Data files (.dat files) for configuring Tekla Structures

Data files (.dat files) contain information used by certain components and the Rebar shape manager.

Default data files are read from the environment's system folder. User-defined data files are stored in the model’s \attributes folder.

Warning:

These files affect the operation of components and the Rebar shape manager. Do not modify these files unless you are an administrator.


File	Description
joints.dat	Contains data used in Handrailing (1024) and Stanchions (S76) components. Used in the Stanchion connection type option.
railings.dat	Contains data used in Handrailing (1024). Used in the Stanchion connection type option.
steps.dat	Contains the data for Stairs (S82) and Stairs (S71). Used in the Step profile and Catalogue step options.
std_flange_plates.dat	Contains data for Tapered column (S99). Used in the options: Outer flange profile Inner flange profile Top plate profile
std_stiffener_plates.dat	Contains data used in Tapered column (S99). Used in the Horizontal stiffener profile box.
marketsize.dat	Contains available market sizes for certain material grade. Can be used with `fMarketSize()` function in the custom component editor.
import_macro_data_types.dat	Contains the user-defined attributes that you can include in an input file in attribute import.
RebarShapeManager.CustomProperties.dat	Contains the custom properties, template attributes, and user-defined attributes that you can use in bending shape rules in the Rebar shape manager.