This is a template attribute. Template attributes can be used in filtering, or to retrieve data from the model to use in drawings and reports. For example, when you create a report, Tekla Structures replaces the attributes added in the report template with the corresponding object property values.

Shows the following information:

• For plate type catalog profiles, any parametric profiles and any catalog profiles with Cover area property not defined, shows the total net area of all surfaces.

• For other types of catalog profiles with Cover area property defined, shows the gross total surface area.

  The area is calculated using the extreme length and profile cover area per meter (value defined in the profile catalog). The cross area on profile ends, cuts and fittings are not taken into account.