View and modify model properties in the Project Workspace

The Structure tree organizes the model geometry in a hierarchical way. It also allows you to view and modify model properties.

When you open a new model, the Structure tree contains two sub-branches: Levels and Sub Models. As the model geometry develops new branches are added, as shown above.

When a branch or sub-branch is selected, the common properties of the selected branch are viewed in the Properties window. You can then modify the common properties in the Properties window.

View and modify structure properties

Structure properties, or building parameters, control the principal direction and default meshing properties of the building.

In the Structure tree, click Structure.

The structure properties are viewed in the Properties window.
Modify the structure properties according to your needs.

View and modify construction level properties

In the Structure tree, do one of the following:

To	Do this
View and modify the properties common to all construction levels	Click Levels. The construction level properties common to all levels are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.
View and modify the parameters of a single construction level	Click the + sign next to Levels. All construction levels in the model are viewed. Click the desired construction level. The level properties are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the level parameters according to your needs.

View and modify frame properties

The Frames branch is added in the Structure tree when you create the first frame in the model.

In the Structure tree, click the + sign next to Frames.

All frames in your model are viewed.
Click the desired frame.

The frame properties are viewed in the Properties window.
Modify the frame properties according to your needs.

View and modify the slope properties

The Slopes branch is added in the Structure tree when you create the first frame in the model.

In the Structure tree, click the + sign next to Slopes.

All slopes in your model are viewed.
Click the desired slope.

The slope properties are viewed in the Properties window.
Modify the slope properties according to your needs.

View and modify grid properties

In the Structure tree, do one of the following:

To	Do this
Modify the color, name, or visibility of a grid	Click the + sign next to Architectural Grids. All architectural grids in your model are viewed. Click the desired grid. The grid properties are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the color, name and visibility of the grid according to your needs.
Renumber all grids	Right-click Architectural Grids. In the context menu, click Renumber.

View and modify sub model properties

In the Structure tree, click the + sign next to Sub Models.

The sub models in your model are viewed.
Click the desired sub model.

The sub model properties are viewed in the Properties window.
Modify the properties according to your needs.

Tip: To open the Sub Models dialog dialog, double-click Sub Models.

View and modify sub structure properties

See: Create and manage sub structures

View and modify member properties

Tekla Structural Designer classifies members by material and type, and further by fabrication and by shape. Members are classified by material and type, then further classified by fabrication and then by shape.

In the Structure tree, do one of the following:

To	Do this
View and modify common properties for members of a particular type and fabrication	Click the + sign next to Members. The existing member types are viewed. Click the + sign next to a member type. The existing fabrication types are viewed. Click a fabrication type. Common properties of all members of the fabrication type are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.
View and modify common properties for members of a particular type, fabrication and shape	Expand the Members branch and its sub branches by clicking them. Click the + sign next to the desired fabrication type. The shapes of the fabrication type are viewed. Click a shape. The common properties of all members of the selected shape are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.
View and modify the properties of an individual member	Expand the Members branch and its sub branches by clicking them. Click the + sign next to the shape type. The member references of the shape are viewed. Click a member reference. The properties of the member are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.
View a member in a new window, select it in visible views, delete it, or modify it in the Properties dialog box	Expand the Members branch and its sub branches by clicking them. Right-click a member reference. In the context menu, select the desired option.

View and modify slab properties

In the Structure tree, do one of the following:

To	Do this
View and modify properties common to all slabs	Click Slabs. The common properties to all slabs are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.
View and modify the properties of a parent slab	Click the + sign next to Slabs. The existing parent slabs are viewed. Click the desired parent slab. The properties of the parent slab are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.
Modify the properties of a parent slab, or delete it	Click the + sign next to Slabs. The existing parent slabs are viewed. Right-click a parent slab. In the context menu, select if you want to modify the parent slab in the, or delete it.
View and modify the properties of a slab item	Click the + sign next to Slabs. The existing parent slabs are viewed. Click the + sign next to a parent slab. All the slab items within the parent slab are viewed. Click a slab item. The properties of the slab item are viewed in the Properties window. Modify the properties according to your needs.

View and modify wall or roof panel properties

In the Structure tree, click the + sign next to Walls or Roofs.

The currently defined walls and roof panels are viewed.
Click the desired wall or roof panel.

The properties of the selected wall or roof panel are viewed in the Properties window.
Modify the properties according to your needs.

View and modify result strip properties

In the Structure tree, click the + sign next to Result Strips.

All the currently exiting result strips are viewed.
Click the desired result strip.

The properties of the selected result strip are viewed in the Properties window.
Modify the properties according to your needs.