Examples of user-defined attributes (UDAs) for parts
User-defined attributes (UDAs) provide additional information about a part. UDAs can consist of numbers, text, or lists. If needed, you can define and update user-defined attributes.
The following table gives some examples of what you can use part UDAs for:
|
Attribute |
Can be used... |
|---|---|
|
Comment |
In part and weld marks in Tekla Structures drawings, or in projects. |
|
Shorten |
When drawings of the parts are created, Tekla Structures decreases the true length of the part by this value. This is useful when creating assembly drawings of bracing bars that should always be under tension. |
|
Camber |
In part marks in Tekla Structures drawings. |
|
Preliminary mark |
To obtain preliminary numbers for parts in reports. |
|
Locked |
To protect objects from being accidentally changed. |
|
Shear, Tension, and Moment |
To save reaction forces for AutoDefaults. You can enter forces separately for each end of a part. |
|
User field 1...4 |
User-defined fields. You can change the names of these fields and add new user-defined fields. |
|
Connection code |
When importing information on connection types into Tekla Structures. You can then use the connection codes as rules in AutoConnection and AutoDefaults. Each end of a part can have a different connection code. |
|
Moment connection |
For selecting whether to show moment connection symbols in drawings or not. |