Add dimensions

Tekla PowerFab
Modified: 18 Nov 2024
2025
Tekla PowerFab Tekla PowerFab GO

Add dimensions

You can add material dimensions, or material sizes, to the shape list in the Shape/Grade/Size Maintenance dialog.

  1. Go to Maintenance > Shapes/Grades/Sizes.
    The Shape/Grade/Size Maintenance dialog opens.
  2. Select a shape in the shape list.
  3. Open the Dimensions tab.
  4. Click Add Dimension at the bottom of the dialog.

    The Dimension dialog opens.

  5. Define the dimension properties.
    Note: The available and mandatory fields the Dimension dialog vary according to the shape properties.
    1. If you want to add a name for the dimension that is used in an integrated software, type the designation in the ERP Desgn or ProNest Desgn field.
    2. In the Revaluation section, define the revaluation properties.

      For details, see Dimension properties.

    3. In the Scrap section, set a scrap length.

      For details, see Dimension properties.

    4. In the Advance Bill section, define the kerf, squaring amounts, and clamp allowance according to your needs.

      For details, see Dimension properties.

      Note:

      The Valid Scrap % field should only be used in conditions where extreme fine-tuning for the combining of materials is necessary. This setting is connected to the combining algorithms of Tekla PowerFab. Set Valid Scrap % to 0 unless the Tekla PowerFab Support instructs you otherwise.

  6. Click Save.
The new dimension is added to the Tekla PowerFab material database and shown in the Dimension list for the selected shape.

You can also import by clicking the Shape/Grade/Size Maintenance ribbon tab. If you add dimensions for shapes by importing, remember to check the material database for dimensions that do not have complete properties. You can easily find any dimensions with incomplete properties by creating a zero weight report. For detailed instructions on creating material reports, see Material reports.

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