Fixing too large a modeling area

Question:
My modeling work area is too large. How can I fix it?

Answer:
When the work area is huge after executing the Fit Work Area to Entire Model command, the model may contain some distant objects that are not easy to find. These can be, for example, far away points or broken component handles. These faraway objects can slow down modeling.

After you have deleted the distant objects, you have to check the correctness of your model.

You can use the advanced option XS_DISTANT_OBJECT_FINDER_TOLERANCE to define the minimum distance outside of which the object must be located for it to be listed by the Find Distant Objects tool. The distance is measured from the nearest part.

To find the distant object, run the File menu command Diagnose & repair model > Find distant objects.

There are two or three ways of finding and deleting distant objects. We recommend you use them in the order listed below.

1) Click File > Diagnose & repair model > Find distant objects. Tekla Structures displays a list of object IDs.

• Select an object in the list.
• Right-click and select a command from the pop-up menu. You can, for example, inquire or delete the object.

2) Use area selection:

• Have all of the selection switches on.
• Select all objects with Ctrl + A.
• Hold down the Ctrl key and make an area selection over the actual model to deselect the actual model objects.
• Click the Delete key to delete the distant objects.
• Right-click and select Fit Work Area to Entire Model - now the work area size should be normal.

3) In Tekla Structures versions older than 2017, where model dump is available you can try this:

• If you have fatal problems with the model (for example, you cannot save the model or  delete ghost parts), using a model dump is one way of saving your work.