Copy objects
You can copy objects in a number of different ways. When you copy an object, Tekla Structures copies all objects connected to it, including the components.
Copy by picking two points
The basic way to copy objects in a model or drawing is by defining the origin and one or more destination points.
If you want to limit the
number of objects shown in the preview, use the advanced option XS_PREVIEW_LIMIT
. The default value is 1000. When the value is 0,
the preview is off.
Copy linearly
In the model, you can create multiple copies of an object in the same linear direction.
Copy by specifying a distance from origin
You can copy objects to a new position in the model or drawing by specifying a distance from the origin. Use the Enter a Numeric Location dialog to specify the distance.
Copy using drag-and-drop
You can copy objects by using drag-and-drop.
To copy grid
labels in a drawing, first select the grid label and then either activate
the Select grid line selection switch or
select the grid label handle.
Copy objects to another object
In the model, you can copy reinforcement, surface treatments, and single part welds between similar objects and make them adaptive to the object they are copied to. This is useful, for example, when you detail previously modeled parts. The objects that you can copy between can have different dimensions, length, and rotation. If you copy objects from an assembly or cast unit, Tekla Structures copies the assembly structure as well, if possible. For example, sub-assemblies are copied as sub-assemblies if a parent object is found.
Instead of copying objects from an assembly or cast unit to other identical assemblies or cast units, you can use the Batch editor tool. Batch editor detects matching objects in the target assemblies or cast units, and edits the matching objects by modifying their geometry and properties.
If you copy reinforcement or surface treatments and want them to adapt to the part they are copied to, note the limitations:
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The reinforcement or surface treatment handles must be in part corners.
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The parts between which you copy must have the same number of cross section corners.
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Circular parts must have the same cross section dimensions.
- Select the objects you want to copy.
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On the Edit tab, click
.
- Select the object to copy from (source object).
- Select the objects to copy to (target object).
Copy all content to another object
In the model, you can copy objects from an assembly or cast unit to other similar assemblies or cast units without individually selecting each object to copy. This is useful, for example, when you have detailed an assembly and want to copy all details to another similar assembly.
Instead of copying objects from an assembly or cast unit to other identical assemblies or cast units, you can use the Batch editor tool. Batch editor detects matching objects in the target assemblies or cast units, and edits the matching objects by modifying their geometry and properties.
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Ensure that the
Select assemblies selection switch is active.
- Select the assembly or cast unit to copy from (source object).
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On the Edit tab, click
.
- Select the assemblies or cast units to copy to (target objects).
As a result, Tekla Structures copies the following objects:
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Secondary parts
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Reinforcement, bolts, and welds
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Cuts, fittings, and edge chamfers
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Sub-assemblies
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Components
Tekla Structures does not copy pour breaks, or secondary parts created by a component that has also created the assembly main part. If some of the objects to be copied already exist in the assembly or cast unit to copy to, Tekla Structures may create duplicate objects. Tekla Structures warns you about duplicate secondary parts, reinforcement, and sub-assemblies, but not about duplicate bolts, welds, cuts, or components.
Copy to another plane
In the model, you can copy objects from the first plane you specify to the second, third, and so on, plane you specify. The position of the copied objects relative to the second, third, and so on, plane remains the same as the position of the original objects relative to the first plane.
- Select the objects you want to copy.
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On the Edit tab, click
.
- Pick the point of origin of the first plane.
- Pick a point on the first plane in the positive x direction.
- Pick a point on the first plane in the positive y direction.
- Repeat steps 3–5 for all destination planes.
Copy from another model
You can copy objects from another model based on phase numbers. Note that Tekla Structures copies secondary parts from the model only if they belong to the same phase as their main part. This also applies to component objects.
If you copy pour breaks from another model, the copied pour breaks automatically adapt to the target model. Always check that the copied pour breaks have adapted correctly.