Ayrshire Apex Ties (69)

The Ayrshire Apex Ties macro can be used to define a tie between two selected purlins.

Before and after

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Notes

• It is important to realise that any modification of the parts to which this macro applies is likely to cause incorrect results in the model. This is because the items created by a macro are not redefined when changes are made to the previously selected members. If it is necessary to change any of the members upon which the macro is dependent then first delete all the parts created by the macro, make the required changes and finally re-apply the macro.
• Parameters tab of the properties panel, but it is also possible to tailor the data files to individual requirements. This would require assistance from Tekla Structures support.
• Selected purlins must be facing each other.
• Selected purlins must have the same section depth. 
• This macro will place the tie using the top hole in a purlin if the purlin type is a ZETAII, ZETAIII or ZED. For the ZETA system section 200, the top holes will be used, otherwise the middle holes will be used.
• This macro will create two holes on each purlin unless holes are already exists.

Selection order example

1. Purlin
2. Purlin
3. Pick a point or hole/bolt (the point must be a Tekla point object, rather than a snap point)

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See also