View and modify object properties by using dialog boxes

You can use dialogs to view and modify the properties of various objects, such as analysis part properties, in Tekla Structures.

Note:

Model and drawing object properties, such as part properties, are modified in the property pane, not using dialogs.

The following table lists some common buttons that can be found in the Tekla Structures dialogs.


Button	Description
OK	Saves the properties and closes the dialog. Tekla Structures uses these properties the next time you create an object of this type.
Apply	Saves the properties without closing the dialog. Tekla Structures uses these properties the next time you create an object of this type.
Modify	Modifies the selected objects using the current properties of the dialog.
Get	Fills the dialog with the properties of the selected object. If several objects are being selected, Tekla Structures takes the properties randomly from one of them.
	Switches all check boxes in the dialog on and off.
Cancel	Closes the dialog without saving the properties or modifying objects.
Save	Saves the properties in the file shown in the list.
Load	Loads the previously saved properties to the dialog. Tekla Structures also loads the properties of sub-dialogs, even if they are not open. Select the name of the properties file you want to use. For more information, see Save and load object properties in the property pane or in the dialogs.
Save as	Saves the properties with the name given in the box. The Save as button also updates the Load list. This is important if you add or delete files manually. Tekla Structures stores the properties files in the model folder, also including the properties of sub-dialogs. For more information, see Save and load object properties in the property pane or in the dialogs.

To modify properties:

Double-click an object to open the properties dialog.
To indicate which properties should be changed, select or clear the desired checkboxes.

For example, if you want some properties to share the same value but do not want to change any other individual properties, ensure that only the checkbox for the specific property is selected.

Tip:
Click to switch all checkboxes on or off.
Modify the properties as needed.
Select the objects you want to modify.
Click Modify.

Tekla Structures changes the properties whose checkboxes you selected.