Object properties

1. On the ribbon, click Object.

2. Select an object.

   Tekla Structures displays the object properties in a separate window.

Point coordinates

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Point coordinates.

   The Inquire point coordinates dialog box is displayed.

2. Click Pick, and then pick a point in the model to see the coordinates of the point in:

   • Local coordinates
   • Model coordinates (global)
   • Project base point coordinates
   • Current base point coordinates

Center of gravity

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Center of gravity.

2. Select one or more parts or reinforcement objects.

   Tekla Structures creates a point at the center of gravity of the selected objects, and displays information about the center of gravity in a separate window.

Object properties using custom reports

See Custom inquiry.

Welded parts

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Welded parts.

2. Select a part.

   Tekla Structures highlights the selected part and all the parts that are welded to it.

Primary welded parts

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Primary welded part.

2. Select a part.

   Tekla Structures highlights the primary part when you select a secondary part.

Assembly, cast unit, or rebar assembly objects

See Check and highlight objects in an assembly, Check and highlight objects in a cast unit, or Check and highlight objects in a rebar assembly.

Component objects

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Component objects.

2. Select a component.

   Tekla Structures highlights all objects belonging to the selected component.

Phases

On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Phases.

Tekla Structures displays information about objects in different phases in a separate window.

Model size

Tekla Structures displays the quantity of all objects in the current model in a separate window.

On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Model size.