Dimensions and measurements

Dimensions allow you to show distances between the appropriate points in your structure. The dimension lines are included on any drawings you create. You can also measure distances and angles without creating dimensions.

Create a single dimension

On the Model tab, click Dimension.
Click the grid point at the start of the dimension.
Click the grid point at the end of the dimension.

Tekla Structural Designer shows a line between the selected points.
Move the line to the point where you want the dimension line to lie.

Choose a point that is easily visible and does not conflict with the rest of your model's details.
Click to create the dimension.

Measure a distance

To know the exact distances or angles between different points in the model, you can use the Tekla Structural Designer measuring commands.

On the Model tab, click Measure.
Click a node to define the start position.
Click a second node to define the end position.

The distance between the nodes is displayed in the current view. To clear the measurement, press Esc.

Measure an angle

To know the exact distances or angles between different points in the model, you can use the Tekla Structural Designer measuring commands.

Angles can only be measured in 2D scene views.

On the Model tab, click Measure Angle.
Click a node to define the arc center.
Click a second node to define the start position.
Click a third node to define the end position.

The clockwise angle between the start and end position is displayed in the current view. To clear the measurement, press Esc.