Attributes for graphical fields in Template Editor
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Tekla Structures
Environment
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Question:
When creating a graphical template using Template Editor and inserting a graphical field, what kind of attributes are allowed to be used? Which graphical field attributes display any graphical information in templates?
Answer:
The only attributes that display graphical information in the Graphical Field in a graphical template are PLATE_TOP_VIEW, PULLOUT, and CONTENTTYPE.
- Attribute PLATE_TOP_VIEW is available for rows with the content type PART. It displays the top view of the contour plate.
- Attribute PULLOUT is available for rows with the content type MESH, REBAR, SINGLE_REBAR, SINGLE_STRAND, and STRAND. It displays the shape of the rebar.
- Attribute CONTENTTYPE is available for rows with any content type. When used in a Value Field, it displays the content type of the current row. When used in a Graphical Field it displays the shape of the rebar, if the content type of the row is MESH, REBAR, SINGLE_REBAR, SINGLE_STRAND, or STRAND.
See also:
How to use PLATE_TOP_VIEW template attribute?
Creating a template for bending schedules or pull-outs