
site where the users can have discussions and ask questons
Tekla Discussion Forum has a wish list for sending ideas and wishes.
Tekla Discussion Forum is one of the Tekla online services.
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Trimble Coooect platorm; Trimble Coooect (2)
Trimble’s platorm for microservices in the cloud
Trimble Connect platorm's microservices include services for uploading, storing, processing,
and managing or consuming data. These services are meant to provide common solutons
required by multple applicatons.
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Trimble Coooect applicatoo; Trimble Coooect (1)
applicaton for informaton sharing and collaboraton for constructon projects that is based on the
Trimble Connect platorm
Reference models are used in Trimble Connect applicaton instead of using import and export.
Trimble Connect applicaton includes web, desktop and mobile clients, and the Sync tool, for
example.
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Trimble Coooector
feature that enables interoperability between Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect applicaton
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Concept diagram 4. Tekla Structures online services.
Trimble service GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
Trimble Identity RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
user account to Tekla criterion of
online services and subdivision
other Trimble services
Trimble Connect Trimble Connect Trimble Connector

Tekla online
Tekla Online Admin platform application feature that enables
services
tool Trimble’s platform for application for interoperability
services provided for
tool that is used in an microservices in the information sharing and between Tekla
the users of Tekla
organization to manage cloud collaboration for Structures and Trimble
Structures through
users' access rights to construction projects Connect application
different online
Tekla online services that is based on the
channels other
Trimble Connect
platform

other online service
Tekla Warehouse Tekla User Tekla Model Sharing Tekla Downloads Tekla Campus
service for Assistance cloud service for online portal service for online portal service for
Tekla Discussion collaboration and for downloading Tekla students to learn Tekla
online help and collaboration and for
Forum storing and sharing self-support service for storing and sharing a product family software Structures
site where the users can Tekla Structures content Tekla Structures model (1) packages and
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have discussions and applications

ask questions
on-premises
Management sharing service
Console for Tekla alternative service for
collection Tekla Warehouse Model Sharing the Tekla Model
group of content items Tekla Warehouse Service web-based tool for Sharing service that
Tekla Structures
that are organized and web site Tekla Structures plug-in administrators to uses a local server
BIM software for
stored together in Tekla content sharing web that enables the use of manage all the
organizations that
Warehouse site for storing Tekla local and network organization's
operate in design,
Warehouse collections collections models (1) shared with
detailing,
Tekla Model Sharing
manufacturing, and
construction
content item
logical group of
according to the according to the according to privacy content files Tekla Structures
ownership of the placement of the learning edition
collection collection
private collection public collection Tekla Structures
student license
Tekla Structures
collection online collection local collection network collection

criterion of
subdivision
Trimble service
Trimble Connect other

Trimble Connect platform
application Trimble’s platform for
application for microservices in the
information sharing and cloud
collaboration for
construction projects Trimble Connector Tekla Structures
that is based on the feature that enables BIM software for
Trimble Connect interoperability organizations that
platform between Tekla operate in design,
Structures and Trimble detailing,
Connect application manufacturing, and
construction
reference model
model (2) which the
designer can use as an
aid when building
Trimble Connect Web another model (2)
Trimble Connect Trimble Connect for

Desktop Mobile
Concept diagram 5. Trimble Connect and Trimble Connector.
1.5 Tekla Structuren objectn

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object (1)
collecton of human and computer interpretable data that is needed to model, manufacture, and
construct a structure
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object type
collecton of data that describes an object (1) that represents the common characteristcs shared by a
number of individual objects
For example, constructon line, and mark are object types.
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nelectoo nwitch
not: † select switch
switch used for controlling which object types can be selected
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area nelectoo
method of selectng objects (1) that are included in a certain rectangular area of a model (1)
In additon to the selected area, selecton switches and selecton flters control which object
types are selected.
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verb
explode
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, assemblies, bent
plates (1), parts that have atached parts, and drawinig shapes and pluig-ins.
The exploded objects (1) cannot be reverted back to the original group.
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iodividual object
object (1) that exists in a model (1), or in a drawinig (1) or other model output
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model ioformatoo
informaton stored to the model (1)
Model informaton covers, for example, model objects, and drawinig (1) and project
informaton.
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model object; object (2)
object (1) that is represented in a model (1)
A model object is either created in a model (1) or imported into it.
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drawiog object
object (1) that is represented in a drawinig (2)
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annociatve object
drawinig object that is updated according to the changes made to an object (1) in the modelinig mode
All the associatve annotaton objects and the buildinig objects that are represented in
drawinigs (1) are associatve objects.
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aoootatoo object
drawinig object that represents informaton that is only relevant in a drawinig (1)
An annotaton object can be either an associatve annotaton object or an independent
annotaton object.
For example, dimensions, marks, texts, and symbols (2) are annotaton objects.
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buildiog 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 model (1), but it is also represented as a drawinig object
in a drawinig (1) in which its propertes can be modifed.
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modeliog aid
object (1) that represents informaton that is only relevant in building a model (1)
For example, igrids, points (2), constructon lines, constructon circles, and reference models are
modeling aids.
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criterion of
subdivision
object type object (1)

collection of data that collection of human
describes an object (1) data and computer
that represents the interpretable data that
common characteristics area selection explode is needed to model,
shared by a number of manufacture, and
method of selecting to ungroup the
individual objects construct a structure
objects (1) that are objects (1) that are parts
included in a certain of another object (1) or
rectangular area of a a component (2)
selection switch model (1)
switch used for
controlling which
object types can be
selected
selection filter
filter used for defining according to according to where the according to the
which object types can the object’s actuality object is represented purpose of use of the
be selected object
individual object model object drawing object

object (1) that exists in object (1) that is object (1) that is
a model (1), or in a represented in a represented in a
drawing (1) or other model (1) drawing (2)
model output
according to the according to how the

model information purpose of use of the drawing object
information stored to drawing object functions in the
the model (1) drawing
annotation object independent drawing associative object

drawing object that object drawing object that is
represents information updated according to
that is only relevant in a the changes made to
drawing (1) an object (1) in the
modeling mode
model (1)
building information
model that is built with
Tekla Structures and building object modeling aid
that represents a object (1) that object (1) that
structure to be represents something represents information
constructed, containing that will exist in the real that is only relevant in
information needed to building or be closely building a model (1)
manufacture and related to it
construct the structure,
Concept diagram 6. Objects.
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refereoce model object
model object that is an individual part of an imported reference model
The user can defne user-defned atributes for a reference model object.
The reference model objects can be moved to a model (1) that is currently being worked on.
Informaton included in a reference model object can be saved in the model database.
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compooeot object
single model object that belongs to a component (2)
Component objects created by a component (1) can be modifed separately or as a group.
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reoderiog
process of making the model object faces visible
The rendered model object faces can be transparent or non-transparent
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nolid object
model object that is represented as a closed 3D boundary representaton
Solid objects are based on solid modeling and they can be described as being watertght. Solid
objects can be poured, detailed, and deformed, for example.
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object group
model objects with settinigs that match the setngs that the user has defned 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 fltering tools, for example in selecton flter, to select all objects (1) that
match certain propertes.
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phane
selecton of model objects in a model (1) that the user can create for a desired purpose
Model objects have a phase number that indicates the phase they belong to.
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phane oame
descripton that indicates a phase
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phane oumber
numeric value that indicates a phase
For example, it is possible to create reports, to flter and lock model objects, and to copy model
objects from other models (1), according to their phase number.
New model objects are given the current phase number.
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nurface; nurface object
model object that is created on the face of a part or a pour object
Surface can be used to calculate surface areas, such as formwork areas.

criterion of
subdivision
phase name
object group description that phase
model objects with indicates a phase selection of model
settings that match the objects in a model (1)
settings that the user phase number that the user can create
has defined for a for a desired purpose
numeric value that
certain purpose indicates a phase
according to settings according to purpose
model object rendering

object (1) that is process of making the
represented in a model object faces
model (1) visible
according to the according to the

representation of according to the type relationships between
model object of model the model model objects
object is created in
according to creation
solid object component object

model object that is single model object
represented as a closed that belongs to a
3D boundary component (2)
representation
reference model
object
model object that is an surface
individual part of an model object that is
imported reference created on the face of
model a part or a pour object
boundary
representation solid modeling
Concept diagram 7. Model objects.
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part; piece /US/ (allowed in unofcial communicaton)
buildinig object that is a basic element of a model (1) and that can be modeled and detailed further
The main concrete parts are: beam, polybeam, column, pad footnig, strip footnig, panel, and
slab.
The main steel parts are: beam, curved beam, orthoigonal beam, polybeam, column, twin
profle, and contour plate.
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componite ntructure
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
Composite beams and composite slabs are examples of composite structures.
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bolt (1)
connectng buildinig object that is defned in the bolt assembly, and that fastens parts or assemblies
or ataches to them
Bolt (1) must belong to a bolt assembly before it can be used in modelinig.
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bolt group
group of bolts (1) that forms a connectng buildinig object between an assembly main part and
secondary parts
The number of bolts (1) in a bolt group depends on the bolt group shape and the values of
bolt (1) distances.
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weld
connectng buildinig object that joins steel parts or assemblies to form an assembly, or ataches to
them
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reioforcemeot nplice; rebar nplice
connectng buildinig object that joins reinforcinig bars
Reinforcement splices are used to extend reinforcing bars by lapping or welding them or by
using couplers. With a reinforcement splice there is contnuity of tensile stress in the
reinforcement when the concrete part is subjected to a fexural or tensile load.
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cut leogth
bolt (1) property that indicates the depth at which Tekla Structures searches for the sectons of the
bolted parts
Cut length determines whether the bolt (1) will go through one fange or two, for example.
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cutog part
buildinig object that creates a part-shaped hollow
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annembly
buildinig object that represents a structure that consists of one or several parts and possibly other
objects (1)
Typically, an assembly is a steel structure.
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embed
rather than: embedded object
buildinig object that represents an object (1) that is to be cast into a concrete structure and that is
used to connect structures or as an aid when constructng 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.
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nurface treatmeot (in concrete detailing); nurface foinh (in steel detailing)
buildinig object that represents fnishing of a part
Surface treatment for concrete parts includes fat fnishes, surface mixes, and tles.
Surface fnishes for steel parts include fre-proofng and unpainted areas.
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groutog; grout
buildinig object that represents the flling of seams between parts, or holes or voids in a part with
grout
Groutng can be used when connectng parts with anchor bolts (1) or rods, or in seams
between panels, for example.
Grout is fowing concrete that hardens afer applicaton.
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Concept diagram 8. Buildinig objects.
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY building object
RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION object (1) that
criterion of represents something
subdivision that will exist in the real
building or be closely
related to it
according to the according to what the according to according to the according to grouping
building object’s role building object creates representing structure
composite structure

structure of parts that
have been produced by cutting part
combining different building object that
materials (such as steel pour break pour object
creates a part-shaped reinforcement surface treatment
and concrete, or building object used to building object that is
hollow building object that building object that
cast-in-place and split a pour object into formed of one or more
represents steel bars represents finishing of a
precast concrete) in smaller pour objects cast-in-place concrete
that are cast into the part
such a way that the part connecting building parts, or a part of a
concrete in such a cast-in-place concrete
combined parts act building object that is a object
manner that the steel grouting part
together as a single part basic element of a
and the concrete act building object that
model (1) and that can
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together in resisting represents the filling of

be modeled and
forces seams between parts, or
detailed further cast unit assembly
holes or voids in a part
with grout building object that building object that
represents a concrete represents a structure
bolt group structure that consists of that consists of one or
embed several parts and
group of bolts (1) that one or several parts and
main part (1) secondary part (1) building object that possibly other objects (1)
forms a connecting possibly other objects (1)
part that exists in a part that exists in a represents an object (1)
building object that is to be cast into a
building object and building object and
between an assembly concrete structure and
that determines the that is connected to the
main part and that is used to connect
position number for the main part (1) cast unit type explode
secondary parts structures or as an aid
assembly or cast unit property of a concrete to ungroup the
and the direction of when constructing a
part in a cast unit that objects (1) that are parts
assembly or cast unit weld structure
defines if the structure of another object (1) or
drawings connecting building
type of the part is a component (2)
object that joins steel
precast or cast in place
parts or assemblies to
form an assembly, or
attaches to them reinforcing bar reinforcement mesh
bolt (1)
reinforcement that reinforcement that
connecting building
reinforcement splice represents a steel bar represents a mesh of
object that is defined in
connecting building used to reinforce a steel bars in two
the bolt assembly, and
object that joins concrete structure perpendicular directions
that fastens parts or
assemblies or attaches reinforcing bars
to them
1.5.3 Reioforcemeot
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reioforcemeot; reioforcemeot object
buildinig object that represents steel bars that are cast into the concrete in such a manner that the
steel and the concrete act together in resistng forces
Reinforcement types include reinforcinig bars, reinforcement meshes, and strands.
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reioforciog bar group; rebar group
group of reinforcinig bars that are side by side and have identcal propertes, except the possible
variaton in bar lengths
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rebar net
reinforcement that represents multple reinforcinig bars which may have different geometries,
spacings and propertes
Rebar set can be modifed by direct modifcaton features and by adding rebar set modifers.
Tekla Structures automatcally groups reinforcing bars in a rebar set when they fulfll the
grouping criteria.
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reioforciog bar; rebar
reinforcement that represents a steel bar used to reinforce a concrete structure
The steel bars are usually ribbed and they are used to increase the tensile strength of concrete.
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rebar nhape maoager
tool for customi썡ing the bending shapes of reinforcinig bars
Rebar shape manager can be used for bending shapes only and not for any other reinforcing
bar propertes.
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ntrrup
reinforcinig bar that is used in parts located in mainly hori썡ontal positon and that is transverse to the
other reinforcement which is parallel to the part
Strrups are used to take the shear force in the structure and prevent buckling of main bars in
compressed structures.
Typically, strrup 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.
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te
reinforcinig bar that is used in parts located in mainly vertcal positon and that is transverse to the
other reinforcement which is parallel to the part
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lacer bar
reinforcinig bar that is placed at the sides of a footnig
Lacer bars are used, for example, in pile caps.
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reioforcemeot menh; menh
reinforcement that represents a mesh of steel bars in two perpendicular directons
In Tekla Structures, the reinforcement mesh bars in one directon are called main bars and
reinforcement mesh bars perpendicular to them are called crossing bars.
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ntraod; prentrenniog ntraod; prentrenned ntraod
reinforcement that represents a group of wires spun together
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teodoo
reinforcement that represents reinforcinig bars, strands, or wires that are used to produce a
compressive stress in prestressed concrete
Besides the actual reinforcing bars, strands, or wires, tendons may comprise an anchorage.
Tendons can be prestressing or post-tensioning tendons. Prestressing tendons are used in
prestressed reinforcement.
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nhear reioforcemeot
reinforcement provided to resist shear force
Shear reinforcement in beams is in form of strrups and in columns in form of tes.
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rebar net leg face; leg face
plane that defnes where the reinforcinig bar legs are created in a rebar set
Tekla Structures creates rebar set leg faces at the reinforced faces of concrete parts or pour
objects, or according to the points (1) picked when creatng a rebar set.
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rebar net guidelioe; guidelioe
defniton of the distributon and directon of the reinforcinig bars in rebar sets
The spacing of the reinforcing bars is measured along the rebar set guideline. The rebar set
guideline can be a line, or a polyline that may have corner chamfers.
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rebar net primary guidelioe; primary guidelioe
rebar set iguideline that is created automatcally when a rebar set is created
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rebar net necoodary guidelioe; necoodary guidelioe
rebar set iguideline that can be used in additon to the rebar set primary iguideline to modify the
geometry, directon, and spacing of reinforcinig bars in a rebar set
Rebar set secondary guidelines can be used to create curved reinforcing bars or to defne a
different spacing at the start and end of the rebar set reinforcing bars, for example.
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rebar net modifer; modifer
line or polyline that can be used to locally modify reinforcinig bars in a rebar set
Rebar set modifers can be rebar set property modifers, end detail modifers, or spliters. Also
rebar set secondary iguidelines behave like rebar set modifers.
Polyline modifer may have corner chamfers. Each rebar set modifer only affects those rebar
set reinforcing bars that its projecton touches.
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rebar net property modifer; property modifer
rebar set modifer that can be used to locally change the propertes of certain reinforcinig bars in a
rebar set
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rebar net eod detail modifer; eod detail modifer
rebar set modifer that can be used to create hooks or threading for certain reinforcinig bars in a
rebar set
The rebar set end detail modifer affects the nearest end of the reinforcinig bar.
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rebar net npliter; npliter
rebar set modifer that can be used to split the reinforcinig bars in a rebar set and to create
reinforcement splices
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rebar nhape placiog tool
tool for creatng rebar sets using predefned reinforcinig bar shapes
Rebar shape placing tool for rebar sets is similar to reinforcinig bar shape cataloig for
reinforcinig bar igroups.
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Concept diagram 9. Reinforcement.
reinforced reinforcement GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
concrete (1) building object that RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
concrete structure represents steel bars criterion of
which contains that are cast into the
subdivision
reinforcement designed concrete in such a
on the assumption that manner that the steel
the concrete and and the concrete act
reinforcement act together in resisting
together in resisting forces
reinforcing bar
forces
group
group of reinforcing
bars that are side by
rebar shape
side and have identical

manager
according to force according to properties, except the
tool for customizing the
possible variation in bar
resisted reinforcement types bending shapes of
lengths
reinforcing bars
shear reinforcement reinforcing bar

1..*
reinforcement provided shape catalog
to resist shear force catalog that displays a
strand rebar set reinforcing bar
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reinforcement that list of predefined

reinforcement that reinforcement that
reinforcing bar shapes
tendon represents a group of represents multiple represents a steel bar
reinforcement that wires spun together reinforcing bars which used to reinforce a
represents reinforcing may have different concrete structure reinforcing bar
bars, strands, or wires geometries, spacings catalog
that are used to reinforcement mesh and properties catalog that displays
produce a compressive reinforcement that reinforcing bar types
stress in prestressed represents a mesh of with a predefined
steel bars in two reinforcement splice bending radius and
concrete
perpendicular directions connecting building hook dimensions
object that joins
reinforcing bars
tie stirrup
reinforcing bar that is reinforcing bar that is
used in parts located in used in parts located in
mainly vertical position mainly horizontal
lacer bar and that is transverse to position and that is
reinforcing bar that is the other reinforcement transverse to the other
placed at the sides of a which is parallel to the reinforcement which is
footing part parallel to the part

criterion of
subdivision
rebar shape placing rebar set leg face

tool rebar set plane that defines
tool for creating rebar reinforcement that where the reinforcing
sets using predefined represents multiple bar legs are created in
reinforcing bar shapes reinforcing bars which a rebar set
may have different
geometries, spacings
rebar set guideline
and properties
definition of the
distribution and
rebar set modifier direction of the
line or polyline that can reinforcing bars in rebar
be used to locally sets
modify reinforcing bars
in a rebar set
rebar set primary rebar set secondary

guideline guideline
rebar set guideline that rebar set guideline that
is created can be used in addition
automatically when a to the rebar set primary
rebar set is created guideline to modify the
geometry, direction,
and spacing of
rebar set property rebar set end detail reinforcing bars in a
modifier modifier rebar set splitter rebar set
rebar set modifier that rebar set modifier that rebar set modifier that
can be used to locally can be used to create can be used to split the
change the properties hooks or threading for reinforcing bars in a
of certain reinforcing certain reinforcing bars rebar set and to create
bars in a rebar set in a rebar set reinforcement splices
Concept diagram 10. Rebar set.
1.5.4 Cant uoitn aod pour uoitn

