Example of a variable formula: Set the end plate material

Tekla Structures
2021
Tekla Structures

Example of a variable formula: Set the end plate material

This example shows how to link a parametric variable to the end plate material of a component object.

  1. On the Custom component editor toolbar, click the Display variables button.

    The Variables dialog box opens.

  2. Click the Add button.

    A new parametric variable appears.

  3. In the Value type list, change the variable's value type to Material.
  4. In the Label in dialog box box, enter End Plate Material.

  5. In the Custom component browser, browse for the end plate material.

  6. Right-click Material and select Add Equation.
  7. Enter P1 after the equal sign, and then press Enter.
  8. Save the custom component.
  9. Close the custom component editor.

You can now change the end plate material in the custom component's dialog box.

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