Modify the location or layout of a load
You can modify the location or layout of loads using direct modification.
Before you start:
- Ensure that the
Direct modification switch is active.
-
Select the load.
Tekla Structures displays the handles and dimensions that you can use to modify the load.
When you select a handle and move the mouse pointer over
, Tekla Structures displays a toolbar with more modification options. The available options depend on the type of the load you are modifying.
To modify the location or layout of a load:
To | Do this | Available for |
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Set a load reference point to move in one, two, or any direction |
|
Point loads, line loads, area loads, temperature loads, wind loads |
Move a point load or a load end or corner | Drag the handle in the load reference point to a new location. | All loads |
Move a line load or a load edge | Drag a line handle to a new location. | Line loads, area loads, uniform loads, temperature loads, wind loads |
Show or hide direct modification dimensions |
|
Line loads, area loads, uniform loads, temperature loads, wind loads |
Change a dimension | Drag a dimension arrowhead to a new location, or:
|
Line loads, area loads, uniform loads, temperature loads, wind loads |
Show or hide the midpoint handles of a uniform load |
|
Uniform loads |
Add corner points to a uniform load | Drag a midpoint handle
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Uniform loads |
Remove points from a uniform load |
|
Uniform loads |