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cant uoit
buildinig object that represents a concrete structure that consists of one or several parts and possibly
other objects (1)
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cant uoit type
property of a concrete part in a cast unit that defnes if the structure type of the part is precast or
cast in place
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precant coocrete
cast unit type where the concrete is formed, cast, and cured before moved to its fnal positon
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cant-io-place coocrete; CIP; cant-io-nitu coocrete /UK/; poured coocrete /US/; reioforced
coocrete (2) /IN/
cast unit type where the concrete is formed, poured, and cured in its fnal positon
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prentrenned coocrete
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 tendons.
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reioforced coocrete (1)
concrete structure which contains reinforcement designed on the assumpton that the concrete and
reinforcement act together in resistng forces
Reinforcement in reinforced concrete (1) is usually steel bars, wires, or welded wire fabric. It
may also be structural fber of some other material.
In Tekla Structures, reinforced concrete (1) is modeled with reinforcement objects.
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pour uoit
entty that combines together a pour object and the other buildinig objects that need to be in place
before cast-in-place concrete can be poured
The needed building objects can be reinforcement and embeds, for example.
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pour object
buildinig object that is formed of one or more cast-in-place concrete parts, or a part of a cast-in-place
concrete part
The cast-in-place concrete parts are merged into one pour object if they have the same
material grade and pour phase, and if they touch each other. Pour objects are visible in pour
view.
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pour oumber
property of a pour object used to defne the sequence of pours
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pour break
buildinig object used to split a pour object into smaller pour objects
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pour phane
part property that defnes 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.
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pour type
property of a pour object that uses a cast-in-place part name or a manually given value to describe
the pour object
By default the part name is used for pour type. The part name used is the name of the part
with the largest volume in the pour object.
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criterion of
subdivision
cast unit
represents a concrete
structure that consists of
one or several parts and
1..* 0..* 0..*

concrete part reinforcement other part of cast unit
represents steel bars
that are cast into the
concrete in such a
manner that the steel concrete structure
and the concrete act
cast unit type together in resisting
property of a concrete forces
part in a cast unit that
defines if the structure
reinforced
type of the part is
concrete (1)
precast or cast in place
concrete structure
which contains
reinforcement designed
on the assumption that
the concrete and
reinforcement act
together in resisting
forces
precast concrete cast-in-place
cast unit type where the concrete
concrete is formed, cast unit type where the
cast, and cured before concrete is formed, prestressed
moved to its final poured, and cured in its
concrete
position final position
concrete structure in
which internal stresses
have been introduced
to increase its ability to
withstand tension and
stress that will be
produced by loads
Concept diagram 11. Cast unit.
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criterion of
subdivision
pour unit
entity that combines pour number
together a pour object property of a pour
and the other building object used to define
objects that need to be the sequence of pours
in place before
cast-in-place concrete
pour type
can be poured
property of a pour
object that uses a
cast-in-place part name
or a manually given
value to describe the
building object pour object
object (1) that
represents something pour break
that will exist in the real building object used to
building or be closely split a pour object into
related to it smaller pour objects
pour object
building object that is
formed of one or more
parts, or a part of a
cast-in-place concrete cast-in-place concrete
part part
other building object

pour phase
part property that
defines which
embed reinforcement
building object that building object that
parts form a pour object
represents an object (1) represents steel bars
that is to be cast into a that are cast into the
concrete structure and concrete in such a pour view
that is used to connect manner that the steel view that displays
structures or as an aid and the concrete act cast-in-place concrete
when constructing a together in resisting parts merged into pour
structure forces objects
Concept diagram 12. Pour unit.
1.5.5 Annemblien
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banic annembly
assembly that is an independent unit on one assembly level
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oented annembly
assembly that consists of several assemblies on many assembly levels
Nested assemblies include elements that are manufactured as sub-assemblies.
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pareot annembly
assembly in a nested assembly that is superordinate to assemblies on the lower assembly level
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nub-annembly
assembly in a nested assembly that is subordinate to a parent assembly
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niogle-part annembly
assembly that consists of one part
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annembly hierarchy
arrangement of assemblies that describes the manufacture and erectng of the actual assembly to be
built
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annembly level
assembly’s place in the assembly hierarchy
The assembly level is expressed as a number.
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lotog
process of creatng lots and adding assemblies to them
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lot
consignment of assemblies for transportaton to site
It is possible to use lot numbers and descriptons in reports.
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lot oumber
numerical value that indicates a lot
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cootrol oumber; ACN
not: † assembly control number
user-defned atribute of an assembly or a cast unit that identfes the assembly or cast unit main part
A control number does not affect numberinig.
Control numbers are running numbers.
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annembly ponitoo code
code that indicates an assembly’s positon in relaton to igrid lines
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Concept diagram 13. Assemblies.
criterion of
subdivision lotting
process of creating lots
and adding assemblies
assembly hierarchy to them
assembly
arrangement of
assemblies that
describes the lot
that consists of one or lot number
manufacture and assembly level consignment of
several parts and numerical value that

erecting of the actual assembly’s place in the assemblies for
possibly other objects (1) indicates a lot
assembly to be built assembly hierarchy transportation to site
assembly position
code
control number code that indicates an
according to the according to the user-defined attribute of assembly’s position in
assembly hierarchy number of parts an assembly or a cast relation to grid lines
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unit that identifies the

assembly or cast unit
main part
nested assembly basic assembly
assembly that consists assembly that is an
of several assemblies independent unit on assembly that consists single-part
on many assembly one assembly level of several parts assembly
levels assembly that consists
of one part
1..*
parent assembly sub-assembly

assembly in a nested assembly in a nested
assembly that is assembly that is
superordinate to subordinate to a parent
assemblies on the lower assembly
assembly level
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grid
modelinig aid that represents a three-dimensional complex of hori썡ontal and vertcal planes
In Tekla Structures, grids are used as an aid in locatng objects (1) in a model (1). The grid is
shown on the view plane by dash-and-dot lines. It is also possible to show grids and igrid line
labels in drawinigs (1), and to modify grid propertes in the drawings (1).
It is possible to have more than one grid in a model (1). For example, a large-scale grid for the
entre structure, and smaller grids for some detailed sectons.
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grid plaoe
single hori썡ontal or vertcal plane of a igrid
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grid lioe
single line that visuali썡es a single igrid plane on a view plane
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grid lioe label; grid label
name of a igrid line
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grid label frame
frame of a igrid line label in a drawinig (1)
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poiot (2)
modelinig aid that visuali썡es a determined place in a coordinate system, compare with point (1)
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exteonioo lioe (2)
temporary line in a model (1) that can be used for aligning objects (1) with each other
Extension lines (2) can be used when snapping or creatng points (2).
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coontructoo object
modelinig aid that represents a point (1), line, circle, or plane and that helps in placing other
objects (1)
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coontructoo lioe
constructon object that represents a line between two points (1)
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coontructoo plaoe
constructon object that represents a plane
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coontructoo circle
constructon object that represents a circle
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meanure
modelinig aid that displays the distance (1) between points (1) in the model (1), or the measurements
of angles, arcs, or bolt igroups
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coontraiot
modelinig aid that represents a dependency (1) between two model objects
Constraints are used in a model view, in custom components, and in profles.
With constraints it is possible to straighten lines, create 90 degree angles, force lines to meet,
close the profle, and add chamfers in the corners of a profle, for example.
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Concept diagram 14. Modelinig aids.
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY object (1)
collection of human
criterion of and computer
subdivision interpretable data that
is needed to model,
manufacture, and
construct a structure
modeling aid
object (1) that

represents information
that is only relevant in
building a model (1)
grid constraint construction object measure point (2) reference model

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modeling aid that modeling aid that modeling aid that modeling aid that modeling aid that model (2) which the
represents a represents a represents a point (1), displays the distance (1) visualizes a determined designer can use as an
three-dimensional dependency (1) line, circle, or plane between points (1) in place in a coordinate aid when building
complex of horizontal between two model and that helps in the model (1), or the system, compare with another model (2)
and vertical planes objects placing other objects (1) measurements of point (1)
angles, arcs, or bolt
groups
extension line (2)

1..* construction circle construction line point (1) temporary line in a
construction object that construction object that determined place in a model (1) that can be
grid plane represents a circle represents a line coordinate system used for aligning
single horizontal or between two points (1)
objects (1) with each
vertical plane of a grid construction plane snap other
construction object that (performed by Tekla
represents a plane Structures) to
grid line automatically hit an
single line that grid label frame exact point (1) on a
visualizes a single grid grid line label frame of a grid line model object when the
plane on a view plane name of a grid line label in a drawing (1) user moves the mouse
pointer near it
1.5.7 Compooeotn
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nyntem compooeot
component (1) that is included in a Tekla Structures configuraton and whose component objects and
compositon the user can modify within the limits of the component (1) propertes
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cuntom compooeot
component (1) that the user creates and uses for creatng model objects whose compositon the user
can modify as a group
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detailiog compooeot; modeliog tool
component (1) for creatng and assembling component objects for building a structure
The term modeling tool is used in Tekla Structures untl version 21.1.
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cuntom part
component (1) for creatng a part that cannot be created by using any existng part command or part
profle
Typically, custom parts are used to create parts that have a complex compositon. For example,
castellated beams and sandwich panels are ofen created as custom parts.
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neam
component (1) for creatng such component objects that connect parts along a line picked using two
points (1)
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coooectoo
component (1) for creatng such component objects that automatcally connect component secondary
parts to a component main part and create the necessary other objects (1)
A connecton can be a system or a custom component. Other objects (1) can include bolts (1),
welds, cuts, and fttinigs.
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AutoCoooectoo
tool that creates connectons with predefned propertes in certain framing conditons
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AutoDefaultn
predefned propertes that AutoConnecton uses when creatng connectons
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up directoo
connecton or detail property that indicates how the created connecton is rotated around the
component secondary part, or the created detail around the component main part, relatve to the
current work plane
The up directon optons are +x, -x, +y, -y, +썡, -썡, and auto.
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detail
component (1) for creatng such component objects that automatcally connect to a component main
part at a picked locaton
A detail can be a system or a custom component. For example, an alignment hook or a steel
column base plate is a detail.
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plug-io
rather than: plugin
component (1) that is developed using Tekla Open API

Plug-in is a .dll fle and loaded inside Tekla Structures process.
Plug-ins can be started from the applicatons and components cataloig.
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compooeot (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 model (1). For example, Tekla Structures automatcally
modifes a connecton if the user modifes the parts it connects.
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oented compooeot
component (2) that consists of several components (2)
Nested components include elements that are modeled as sub-components.
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nub-compooeot
component (2) in a nested component that is subordinate to another component (2)
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compooeot hierarchy
arrangement of components (2) that describes the internal structure of a nested component
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compooeot nymbol
symbol in a model (1) that indicates a component (2) type, functons as a link to component (2)
propertes, and can be used to control component objects
Component symbol of a connecton or a detail also indicates the status of the connecton or
the detail using colors.
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Concept diagram 15. Components (parts of Tekla Structures functonality).
component (2) component (1) RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
group of model objects part of Tekla Structures
criterion of
that is created by a functionality that is
component (1) and that used for creating a subdivision
Tekla Structures treats group of model objects
as a single unit that are easy to model
and modify as a single
unit

according to the
creator of the purpose of the
development method
component (1) component (1)
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system component custom component connection detail detailing component seam

component (1) that is component (1) that the component (1) for component (1) for component (1) for component (1) for
included in a Tekla user creates and uses creating such creating such creating and creating such
Structures configuration for creating model component objects that component objects that assembling component component objects that
and whose component objects whose automatically connect automatically connect objects for building a connect parts along a
objects and composition the user component secondary to a component main structure line picked using two
composition the user can modify as a group parts to a component part at a picked location points (1)
can modify within the main part and create
limits of the the necessary other
component (1) objects (1) custom part
properties up direction component (1) for
connection or detail creating a part that
cannot be created by
property that indicates
how the created using any existing part
connection is rotated command or part profile
AutoConnection around the component
tool that creates AutoDefaults secondary part, or the
component developed plug-in connections with predefined properties created detail around
using developer kit component (1) that is predefined properties in that AutoConnection the component main
developed using Tekla certain framing uses when creating part, relative to the
Open API conditions connections current work plane

criterion of
subdivision
component object explode

single model object to ungroup the
that belongs to a objects (1) that are parts
component (2) of another object (1) or
a component (2)
component (1)
part of Tekla Structures
component symbol
component (2) functionality that is
symbol in a model (1)
group of model objects used for creating a
that indicates a
that is created by a group of model objects
component (2) type,
component (1) and that that are easy to model
functions as a link to
Tekla Structures treats and modify as a single
component (2)
as a single unit unit
properties, and can be
used to control
component objects
component
hierarchy
nested component basic component arrangement of
component (2) that components (2) that
consists of several describes the internal
components (2) structure of a nested
component
sub-component
component (2) in a
nested component that
is subordinate to
another component (2)
Concept diagram 16. Components (igroups of model objects).
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1.6 Setogn aod properten
1.6.1 Setogn aod properten

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netogn pl
collecton of choices defned by a sofware user or predefned in the sofware in order to control
operatons of the sofware
Setngs may affect general functons of the sofware (see igeneral settinigs) or a specifc
functon. Examples of setngs in Tekla Structures include display setngs, numbering setngs,
and color setngs. Also advanced optons are a category of setngs.
The user can defne setngs, for example, by entering a value or by selectng a value among
the available ones.
Giving values to propertes also infuences operatons of the sofware. Therefore, values given
to propertes are also regarded as setngs. For example, values given to igrid propertes form
part of general modelinig settinigs.
The term setngs is sometmes used as a synonym for propertes. The term propertes is used
to refer to real-world enttes, such as parts or details. The term setngs is used to refer to
sofware operatons, for example rotaton setngs and display setngs. The term propertes is
used when the viewpoint is that of a single object (1) and the term setngs is used when the
viewpoint is more general.
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geoeral netogn pl; optoon pl
settinigs that are used to control the general functons of the sofware
For example, autosave interval and mouse setngs are general setngs in Tekla Structures.
General setngs can be saved for each model (1) or as a standard fle.
In Tekla Structures, general setngs are defned in the Optons dialog box.
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advaoced optoon pl
settinigs used to customi썡e Tekla Structures for specifc companies, standards, users, or user groups
In Tekla Structures, advanced optons are setngs that are used, for example, in a specifc
project or geographical area, or by a specifc company.
In Tekla Structures, advanced optons usually begin with the initals XS and are followed by the
name of the functon, for example XS_BACKGROUND_COLOR.
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role-npecifc advaoced optoon pl
advanced optons that work for all users with the same role
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uner-npecifc advaoced optoon pl
advanced optons that affect all models (1) the user has
User-specifc advanced optons set the user’s personal preferences, for example, the
background color of the model views.
User-specifc advanced optons are saved in the optons.bin fle.
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model-npecifc advaoced optoon pl
advanced optons that affect the current model
Model-specifc advanced optons are saved in the model optons and drawinig optons
databases.
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nyntem-npecifc advaoced optoon pl
advanced optons that affect all sessions and work for all users and in all models (1)
System-specifc advanced optons are read from initalizaton fles.
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curreot properten pl
rather than: applied values pl
propertes related to an object type and applied to new objects (1) of this type
In Tekla Structures, propertes related to an object type are actvated in the property pane or
the dialog box.
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modeliog netogn pl
settinigs applied in the modelinig mode
Examples of modeling setngs include rotaton setngs, color setngs, transparency setngs,
display setngs and numbering setngs.
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properten pl
collecton of characteristcs of an object (1) in a sofware or applicaton
The selecton of propertes related to each object (1) is usually predefned. For example,
propertes related to parts include name, profle and material. The sofware user can also
create certain propertes (see user-defned atributes).
In Tekla Structures the values related to propertes can be given in a property pane or a dialog
box.
The term settinigs is sometmes used as a synonym for propertes. The term propertes is used
to refer to real-world enttes, such as parts or details. The term setngs is used to refer to
sofware operatons, for example rotaton setngs and display setngs. The term propertes is
used when the viewpoint is that of a single object (1) and the term setngs is used when the
viewpoint is more general.
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object properten pl
propertes associated with an object type
Usually a single object property includes a default value that the user can modify.
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cootextual toolbar; mioi toolbar
foatng toolbar that contains commands for modifying the most common object propertes
The user can customi썡e the contextual toolbar.
The term mini toolbar is used in Tekla Structures untl version 21.1.
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Concept diagram 17. Settinigs and propertes.
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY settings

RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION collection of choices
criterion of defined by a software
user or predefined in
subdivision
the software in order to
control operations of
the software

according to how the
according to the according to the according to the properties
according to the mode settings are defined
intended user group generality of the operation affected collection of
operations characteristics of an
object (1) in a software
modeling settings drawing settings or application
settings applied in the settings that control
advanced options settings common to all
modeling mode what the drawing (1)
settings used to users
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looks like and what it

customize Tekla includes
Structures for specific
companies, standards,
general settings settings that afffect a
users, or user groups settings that are used to specific function
according to what the
control the general according to the
properties are applied
functions of the software number of cases
for
according to user group according to types

display settings numbering settings color settings
view properties object properties
properties associated
with an object type
system-specific current properties properties modified in
role-specific user-specific advanced options properties related to an order to be used in a
advanced options advanced options model-specific advanced options that object type and applied single case contextual toolbar
advanced options that advanced options that advanced options affect all sessions and to new objects (1) of floating toolbar that
work for all users with affect all models (1) the advanced options that work for all users and in this type contains commands for
the same role user has affect the current model all models (1) modifying the most
common object
properties
1.6.2 Object properten

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object property
single characteristc associated with an object type
For example, profle and material are object propertes.
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locatoo property; locatoo category property
object property that reports the model object locaton in the locaton breakdown structure
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uner-defoed atribute; UDA
object property created by the user in order to widen the range of predefned object propertes
User-defned atributes are used when the predefned object propertes are not sufcient but
more propertes are needed. For example, comment, locked, and erecton status are user-
defned atributes.
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object lock
user-defned atribute that is used to protect model objects from being accidentally changed
The model objects can be locked and unlocked in the object locks dialog box and the phase
manaiger.
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cuntom property
object property that the user can manually include in the Origanizer
Some propertes are not automatcally available in the Organi썡er, for example the propertes of
reference model objects.
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parametric property
rather than: variable (2)
model object property that can include dependencies (1)

For example, length is a parametric property.
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<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.
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refereoce dintaoce variable; refereoce dintaoce
variable (1) used to pass on distance (1) informaton in order to defne propertes
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dintaoce variable; dintaoce (2)
variable (1) used to bind the model object to the object (1) planes or constructon planes
A distance variable includes a value and a dependency (1).
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parametric variable
rather than: parameter
variable (1) used to defne a value for a parametric property

A parametric variable does not include a dependency (1).
For example, name, material grade, and bolt si썡e are parametric variables.
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depeodeocy (1)
rule that defnes a model object’s relatonship to other model objects so that the later ones adapt to
changes made in the former
A dependency (1) can be created between parametric propertes or between variables (1).
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Concept diagram 18. Object propertes. GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY object property
RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION single characteristic
criterion of associated with an
subdivision object type
according to the according to what the

according to where the according to who
location breakdown property is for
object is created creates the property
structure

location property user-defined predefined object
drawing object property model object property
object property that attribute property
reports the model object property created
object location in the by the user in order to
variable (1) location breakdown widen the range of
string that is used to structure predefined object
bind model objects or properties standard property custom property
object property that the
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to set or store values

user can manually
include in the Organizer
distance variable reference distance parametric variable object lock other user-defined
variable (1) used to variable variable (1) used to
user-defined attribute attribute
bind the model object variable (1) used to pass define a value for a
that is used to protect
to the object (1) planes on distance (1) parametric property model objects from
or construction planes information in order to being accidentally
define properties changed
distance variable value dependency (1) parametric property model object property
rule that defines a model object property that cannot include
model object’s that can include dependencies
relationship to other dependencies (1)
model objects so that
the latter ones adapt to
changes made in the
former
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<Tekla Structures>
annociatvity
drawinig (1) property that represents the linking of drawinig objects to model objects so that the
former are updated according to changes made to the later in the modelinig mode
In Tekla Structures, associatvity only relates to one type of drawing objects, namely
associatve objects. These can be buildinig objects and associatve annotaton objects.
In Tekla Structures, the term ’associatvity’ has traditonally been used when referring to the
linking of drawing objects to model objects. In other modeling contexts, however, the term
associatvity may refer to any kind of linking between model objects or parts of a model (1) by
using dependencies (1).
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adaptvity
automatc linking of model objects to another model object
For example, reinforcement and surface treatment automatcally adapt to the changes made to
the part they are linked with.
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<Tekla Structures>
parametric modeliog
modelinig that uses parametric variables to defne various propertes
In Tekla Structures, parametric modeling is used in custom components and parametric user-
defned profles.
Parametric modeling can be used for defning a model object’s geometry, locaton, and
relatonship to other model objects. Parametric modeling may also use dependencies (1)
between the model objects to update the model objects.
The term ’parametric modeling’ has traditonally been used in Tekla Structures as defned
above. In other modeling contexts, the term ’associatve parametric modeling’ may be used
(see also how associatvity is defned in Tekla Structures).
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magoetc; magoetnm
igrid and constructon object property which enables atachinig adaptve model objects so that the
atached model objects follow when part of the grid or constructon object is moved
See also adaptvity.
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verb
atach
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, reinforcement can be atached to a concrete beam and a load can be atached to
a part.
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verb
biod
to relate a model object point (1) or plane to an object (1) plane or constructon plane so that they
change according to the changes made to the object (1) plane or constructon plane
For example, distance variables can be used to bind handles, fttinigs, and cuts to constructon
planes, so that the custom component can adapt to different situatons, such as different
shapes and si썡es of component main part profle.
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biodiog
geometric dependency (1) between model objects and model object planes or constructon planes
In Tekla Structures, bindings are used to defne locatons using distance variables.
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equatoo
dependency (1) that determines that two things are equal
In Tekla Structures, equatons are used to defne values for parametric propertes.
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formula
rule stated in a mathematcal language
Formula is part of an equaton.
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criterion of
subdivision
intelligence
associative object associativity adaptivity parametric modeling

