StudTool
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
Not environment-specific
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Purpose and description
This tool is intended to be used to help build custom components and not as a stand alone tool
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Tekla Structures
Back to topUsing the StudTool
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To use the extension:
- Select the StudTool from the catalog (Under Plugins)
- Select the bottom track
- Select the top track/tracks (up to 2 top tracks)
StudTool settings
Main Tab
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Option to specify the internal stud profile (applies to all internal studs) |
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Option to specify the internal stud profiles using a list of profiles (seperated by a space) |
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Option to specify the first stud profile |
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Option to specify the last stud profile |
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Option to specify the distance to the first stud |
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Option to specify the internal stud spacing |
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Option to specify the internal stud spacing using a list (seperated by a space) |
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Option to specify a dimension to the last stud |
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Option to rotate the stud direction |
End Connection Tab
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Option to specify the top connection and connection attributes for the first stud |
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Option to specify the top connection and connection attributes for the internal studs |
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Option to specify the top connection and connection attributes for the last stud |
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Option to specify the bottom connection and connection attributes for the first stud |
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Option to specify the bottom connection and connection attributes for the internal studs |
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Option to specify the bottom connection and connection attributes for the laststud |
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Option to specify a "standard" suffix for a conenction to be automatically applied for rotated studs (in the case of none symetrical top tracks the stud would need a different connection if the stud is rotated - Con1 or Con1A for example) |
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Option to specify a gap between the top track and top of stud if no connection is applied |
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Option to specify a gap between the bottom track and bottom of stud if no connection is applied |
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Option to specify a weld to create an assembly if no conenction is applied |
Stud Detail Tab
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Option to specify a custom detail name to be applied to the studs |
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Option to specify a custom detail attribute file to be applied to the studs |
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Option to specify the distance from the bottom of the stud to the detail |
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Option to specify the spacing of the details |
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Option to specify the angle of the detail |
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Option to specify the type of detail (end, intermediate, intermediate reversed) |
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Option to specify an allowable clash distance before the stud is removed |
Insulation Tab
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Option to specfiy the insulation height |
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Option to specify the insulation width, if set to"0" the insulation is not created |
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Option to specify where the insulation will stop |
Bracing Tab
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Option to create or not create the bracing |
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Option to specify the rotation of the bracing |
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Option to specify the bracing spacing |
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Option to specify the distance to the bracing from the bottom track |
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Option to specify the bracing profile |
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Option to specify the end clearance of the bracing |
Attribute Tab
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Options to specify the general attributes for the studs, insulation and bracing |
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Option to specify the minimum length of stud above/below any opening |