Display connection information

Tekla Structures
2022
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2021
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2020
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2023
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Environment
Not environment-specific

Question:
How can I display information about a connection in the model view.

Answer:
This can be done using the connection code in the General tab of the connection's properties

Open connection properties and type in a value for "Connection code" in the General tab.
 
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Open View Properties and select "Display...".
1. Select the "Advanced" tab.
2. Tick "Connection text"
3. Click Modify
 
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The connection code text will be displayed next to the component. If no connection code has been entered, the connection name will be displayed.
 
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Note that "Component symbols" must also be ticked in the "Settings" tab of the Display dialog for the component text to be displayed.
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