drawing object that is drawing (1) property automatic linking of modeling that uses
updated according to that represents the model objects to parametric variables to
the changes made to linking of drawing another model object define various properties
an object (1) in the objects to model
modeling mode objects so that the
former are updated
associativity point according to changes magnetic attach
made to the latter in grid and construction to relate a model
in a drawing object, a
the modeling mode object property which object to another
point (1) that follows the
changes in the enables attaching model object or to a
adaptive model objects point (1) so that the
model (2)
variable (1) so that the attached related model object
string that is used to model objects follow follows when the other
bind model objects or when part of the grid or model object or
to set or store values construction object is point (1) is moved or
moved deleted
reference distance distance variable parametric variable

variable variable (1) used to variable (1) used to
variable (1) used to pass bind the model object define a value for a parametric property
on distance (1) to the object (1) planes parametric property model object property
information in order to or construction planes that can include
define properties dependencies (1)
dependency (1)
rule that defines a
model object’s
relationship to other
bind model objects so that
to relate a model the latter ones adapt to
object point (1) or changes made in the
plane to an object (1) former
plane or construction
plane so that they
change according to
the changes made to
binding
the object (1) plane or equation
geometric
construction plane dependency (1) that
dependency (1)
determines that two
between model objects
things are equal
and model object
planes or construction
planes
formula other part of an

rule stated in a equation
mathematical language
Concept diagram 19. Tekla Structures intelliigence.
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1.8 Viewn
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repreneotatoo
the way that the informaton included in a model (1) is represented visually
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object repreneotatoo
representaton of a model object or an object igroup in a model view, such a representaton being
based on the color and transparency settinigs applied to the model object or the object group
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view
representaton of a model (1) or a part of it, which is displayed inside the Tekla Structures window
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view plaoe
plane in a space that defnes the view
In Tekla Structures, the igrids are projected onto the view plane and the igrid lines can be visible
on it.
View depth is defned startng from the view plane.
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view depth
thickness of a slice of the model (1) defned startng from, and perpendicular to, the view plane
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work area
certain porton of the model (1) that is currently actve 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 set a certain si썡ed work area so that the views of the
model (1) are simpler and quickly updated, for example.
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model view
view that is represented in the modelinig mode
Model view is available also in the drawinig mode and it is represented in its own window.
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banic view
model view whose view plane is defned by two global coordinate axes and the distance (1) from the
global origin along the third global coordinate axis
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adj
pernpectve
displaying objects (1) in a model view from a partcular standpoint so that distant objects (1) appear
smaller than close ones, as do text and points (2)
The user can 썡oom, rotate, pan, or fy through the model objects.
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adj
orthogooal
displaying objects (1) in right-angles projecton
In model view the si썡e of the objects (1) is the same despite of their distance (1) to the viewing
point and the 썡oom remains on part faces.
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drawiog view
view that includes selected model objects or an area in the model (1), that is represented in a
drawinig (1)
A drawing view is a container for model and drawinig objects.
A drawing (1) can include several drawing views, which usually are two-dimensional views,
plane views, to the model (1).
Examples of drawing views in Tekla Structures include main views, secton views, sinigle-part
views, and 3D views.
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drawiog view frame
solid frame around all the contents of a drawinig view
Drawing view frame can be used when modifying propertes of a single drawing view. Drawing
views can be dragged using the drawing view frame.
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drawiog view bouodary; view bouodary
not: view extrema pl
dashed frame inside a drawinig view

Drawing view boundary can be used when cropping the contents of a drawing view. For
example, it is possible to resi썡e drawing views so that there is no unnecessary empty space in
them, or to show just a specifc part of the drawing view contents.
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default view
not: † part basic view; † component basic view
view that is created for a selected part or component (2) and whose view plane is defned by the
coordinate system of the selected part or component (2)
Tekla Structures creates four default views: front, top, end, and perspectve. Each default view
can have its own view propertes.
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uodeformed view
view that shows a deformed part in undeformed form
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pour view
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 if they touch each other.
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plaoe view; 2D view
view that displays objects (1) two-dimensionally
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nurface view
plane view that displays the object (1) face
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3D view
view that displays objects (1) three-dimensionally
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grid view; view aloog grid lioe
view that is created along a specifed igrid line of a selected igrid and whose view plane is the same as
the specifed igrid plane
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view oo part plaoe
view that is created of a certain plane of a selected part
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froot view
view on part plane created of the part’s front plane
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top view
view on part plane created of the part’s top plane
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back view
view on part plane created of the part’s back plane
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botom view
view on part plane created of the part’s botom plane
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view oame
name of an individual view
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Concept diagram 20. Views.
representation GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
the way that the RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
information included in criterion of
a model (1) is
subdivision
represented visually
according to the type according to how the

of information information is
represented work area represented view plane
certain portion of the plane in a space that
model (1) that is defines the view
object currently active for
working on in a view
representation view
representation of a representation of a
model object or an model (1) or a part of it, view depth

object group in a which is displayed thickness of a slice of
view name
model view, such a inside the Tekla the model (1) defined
representation being name of an individual
Structures window starting from, and
view
based on the color and perpendicular to, the
transparency settings view plane
applied to the model
object or the object
group
perspective
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according to how the according to how the according to how the

displaying objects (1) in according to where the according to the
view is created view modifies the model (1) is viewed
a model view from a view is represented dimensionality of the
object (1)
particular standpoint so objects
that distant objects (1)
appear smaller than
close ones, as do text
undeformed view pour view
and points (2) view that shows a view that displays
plane view 3D view deformed part in cast-in-place concrete
view that displays view that displays undeformed form parts merged into pour
orthogonal objects (1) objects (1) objects
displaying objects (1) in two-dimensionally three-dimensionally
right-angles projection
default view grid view

view on part plane
view that is created for view that is created
drawing view surface view view that is created of a
model view a selected part or along a specified grid
plane view that displays certain plane of a
view that includes component (2) and line of a selected grid
view that is represented the object (1) face selected part
selected model objects whose view plane is and whose view plane
in the modeling mode
or an area in the defined by the is the same as the
model (1), that is coordinate system of specified grid plane
represented in a drawing view frame the selected part or
drawing (1) component (2)
solid frame around all
basic view
the contents of a
model view whose view
drawing view
plane is defined by two front view back view top view bottom view
global coordinate axes view on part plane view on part plane view on part plane view on part plane
and the distance (1) drawing view created of the part’s created of the part’s created of the part’s top created of the part’s
from the global origin boundary front plane back plane plane bottom plane
along the third global dashed frame inside a
coordinate axis drawing view
1.9 Coordioaten, plaoen, poiotn, aod lioen
1.9.1 Coordioate nyntemn

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global coordioate nyntem
coordinate system that refects the entre space of a model (1)
A green cube represents the global coordinate system and lies at the global point of origin in
the 3D view.
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local coordioate nyntem
coordinate system that refects the current work plane or drawinig view plane
The local coordinate system is represented in a model (1) by a symbol with three axes (x, y, and
썡). This symbol indicates the directon of the model (1). It is located in the lower right corner of
the model view.
In a drawinig (1), the local coordinate system symbol has two axes.
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uner coordioate nyntem; UCS
local coordinate system defned by the user and used in a drawinig view
User coordinate system makes it easier to place drawinig objects, because the user can place
the drawing objects relatve to a user-defnable 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 modifes drawing objects.
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criterion of
subdivision
point (1)
coordinate system determined place in a
coordinate system
local coordinate
global coordinate
system
system
coordinate system that
coordinate system that
reflects the current work
reflects the entire space
plane or drawing view
of a model (1)
plane
work plane
plane that the user has
chosen in a model (1)
and that is currently
user coordinate active for working on in
system a model view
local coordinate system
defined by the user and
used in a drawing view
Concept diagram 21. Coordinate systems.
1.9.2 Plaoen
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plaoe
fat surface represented in a two-dimensional coordinate system
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ponitooiog plaoe
plane that defnes the positon of a model object relatve to the part’s reference points or other
model objects
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part ponitooiog plaoe
positoninig plane that defnes the positon of a part relatve to its reference points
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coooectoo ponitooiog plaoe
positoninig plane that defnes the positon of component objects in a connecton relatve to
component main parts
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compooeot plaoe
plane that is in a component (2) and that defnes the positon of the component objects inside the
component (2)
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bouodary plaoe
plane whose positon is defned by the edge of a boundinig box
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bouodiog box
rectangular border with the smallest measure within which all the selected points (1) that positon
the model objects lie
In Tekla Structures two-dimensional bounding boxes are used in drawinigs (1) and three-
dimensional bounding boxes in models (1).
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outlioe plaoe
plane whose positon is defned by the outer and inner surfaces of a part
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cut plaoe
plane whose positon is defned by a cut surface
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ceoter plaoe
plane whose positon is defned so that it passes through the midpoint of a part cross secton
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work plaoe
plane that the user has chosen in a model (1) and that is currently actve for working on in a model
view
Newly created, copied, or moved model objects comply with the work plane. For example,
shifing the work plane to follow a sloped plane makes it easier to model sloped structures.
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clip plaoe
tool that hides a porton of the model (1) in a model view
Clip plane can be created in model views that show model object faces. The clip plane is
aligned with the selected model object face.
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Concept diagram 22. Planes. GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
construction plane
construction object that
criterion of represents a plane
subdivision
point (1)
determined place in a
coordinate system plane clip plane
coordinate system
flat surface represented tool that hides a portion
in a two-dimensional of the model (1) in a
coordinate system model view
reference point

point (1) that Tekla
Structures creates when
the user creates a
model object, the according to what the according to how the according to how the
point (1) being plane defines plane is defined plane is used
visualized as a handle
work plane
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positioning plane component plane view plane plane that the user has
plane that defines the plane that is in a plane in a space that chosen in a model (1)
position of a model component (2) and that defines the view and that is currently
object relative to the defines the position of active for working on in
part’s reference points the component objects a model view
or other model objects inside the
component (2)
outline plane boundary plane center plane grid plane
plane whose position is plane whose position is plane whose position is single horizontal or
defined by the outer defined by the edge of defined so that it passes vertical plane of a grid
connection and inner surfaces of a a bounding box through the midpoint of
positioning plane part positioning part a part cross section
positioning plane that plane
defines the position of positioning plane that cut plane
component objects in a defines the position of a bounding box plane whose position is
connection relative to part relative to its rectangular border with defined by a cut surface
component main parts reference points the smallest measure
within which all the
selected points (1) that
position the model
objects lie
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poiot (1); locatoo
determined place in a coordinate system
The user can determine a point (1) by clicking it or by inputng numerical coordinates.
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bane poiot
point (1) in a model (1) that is used to defne a point (1) and north directon (y axis) in another
coordinate system
A project can have several base points but only one of them can be the project base point that
sets the model (1) origin.
Base points allow the use of another coordinate system needed for interoperability and
collaboraton. Base points can also be used in drawinigs (2), and in reports and templates (1).
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geometry poiot
point (1) on an object’s (1) geometry determined by the object’s (1) shape
Geometry points can be selected as snap points in a snap switch.
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geometry lioe
line on an object’s (1) geometry determined by the object’s (1) shape
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refereoce poiot
point (1) that Tekla Structures creates when the user creates a model object, the point (1) being
visuali썡ed 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 as snap points.
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haodle
symbol that is shown if a model object is selected
Handles can be used to move a model object or to modify the model object’s shape or si썡e.
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direct modifcatoo
functon that actvates the mode where the model objects can be modifed by using handles
Direct modifcaton enables additonal handles and modifcaton optons.
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refereoce lioe
line between two reference points
For example, if the user picks two points (1) to positon a beam, these points (1) form the
reference line, and handles appear at the line ends.
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annociatvity poiot
in a drawinig object, a point (1) that follows the changes in the model (2)
For example, an end point (1) of a line or a base point of a dimension are associatvity points.

criterion of
subdivision
point (1)
coordinate system
according to snapping
according to how the according to the place
point (1) is created of the point (1)
according to the
snap point changes in the model
point (1) to which Tekla (2)
according to Structures snaps
coordinate system
origin
geometry point
reference point
point (1) on an object’
s (1) geometry
base point Structures creates when
determined by the
the user creates a
point (1) in a model (1) object’s (1) shape
that is used to define a model object, the
point (1) being
point (1) and north
visualized as a handle
direction (y axis) in
another coordinate geometry line
system handle line on an object’s (1)
symbol that is shown if geometry determined
a model object is by the object’s (1) shape
selected
project base point
associativity point
direct modification
reference line in a drawing object, a
function that activates
line between two point (1) that follows the
the mode where the
reference points changes in the
model objects can be
model (2)
modified by using
handles
Concept diagram 23. Points and lines.
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1.9.4 Soap
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verb
pick
(performed by Tekla Structures user) to click one or more points (1) in a model (1) in order to execute
an acton using those points (1)
The user picks points (1) to positon model objects when creatng them, for example.
Picking can be done by using the lef mouse buton, for example.
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verb
noap
(performed by Tekla Structures) to automatcally hit an exact point (1) on a model object when the
user moves the mouse pointer near it
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noap poiot
point (1) to which Tekla Structures snaps
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noap zooe
썡one around one or more snap points inside which Tekla Structures hits the closest snap point
corresponding to the actve snap switches
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noap priority
property of a snap point that defnes its ranking among the snap points inside a snap zone
Tekla Structures automatcally snaps to the point (1) with the highest snap priority, but the
user can also choose another point (1).
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noap grid
area covered with regularly spaced snap points
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noap nwitch
switch used for controlling what kind of points (1) Tekla Structures snaps to
The user needs to actvate snap switches to be able to pick different points (1), for example,
line ends and intersectons.
Snap switches help the user to pick points (1) in order to positon model objects precisely
without having to know the coordinates or create additonal lines or points (2).
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noap override
tool used for temporarily bypassing the snap switch in use
Snap override only bypasses the snap switch settinigs for the next point (1) the user picks.
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ortho tool
tool used to snap into orthoigonal directons in a model (1) or drawinig (1)
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criterion of
subdivision
pick point (1)

(performed by Tekla determined place in a
Structures user) to click coordinate system
one or more points (1)
in a model (1) in order
to execute an action
using those points (1)
snap
(performed by Tekla
Structures) to snap point snap grid
automatically hit an point (1) to which Tekla area covered with
exact point (1) on a Structures snaps regularly spaced snap
model object when the points
user moves the mouse
pointer near it
snap zone
zone around one or snap priority
more snap points inside property of a snap point
which Tekla Structures that defines its ranking
hits the closest snap among the snap points
point corresponding to inside a snap zone
the active snap switches
snap switch snap override

switch used for tool used for
ortho tool controlling what kind of temporarily bypassing
tool used to snap into points (1) Tekla the snap switch in use
orthogonal directions in Structures snaps to
a model (1) or
drawing (1)
Concept diagram 24. Snap.
1.10 Moden
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niogle-uner mode
mode in which only one user can work on a model (1)
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mult-uner mode
mode in which several users can work on the same model (1) using their own workinig models
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Tekla Structuren mult-uner nerver
computer in a mult-user system set up as a server running the Tekla Structures mult-user server
proigram
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Tekla Structuren mult-uner nerver program
program that enables using Tekla Structures in mult-user mode
The Tekla Structures mult-user server program is xs_server.exe.
The Tekla Structures mult-user server program’s main tasks are to distribute ID numbers for
new objects (1), to lock the model (1) when somebody saves or numbers the model (1), and to
identfy client computers.
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modeliog mode
mode that is used for creatng and analy썡ing a model (1), and initatng the creaton of a drawinig (1)
and a report
Custom component editor and sketch editor can be accessed in modeling mode.
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drawiog mode
mode that is used for editng the appearance and content of drawinigs (1)
Tekla Structures switches to the drawing mode when the user opens any drawing (1).
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cuntom compooeot editor
tool that is used for modifying component (2) that is created by a custom component, and for
creatng dependencies (1) between component objects and other model objects
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cuntom compooeot dialog editor
tool used for modifying the custom component dialog box in custom component editor
The custom component dialog editor is used for adding and arranging the dialog box elements,
such as images, tabs, and lists.
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nketch editor
rather than: cross secton sketch editor
tool that is used for creatng and editng parametric user-defned profles
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criterion of
subdivision
mode
according to working according to the

phase number of users that
can work on the same
model
modeling mode drawing mode single-user mode multi-user mode

mode that is used for mode that is used for mode in which only mode in which several
creating and analyzing editing the appearance one user can work on a users can work on the
a model (1), and and content of model (1) same model (1) using
initiating the creation drawings (1) their own working
of a drawing (1) and a models
report
Tekla Structures
sketch editor multi-user server
tool that is used for program
creating and editing program that enables
custom component parametric user-defined
using Tekla Structures
editor profiles in multi-user mode
tool that is used for
modifying
component (2) that is Tekla Structures
created by a custom multi-user server
component, and for custom component computer in a
creating dialog editor multi-user system set up
dependencies (1) tool used for modifying as a server running the
between component the custom component Tekla Structures
objects and other dialog box in custom multi-user server
model objects component editor program
Concept diagram 25. Modes.
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2.1 Model typen

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niogle-uner model
model (1) that is opened in sinigle-user mode
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mult-uner model
model (1) that is used for collaboraton and that is opened in mult-user mode
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manter model
mult-user model from and to which informaton is fetched and saved in mult-user mode, and into
which Tekla Structures merges changes that individual users make in the workinig models
It is not possible to work on the master model.
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workiog model
mult-user model that an individual user works on in mult-user mode
Working model is a local copy of a master model and the user’s current model.
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nhared model; Tekla Model Shariog model
model (1) used for collaboraton over the Tekla Model Sharinig service
With a shared model, each user works with their own model (1) and the changes are shared
through Tekla Model Sharing. A shared model requires the use of a sinigle-user model. The
same model (1) cannot be a shared model and a mult-user model.
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model template
model (1) which is used as a basis for creatng new models (1)
The user can save a model (1) including all its elements, such as object propertes, certain
settinigs, parts, and components (2), in a model template.
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curreot model
model (1) that is actve in Tekla Structures
The current model can be a sinigle-user model, a shared model or a workinig model.
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ntaodard-part model
rather than: standard part model
model (1) that contains standard parts and that is only used for defning part prefxes when
numberinig parts in the current model
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ntructural model
model (2) that represents a structure to be constructed
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phynical model
structural model with a direct or indirect counterpart in the structure to be built
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aoalynin model; aoalynin aod denigo model; aoalynin & denigo model
structural model that is created from a physical model and used on the one hand for analy썡ing
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 sofware or applicaton.
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maioteoaoce model
model (2) that covers informaton on the maintenance of the building
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buildiog ioformatoo model
model (2) that facilitates the exchange and use of building informaton
In Tekla Structures context, the term BIM is only used to refer to ’building informaton
modeling’.
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model (2) GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

pattern of an object (1), RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
a system, or a process criterion of
that exists or will exist in subdivision
the real world
according to how the according to the use of according to what the

model (2) is built the model (2) model (2) represents
model
maintenance model structural model
model (2) that
facilitates the model (2) that covers model (2) that
information on the represents a structure to
exchange and use of
maintenance of the be constructed
building
architectural model
model (1)
building information physical model analysis model
model that is built with structural model with a structural model that is
Tekla Structures and reference model direct or indirect created from a physical
that represents a model (2) which the counterpart in the model and used on the
structure to be designer can use as an structure to be built one hand for analyzing
constructed, containing aid when building structural behavior and
information needed to another model (2) load bearing, and on
manufacture and the other hand for
construct the structure, design
according to the according to the role of

working method the model (1)
single-user model model used for model template

model (1) that is collaboration model (1) which is used current model
opened in single-user as a basis for creating model (1) that is active
mode new models (1) in Tekla Structures
shared model multi-user model standard-part model

