How to add the custom contour plate (CHQK_PL) profile
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
Not environment-specific
1. Copy the Profitab.inp file to the model or Firm folder from the location shown below C:\TeklaStructures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil
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2. Open the Profitab.inp file from the model folder or Firm folder with a text editor.
3. Add the CHQK_PL contour plate profile in the plate profile prefix category. Example:- CHQK_PL
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4. Save the file and then restart Tekla Structures for the change to take effect.
Limitation:-
Name length profile prefix in the profitab.inp file = 9 characters (ONLY alphabets allowed)
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