You can edit the properties of a single grid line in the property pane.

1. Ensure that the Select grid line selection switch is active.
2. If the property pane is not open, double-click the grid line to open the Grid line properties.
3. Change the properties as needed.
4. Click Modify to apply the changes.

Use direct modification to move single grid lines.

1. Ensure that the Direct modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that the Select grid selection switch is active.
3. Select the grid.
4. Select the grid line you want to move.
5. Drag the grid line to a new location.

   You can also use the keyboard to enter a numeric location.

   To start with the negative sign (-), use the numeric keypad. To enter an absolute coordinate, first enter $, then the value. Press Enter to confirm.

Use the contextual toolbar to change the label of a single grid line.

1. Ensure that the Direct modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that the Select grid line selection switch is active.
3. Select a grid line.
4. On the contextual toolbar, enter a new label.

   

Use direct modification to stretch, shrink, or incline single grid lines in rectangular grids.

1. Ensure that the Direct modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that the Select grid selection switch is active.
3. Select the rectangular grid.
4. Select the grid line.
5. Drag a grid line handle to a new location.

If you move the outermost grid lines in rectangular grids using the line handles, Tekla Structures stretches or shrinks the perpendicular, crossing grid lines accordingly by default. You can switch this off temporarily.

1. Ensure that the Direct modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that the Select grid selection switch is active.
3. Select the grid line.
4. On the contextual toolbar, click the Turn grid line stretching off button.