model (1) used for model (1) that is used model (1) that contains
collaboration over the for collaboration and standard parts and that
Tekla Model Sharing that is opened in is only used for defining
Tekla Model Sharing part prefixes when
service multi-user mode
cloud service for numbering parts in the
collaboration and for current model
storing and sharing a
model (1)
master model
Management multi-user model from working model
Console for Tekla and to which multi-user model that
on-premises Model Sharing information is fetched an individual user works
sharing service web-based tool for and saved in multi-user on in multi-user mode
alternative service for administrators to mode, and into which
the Tekla Model manage all the Tekla Structures merges
Sharing service that organization's changes that individual
uses a local server models (1) shared with users make in the
Tekla Model Sharing working models
Concept diagram 26. Models.
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2.2 Partn
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item
part that has a three-dimensional shape
The item is defned by a shape and the main difference to other parts is that parts have a
profle extruded to create the length of the part.
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corbel
concrete part representng 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
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beam
part that represents a linear extruded structure in a mainly hori썡ontal positon
In Tekla Structures, beams are created with two points (1).
In some contexts, for example in analysis, the term beam object may be used to refer to beams
and columns.
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orthogooal beam
beam created perpendicular to a work plane in a picked locaton
Beam is only orthoigonal in the creaton stage. Afer its creaton, an orthogonal beam can be
modifed as if it were a beam or column.
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npiral beam
beam that follows the form of a helix and is defned by a start point (1), center point (1) and the
rotaton axis
Spiral beams can be concrete spiral beams or steel spiral beams. They can be used to create
spiral staircases, complex architectural structures, and concrete parking ramps, for example.
Spiral beam can rise from the work plane or be fat. If the spiral beam rises, the total rise is
defned between the start and the end point (1).
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curved beam
beam that follows the form of an arc
Steel curved beams can be created by picking three points (1), where a point (1) between the
start point (1) and the end point (1) defnes the arc. Both steel and concrete curved beams can
be created by adjustng radius in beam propertes or by using polybeams.
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columo
part that represents a linear extruded structure in a mainly vertcal positon
In Tekla Structures, columns are created with one point (1).
In some contexts, for example in analysis, the term beam object may be used to refer to
beams and columns.
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footog
part that represents a constructon that is located under another part and used for distributng loads
on the ground
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pad footog
footnig that supports a single point of contact
Pad footng usually supports one column.
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ntrip footog
footnig that supports several points of contact or a region of points of contact
Strip footng supports a length of wall or a line of closely spaced columns, for example.
In Tekla Structures, strip footng has a polygon shape that the user defnes by pickinig
points (1).
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pile cap
footnig 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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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.
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plate (1)
part that represents a fat structure
In some contexts, for example in analysis, the term plate object may be used to refer to
plates (1).
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nlab
plate (1) that represents a concrete structure
In Tekla Structures, a slab is created by pickinig three or more points (1).
Slab may be part of a foor, for example.
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plate (2)
plate (1) that represents a steel structure
Plate (2) is mainly used as a connecton piece or as a foor plate.
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paoel; > 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 pickinig two or more points (1).
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polybeam
part of a certain shape that is created as a contnuous chain of beams passing through points (1) that
the user picks
The segments of the polybeam are straight, but segment intersectons can be curved. For
example, a beam that follows a 썡ig썡ag line is a polybeam.
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cootour plate
part whose outline form the user defnes by pickinig three or more points (1)
The user can defne the shape of the contour plate parallel to the work plane. The profle in
use defnes the thickness. The corners of the contour plate can be chamfered.
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twio profle
part that represents two identcal parts mirrored in relaton to their positon
Twin profle can be separated into two individual parts, afer which it is no longer a twin
profle.
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beot plate (1)
not: folded plate /UK/
part that is created from contour plates, or beams whose profle is a plate (1)
Curved beams, spiral beams, or deformed parts cannot be used for creatng a bent plate.
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nequeoce oumber
incremental number of an individual part that belongs to a sequence of parts
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nequeocer
Tekla Structures tool for creatng named sequences for parts and assigning sequence numbers to the
parts
Sequencer is used for defning erecton sequences, for example.
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maio part (1)
part that exists in a buildinig object and that determines the positon number for the assembly or cast
unit and the directon of assembly or cast unit drawinigs
Main part (1) can be an assembly main part or a cast unit main part.
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necoodary part (1)
part that exists in a buildinig object and that is connected to the main part (1)
Secondary part (1) can be an assembly secondary part or a cast unit secondary part.
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annembly maio part
main part (1) that exists in an assembly
The assembly main part in a steel assembly may have other parts welded or bolted to it. By
default, the assembly main part is not welded or bolted to any other parts.
The user can change the assembly main part.
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cant uoit maio part
main part (1) that exists in a cast unit
The cast unit main part in a concrete cast unit is, by default, the part with the largest volume
of concrete.
The user can change the cast unit main part.
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annembly necoodary part
secondary part (1) that exists in an assembly and that is connected to an assembly main part
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cant uoit necoodary part
secondary part (1) that exists in a cast unit and that is connected to a cast unit main part
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ntaodard part
steel part that current model parts are compared with in the numberinig process in order to give
them specifc part prefxes
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Concept diagram 27. Part types.
part GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
building object that is a
basic element of a criterion of
model (1) and that can subdivision
be modeled and sequence of parts
detailed further sequencer
sequence number
incremental number of Tekla Structures tool for
an individual part that creating named
belongs to a sequence sequences for parts and
of parts assigning sequence
according to the part according to the numbers to the parts
according to how the according to the
material dimensions
part is created function of the part

steel part
item beam column footing plate (1)
part that has a part that represents a part that represents a part that represents a part that represents a
concrete part three-dimensional shape linear extruded linear extruded construction that is flat structure
structure in a mainly structure in a mainly located under another
horizontal position vertical position part and used for
distributing loads on the
twin profile polybeam ground
corbel
part that represents two part of a certain shape
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concrete part
identical parts mirrored that is created as a
representing a structure pile
in relation to their continuous chain of
that projects from the slender column or pole
position beams passing through according to the according to the
face of a concrete part that is put into the
points (1) that the user structure type material of the structure
and that serves as a ground to carry loads or
picks
support for an contour plate to provide support
overhanging part and part whose outline form
connects the parts the user defines by bent plate (1) panel
picking three or more part that is created from plate (1) that represents
points (1) contour plates, or a structure such as a
beams whose profile is wall or roof panel
a plate (1)
according to what the according to the points
footing covers of contact
plate (2) slab
spiral beam plate (1) that represents plate (1) that represents
curved beam
beam that follows the a steel structure a concrete structure
form of a helix and is beam that follows the pile cap
defined by a start form of an arc
footing that covers the
point (1), center heads of a group of
point (1) and the orthogonal beam piles, tying them pad footing strip footing
rotation axis beam created together so that the footing that supports a footing that supports
perpendicular to a work structural load is single point of contact several points of
plane in a picked distributed and they act contact or a region of
location as a single unit points of contact
Concept diagram 28. Parts accordinig to their roles in the model.
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY part
RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION building object that is a
criterion of basic element of a
subdivision model (1) and that can
be modeled and
detailed further
according to existence according to role in

according to part usage according to what is
in building object analysis
created
physical part analysis part

input part
part in a physical model analysis model object
part in a project model part that exists in a
that is a representation
(1) model (1) and that the
of a physical part in an
user selects when
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analysis model
creating a
main part (1) component (2)
part that exists in a secondary part (1) standard part
building object and steel part that current
part that exists in a
that determines the model parts are
building object and part created by a
position number for the compared with in the
that is connected to the component (1)
assembly or cast unit numbering process in
main part (1)
and the direction of order to give them
assembly or cast unit specific part prefixes
drawings
component main component

assembly
cast unit secondary part secondary part
cast unit main part secondary part
assembly main part part input part that the user input part that the user
main part (1) that exists secondary part (1) that
main part (1) that exists secondary part (1) that selects first when selects after selecting
in a cast unit exists in an assembly
in an assembly exists in a cast unit and creating a the component main
and that is connected
that is connected to a component (2) part when creating a
to an assembly main
cast unit main part component (2)
part
2.3 Part properten

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nhape
item property that specifes its geometry in space
The shapes are modeled using sofware other than Tekla Structures, for example SketchUp.
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profle
part property that specifes the cross sectons of the whole length of the part
A profle can have one or more cross sectons, and the separate cross sectons can have
different geometrical form and dimensions. The part cross sectons are extruded to create the
length of the part.
In Tekla Structures, it is possible to use different functonalites for creatng and managing
profles of different types.
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cronn nectoo
geometrical form of a part sectoned perpendicular to its axis
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fxed profle
rather than: library profle
predefned profle whose cross secton dimensions the user cannot change
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fxed uner-defoed profle
fxed profle whose cross secton dimensions the user has predefned from scratch, or by modifying
an existng parametric profle
The user can create a fxed user-defned profle in several ways, for example, by importng a
DWG fle to a model (1).
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ntaodard fxed profle
fxed profle whose cross secton dimensions are predefned in Tekla Structures
The standard fxed profles are located in the profle cataloig.
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parametric profle
predefned profle whose cross secton dimensions the user can change by using parametric variables
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predefoed parametric profle; nyntem parametric profle
parametric profle whose cross secton dimensions are predefned in Tekla Structures
For example, ledger beams and fxed I-shaped profles are predefned parametric profles.
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parametric uner-defoed profle
parametric profle whose cross secton dimensions the user has predefned
Parametric user-defned profles are defned using the sketch editor or .clb fles.
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nketched profle
parametric user-defned profle created in the sketch editor
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part label
set of part propertes that the user has selected to be displayed with the part in a model view
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foinh
part property that describes how the part surface will be treated
Finish infuences numberinig.
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eod ofnet
part property that is used to move the ends of a part, relatve to the part’s reference line
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deformiog
part property that changes the geometry of the part
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nhorteoiog
deforminig that decreases the modeled length of a part in a drawinig (1) by a value the user has
entered
Shortening is used when the parts are manufactured shorter than modeled.
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warpiog
deforminig that twists the part by rotatng the ends of the part
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camberiog
deforminig that curves a part to compensate for defecton which arises due to loads on the structure
Cambering is typically an upward curvature defned for a beam.
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clann
part property that groups parts according to identfers given by the user
The identfers of classes are usually numbers. Classes can be used for defning the color of
parts in the model (1), for example. Class does not infuence the numberinig of model objects.
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nequeoce oame
part property that indicates a sequence of parts
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Concept diagram 29. Part propertes.
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY object property
RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION single characteristic
criterion of associated with an
subdivision object type
part label
set of part properties
that the user has
selected to be
part property
displayed with the part
in a model view
sequence name profile class finish deforming end offset item property

part property that part property that part property that part property that part property that part property that is
indicates a sequence of specifies the cross groups parts according describes how the part changes the geometry used to move the ends
parts sections of the whole to identifiers given by surface will be treated of the part of a part, relative to the
length of the part the user part’s reference line
shape
item property that
specifies its geometry in
cross section cambering warping shortening space
geometrical form of a
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fixed profile parametric profile deforming that curves a deforming that twists deforming that
part sectioned
predefined profile part to compensate for the part by rotating the decreases the modeled
perpendicular to its axis predefined profile
whose cross section deflection which arises ends of the part length of a part in a
whose cross section
dimensions the user due to loads on the drawing (1) by a value
dimensions the user
cannot change structure the user has entered
can change by using
parametric variables
standard fixed fixed user-defined parametric predefined

profile profile user-defined profile parametric profile
fixed profile whose fixed profile whose parametric profile parametric profile
cross section cross section whose cross section whose cross section
dimensions are dimensions the user has dimensions the user has dimensions are
predefined in Tekla predefined from predefined predefined in Tekla
Structures scratch, or by modifying Structures
an existing parametric
profile
sketched profile
parametric user-defined
profile created in the
sketch editor
2.4 Detailn
Picture 1. Bolt assembly and bolt elements.
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bolt annembly
set of bolt elements that consists of a bolt (2), a stud, or a screw, and possibly the related washers
and nuts
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bolt (2)
bolt element that represents a metal rod or pin that has a head at one end and the other end is open
and threaded
Bolts (2) and other bolt elements are listed in the bolt cataloig.
A bolt (2) is usually secured by a nut. A bolt (2) is part of the bolt assembly.
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ntud
bolt element that represents a metal rod or pin that is used to transfer loads
Studs and other bolt elements are listed in the bolt cataloig.
A stud can be secured with two or more nuts and have threading at both ends, or it can be
welded to steel parts, for example.
A stud is part of the bolt assembly.
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cut
deleton of a porton of a part
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lioe cut
cut that is defned by a cuttinig line
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cutog lioe
straight line that is defned by pickinig two points (1) and used for shaping the part
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polygoo cut
cut that is defned by a polygon
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part cut
cut that is defned by a cuttinig part
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hollow
cut in a part
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hole
small hollow open throughout a part or assembly that is usually used for fastening parts with
bolts (1) or other such objects (1)
Hole is created in the same way as bolts (1) and hole propertes are defned in the bolt
propertes.
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opeoiog
large hollow open throughout a wall, partton, roof, foor, ceiling or other such part
Opening can be created for a door, window or ductwork, for example.
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recenn
hollow that does not extend through an object (1) or part of the constructon
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void
hollow inside a part
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ftog
adjustment of a part end
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chamfer
refning of the part corners and edges
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criterion of
subdivision
bolt (1) cut length

connecting building bolt (1) property that
object that is defined in indicates the depth at
the bolt assembly, and which Tekla Structures
that fastens parts or searches for the
assemblies or attaches sections of the bolted
to them parts
hole
small hollow open
bolt assembly bolt catalog
throughout a part or
catalog catalog that displays
assembly that is usually
catalog that displays predefined objects (1) used for fastening parts
bolt assemblies and that can be used in a with bolts (1) or other
their properties bolt assembly catalog
such objects (1)
bolt assembly
set of bolt elements that bolt element
consists of a bolt (2), a
stud, or a screw, and
possibly the related
washers and nuts
metal rod or pin
bolt (2)
bolt element that
represents a metal rod
or pin that has a head
at one end and the
other end is open and
threaded
stud
bolt element that
represents a metal rod
or pin that is used to
transfer loads
screw
washer
nut
Concept diagram 30. Bolt assembly.
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criterion of
subdivision
detail (2)
cut fitting chamfer

deletion of a portion of adjustment of a part end refining of the part
a part corners and edges
according to the cut according to how the

type cut is created
polygon cut part cut line cut

cut that is defined by a cut that is defined by a cut that is defined by a
polygon cutting part cutting line
cutting line
polygon cutting part
straight line that is
defined by picking two
creates a part-shaped
points (1) and used for
hollow
cut that modifies the hollow shaping the part
outline of the part cut in a part
recess hollow open void

hollow that does not throughout a part hollow inside a part
extend through an
object (1) or part of the
construction
hole opening
small hollow open large hollow open
throughout a part or throughout a wall,
assembly that is usually partition, roof, floor,
used for fastening parts ceiling or other such
with bolts (1) or other part
such objects (1)
Concept diagram 31. Cuts and fttinigs.
2.5 Compooeot creatoo aod ntructure

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ioput poiot
point (1) that the user picks when creatng a component (2)
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ioput part
part that exists in a model (1) and that the user selects when creatng a component (2)
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compooeot maio part; maio part (2)
not: primary part; supportng part
input part that the user selects frst when creatng a component (2)
Connectons and details always have a component main part.
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compooeot necoodary part; necoodary part (2)
not: supported part
input part that the user selects afer selectng the component main part when creatng a
component (2)
A component (2) can have none, one or more component secondary parts.

criterion of
subdivision
component (2) part

group of model objects building object that is a
that is created by a basic element of a
component (1) and that model (1) and that can
Tekla Structures treats be modeled and
as a single unit detailed further
input point input part

point (1) that the user part that exists in a
picks when creating a model (1) and that the
component (2) user selects when
creating a
component (2)
component main component

part secondary part
input part that the user input part that the user
selects first when selects after selecting
creating a the component main
component (2) part when creating a
component (2)
Concept diagram 32. Component creaton.
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2.6 Compooeot objectn io nteel compooeotn
2.6.1 Compooeot elemeotn

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dintaoce (1)
space that represents the degree or amount of separaton between two points (1), lines, planes, or
objects (1)
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netback dintaoce; netback
distance (1) between a part end and its reference point
In Tekla Structures, knock-off dimensions are an example of setback distances.
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clearaoce
set distance between objects (1)
In bolted connectons, clearance is required for entering and tghtening the bolts (2) with an
impact wrench. In additon to this, there may be a clearance for a fllet.
In welded connectons, clearances are required in order to allow a welder to lay a correct weld.
Reinforcing bar clearance defnes the minimum clearance or the allowed overlap for
reinforcinig bars when they are checked against other objects (1).
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gap
any space between two objects (1)
The term ’gap’ is used in its general sense in Tekla Structures.
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toleraoce
permissible amount by which the dimensions of a structure may vary from the work si썡e specifed
Tolerance is usually stated as a plus or minus dimension.
The term ’tolerance’ is used in its general sense in Tekla Structures.
In a model (1) the term ’tolerance’ should not be used to refer to a igap.
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<steel>
cope /US/
rather than: notch /UK/
cut in one component object or input part for receiving another component object or input part
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weld accenn hole; rathole
small cut that is made on the beam web in order to enable welding by using an electrode
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weld preparatoo
not: weld prep
cut that is made on the part edge in order to enable a more complete weld penetraton which
provides a stronger joint
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Concept diagram 33. Component elements.
criterion of
subdivision
component element

tolerance space fitting component object cut
permissible amount by adjustment of a part end single model object deletion of a portion of
which the dimensions that belongs to a a part
of a structure may vary component (2)
from the work size
specified
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according to cut usage according to action that

distance (1) gap requires the cut
space that represents any space between two
the degree or amount objects (1)
of separation between
two points (1), lines,
clearance
planes, or objects (1)
set distance between
objects (1)
cope weld access hole weld preparation
cut in one component small cut that is made cut that is made on the
setback distance object or input part for on the beam web in part edge in order to
distance (1) between a receiving another order to enable welding enable a more
part end and its component object or by using an electrode complete weld
reference point input part penetration which
provides a stronger joint
2.6.2 Banic compooeot objectn

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<steel>
gunnet
component object that represents a plate (2) that connects braces to a beam, column, or base plate
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<steel>
nhear tab /US/
rather than: shear plate /UK/
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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<steel>
bane 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 wider area.
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<steel>
eod plate
component object that represents a plate (2) welded perpendicular to the end of the component
secondary part
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<steel>
neat
component object that represents a structure upon which a component secondary part rests
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<steel>
neat aogle
rather than: angle seat
seat that represents an angle

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<steel>
neat plate
seat that represents a plate (2)
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<steel>
clip aogle /US/; aogle cleat /UK/
component object that represents a right angle that is made of a standard L-shaped profle and that
connects parts
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<steel>
beot plate (2)
component object that represents an angle that is bent from a plate (2) and that connects parts
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<steel>
hauoch
component object that represents a wedge-like structure that strengthens a beam at its end
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Concept diagram 34. Basic component objects.

RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION component object
single model object
criterion of
that belongs to a
subdivision component (2)

basic component object additional component
object
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shear tab base plate bent plate (2) seat haunch

component object that component object that component object that component object that component object that
represents a plate (2) represents a plate (2) represents an angle that represents a structure represents a wedge-like
welded to the welded to a column is bent from a plate (2) upon which a structure that
component main part base and that connects parts component secondary strengthens a beam at
and bolted to the web part rests its end
of the component
secondary part end plate clip angle
gusset component object that component object that
component object that represents a plate (2) represents a right angle
represents a plate (2) welded perpendicular seat angle seat plate that is made of a
that connects braces to to the end of the seat that represents an seat that represents a standard L-shaped
a beam, column, or component secondary angle plate (2) profile and that
base plate part connects parts
2.6.3 Additooal compooeot objectn

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<steel>
weld backiog bar; backiog 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.
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<steel>
nhim plate; nhim
rather than: ftng plate; fller plate
component object that represents a plate (2) that is used for flling clearances and igaps on the
constructon site
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<steel>
foger nhim; comb
shim plate with slots cut through the edge
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<steel>
ntrip nhim
shim plate with round punched holes
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<steel>
ntfeoer
component object that represents a structure that strengthens a steel beam or column
Stffeners are usually plates (2).
Stffeners are used to prevent web buckling at supports or concentrated loads.
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<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
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<steel>
flaoge plate
component object that represents a plate (2) that connects the fanges of a beam to a column
Flange plates are used in moment connectons, for example.
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<steel>
nhear key
component object that represents a short steel part welded to the botom of a base plate
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Concept diagram 35. Additonal component objects.
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY component object
single model object
criterion of that belongs to a
subdivision component (2)

additional component basic component object
object
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stiffener weld backing bar shim plate web doubler plate flange plate
component object that component object that component object that component object that component object that
represents a structure represents a structure represents a plate (2) represents a structure represents a plate (2)
that strengthens a steel that facilitates the that is used for filling that strengthens a steel that connects the
beam or column welding process clearances and gaps on beam web or steel flanges of a beam to a
the construction site column web by column
thickening it
shear key
finger shim strip shim component object that
shim plate with slots cut shim plate with round represents a short steel
through the edge punched holes part welded to the
bottom of a base plate
2.7 Filteriog aod vinualizatoo tooln

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flter
tool used for displaying, modifying, or selectng only the desired informaton in a model (1) or in a
drawinig (1)
For example, part propertes can be used as criteria in flters. The user can select, modify, or
hide parts based on their propertes.
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view flter
flter used for defning which objects (1) are displayed in a model view or drawinig view
View flter chooses objects (1) according to object propertes. The user can flter objects (1)
according to their profle or material, for example.
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nelectoo flter
not: † select flter
flter used for defning which object types can be selected

Selecton flter chooses model objects according to object propertes.
Selecton flters can be standard or user-defned.
For example, selecton flters can be used to select parts for drawinigs (1) or analysis.
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project ntatun vinualizatoo
tool used in the modelinig mode for visuali썡ing the propertes of model objects
The project status visuali썡aton 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
visuali썡aton tool is creatng an erecton schedule.
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criterion of
subdivision
tool
filtering tool visualization tool
filter
project status
tool used for displaying,
visualization
modifying, or selecting
only the desired tool used in the
modeling mode for
information in a
model (1) or in a visualizing the
drawing (1) properties of model
objects
view filter selection filter object group

filter used for defining filter used for defining model objects with
which objects (1) are which object types can settings that match the
displayed in a model be selected settings that the user
view or drawing view has defined for a
certain purpose
Concept diagram 36. Filterinig and visualizaton tools.
2.8 Numberiog
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oumberiog
process of assigning positon numbers to parts, cast units, assemblies, or reinforcement
In Tekla Structures, the positon numbers assigned in the numbering are shown in marks and
templates (1), for example.
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ponitoo oumber
identfer that is assigned to all similar parts, assemblies, cast units, or reinforcement
Positon number consists of a prefx, separator, and running number. The prefx is part of the
positon number, identfying a numberinig series. The running number is part of the positon
number, and is the assigned number in the numbering series, based on the start number. The
separator is an optonal character, such as a slash, that separates the prefx and the running
number.
In Tekla Structures, the positon numbers assigned in the numberinig are shown in marks and
templates (1), for example.
In the US, the term piece mark or ship mark is used to refer to a positon number.
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part ponitoo; part ponitoo oumber
positon number that is assigned to a part
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prelimioary oumber
user-defned atribute of a part that defnes the part’s part positon before the structure is detailed
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annembly ponitoo; annembly ponitoo oumber
positon number that is assigned to an assembly or a cast unit
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reioforcemeot ponitoo oumber; rebar ponitoo oumber
positon number that is assigned to reinforcement
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oumberiog nerien
set of identfers defned by the user, based on which Tekla Structures compares parts, assemblies,
cast units, or reinforcement with each other during the numberinig and gives positon numbers
Numbering series is defned by a prefx and a start number.
The user can, for example, allocate separate numbering series to different phases or part
types.
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ntart oumber; ntartog oumber
frst number of a numberinig series
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family oumberiog
process of assigning family-based numbers to cast units or assemblies
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family
group of cast units or assemblies within the same numberinig series created based on the criteria
selected by the user
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family-baned oumber; family ponitoo oumber
identfer that Tekla Structures assigns to cast units or assemblies based on a family
Family-based number consists of a family number and a qualifer.
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family oumber
family-based number component that refers to a numberinig series
Family number is used to describe which parts can be cast in the same bed, for example.
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qualifer
family-based number component that refers to a group of similar cast units or assemblies within a
family
Qualifer is a running number. It is used to describe cast units that contain, for example, the
same embeds.

criterion of
subdivision
numbering
process of assigning standard-part model
position numbers to model (1) that contains
parts, cast units, standard parts and that
assemblies, or is only used for defining
numbering series reinforcement part prefixes when
numbering parts in the
set of identifiers defined
current model
by the user, based on
which Tekla Structures start number
compares parts, first number of a standard part
assemblies, cast units, numbering series
steel part that current
or reinforcement with model parts are
each other during the other number of a compared with in the
numbering and gives numbering series numbering process in
position numbers order to give them
specific part prefixes
position number
identifier that is
assigned to all similar prefix
parts, assemblies, cast
family units, or reinforcement
group of cast units or separator
assemblies within the
same numbering series running number
created based on the
criteria selected by the assembly position reinforcement
user position number that is position number
assigned to an position number that is
assembly or a cast unit assigned to
reinforcement
family-based
family numbering part position
number
process of assigning
identifier that Tekla position number that is
family-based numbers assigned to a part
Structures assigns to
to cast units or
cast units or assemblies
assemblies
based on a family preliminary number
user-defined attribute of
a part that defines the
part’s part position
before the structure is
qualifier
detailed
family-based number
family number component that refers
family-based number to a group of similar
component that refers cast units or assemblies
to a numbering series within a family
Concept diagram 37. Numberinig.
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geoeral arraogemeot drawiog; GA drawiog
drawinig (1) that is created from one or more model views and that shows informaton needed to
understand the general arrangement of structural elements on a project
General arrangement drawings show how parts, assemblies, cast units, or pour objects are
located in a building.
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aochor bolt plao
igeneral arranigement drawinig that displays the anchor bolt layout
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niogle-part drawiog
drawinig (1) that shows fabricaton informaton for one part and that is generally used at the
workshop
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annembly drawiog
drawinig (1) that shows fabricaton informaton 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.
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cant uoit drawiog
rather than: cast-unit drawing
drawinig (1) that displays informaton on concrete parts, including reinforcement, cast-in embeds,
edge chamfers, and insulaton, in a cast unit
Cast unit drawings are generally used either at the element factory or at the constructon site.
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multdrawiog
drawinig (1) that gathers together several drawings (1) on one sheet
The individual drawings (1) in a multdrawing may be of any drawing type.
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multoumber
identfer of a part or assembly in a multdrawinig
Multnumbers can include, for example, the multdrawing number and an identfer that
indicates the order of parts or assemblies in the multdrawing.
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drawiog noapnhot
image of a drawinig (1) that shows the drawing (1) as it was at a certain point in tme
Drawing snapshots make it possible to have a quick look at any drawing (1) without opening
the drawing (1). Snapshots are used, for example, for fnding a certain drawing (1) editon.
Snapshots can be viewed in Tekla Structures but they cannot be edited.
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noapnhot overlay
drawinig snapshot displayed on top of a drawinig (1) or a model (1)
Snapshot overlays can be used to view the contents of the drawings (1) directly in a model
view without opening the actual drawing (1). Drawing snapshots can also be shown against the
latest version of a drawing (1), or against another drawing (1) in the drawinig mode.
drawing (2) GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

building contract
document that shows, criterion of
in graphic or pictorial subdivision
form, the design,
location, and
dimension of the
elements of a project
drawing snapshot
image of a drawing (1)
drawing (1)
that shows the
drawing (2) that
drawing (1) as it was at
includes the output of
a certain point in time
the selected
information in a
model (1) or a part of
the model (1) and other
information related to snapshot overlay
the model (1) and the drawing snapshot
project displayed on top of a
drawing (1) or a
model (1)

number of drawings information shown
per sheet
multidrawing drawing (1) that is general cast unit drawing

drawing (1) that gathers generally used at the arrangement drawing (1) that displays
together several workshop drawing information on
drawings (1) on one drawing (1) that is concrete parts,
sheet created from one or including
more model views and reinforcement, cast-in
that shows information embeds, edge
multinumber
needed to understand chamfers, and
identifier of a part or
the general insulation, in a cast unit
assembly in a
multidrawing arrangement of
structural elements on a
project
assembly drawing single-part drawing

drawing (1) that shows drawing (1) that shows
fabrication information fabrication information
for a basic or a nested for one part and that is
assembly, including generally used at the anchor bolt plan
bolts (1) and welds, and workshop general arrangement
that is generally used at drawing that displays
the workshop the anchor bolt layout
Concept diagram 38. Drawinig types.
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drawiog layout
plan of a drawinig (1) that includes the table layout and defnitons of the sheet si썡e
Tekla Structures includes several predefned drawing layouts, which are drawing-type specifc.
The user can also create new drawing layouts.
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table layout
plan that defnes the selecton, placing, and scale of tables (1) in a drawinig (1)
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layout editor
tool that enables editng the table layout directly on a drawinig (1)
In the layout editor, it is possible select which tables (1) are included in the table layout and
where they are placed. The table (1) scale, and rotaton and overlapping with drawinig views
can be adjusted.
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table (1)
element in a drawinig (1) that may include informaton on the buildinig objects in the drawing (1), and
informaton on the project
In Tekla Structures, the term ’table’ (1) is used to refer to various elements of a drawing (1),
such as revision tables, ttle blocks, bills of material, lists, general notes, key plans, and DWG
and DXF fles.
When the user makes changes to a model (1), Tekla Structures updates the drawing (1) and the
contents of the affected tables (1). This means that not only drawings (1) are associatve but
also the tables (1).
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table (2)
rather than: template (2)
table (1) created with the template editor

In template editor tables (2) are called templates (2).
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key plao
small-scale view in a drawinig (1) that indicates the locaton of an assembly, a cast unit, or a part in
the model (1)
A key plan contains the model (1) igrid and the assembly, cast unit, or part shown in the
included drawinig view.
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automatc drawiog view
drawinig view that Tekla Structures creates when it creates a drawinig (1)
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additooal drawiog view
drawinig view that the user adds into an open drawinig (1)
It is possible to create additonal drawing views in the open drawing (1) of a model view or to
add secton views or detail views.
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detail view
drawinig view that is created from an existng drawing view and that shows a selected area of that
view in the same viewing directon
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.
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nectoo view
drawinig view that shows a selected area as a cross secton
A secton view can be created of the parts in a drawing view. A secton view can be created
manually or automatcally.
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curved nectoo view
secton view that is created based on a curved view plane
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eod view
secton view that shows a selected area of an end of a part in a drawinig (1)
An end view can be created manually or automatcally. Automatc end views represent the part
from one end of the part or also from the other end of the part, depending on the settinigs.
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maio view
drawinig view that shows all parts in an assembly, cast unit, or sinigle-part drawinig from the selected
viewing directon
Main view can be front view, top view, back view, or botom view. The user can create several
main views.
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niogle-part view
drawinig view that is in an assembly drawinig and that shows an individual part in the assembly
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Concept diagram 39. Drawinig layout and views.
drawing (1) RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
drawing layout drawing (2) that criterion of
plan of a drawing (1) includes the output of subdivision
that includes the table the selected
layout and definitions information in a view
of the sheet size model (1) or a part of representation of a
the model (1) and other model (1) or a part of it,
information related to which is displayed
the model (1) and the inside the Tekla
project Structures window
table layout sheet size definition
plan that defines the
selection, placing, and
scale of tables (1) in a
drawing (1) table (1) drawing view
view that includes
model view
element in a

selected model objects view that is represented
drawing (1) that may
or an area in the in the modeling mode
include information on
layout editor the building objects in model (1), that is
tool that enables the drawing (1), and represented in a
information on the drawing (1)
editing the table layout
directly on a drawing (1) project
according to what the according to when the

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drawing view shows drawing view is

table (2) key plan created
table (1) created with small-scale view in a
the template editor drawing (1) that
indicates the location drawing view that drawing view that
shows several parts shows a selected area automatic drawing additional drawing
of an assembly, a cast
or an individual part view view
unit, or a part in the
model (1) drawing view that Tekla drawing view that the
Structures creates when user adds into an open
it creates a drawing (1) drawing (1)
revision table general note
single-part view main view detail view section view

bill of material list drawing view that is in drawing view that shows drawing view that is drawing view that shows
an assembly drawing all parts in an assembly, created from an a selected area as a
and that shows an cast unit, or single-part existing drawing view cross section
title block individual part in the drawing from the and that shows a
assembly selected viewing selected area of that
direction view in the same
viewing direction
end view
front view top view back view bottom view section view that shows curved section view
view on part plane view on part plane view on part plane view on part plane a selected area of an section view that is
created of the part’s created of the part’s top created of the part’s created of the part’s end of a part in a created based on a
front plane plane back plane bottom plane drawing (1) curved view plane
3.3 Creatog aod modifyiog drawiogn io Tekla Structuren

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drawiog netogn pl
settinigs that control what the drawinig (1) looks like and what it includes
Drawing setngs can be defned in the modelinig mode when creatng a drawinig (1), and they
can be modifed in the drawinig mode.
The range of the objects (1) and elements that drawing setngs affect may vary.
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object level netogn pl
drawinig settinigs that affect the representaton of selected drawinig objects
Object level setngs can be defned when creatng a new drawinig (1) or when modifying an
open drawing (1).
Object level setngs can be use in a drawing (1) or in a drawinig view in order to change the
representaton of the chosen drawinig objects.
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view level netogn
drawinig settinigs that affect the propertes of all buildinig objects, marks, and dimensions in a selected
view
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drawiog level netogn
drawinig settinigs that affect the propertes of all buildinig objects, marks, and dimensions in all
drawinig views
Drawing level setngs are defned in the drawing propertes dialog box.
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manter drawiog catalog
cataloig that is used for creatng drawinigs (1) by using master drawinigs
Master drawing catalog can be used for searching for master drawings usually in the current
model and saving the search results.
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manter drawiog
collecton of propertes and drawinig settinigs that are used for creatng a new drawinig (1)
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naved netogn pl
master drawinig where the drawinig settinigs are saved in a drawing property fle and used when
creatng a new drawinig (1) of a specifc drawing type
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rule net
master drawinig that contains model selecton flters and where the propertes and drawinig settinigs
vary based on the selected model objects
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drawiog wizard fle; wizard fle
rule set that is saved in a fle
The rule sets in drawing wi썡ard fles are modifed by editng the fle in a text editor.
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clooiog template
not: drawing template; template drawing
master drawinig where an existng drawinig (1) is used to copy the drawinig settinigs for a new
drawing (1)
The new drawing (1) has the same drawing setngs as the original drawing (1).
The user creates a cloning template of a drawing (1) typically afer extensive manual
modifcatons have been made in the drawing (1), in order to achieve the same appearance
and contents in new drawings (1).
In the master drawinig cataloig, it is possible to create sinigle-part, assembly, and cast unit
drawinigs using cloning templates. It is also possible to add new cloning templates to the
master drawing catalog from the drawinig list.
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verb
clooe
(performed by Tekla Structures) to create a new drawinig (1) by using a cloninig template
Cloning aims at using the drawing (1) propertes, view propertes, and object propertes from
the cloning template in a new drawing (1).
Drawings (1) can be cloned from the current model or another model (1).
Cloned drawings (1) need some manual checking.
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automatc clooiog
process of creatng a drawinig (1) that Tekla Structures carries out for a part or assembly when its
positon number changes and the original drawing is no longer valid for that part or assembly
In automatc cloning, Tekla Structures creates a new drawing (1) using the original drawing (1)
as a cloninig template, and the original drawing (1) is saved for other, similar parts or
assemblies.
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drawiog lint
list of drawinigs (1) that provides informaton about the drawings (1) in a partcular model (1) and
that is used for searching, managing, and printng the drawings (1)
In the drawing list, the user can, for example, search, open, update, freeze, lock, and delete
drawings (1). The drawing list can also be used to display the associatons between the
drawings (1) and the parts in the model (1).
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verb
freeze
to prevent Tekla Structures from updatng annotaton objects and certain drawinig view propertes in
a drawinig (1) when it updates the drawing (1) as the model (1) changes
When a drawing (1) is fro썡en, only part geometry is updated when the model (1) changes.
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verb
lock
to prevent unwanted acton in a model (1) or a drawinig (1)
It is possible to lock model objects, reference models, and drawings (1), for example.

criterion of
subdivision
drawing list
list of drawings (1) that
provides information drawing (1)
about the drawings (1) drawing (2) that
in a particular includes the output of
model (1) and that is the selected lock
used for searching, information in a to prevent unwanted
managing, and printing model (1) or a part of master drawing
action in a model (1) or
the drawings (1) the model (1) and other catalog
a drawing (1)
information related to catalog that is used for
the model (1) and the creating drawings (1) by
freeze project using master drawings
to prevent Tekla
Structures from
updating annotation
objects and certain
drawing view properties
in a drawing (1) when it properties
updates the drawing (1) collection of
as the model (1) characteristics of an master drawing clone
changes object (1) in a software collection of properties (performed by Tekla
or application
and drawing settings Structures) to create a
that are used for new drawing (1) by
automatic cloning creating a new using a cloning
process of creating a drawing (1) template
drawing (1) that Tekla drawing settings
Structures carries out settings that control
for a part or assembly what the drawing (1)
when its position looks like and what it
number changes and includes
the original drawing is
no longer valid for that
saved settings rule set cloning template
part or assembly
master drawing where master drawing that master drawing where
the drawing settings are contains model an existing drawing (1)
saved in a drawing selection filters and is used to copy the
property file and used where the properties drawing settings for a
when creating a new and drawing settings new drawing (1)
drawing (1) of a specific vary based on the
drawing type selected model objects
object level settings view level settings drawing level

drawing settings that drawing settings that settings
affect the affect the properties of drawing settings that drawing wizard file
representation of all building objects, affect the properties of rule set that is saved in
selected drawing marks, and dimensions all building objects, a file
objects in a selected view marks, and dimensions
in all drawing views
Concept diagram 40. Drawinig settinigs and propertes.
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3.4 Objectn io drawiogn
3.4.1 Annociatve aoootatoo objectn

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dimeonioo
associatve annotaton object that represents buildinig object measurements
A dimension consists of dimension lines, extension lines, a dimension mark, dimension taigs,
and possibly other elements.
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automatc dimeonioo
dimension that Tekla Structures creates in a drawinig (1) based on the dimensioning propertes of the
drawing (1)
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additooal dimeonioo
dimension that the user adds in an open drawinig (1)
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mark
associatve annotaton object that is used for the identfcaton of an individual buildinig object and
that displays a set of property elements that the user has selected
Examples of marks are part mark, bolt mark, and reinforcement mark.
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automatc mark
mark that Tekla Structures creates in a drawinig (1) based on the mark propertes of a buildinig object
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additooal mark
mark that the user adds in an open drawinig (1)
Additonal marks are typically used for temporary, revision-related, or other similar types of
informaton. Examples of the additonal marks that the user can add in a drawing (1) include
part marks, bolt marks, connecton marks, level marks, revision marks, and weld marks.
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oeighbor part; oeighboriog part
part that is close to a part that the drawinig (1) is made for but that is not in the same assembly or
cast unit
The representaton of neighbor parts is usually different from that of the part.
Neighbor parts can be used as reference in dimensioning.
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leader lioe
line that connects an annotaton object to the related object (1) or point (1)
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annociatve aoootatoo object
annotaton object that is updated according to the changes made to the related model object
An associatve annotaton object can be automatc or additonal. Tekla Structures creates the
automatc associatve annotaton objects based on the drawinig’s (1) propertes when it creates
the drawing (1). The user adds the additonal associatve annotaton objects in a drawing (1).
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level mark
associatve annotaton object that represents the elevaton of a point (1)
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part mark; piece mark /US/
not: part number
mark that includes a set of selected property elements related to a part

