Add more reinforcement shapes to the tree view in Rebar shape catalog

Tekla Structures
2022
Tekla Structures

Add more reinforcement shapes to the tree view in Rebar shape catalog

You can modify the tree view in Rebar shape catalog by adding frequently used shapes to the tree, or deleting the shapes that you do not need.

  1. On the Rebar tab, click Bar group > Rebar shape catalog.

    The Rebar Shape Catalog dialog box opens.

  2. Click Organize catalog.
  3. Create a new category folder by clicking .
  4. Drag and drop the selected shapes to the folder.

    If multiple shapes have the same shape code and you drag them to the categories, the shape codes get a suffix (1), (2), and so on. You can rename the shapes as you wish by clicking the name twice and entering a new name or suffix, for example, (a), (b).

    When the shapes are listed in a report, they all get the same shape code.

  5. Change the name of the folder in a similar way, if needed.
  6. To remove a shape from a category, select the shape and click .
  7. Click OK.
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