Decimals for hole diameters in drawings
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Tekla Structures
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Question:
How can I get the correct value with decimals for hole diameters in drawings?
In the example 21.5 is the correct value, while 22 is displayed here.
Answer:
The
In version 15.0, global content attributes are taken into use.
In earlier versions, two separate attributes were used for the Hole diameter and Size bolt mark elements, and it was possible to set the decimal values for them separately. From Tekla Structures 15.0 onwards, the same
The only way to get a different result in Tekla Structures 15.0 or later versions is to change the decimal value of
When you update to a new Tekla Structures version, the
The advanced options shown in the picture below affect the appearance of the hole diameter in the bolt marks. The decimal settings of the
In case you want to have 22 instead of 22.0 displayed as the hole diameter, you need to use a separate bolt mark template.
With this template the result will be this:
bolt diameter=20mm, tolerance=1.5mm, result: D21.5
bolt diameter=20mm, tolerance=2.0mm, result: D22
How can I get the correct value with decimals for hole diameters in drawings?
In the example 21.5 is the correct value, while 22 is displayed here.
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Answer:
The
HOLE_DIAMETER of the bolt mark functionality is changed in Tekla Structures version 15.0.In version 15.0, global content attributes are taken into use.
In earlier versions, two separate attributes were used for the Hole diameter and Size bolt mark elements, and it was possible to set the decimal values for them separately. From Tekla Structures 15.0 onwards, the same
HOLE.DIAMETER attribute is used by both the Hole diameter and Size bolt mark element.The only way to get a different result in Tekla Structures 15.0 or later versions is to change the decimal value of
DIAMETER from 0 to 1 in the contentattributes_global.lst file. Also, you need to change the decimal value of the HOLE_TOLERANCE if you want the decimals entered in the Bolt Properties dialog box to come into effect. After changing the contentattributes_global.lst file, save it, and reopen the model. The change will then be applied.Image
When you update to a new Tekla Structures version, the
contentattributes_global.lst file is overwritten.The advanced options shown in the picture below affect the appearance of the hole diameter in the bolt marks. The decimal settings of the
contentattributes_global.lst file are used.Image
In case you want to have 22 instead of 22.0 displayed as the hole diameter, you need to use a separate bolt mark template.
With this template the result will be this:
bolt diameter=20mm, tolerance=1.5mm, result: D21.5
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bolt diameter=20mm, tolerance=2.0mm, result: D22
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