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Create partial-length UDLs or VDLs

Tekla Structural Designer
Modified: 8 Aug 2023
2025
Tekla Structural Designer

Create partial-length UDLs or VDLs

Uniformly and variably distributed loads (UDLs and VDLs) can be applied to all one-dimensional member types (with the exception of braces and truss internals) as follows:
  1. Open an appropriate view and set the view regime to Structural View.
  2. In the Loading list, select an appropriate loadcase.
  3. On the Load tab, click UDL or VDL.
  4. In the Properties window, adjust the load details according to your needs.
  5. Hover the mouse pointer over the member to which you want to apply the load.
  6. Click the start point of the load along the member, or press F2 to type the exact position.
  7. Click the end point of the load along the member, or press F2 to type the exact position.
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