Part marks are made use of, for example, when identfying constructons, when giving
informaton about welding, when giving informaton about assemblies to a workshop, when
giving informaton about how parts should be connected to each other, and when creatng bills
of quanttes.
In the US, the term piece mark is used to refer to positon number.
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bolt mark
mark that includes a set of selected property elements related to a bolt (1) or bolt igroup
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coooectoo mark
mark that includes a set of selected property elements related to a connecton
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reioforcemeot mark
mark that includes a set of selected property elements related to a reinforcement
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pull-out; pull-out picture
small graphic in a reinforcement mark, table (1), or report template that shows the shape and
dimensions of a reinforcinig bar
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weld mark
mark that includes a set of selected property elements related to a weld
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view label
associatve annotaton object that is displayed in an individual drawinig view and that includes
informaton about the view
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annociatve oote
associatve annotaton object that can include any additonal informaton about the buildinig object it
is atached to
One building object can have several associatve notes.
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criterion of
subdivision
leader line annotation object

line that connects an drawing object that
annotation object to represents information
the related object (1) or that is only relevant in a
point (1) drawing (1)
independent associative
neighbor part annotation object annotation object
part that is close to a annotation object that annotation object that
part that the drawing (1) is not linked to the is updated according to
is made for but that is model (1) and has no the changes made to
not in the same associativity points to the related model
assembly or cast unit any model objects object
dimension view label level mark mark associative note

associative annotation associative annotation associative annotation associative annotation associative annotation
object that represents object that is displayed object that represents object that is used for object that can include
building object in an individual the elevation of a the identification of an any additional
measurements drawing view and that point (1) individual building information about the
includes information object and that displays building object it is
about the view a set of property attached to
elements that the user
has selected
automatic dimension additional dimension according to the according to how the

dimension that Tekla dimension that the user information the mark mark is created
Structures creates in a adds in an open displays
drawing (1) based on drawing (1)
the dimensioning
properties of the additional mark automatic mark
drawing (1) mark that the user adds mark that Tekla
in an open drawing (1) Structures creates in a
drawing (1) based on
the mark properties of a
building object
part mark connection mark reinforcement mark weld mark bolt mark
mark that includes a set mark that includes a set mark that includes a set mark that includes a set mark that includes a set
of selected property of selected property of selected property of selected property of selected property
elements related to a elements related to a elements related to a elements related to a elements related to a
part connection reinforcement weld bolt (1) or bolt group
pull-out
small graphic in a
reinforcement mark,
table (1), or report
template that shows the
shape and dimensions
of a reinforcing bar
Concept diagram 41. Associatve annotaton objects.
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iodepeodeot aoootatoo object
annotaton object that is not linked to the model (1) and has no associatvity points to any model
objects
Independent annotaton objects are added to drawinigs (1) by the user.
Types of independent annotaton objects that can be added to drawings (1) include text, text
fles, symbols (2), links, hyperlinks, DWG and DXF fles, and reference models.
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drawiog nhape
independent annotaton object that represents a graphic form or outline
Examples of drawing shapes are clouds, lines, and rectangles.
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nymbol (1)
independent annotaton object that the user has added in a drawinig view and that is related to a
certain point (1) in the drawing view
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orieotatoo mark; oorth mark
symbol (1) that indicates the constructon directon of an assembly
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revinioo mark
user-created symbol (1) that indicates a change in the model (1) or in the drawinig (1), and in which
informaton about the change is enclosed
Informaton enclosed in a revision mark is shown in a revision table (1).
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plate nide 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 (1).
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detail mark
user-created symbol (1) that includes a set of mark elements, identfes the point of creaton of the
detail view, and is displayed in the source view
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nectoo mark
user-created symbol (1) that includes a set of mark elements, identfes a secton, and is displayed in
the source view
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nymbol (2)
independent annotaton object in graphical format
Symbols (2) are saved in symbol fles. It is possible to create new symbol fles, and to create
and modify symbols (2) in the symbol editor.
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annotation object GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

drawing object that RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
represents information criterion of
that is only relevant in a subdivision
drawing (1)
associative independent
annotation object annotation object
is updated according to is not linked to the
the changes made to model (1) and has no
associativity points to
the related model
object any model objects
according to the according to the use of

according to the
object’s role in a the object
object’s format
drawing
drawing shape
independent
symbol (1) symbol (2)
independent independent
represents a graphic
annotation object that annotation object in form or outline
the user has added in a graphical format
drawing view and that is
related to a certain
text
point (1) in the drawing
view pattern line
text file drawing shape that
consists of one or
several blocks of
elements and that may
include symbols (2),
user-created symbol revision mark lines, and spacings.
(1) that includes a set user-created symbol (1)
plate side mark of mark elements, that indicates a change
user-created symbol (1) identifies the point of in the model (1) or in orientation mark
that indicates whether a creation of the detail the drawing (1), and in symbol (1) that
dimension point is to view or a section, and which information indicates the
the face or center of a is displayed in the about the change is construction direction
part source view enclosed of an assembly
detail mark
section mark user-created symbol (1)
user-created symbol (1) that includes a set of
that includes a set of mark elements,
mark elements, identifies the point of
identifies a section, and creation of the detail
is displayed in the view, and is displayed
source view in the source view
Concept diagram 42. Independent annotaton objects.
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3.4.3 Iodicatorn
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chaoge nymbol
graphic that Tekla Structures creates in a drawinig (1) and that indicates that an associatve
annotaton object has been changed
Change symbols are created for dimensions, marks, and associatve notes, for example.
Examples of change symbols include mark change symbols and dimension change symbols.
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annociatvity nymbol
graphic that Tekla Structures creates in a drawinig (1) and that indicates that an associatvity point of
a drawinig object is associatve
The associatvity symbol changes if the associatvity point is not associatve.

criterion of
subdivision
graphic that Tekla associative object

Structures creates in a drawing object that is
drawing (1) to show updated according to
information related to the changes made to
associative objects an object (1) in the
modeling mode
change symbol associativity symbol

graphic that Tekla graphic that Tekla
Structures creates in a Structures creates in a
drawing (1) and that drawing (1) and that
indicates that an indicates that an
associative annotation associativity point of a
object has been drawing object is
changed associative
Concept diagram 43. Indicators.
3.4.4 Dimeonioon
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dimeonioo lioe
line that visuali썡es the distance (1) between the defned dimension points
Separate dimensions can be combined into a longer dimension line.
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exteonioo lioe (1); dimeonioo exteonioo lioe
line in a drawinig (1) that is perpendicular to a dimension line and that connects the dimension line to
the buildinig object
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dimeonioo mark
part of a dimension that displays the basic informaton about the buildinig object measurements
A dimension mark can consist of a prefx, numerical value, and postix.
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dimeonioo tag
part of a dimension that displays additonal informaton about the buildinig object
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check dimeonioo
dimension used for checking detailing
Tekla Structures uses work points to create check dimensions.
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dimeonioo poiot
point (1) that Tekla Structures or the user has used for dimensioning
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work poiot
dimension point that is based on reference points or reference lines
A work point can be either a part reference point, or an intersecton of reference lines.
In bracings, for example, the work point is where the brace reference line intersects the main
beam or column reference line. For example, the locaton of bolts (1) is then dimensioned from
this work point.
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criterion of
subdivision
dimension mark
part of a dimension that
displays the basic
information about the
building object
measurements
dimension dimension tag

associative annotation part of a dimension that
object that represents displays additional
building object information about the
measurements building object
point (2)
extension line (1)
modeling aid that
line in a drawing (1)
visualizes a determined
that is perpendicular to
place in a coordinate
a dimension line and
system, compare with
that connects the
point (1)
dimension line to the
building object
according to who point (1)
according to the
creates the dimension dimension use
coordinate system
dimension line
line that visualizes the
distance (1) between
check dimension the defined dimension
dimension used for points
checking detailing
dimension point
Structures or the user
has used for
dimensioning
automatic dimension
dimension that Tekla
additional dimension Structures creates in a
dimension that the user drawing (1) based on work point dimension point that is
adds in an open the dimensioning dimension point that is on a part
drawing (1) properties of the based on reference
drawing (1) points or reference lines
Concept diagram 44. Dimensions.
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4 TEMPLATES AND REPORTS

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nymbol editor; SymEd
tool in Tekla Structures used for creatng and modifying symbols (2) to be used in drawinigs (1),
reports, and templates (1)
The symbols (2) are saved in symbol fles.
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template editor; TplEd
tool in Tekla Structures used for creatng and modifying templates (1) to be used in drawinigs (1) and
reports
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template (1)
fle that gathers informaton to be output in a defned format
Templates (1) can be viewed and printed.
The propertes of template components, template objects, and the template (1) itself
determine the fnal appearance of the template (1) output.
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textual template
template (1) that may contain only text
Textual templates are used for creatng reports or listngs of objects (1), for example, material
lists of assemblies.
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graphical template
template (1) that may contain text, graphics, and bitmaps
Graphical templates are primarily used in drawinigs (1) but they can also be used in HTML
reports. Graphical templates display project and company informaton, for example. In additon
to text, they can contain graphics, such as table (1) outlines, bitmaps or symbols (2).
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report template
template (1) that is used for creatng a report
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template compooeot
building block of a template (1) that is used for displaying data in a defned format
Template components defne the template (1) layout.
Templates (1) can contain the following template components: header, page header, row, page
footer, and footer. Not all of the template components need to be present in a template (1).
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template object
entty 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 fles, or feld objects.
Template objects are represented as rows in the template components.
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cooteot type
determinaton of which template atributes can be used in the template object value felds for a
template component row
Content types are mainly based on object types.
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template atribute
atribute in a template object that Tekla Structures uses to calculate and display informaton from a
model database
Template atributes represent object propertes.
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patero lioe editor
tool in Tekla Structures used for creatng and modifying patern lines
Patern line editor can be used in a model (1) or in an open drawinig (1).
The created patern lines are added to drawings (1) with the patern line command.
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patero lioe
drawinig shape that consists of one or several blocks of elements and that may include symbols (2),
lines, and spacings.
Patern lines can be used to indicate cut lines, foundatons, weld paths, or electrical wiring, for
example.
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criterion of
subdivision
tool in Tekla Structures
symbol editor template editor pattern line editor

tool in Tekla Structures tool in Tekla Structures tool in Tekla Structures
used for creating and used for creating and used for creating and
modifying symbols (2) modifying templates (1) modifying pattern lines
to be used in to be used in
drawings (1), reports, drawings (1) and reports
and templates (1) pattern line
drawing shape that
symbol (2) consists of one or
several blocks of
independent
template (1) elements and that may
annotation object in
file that gathers include symbols (2),
graphical format
information to be lines, and spacings.
output in a defined
symbol file format
file that contains
table (2)
symbols (2)
table (1) created with
the template editor
template component according to the

according to the output
building block of a information the
the template is used for
template (1) that is used template may contain
for displaying data in a
defined format
graphical template textual template

template (1) that may template (1) that may
template object contain text, graphics, contain only text
entity in a template and bitmaps
component that is used report template
to add either graphical
template (1) that is used
or textual data content type for creating a report
determination of which
template attributes can
be used in the template
template attribute object value fields for a report
attribute in a template template component model output that is
object that Tekla row represented as a list of
Structures uses to information for the
calculate and display entire model (1),
information from a selected objects (1), or
model database selected drawings (1)
Concept diagram 45. Editors and templates.
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5 SYSTEM
5.1 Filen
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model databane
database fle that contains a model (1)
Model database fle has the extension .db1. In additon, other fles, such as the corresponding
numbering database .db2, are needed in order to obtain the functonality of the model
database.
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model hintory databane
database fle that collects model (1) history on the actons in shared and mult-user models
Model history database is used for Tekla Model Sharinig and in mult-user mode.
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Orgaoizer databane
database fle that contains object propertes, cateigory informaton and rules, and property templates
The organi썡er database is created when the Origanizer is started for the frst tme.
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drawiog fle
fle that contains a drawinig (1)
Drawing fles have the extension .dg.
Drawing fles cannot be used without a model (1).
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property fle
not: † propertes fle
fle that contains propertes or settinigs in the property pane or a dialog box
Property fles are saved in the current model folder. The user can copy property fles to the
project or frm folders for future use.
User-defned atributes can be stored as a property fle.
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ntaodard fle
property fle that Tekla Structures uses by default
Standard fles are used, for example, for loading frequently used values into the property pane
or a dialog box.
Standard fle name is standard.* where the symbol * is the fle name extension. For example,
standard.clm fle is used for column propertes.
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data fle
fle that contains optons for object propertes
Data fles contain informaton used by certain components (1), for example.
Data fles have the extension .dat.
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refereoce fle
fle that contains informaton that can be used in a model (1) or a drawinig (1)
A reference fle can contain a reference model or a reference drawing, for example.
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catalog fle
fle that defnes cataloig informaton used by Tekla Structures
Catalog fles have the extension .bin, .db, or .inp, for example.
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nymbol fle
fle that contains symbols (2)
The symbol fle in use can be changed in the symbol fles dialog box.
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ioitalizatoo fle
text fle that contains user interface defnitons, start-up parameters, default settinigs, or advanced
optons
Initali썡aton fles are used when startng Tekla Structures and they can contain system-specifc
and user-specifc advanced optons that are used to confgure Tekla Structures for different
standards and the user’s individual style of working.
Initali썡aton fles have the extension .ini.
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optoon databane
database fle that contains the settinigs of model-specifc igeneral settinigs and advanced optons
There are two optons databases, the model optons database (optons_model.db) and the
drawinig optons database (optons_drawings.db).
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eoviroomeot databane
database fle that contains the defnitons of user-defned atributes used in a model (2)
The fle name of the environment database is environment.db.
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model optoon databane
optons database that contains settinigs specifc to a model (2)
The fle name of the model optons database is optons_model.db.
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drawiog optoon databane
optons database that contains settinigs specifc to drawinigs (2) belonging to a model (2)
The fle name of the drawing optons database is optons_drawings.db.
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ioput fle
Input fles are used for different purposes, for example, for defning the content and structure
of a dialog box and for defning certain reinforcement-related setngs.
Input fles have the extension .inp, for example rebar_confg.inp.
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Concept diagram 46. Files.
file RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
criterion of
subdivision
settings
file that contains file that contains collection of choices
information related to information related to defined by a software
models (1) settings user or predefined in
the software in order to
control operations of
the software

according to the according to the use of initialization file environment
relationship with the the file text file that contains database
models (1) user interface database file that options database
definitions, start-up contains the definitions database file that
parameters, default of user-defined contains the settings of
settings, or advanced attributes used in a model-specific general
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options model (2) settings and advanced

file that is related to a file that is related to all options
specific model (1) models (1)
catalog file symbol file property file reference file

data file
file that defines catalog file that contains file that contains file that contains
catalog file that contains
information used by symbols (2) properties or settings in information that can be
user interface for options for object
Tekla Structures the property pane or a used in a model (1) or a
displaying or modifying properties
dialog box drawing (1)
information in
categorized lists
standard file property file that the

property file that Tekla user can choose to be
Structures uses by used instead of the
model history default standard file drawing options
database Organizer database database
database file that database file that model options options database that
collects model (1) contains object database contains settings
history on the actions in model database properties, category drawing file options database that specific to drawings (2)
shared and multi-user database file that information and rules, file that contains a contains settings belonging to a
models contains a model (1) numbering database and property templates drawing (1) specific to a model (2) model (2)
5.2 Foldern
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Tekla Structuren nofware folder; Tekla Structuren folder (1)
folder that is created when Tekla Structures is installed and that contains folders related to Tekla
Structures sofware
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Tekla Structuren eoviroomeotn folder; Tekla Structuren folder (2)
folder that is created when Tekla Structures or a Tekla Structures environment is installed and that
contains folders related to Tekla Structures environments
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nyntem folder
folder that is used for storing fles that defne default settinigs
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TeklaStructurenModeln folder
folder that contains model folders related to each model (1)
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frm folder
folder that is used for storing Tekla Structures-related fles customi썡ed for a partcular organi썡aton
A Tekla Structures user can, for example, customi썡e a company’s cloninig templates and save
them in a sub-folder located under the frm folder. Afer this, the customi썡ed cloning templates
can be used in all projects carried out for the company.
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project folder
folder that is used for storing Tekla Structures-related fles customi썡ed for a partcular project
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model folder
folder that is used for storing fles associated with a model (1)
Tekla Structures stores all fles associated with a model (1) in a folder it creates with the same
name as the model database (.db1).
In mult-user mode all users access the same model folder.
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Concept diagram 47. Folders.
criterion of
subdivision
folder

Tekla Structures Tekla Structures TeklaStructuresModels firm folder project folder
environments folder software folder folder folder that is used for folder that is used for
folder that is created folder that is created folder that contains model storing Tekla storing Tekla
when Tekla Structures when Tekla Structures folders related to each Structures-related files Structures-related files
or a Tekla Structures is installed and that model (1) customized for a customized for a
environment is installed contains folders related particular organization particular project
and that contains to Tekla Structures
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folders related to Tekla software 1..*

Structures environments
model folder
folder that is used for
storing files associated
with a model (1)
version folder
environments folder model database other file or folder

database file that
contains a model (1)
system folder other folder in

folder that is used for environments folder
storing files that define
default settings
5.3 Catalogn
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catalog
user interface for displaying or modifying informaton in categori썡ed lists
For example, profle cataloig and shape cataloig are catalogs.
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profle catalog
cataloig that displays profles and informaton on the profles
In additon to the available profles in the respectve Tekla Structures environment, the user
can add fxed or parametric user-defned profles to the profle catalog. It is also possible to
import profles to the profle catalog.
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material catalog
cataloig that displays material grades and informaton on them
By default, the material catalog contains standard, environment-specifc materials. The user
can add, modify, and delete material grades.
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nhape catalog
cataloig that displays a list of predefned item shapes
The shapes are modeled using sofware other than Tekla Structures, for example SketchUp.
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reioforciog bar catalog; rebar catalog
cataloig that displays reinforcinig bar types with a predefned bending radius and hook dimensions
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reioforciog bar nhape catalog; rebar nhape catalog
cataloig that displays a list of predefned reinforcinig bar shapes
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menh catalog
cataloig that displays standard reinforcement mesh propertes
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bolt annembly catalog
cataloig that displays bolt assemblies and their propertes
The user can add, modify, and delete bolt assemblies.
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bolt catalog
cataloig that displays predefned objects (1) that can be used in a bolt assembly cataloig
Predefned objects (1) in the bolt catalog are bolt elements, for example, bolts (2) of different
si썡es and lengths, washers, and nuts.
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applicatoon aod compooeotn catalog; compooeot catalog
cataloig that contains all system components and custom components, and the macros and
applicatons
The term component catalog is used in Tekla Structures untl version 21.1.
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Concept diagram 48. Cataloigs.
catalog GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY
catalog file RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
user interface for
file that defines catalog criterion of
displaying or modifying
information used by subdivision
information in
Tekla Structures
categorized lists

master drawing catalog related to parts catalog related to bolts catalog related to
applications and reinforcement
catalog
components catalog
catalog that is used for
catalog that contains
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creating drawings (1) by

all system components
using master drawings
and custom
components, and the mesh catalog
macros and applications
bolt assembly bolt catalog catalog that displays
catalog catalog that displays standard reinforcement
catalog that displays predefined objects (1) mesh properties
bolt assemblies and that can be used in a
their properties bolt assembly catalog
reinforcing bar
catalog
profile catalog material catalog shape catalog reinforcing bar catalog that displays
catalog that displays catalog that displays catalog that displays a shape catalog reinforcing bar types
profiles and information material grades and list of predefined item catalog that displays a with a predefined
on the profiles information on them shapes list of predefined bending radius and
reinforcing bar shapes hook dimensions
5.4 Import aod export

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model import
import of a model (2) from another sofware to Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures supports several different formats to import models (2).
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model traonfer
moving the model (2) in a selected format from another sofware to Tekla Structures or from Tekla
Structures to another sofware
Model transfer refers to the use of both import and export. Model transfer may include the
use of conversion fles.
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atribute import
import of user-defned atribute values to a model (1) from a text fle
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nhape import
import of a 3D object (1) from another modeling sofware as a shape into Tekla Structures shape
cataloig
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nhape export
export of a shape from Tekla Structures shape cataloig into a 썡ipped fle
The fle name extension of the 썡ipped fle is .tsc. The 썡ipped fle includes the shape informaton
and the shape geometry.
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model output
representaton of informaton included in a model (1) exported into the desired format
In Tekla Structures, for example, drawinigs (1), reports, lists, and NC fles are model output.
Some common output formats of Tekla Structures are, for example, IFC, DWG, DGN, CIS/2, and
SDNF.
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IFC; Ioduntry Fouodatoo Clannen
fle format commonly used in BIM that facilitates sofware interoperability
IFC is an open specifcaton developed by the IAI (Internatonal Alliance for Interoperability).
Model (1) can be exported into an IFC fle.
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NC fle
fle that contains informaton gathered from a model (1) and exported to computer numerical
controlled fabricaton machinery
Tekla Structures produces NC fles in several formats, for example, DSTV.
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504
precant automatoo fle
fle that contains precast informaton gathered from the model (1) and exported for management
and producton sofware
Tekla Structures produces precast automaton fles in several formats, for example, Unitechnik
and BVBS.
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computer oumerical cootrol; CNC
operaton 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 abbreviaton ’NC’ is ofen used in the term ’NC fle’.
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hard ntamp
informaton writen in an NC fle that sets the NC machine to create a text mark, containing
informaton on the part or assembly, in a part
Hard stamp can contain, for example, a project and lot number, phase, or part and assembly
positon.
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pop mark
informaton writen in an NC fle 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 locaton on an assembly
main part
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cootour markiog
informaton writen in an NC fle that passes informaton to the NC machine on the layout and the
parts that are welded or bolted together
Tekla Structures contour marking does not work on polybeams.
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model dump
model output in ASCII format that includes all informaton of the entre model (1), including
drawinigs (1)
Model dump can be used to save the model (1) in problematc situatons and it can be
imported into a new model (1).
Model dump is used in Tekla Structures untl version 2017. See model import.
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web viewer
tool that enables the user to publish a model (1) or parts of it in a certain web page format
Models (1) published with web viewer can be viewed via the Internet using a web browser (for
example, Internet Explorer).
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layout maoager
tool used to import and export layout data between Tekla Structures and feld layout devices
Layout manager enables the use of accurate model (2) point (1) and line data on the
constructon site.
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Concept diagram 49. Import and export.
criterion of
subdivision
model transfer import (input)

export (output)
moving the model (2) in
a selected format from
another software to
Tekla Structures or from
shape export model output Tekla Structures to shape import model import attribute import
export of a shape from representation of another software
import of a 3D import of a model (2) import of user-defined
Tekla Structures shape information included in object (1) from another from another software to attribute values to a

catalog into a zipped a model (1) exported layout manager modeling software as a Tekla Structures model (1) from a text file
file into the desired format tool used to import and shape into Tekla
export layout data Structures shape
contour marking
between Tekla catalog
information written in
Structures and field
an NC file that passes
layout devices
model output that model dump IFC information to the NC
creates a file to be model output in ASCII file format commonly machine on the layout
and the parts that are
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used elsewhere format that includes all used in BIM that

information of the facilitates software welded or bolted
entire model (1), interoperability together
including drawings (1)
pop mark
information written in
an NC file that sets the
NC machine to drill a
report drawing (1) precast automation model as web page NC file small hole in the
model output that is drawing (2) that file file that contains surface of the material,
represented as a list of includes the output of file that contains information gathered which is used to weld or
information for the the selected precast information from a model (1) and bolt assembly
entire model (1), information in a gathered from the exported to computer secondary parts to the
selected objects (1), or model (1) or a part of model (1) and exported numerical controlled right location on an
selected drawings (1) the model (1) and other for management and fabrication machinery assembly main part
web viewer
information related to production software
tool that enables the
the model (1) and the
user to publish a hard stamp
project model (1) or parts of it computer numerical information written in
in a certain web page control an NC file that sets the
format operation of a machine NC machine to create a
tool with a computer text mark, containing
controlling the information on the part
manufacturing process or assembly, in a part
6 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
6.1 Coontructoo maoagemeot

