This advanced option must be set in an initialization (.ini) file.

Set this advanced option to TRUE to show precast concrete structures as continuous in model views. Showing precast concrete structures as continuous means that, within each cast unit, the concrete parts with the same material grade and the cast unit type Precast are shown as merged so that the part outlines between touching or overlapping parts are not visible.

Note that you also need to set XS_​ENABLE_​POUR_​MANAGEMENT to TRUE in the Advanced options dialog box.

The default value of XS_ENABLE_PRECAST_CONTINUOUS_CONCRETE is FALSE, which means that the outlines of precast concrete parts within each cast unit are visible.

Restart Tekla Structures after changing the value to activate the new setting.

When XS_ENABLE_PRECAST_CONTINUOUS_CONCRETE is set to TRUE, you can adjust how the precast concrete structures appear in each model view by using the following display settings of cast-in-place concrete structures in View Properties > Display:

• Ensure that Cast in place is set to Parts.

• In the Cast in place parts list, select either Merged or Separated to hide or show the touching or overlapping part outlines.