Work with user-defined attributes
You can define user-defined attributes (UDAs) to save miscellaneous data to files, individual members and panels.
User-defined attributes are flexible, and you can use them for a variety of purposes. For example, you can:
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Apply descriptive labels, such as construction phases.
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Record paint specifications.
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Attach office documents, pictures, or other associated files.
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Link to design files from other applications.
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Filter material lists and member design reports for specific attributes.
UDA definitions and values
Example UDA definitions are included in the default settings sets. You can easily modify the definitions according to your needs.
Model Settings> User Defined Attributes allows you modify the definitions that apply to the current model. From there you can also set UDAs to be linked so that the same UDA value gets assigned to all duplicate levels.
You assign specific UDA values to an entity via the Properties window. Once a UDA value exists, it can also be assigned to or removed from members graphically by using the Review View. For further details, see: Attach UDA values to members and panels
Attaching files as attributes
When a file is attached as an attribute, you can embed it within the Tekla Structural Designer file. When embedded, the attached file is included when the model is transferred to another computer.
This means that the embedded files are not attached when you use Save Model Only. Similarly, if you have to revert to an autosaved version of the model, the embedded files will not be attached.
Transferring attributes
Attributes are transferred when models are exported to Tekla Structures and Revit. In the current release, attributes are not yet included for Tekla Structural Designer drawings.