When you open a drawing, create a report, export an object, or use a filter, Tekla Structures uses the defined attributes or formulas to calculate and display information from the model database. This could, for example, include assembly weight or cover area.

In report and drawing templates, the needed attributes or formulas are added in value fields. Which template attributes are available for a value field depends on the content type of the row where the value field is used.

Below is an example of the part list report template.

The report template above contains a page header (green frame) with the report description and date, a row (blue frame) for the part list, and a page footer (red frame) for summarizing the part data. The final report will have a separate row for the different part types. All rows contain text labels and value fields with template attributes.

Here is the final report:

Below is an example of a title block drawing template:

The graphical template above does not contain rows, but an empty area where you can add text labels and value fields with template attributes. The title block contains drawing and project information such as project details, designer name, scale, and the date when the drawing was created. Frames have been drawn around the different areas with the line tool.

Here is the title block in the drawing:

Template attributes can also be used in Organizer, drawing marks and notes, IFC export, or in automated precast fabrication exports, for example.

The template attributes together with their descriptions are listed in alphabetical order in Tekla User Assistance. Click the letter in the table of contents to show all the attributes beginning with that letter.