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phane maoager
tool for assigning model objects to phases
The phase content can be viewed and modifed in the phase manager.
The phase manager can be used to lock and unlock model objects.
See object lock.
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tank maoager
tool that enables the linking of temporal data to a model (1)
The task manager can be used to create, save, and manage tasks that are used to create a
schedule.
Model objects can be added to the tasks. Origanizer cateigories can be used to select the model
objects that will be added to the tasks.
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tank
in the task manaiger, a representaton of a piece of work that needs to be carried out in order to
complete a project
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tank ioformatoo
data related to a task
Task informaton includes propertes related to a task, such as task name, task type, planned
and actual start and end dates, and task completeness.
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tank type
task informaton that refects the category into which tasks can be classifed in order to apply the
same settinigs to all of them
Examples of task types in the task manaiger include formwork, reinforcement, pour, and cast-
in-place.
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productoo rate
task informaton that refects the quantty produced in a given amount of tme
The task manaiger is able to count the producton rate automatcally on the basis of the values
given to quantty and duraton, or the user may defne the rate.
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tank depeodeocy; depeodeocy (2)
task informaton which expresses that startng or fnishing a task requires that a certain other task
has been started or fnished
Task dependency types in Tekla Structures are start-to-start, start-to-fnish, fnish-to-start, and
fnish-to-fnish.
Changes made to a task’s schedule may cause automatc changes to the schedules of the tasks
that depend on it.
Task dependency is represented as a symbol in the Gant chart.
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tank lint
list that displays task informaton belonging to a certain scenario
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Gaot chart
diagram that displays the schedule related to a scenario in a graphic form
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nceoario
view in the task manaiger which includes the tasks chosen and the task informaton defned by the
user for a certain purpose
In different scenarios users can defne alternatve workfows by adding different tasks or
dependencies between the tasks.
A scenario may include the tasks belonging to an entre project or a certain project phase, such
as design, fabricaton, or erecton. In additon, a scenario may be related to certain
deliverables, such as footnigs, a frame, or an HVAC (heatng, ventlatng, and air-conditoning)
system.
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clanh check maoager
tool for fnding parts that collide on a selected area and managing data related to the collisions
In additon to fnding and highlightng clashes, clash check manager classifes 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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criterion of
subdivision
tool related to phase

construction selection of model
management objects in a model (1)
that the user can create
for a desired purpose
clash check Organizer task manager phase manager

manager tool for categorizing tool that enables the tool for assigning model
tool for finding parts and managing model linking of temporal data objects to phases
that collide on a information, object to a model (1)
selected area and properties and object
managing data related property queries, and
to the collisions model object
classification
task
in the task manager, a scenario
representation of a view in the task
piece of work that manager which
needs to be carried out includes the tasks
in order to complete a chosen and the task
project information defined by
the user for a certain
purpose
task information
data related to a task
task list
list that displays task
information belonging
to a certain scenario
production rate task type task dependency Gantt chart

task information that task information that task information which diagram that displays
reflects the quantity reflects the category expresses that starting the schedule related to
produced in a given into which tasks can be or finishing a task a scenario in a graphic
amount of time classified in order to requires that a certain form
apply the same settings other task has been
to all of them started or finished
Concept diagram 50. Constructon manaigement.
6.2 Maoagiog model

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Orgaoizer
tool for categori썡ing and managing model informaton, object propertes and object property queries,
and model object classifcaton
The Organi썡er consists of two tools, object browser and cateigories.
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object browner
tool in the Origanizer used to inquire, view, and report model informaton based on selected model
objects
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categorien pl
tool in the Origanizer used to defne locaton, property, and custom cateigories
The defned cateigories and their combinatons can be used to highlight or select model
objects, or to apply user-defned atributes and their values to model objects.
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property template
defniton of object property layout for the property table in object browser
The property template is saved in an .xml fle or in the Origanizer database.
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property table
view in object browser that shows the values of selected model object propertes
The property table is created based on a selected property template.
528
category
set of model objects that is formed based on rules or by selectng the model objects manually
The rules can be based on model object locaton, object propertes, the content of other
categories or flters.
529
automated nubcategory
automatcally created lower level cateigory within a custom or property cateigory
Subcategories can also be created manually.
530
locatoo category
cateigory based on locaton rules
Locaton categories divide the model (1) into projects, sites, buildings, sectons, and foors.
Locaton category can be defned automatcally based on the boundary box or manually.
531
bouodary box
user-defned box that defnes which model objects are placed in the same locaton cateigory
532
locatoo breakdowo ntructure
logical subdivision of the model (1) into work units based on the locaton of the model objects
Locaton breakdown structure forms a hierarchical tree-structure and it can be used to divide
the model (1) into projects, sites, buildings, sectons and foors.
136
533
uocategorized category
cateigory where the model objects are automatcally placed if they are not inside a defned boundary
box
The uncategori썡ed category shows that the locaton breakdown structure is incomplete. The
model objects can be manually moved from the uncategori썡ed category to a chosen locaton
cateigory, or boundary boxes can be changed to move the model objects to the wanted
locaton category.
534
property category
cateigory based on adding user-defned atributes to model objects
Within a property category, a model object can belong to only one lowest level category at a
tme.
535
cuntom category
cateigory based on user-defned rules or manually selected propertes
A custom category can be created based on any property or other model informaton. Custom
categories can be used to group the model objects based on other than locaton-based
informaton.
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criterion of
subdivision
Organizer
tool for categorizing
and managing model
information, object
properties and object
property queries, and
model information model object
information stored to classification
the model (1)
object browser categories category

tool in the Organizer tool in the Organizer set of model objects
used to inquire, view, used to define location, that is formed based on
and report model property, and custom rules or by selecting the
information based on categories model objects manually
selected model objects
Organizer database
database file that
contains object
property template properties, category
definition of object
according to automation
information and rules,
property layout for the and property templates
property table in object
browser
according to category
content automated
property table subcategory
view in object browser automatically created
that shows the values of lower level category
selected model object within a custom or
properties property category
category based on custom category property category

location category based on category based on
user-defined rules or adding user-defined
manually selected attributes to model
properties objects
location category uncategorized

category based on category
location rules category where the
model objects are
automatically placed if
location they are not inside a
defined boundary box
boundary box
user-defined box that
location breakdown defines which model
location property
structure objects are placed in
object property that
logical subdivision of the same location
reports the model
the model (1) into work category
object location in the
units based on the
location breakdown
location of the model
structure
objects
Concept diagram 51. Manaiginig model.
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7 ANALYSIS
7.1 Loadn
536
load modeliog code
informaton about the building or design code, and about the load igroup types, safety factors, and
load combinaton (1) factors used in the load combinaton (2)
537
load
model object that represents a force or system of forces carried by a structure or part of a structure
538
load type
collecton of data describing a load that represents the common characteristcs 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.
539
loadiog
part property that represents a force or system of forces carried by a structure
Forces can be self-weight or area loads.
540
load group
set of loads and loadinigs that are caused by the same acton and to which the user wants to refer
collectvely
Loads belonging to the same load group are treated alike during load combinaton (2).
541
load group type
load igroup property that indicates the acton 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, trafc loads, dead
loads, and live loads.
542
compatbility; load group compatbility
property of a load igroup that indicates that load groups having the same compatbility indicator can
act together and need to be considered in the load combinaton (2)
The compatble load groups act together with or separately from other load groups.
543
iocompatbility; load group iocompatbility
property of a load igroup that indicates that load groups having the same incompatbility indicator
always exclude each other in the load combinaton (2)
Only one incompatble load group can exist in a given load combinaton (1).
139
544
load combioatoo (1)
set of load igroups multplied by their partal safety factors that is created in the load combinaton (2)
process
Each load combinaton (1) represents a loading situaton to be checked according to the design
code.
545
load combioatoo (2); load combioatoo procenn
process in which some simultaneously actng load igroups are multplied by their partal safety factors
and combined with each other according to specifc rules
Load combinaton (2) rules are specifc to a design process and are defned in design codes.
140

criterion of
subdivision
load modeling code

building code information about the
building or design
design code code, and about the
load group types, safety
factors, and load
combination (1) factors
used in the load
combination (2)
load group type
load group property that
load combination (1)
indicates the action
set of load groups
that causes a load and
multiplied by their
that is used as a basis
partial safety factors
for a load group
that is created in the
process
1..*
process in which some load group
simultaneously acting set of loads and
load groups are loadings that are
multiplied by their caused by the same
partial safety factors action and to which the
and combined with user wants to refer
each other according collectively
to specific rules
loading load
part property that model object that
represents a force or represents a force or
system of forces carried system of forces carried
by a structure by a structure or part of
a structure
compatibility incompatibility
property of a load group property of a load group
that indicates that load that indicates that load load type
groups having the same groups having the same collection of data
compatibility indicator incompatibility describing a load that
can act together and indicator always represents the common
need to be considered exclude each other in characteristics shared
in the load the load by a number of
combination (2) combination (2) individual loads, see
also object type
Concept diagram 52. Loads.
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7.2 Aoalynin aod denigo
7.2.1 Aoalynin objectn

546
phynical model object; phynical object
model object in a physical model
For example, physical parts are physical model objects in Tekla Structures.
547
phynical part
part in a physical model
548
aoalynin model object; aoalynin object
model object that Tekla Structures creates from a physical model object or on the basis of analysis
part connectvity into an analysis model
549
aoalynin part
analysis model object that is a representaton of a physical part in an analysis model
In different analysis models, a physical part is represented by different analysis parts.
550
aoalynin area
analysis part that is a representaton of a plate (2), a slab, or a panel
Analysis area consists of one or more analysis elements.
551
aoalynin 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 secton changes non-linearly. An analysis bar consists of one or
more analysis members.
Some analysis applicatons use analysis members whereas others use analysis bars.
552
oode; aoalynin oode
analysis model object that Tekla Structures creates at a defned point (1) of an analysis model based
on analysis part connectvity
Tekla Structures creates nodes at ends and intersecton points (1) of analysis parts, and the
corners of analysis areas.
142
553
aoalynin member
analysis model object that Tekla Structures creates between two nodes of an analysis bar
Every physical part that the user selects 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
intersecton points (1) 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 applicatons use analysis members whereas others use analysis bars.
554
aoalynin elemeot
analysis model object that the analysis applicaton creates between three or more nodes in an
analysis area
555
rigid liok
analysis model object that connects two nodes so that they do not move in relaton to each other
556
rigid diaphragm
analysis model object that connects more than two nodes that move with exactly the same rotaton
and translaton
143
GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY structural model

RELATION RELATION RELATION SYSTEM INFORMATION model (2) that
criterion of represents a structure to
subdivision be constructed
analysis model physical model

structural model that is structural model with a
created from a physical direct or indirect
model and used on the counterpart in the
one hand for analyzing structure to be built
structural behavior and
load bearing, and on model object
the other hand for
object (1) that is
design
represented in a
model (1)
analysis model physical model

object object
model object that Tekla model object in a
Structures creates from physical model
a physical model
object or on the basis of
analysis part
connectivity into an
analysis model beam object plate object
physical part
according to the according to what the part in a physical model
according to the
analysis model object’s analysis model object
analysis model object’s
role represents
composition
analysis model object analysis axis

that connects nodes analysis model object analysis part analysis part property or
that is created only in analysis model object analysis model setting
an analysis model that is a representation that defines the
of a physical part in an location of the analysis
analysis model part in relation to the
analysis model object node corresponding physical
that is created analysis model object part
between nodes that Tekla Structures
creates at a defined
point (1) of an analysis
rigid diaphragm rigid link
model based on
analysis model object analysis model object analysis part analysis class
that connects more that connects two analysis part property
connectivity
than two nodes that nodes so that they do that defines how Tekla
move with exactly the not move in relation to Structures handles
same rotation and each other each analysis part
translation
analysis area analysis bar

analysis member analysis element analysis part that is a analysis part that Tekla
analysis model object analysis model object representation of a Structures creates from
that Tekla Structures that the analysis plate (2), a slab, or a a beam, a column, or a
creates between two application creates panel brace, or from a
nodes of an analysis bar between three or more segment of these parts
nodes in an analysis
area
Concept diagram 53. Analysis objects.
144
7.2.2 Aoalynin netogn

557
denigo renultn pl
rather than: optmi썡aton results pl
results that concern physical part design and that an analysis applicaton generates afer it has run a
structural analysis and design on an analysis model
558
denigo properten pl
propertes that concern physical part design
Design propertes vary depending on the analysis applicaton that is used.
Design propertes may be applied to the entre model (1) or to individual objects (1).
For example, buckling length is a design property.
559
denigo group
group of physical parts that Tekla Structures uses when it searches for optmal profles for steel parts
and optmal reinforcement for concrete parts
560
denigo check; check denigo
opton that checks if criteria of the selected design code are fulflled for the analysis part
The design check is actvated in the analysis part propertes or in the analysis model propertes.
Design check might check whether cross sectons are adequate, for example.
561
aoalynin part properten pl
object propertes associated with an analysis part
Analysis part propertes can be defned in the physical model or in the analysis model.
562
ntart releanen pl
analysis part propertes that defne the support conditons and describe the degrees of freedom at
the start of the part
563
eod releanen pl
analysis part propertes that defne the support conditons and describe the degrees of freedom at
the end of the part
564
aoalynin part property
single characteristc in analysis part propertes
565
aoalynin part coooectvity; coooectvity
analysis part property that defnes the analysis part’s relatonship to other analysis parts
For example, an analysis part automatcally snaps or connects with riigid links to other parts
based on the analysis part connectvity.
145
566
nupport cooditoo
analysis part property that describes if the analysis part is supported or not
If an analysis part end is supported, the physical part end is the ultmate 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 썡ero translaton and/or rotaton.
567
aoalynin clann
analysis part property that defnes how Tekla Structures handles each analysis part
568
aoalynin axin
analysis part property or analysis model setng that defnes the locaton of the analysis part in
relaton to the corresponding physical part
The analysis axis can be defned on the analysis part or the analysis model level. For example,
the analysis axis can be the neutral axis or the reference line of the physical part.
569
aoalynin model netogn pl; aoalynin model properten pl
settinigs that are defned by giving values to the propertes associated with an analysis model
Analysis model setngs can be defned in the physical model or in the analysis model.
570
utlizatoo rato
rato of the actual to maximum allowable performance values of structural buildinig objects
Utli썡aton rato is an analysis result. In Tekla Structures utli썡aton rato is calculated for steel
parts.
571
aoalynin renultn pl
results that concern forces and stresses and that an analysis applicaton generates afer it has run a
structural analysis on an analysis model
Analysis results are stored in Tekla Structures in an analysis results database.
146
Concept diagram 54. Analysis settinigs.
criterion of
subdivision
design results design group

results that concern group of physical parts
physical part design that Tekla Structures
and that an analysis uses when it searches
application generates for optimal profiles for
after it has run a steel parts and optimal
analysis results structural analysis and reinforcement for
results that concern design on an analysis concrete parts
forces and stresses and model
that an analysis analysis model

application generates structural model that is
after it has run a
design properties 1..*
created from a physical analysis part
structural analysis on an properties that concern
model and used on the analysis model object
analysis model physical part design physical part
one hand for analyzing that is a representation
part in a physical model
structural behavior and of a physical part in an
load bearing, and on analysis model
the other hand for
design design check analysis part
147
option that checks if properties

utilization ratio other analysis result criteria of the selected object properties
ratio of the actual to design code are associated with an
maximum allowable fulfilled for the analysis analysis part
analysis model
performance values of part
settings
structural building
settings that are defined
objects by giving values to the
properties associated 1..*
with an analysis model
start releases end releases
analysis part analysis part properties analysis part properties
property that define the support that define the support
1..* single characteristic in conditions and describe conditions and describe
analysis part properties the degrees of freedom the degrees of freedom
analysis model setting
at the start of the part at the end of the part
analysis axis
analysis part property or
analysis model setting analysis part analysis class support condition
that defines the connectivity analysis part property analysis part property
location of the analysis analysis part property that defines how Tekla that describes if the
part in relation to the that defines the analysis Structures handles analysis part is
corresponding physical part’s relationship to each analysis part supported or not
part other analysis parts
English index
INDEX
Numbers in the index refer to the term record numbers.
2D view .............................................................202 assembly secondary part ..................................293

3D view .............................................................204 associatve annotaton object ...........................423
ACN ...................................................................123 associatve note ................................................432
adaptvity ..........................................................178 associatve object ...............................................55
additonal component object; associatvity ......................................................177
see weld backing bar....................................352 associatvity point .............................................235
additonal component object; associatvity symbol ..........................................443
see shim plate...............................................353 atach ................................................................181
additonal component object; atribute import ................................................498
see fnger shim.............................................354 AutoConnecton ................................................144
additonal component object; AutoDefaults .....................................................145
see strip shim...............................................355 automated subcategory ...................................529
additonal component object; automatc cloning .............................................411
see stffener..................................................356 automatc dimension ........................................416
additonal component object; automatc drawing view ...................................392
see web doubler plate..................................357 automatc mark ................................................419
additonal component object; back view ..........................................................209
see fange plate............................................358 backing bar .......................................................352
additonal component object; base plate .........................................................344
see shear key................................................359 base point .........................................................228
additonal dimension ........................................417 basic assembly ..................................................113
additonal drawing view ...................................393 basic component object;
additonal mark ................................................420 see gusset.....................................................342
advanced optons .............................................156 basic component object;
analysis & design model ...................................264 see shear tab................................................343
analysis and design model ................................264 basic component object;
analysis area .....................................................550 see base plate...............................................344
analysis axis ......................................................568 basic component object;
analysis bar .......................................................551 see end plate................................................345
analysis class .....................................................567 basic component object;
analysis element ...............................................554 see seat........................................................346
analysis member ...............................................553 basic component object;
analysis model ..................................................264 see seat angle...............................................347
analysis model object .......................................548 basic component object;
analysis model propertes .................................569 see seat plate................................................348
analysis model setngs .....................................569 basic component object;
analysis node ....................................................552 see clip angle................................................349
analysis object ..................................................548 basic component object;
analysis part ......................................................549 see bent plate (2)..........................................350
analysis part connectvity .................................565 basic component object;
analysis part propertes ....................................561 see haunch...................................................351
analysis part property .......................................564 basic view .........................................................193
analysis results ..................................................571 beam .................................................................269
anchor bolt plan ...............................................378 beam object;
angle cleat ........................................................349 see beam......................................................269
angle seat .........................................................347 beam object;
annotaton object ...............................................56 see column...................................................273
applicatons and components catalog ..............495 bent plate (1) ....................................................286
applied values ...................................................161 bent plate (2) ....................................................350
architectural model; bill of material;
see model (2)....................................................4 see table (1)..................................................389
area selecton .....................................................49 BIM .......................................................................2
assembly .............................................................76 bind ..................................................................182
assembly control number .................................123 binding ..............................................................183
assembly drawing .............................................380 blank project .......................................................17
assembly hierarchy ...........................................118 bolt assembly ...................................................315
assembly level ..................................................119 bolt assembly catalog .......................................493
assembly main part ..........................................291 bolt catalog .......................................................494
assembly positon .............................................368 bolt group ...........................................................71
assembly positon code ....................................124 bolt mark ..........................................................426
assembly positon number ...............................368 bolt (1) ................................................................70

