This is a template attribute. Template attributes can be used in filtering, or to retrieve data from the model to use in drawings and reports. For example, when you create a report, Tekla Structures replaces the attributes added in the report template with the corresponding object property values.

Shows the gross weight, which is the total weight of material needed to fabricate the part. The calculation formula depends on the part:

• If the part has cross-sections defined in the profile catalog, the weight is calculated from part length (LENGTH), the cross section area in the profile catalog, and the density of material.

• If the part is a folded or contour plate without a cross section area, the weight is calculated from plate overall height, overall length and density of material (property weight for plates in the material catalog).

• For other profiles without cross sections (typically parametric profiles), the gross weight is calculated the same way as the WEIGHT_NET, but cuts are not taken into account and the plate density value is used instead of profile density.

• For assemblies, shows the combined gross weight of parts included in an assembly. For bolts it shows the bolt weight.