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bolt (2) ..............................................................316 concrete part;

botom view .....................................................210 see cast unit..................................................101
boundary box ...................................................531 confguraton ......................................................12
boundary plane ................................................220 connectng building object;
bounding box ....................................................221 see bolt (1).....................................................70
building code; connectng building object;
see load modeling code................................536 see weld.........................................................72
building informaton model ..............................266 connectng building object;
building informaton modeling .............................2 see reinforcement splice................................73
building object ....................................................57 connecton ........................................................143
cambering .........................................................312 connecton mark ...............................................427
cast unit ............................................................101 connecton positoning plane ...........................218
cast unit drawing ..............................................381 connectvity ......................................................565
cast unit main part ............................................292 constraint ..........................................................137
cast unit secondary part ...................................294 constructon circle ............................................135
cast unit type ....................................................102 constructon line ...............................................133
cast-in-place concrete .......................................104 constructon object ...........................................132
cast-in-place concrete part; constructon plane ............................................134
see pour object.............................................108 content item .......................................................34
cast-in-situ concrete .........................................104 content type .....................................................459
cast-unit drawing ..............................................381 contextual toolbar ............................................165
catalog ..............................................................486 contour marking ...............................................508
catalog fle ........................................................471 contour plate ....................................................284
categories .........................................................525 control number .................................................123
category ............................................................528 coordinate system;
center plane .....................................................224 see global coordinate system.......................212
chamfer ............................................................329 coordinate system;
change symbol ..................................................442 see local coordinate system..........................213
check design .....................................................560 cope ..................................................................339
check dimension ...............................................448 corbel ................................................................268
CIP ....................................................................104 corner chamfer;
clash check manager ........................................522 see chamfer..................................................329
class ..................................................................313 cross secton .....................................................298
clearance ..........................................................336 cross secton sketch editor ...............................253
clip angle ..........................................................349 crossing bar;
clip plane ..........................................................226 see reinforcement mesh.................................88
clone .................................................................410 current model ...................................................260
cloning template ...............................................409 current propertes ............................................161
CNC ...................................................................505 curved beam .....................................................272
collecton ............................................................33 curved secton view ..........................................396
color setngs; custom category ...............................................535
see setngs...................................................154 custom component ...........................................139
column ..............................................................273 custom component dialog editor .....................252
comb .................................................................354 custom component editor ................................251
common environment ........................................14 custom part ......................................................141
comparison set .....................................................7 custom property ...............................................170
compatbility .....................................................542 cut ....................................................................318
compatbility indicator; cut length ...........................................................74
see compatbility..........................................542 cut plane ...........................................................223
component basic view ......................................199 cutng line ........................................................320
component catalog ...........................................495 cutng part .........................................................75
component hierarchy .......................................152 data fle .............................................................469
component main part .......................................332 default environment ...........................................15
component object ..............................................60 default view ......................................................199
component plane .............................................219 deforming .........................................................309
component secondary part ..............................333 dependency (1) .................................................176
component symbol ...........................................153 dependency (2) .................................................518
component (1) ....................................................21 design check .....................................................560
component (2) ..................................................149 design code;
composite beam; see load modeling code................................536
see composite structure.................................69 design group .....................................................559
composite slab; design propertes ..............................................558
see composite structure.................................69 design results ....................................................557
composite structure ...........................................69 detail .................................................................147
computer numerical control .............................505 detail mark ........................................................439

149
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detail view ........................................................394 frm folder .........................................................483

detailing component .........................................140 ftng ................................................................328
dimension .........................................................415 ftng plate .......................................................353
dimension change symbol; fxed profle ......................................................299
see change symbol.......................................442 fxed user-defned profle .................................300
dimension extension line ..................................445 fange plate .......................................................358
dimension line ..................................................444 folded plate ......................................................286
dimension mark ................................................446 footng ..............................................................274
dimension point ................................................449 formula .............................................................185
dimension tag ...................................................447 free썡e ................................................................413
direct modifcaton ...........................................233 front view .........................................................207
display setngs; GA drawing .......................................................377
see setngs...................................................154 Gant chart .......................................................520
distance variable ...............................................174 gap ....................................................................337
distance (1) .......................................................334 general arrangement drawing ..........................377
distance (2) .......................................................174 general note;
doubler plate ....................................................357 see table (1)..................................................389
drawing fle .......................................................466 general setngs ................................................155
drawing layout ..................................................386 geometry line ...................................................230
drawing level setngs .......................................403 geometry point .................................................229
drawing list .......................................................412 global coordinate system ..................................212
drawing mode ...................................................250 graphical template ............................................455
drawing object ....................................................54 grid ...................................................................125
drawing object property; grid label ...........................................................128
see object property......................................166 grid label frame ................................................129
drawing optons database ................................477 grid line .............................................................127
drawing setngs ................................................400 grid line label ....................................................128
drawing shape ..................................................434 grid plane ..........................................................126
drawing snapshot .............................................384 grid view ...........................................................205
drawing template .............................................409 grout ...................................................................79
drawing view ....................................................196 groutng ..............................................................79
drawing view boundary ....................................198 guideline .............................................................93
drawing view frame ..........................................197 gusset ...............................................................342
drawing wi썡ard fle ...........................................408 handle ...............................................................232
drawing (1) ...........................................................9 hard stamp .......................................................506
drawing (2) ...........................................................8 haunch ..............................................................351
edge chamfer; hole ...................................................................324
see chamfer..................................................329 hollow ...............................................................323
embed ................................................................77 IFC .....................................................................502
embedded object ...............................................77 incompatbility ..................................................543
end detail modifer .............................................98 incompatbility indicator;
end offset .........................................................308 see incompatbility.......................................543
end plate ...........................................................345 independent annotaton object ........................433
end releases .....................................................563 individual object .................................................51
end view ...........................................................397 Industry Foundaton Classes .............................502
environment database ......................................475 initali썡aton fle ................................................473
equaton ...........................................................184 input fle ...........................................................478
erecton schedule; input part ..........................................................331
see scenario..................................................521 input point ........................................................330
explode ...............................................................50 item ..................................................................267
extension ............................................................20 key plan ............................................................391
extension line (2) ..............................................131 lacer bar ..............................................................87
extension line (1) ..............................................445 layout editor .....................................................388
extrema; layout manager .................................................511
see bounding box.........................................221 leader line .........................................................422
family ................................................................373 leg face ...............................................................92
family number ..................................................375 level mark .........................................................424
family numbering .............................................372 library profle ....................................................299
family positon number ....................................374 line cut ..............................................................319
family-based number ........................................374 list;
feature ................................................................19 see table (1)..................................................389
fller plate .........................................................353 load ...................................................................537
flter ..................................................................360 load combinaton (1) ........................................544
fnger shim ........................................................354 load combinaton (2) ........................................545
fnish .................................................................307 load combinaton process .................................545

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load group ........................................................540 model-specifc advanced optons .....................159

load group compatbility ...................................542 modeling ...............................................................3
load group incompatbility ................................543 modeling aid .......................................................58
load group type ................................................541 modeling mode ................................................249
load modeling code ..........................................536 modeling setngs .............................................162
load type ...........................................................538 modeling tool ...................................................140
loading ..............................................................539 modifer ..............................................................96
local coordinate system ....................................213 mult-user mode ...............................................246
local environment ...............................................16 mult-user model ..............................................255
locaton .............................................................227 multdrawing ....................................................382
locaton breakdown structure ..........................532 multnumber .....................................................383
locaton category ..............................................530 NC fle ...............................................................503
locaton category property ...............................167 neighbor part ....................................................421
locaton property ..............................................167 neighboring part ...............................................421
lock ...................................................................414 nested assembly ...............................................114
lot .....................................................................121 nested component ...........................................150
lot number ........................................................122 node .................................................................552
lotng ...............................................................120 north mark ........................................................436
macro .................................................................22 notch ................................................................339
magnetc ...........................................................180 numbering ........................................................364
magnetc constructon object; numbering database;
see magnetc................................................180 see model database......................................463
magnetc constructon plane; numbering series ..............................................370
see magnetc................................................180 numbering setngs;
magnetc grid; see setngs...................................................154
see magnetc................................................180 nut;
magnetc grid line; see bolt assembly.........................................315
see magnetc................................................180 object browser .................................................524
magnetsm ........................................................180 object group .......................................................63
main bar; object level setngs ..........................................401
see reinforcement mesh.................................88 object lock ........................................................169
main part (1) .....................................................289 object propertes ..............................................164
main part (2) .....................................................332 object property .................................................166
main view .........................................................398 object representaton .......................................187
maintenance model ..........................................265 object type .........................................................47
Management Console for object (1) ............................................................46
Tekla Model Sharing ......................................36 object (2) ............................................................53
mark .................................................................418 on-premises sharing service ...............................37
mark change symbol; opening .............................................................325
see change symbol.......................................442 optmi썡aton results ..........................................557
master drawing .................................................405 optons ..............................................................155
master drawing catalog ....................................404 optons database ..............................................474
master model ...................................................256 Organi썡er ..........................................................523
material catalog ................................................488 Organi썡er database ...........................................465
measure ............................................................136 orientaton mark ...............................................436
mesh ...................................................................88 ortho tool .........................................................244
mesh catalog ....................................................492 orthogonal ........................................................195
migraton wi썡ard .................................................23 orthogonal beam ..............................................270
mini toolbar ......................................................165 outline plane ....................................................222
model database ................................................463 pad footng .......................................................275
model dump .....................................................509 panel .................................................................282
model folder .....................................................485 parameter .........................................................175
model history database ....................................464 parametric modeling ........................................179
model import ....................................................496 parametric profle .............................................302
model informaton ..............................................52 parametric property .........................................171
model object ......................................................53 parametric user-defned profle ........................304
model object property; parametric variable ...........................................175
see object property......................................166 parent assembly ...............................................115
model optons database ...................................476 part .....................................................................68
model output ....................................................501 part basic view ..................................................199
model template ................................................259 part cut .............................................................322
model transfer ..................................................497 part label ..........................................................306
model view .......................................................192 part mark ..........................................................425
model (1) ..............................................................5 part number .....................................................425
model (2) ..............................................................4 part positon .....................................................366

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part positoning plane ......................................217 producton rate .................................................517

part positon number ........................................366 profle ...............................................................297
part property; profle catalog ...................................................487
see fnish.......................................................307 project ................................................................11
part property; project base point;
see end offset...............................................308 see base point..............................................228
part property; project folder ....................................................484
see deforming...............................................309 project status visuali썡aton ...............................363
part property; propertes .........................................................163
see class........................................................313 propertes fle ...................................................467
part property; property category .............................................534
see sequence name......................................314 property fle ......................................................467
patern line .......................................................462 property modifer ...............................................97
patern line editor ............................................461 property table ...................................................527
perspectve .......................................................194 property template ............................................526
phase ..................................................................64 pull-out .............................................................429
phase manager .................................................512 pull-out picture .................................................429
phase name ........................................................65 qualifer ............................................................376
phase number ....................................................66 quick launch ........................................................26
physical model ..................................................263 rathole ..............................................................340
physical model object .......................................546 rebar ...................................................................83
physical object ..................................................546 rebar catalog .....................................................490
physical part .....................................................547 rebar group .........................................................81
pick ...................................................................236 rebar positon number ......................................369
piece ...................................................................68 rebar set .............................................................82
piece mark ........................................................425 rebar set end detail modifer ..............................98
pile ....................................................................278 rebar set guideline ..............................................93
pile cap .............................................................277 rebar set leg face ................................................92
plane .................................................................215 rebar set modifer ...............................................96
plane view ........................................................202 rebar set primary guideline ................................94
plate object; rebar set property modifer ................................97
see plate (1)..................................................279 rebar set secondary guideline ............................95
plate side mark .................................................438 rebar set spliter .................................................99
plate (1) ............................................................279 rebar shape catalog ..........................................491
plate (2) ............................................................281 rebar shape manager .........................................84
plug-in ...............................................................148 rebar shape placing tool ...................................100
plugin ................................................................148 rebar splice .........................................................73
point (1) ............................................................227 recess ................................................................326
point (2) ............................................................130 reference distance ............................................173
polybeam ..........................................................283 reference distance variable ..............................173
polygon cut .......................................................321 reference fle ....................................................470
pop mark ..........................................................507 reference line ...................................................234
positon number ...............................................365 reference model ...................................................6
positoning plane ..............................................216 reference model object ......................................59
pour break ........................................................110 reference point .................................................231
pour number ....................................................109 reinforced concrete (2) .....................................104
pour object .......................................................108 reinforced concrete (1) .....................................106
pour phase ........................................................111 reinforcement .....................................................80
pour type ..........................................................112 reinforcement mark ..........................................428
pour unit ...........................................................107 reinforcement mesh ...........................................88
pour view ..........................................................201 reinforcement object ..........................................80
poured concrete ...............................................104 reinforcement positon number .......................369
precast automaton fle ....................................504 reinforcement splice ...........................................73
precast concrete ...............................................103 reinforcing bar ....................................................83
predefned object property; reinforcing bar catalog ......................................490
see object property......................................166 reinforcing bar group ..........................................81
predefned parametric profle ..........................303 reinforcing bar shape catalog ...........................491
prefx; rendering ............................................................61
see positon number.....................................365 report .................................................................10
preliminary number ..........................................367 report template ................................................456
prestressed concrete ........................................105 representaton ..................................................186
prestressed strand ..............................................89 revision mark ....................................................437
prestressing strand .............................................89 revision table;
primary guideline ...............................................94 see table (1)..................................................389
primary part .....................................................332 ribbon .................................................................24

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ribbon customi썡er ...............................................25 snap 썡one ..........................................................239

rigid diaphragm ................................................556 snapshot overlay ..............................................385
rigid link ............................................................555 solid modeling;
role .....................................................................18 see solid object...............................................62
role-specifc advanced optons .........................157 solid object .........................................................62
rule set ..............................................................407 spiral beam .......................................................271
running number; spliter ................................................................99
see positon number.....................................365 standard fle ......................................................468
safety factor; standard fxed profle ........................................301
see load combinaton (1)..............................544 standard part ....................................................295
safety factor; standard part model .........................................261
see load combinaton (2)..............................545 standard property;
saved setngs ...................................................406 see object property......................................166
scenario ............................................................521 standard-part model .........................................261
screw; start number .....................................................371
see bolt assembly.........................................315 start releases ....................................................562
seam .................................................................142 startng number ................................................371
seat ...................................................................346 stffener ............................................................356
seat angle .........................................................347 strrup .................................................................85
seat plate ..........................................................348 strand .................................................................89
secondary guideline ............................................95 strip footng ......................................................276
secondary part (1) ............................................290 strip shim ..........................................................355
secondary part (2) ............................................333 structural model ...............................................262
secton mark .....................................................440 stud ...................................................................317
secton view ......................................................395 student license;
select flter ........................................................362 see Tekla Campus...........................................40
select switch .......................................................48 sub-assembly ....................................................116
selecton flter ...................................................362 sub-component ................................................151
selecton switch ..................................................48 support conditon .............................................566
separator; supported part ..................................................333
see positon number.....................................365 supported;
sequence name ................................................314 see support conditon...................................566
sequence number .............................................287 supportng part .................................................332
sequencer .........................................................288 surface ................................................................67
setback .............................................................335 surface fnish ......................................................78
setback distance ...............................................335 surface object .....................................................67
setngs .............................................................154 surface treatment ...............................................78
shape ................................................................296 surface view ......................................................203
shape catalog ....................................................489 switch;
shape export .....................................................500 see selecton switch........................................48
shape import ....................................................499 switch;
shared model ....................................................258 see snap switch............................................242
shear key ..........................................................359 symbol editor ....................................................451
shear plate ........................................................343 symbol fle ........................................................472
shear reinforcement ...........................................91 symbol (1) .........................................................435
shear tab ...........................................................343 symbol (2) .........................................................441
shim ..................................................................353 SymEd ...............................................................451
shim plate .........................................................353 system component ...........................................138
ship mark; system folder ....................................................481
see positon number.....................................365 system parametric profle .................................303
shortening ........................................................310 system-specifc advanced optons ....................160
single-part assembly .........................................117 table layout .......................................................387
single-part drawing ...........................................379 table (1) ............................................................389
single-part view ................................................399 table (2) ............................................................390
single-user mode ..............................................245 task ...................................................................514
single-user model .............................................254 task dependency ..............................................518
sketch editor .....................................................253 task informaton ...............................................515
sketched profle ................................................305 task list ..............................................................519
slab ...................................................................280 task manager ....................................................513
snap ..................................................................237 task type ...........................................................516
snap grid ...........................................................241 Tekla Campus ......................................................40
snap override ....................................................243 Tekla Discussion Forum ......................................42
snap point .........................................................238 Tekla Downloads .................................................41
snap priority .....................................................240 Tekla Model Sharing ...........................................35
snap switch .......................................................242 Tekla Model Sharing model ..............................258

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Tekla Online Admin tool .....................................29 twin profle .......................................................285

Tekla online services ...........................................38 UCS ...................................................................214
Tekla Open API ....................................................27 UDA ..................................................................168
Tekla Structures ....................................................1 uncategori썡ed category ....................................533
Tekla Structures confguraton ............................12 undeformed view .............................................200
Tekla Structures drawing ......................................9 up directon ......................................................146
Tekla Structures environment .............................13 user coordinate system ....................................214
Tekla Structures environments folder ...............480 user-defned atribute ......................................168
Tekla Structures folder (1) ................................479 user-specifc advanced optons ........................158
Tekla Structures folder (2) ................................480 utli썡aton rato ..................................................570
Tekla Structures learning editon; variable (1) ........................................................172
see Tekla Campus...........................................40 variable (2) ........................................................171
Tekla Structures model .........................................5 view ..................................................................188
Tekla Structures mult-user server ....................247 view along grid line ...........................................205
Tekla Structures mult-user server program .....248 view boundary ..................................................198
Tekla Structures sofware folder .......................479 view depth ........................................................190
Tekla User Assistance ..........................................39 view extrema ....................................................198
Tekla Warehouse ................................................30 view flter ..........................................................361
Tekla Warehouse Service ....................................32 view label .........................................................431
Tekla Warehouse web site ..................................31 view level setngs .............................................402
TeklaStructuresModels folder ...........................482 view name ........................................................211
template atribute ............................................460 view on part plane ............................................206
template component ........................................457 view plane ........................................................189
template drawing .............................................409 void ...................................................................327
template editor .................................................452 wall ...................................................................282
template object ................................................458 warping .............................................................311
template (1) ......................................................453 washer;
template (2) ......................................................390 see bolt assembly.........................................315
tendon ................................................................90 web doubler plate ............................................357
textual template ...............................................454 web viewer .......................................................510
te .......................................................................86 weld ....................................................................72
ttle block; weld access hole ...............................................340
see table (1)..................................................389 weld backing bar ...............................................352
tolerance ..........................................................338 weld mark .........................................................430
top view ............................................................208 weld prep ..........................................................341
TplEd .................................................................452 weld preparaton ..............................................341
Trimble Connect (2) ............................................43 wi썡ard fle .........................................................408
Trimble Connect (1) ............................................44 work area ..........................................................191
Trimble Connect applicaton ...............................44 work plane ........................................................225
Trimble Connector ..............................................45 work point ........................................................450
Trimble Connect platorm ...................................43 working model ..................................................257
Trimble Identty ..................................................28

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Groupiog of the glonnary aod nearchiog for termn

Generic relaton (line that ends with a triangle )

parent assembly sub-assembly

Associatve relaton (line without a symbol)

Multdimensional concept system (line that is connected to a criterion of subdivision)

according to the according to the type according to the

solid object reference model component object

according to status in according to file type

Mixed concept system

1.1 Modeliog with Tekla Structuren

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

building information drawing (2)

Concept diagram 1. Modelinig with Tekla Structures.

1.2 Tekla Structuren architecture

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common default environment local environment blank project

1.3 Tekla Structuren ioterfacen

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

Tekla Open API

Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures interfaces.

1.4 Tekla Structuren related oolioe nervicen

Trimble Connect Trimble Connect Trimble Connector

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have discussions and applications

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

Trimble Connect other

Trimble Connect Trimble Connect for

Concept diagram 5. Trimble Connect and Trimble Connector.

1.5 Tekla Structuren objectn

switch used for controlling which object types can be selected

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

object type object (1)

individual object model object drawing object

according to the according to how the

annotation object independent drawing associative object

Concept diagram 6. Objects.

1.5.1 Model objectn

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

according to settings according to purpose

model object rendering

according to the according to the

solid object component object

Concept diagram 7. Model objects.

1.5.2 Buildiog objectn

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together in resisting represents the filling of

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shear reinforcement reinforcing bar

reinforcement that list of predefined

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

rebar shape placing rebar set leg face

rebar set primary rebar set secondary

Concept diagram 10. Rebar set.

1.5.4 Cant uoitn aod pour uoitn

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

1..* 0..* 0..*

Concept diagram 11. Cast unit.

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY

other building object

Concept diagram 12. Pour unit.

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