Object properties

1. On the ribbon, click Object.

2. Select an object.

   Tekla Structures displays the object properties in a separate window.

Point coordinates

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Point coordinates.

   The Inquire point coordinates dialog box is displayed.

2. Click Pick, and then pick a point in the model to see the coordinates of the point in:

   • Local coordinates
   • Model coordinates (global)
   • Project base point coordinates
   • Current base point coordinates

Center of gravity

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Center of gravity.

2. Select one or more parts or reinforcement objects.

   Tekla Structures creates a point at the center of gravity of the selected objects, and displays information about the center of gravity in a separate window.

Object properties using custom reports

See Custom inquiry.

Welded parts

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Welded parts.

2. Select a part.

   Tekla Structures highlights the selected part and all the parts that are welded to it.

Primary welded parts

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Primary welded part.

2. Select a part.

   Tekla Structures highlights the primary part when you select a secondary part.

Assembly, cast unit, or rebar assembly objects

See Check and highlight objects in an assembly, Check and highlight objects in a cast unit, or Check and highlight objects in a rebar assembly.

Component objects

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Component objects.

2. Select a component.

   Tekla Structures highlights all objects belonging to the selected component.

Rebar set layers

1. On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Rebar set layers.

2. Select a rebar set.

   Tekla Structures displays a separate window where you can check which rebar sets affect the selected rebar set, and which rebar sets are affected by the selected rebar set.

   For example, you can review the layer order number, concrete cover thickness, additional offset, and layer thickness at each leg face or leg surface of the selected rebar set.

   If you select a row with a GUID in the list, Tekla Structures highlights the corresponding rebar set in the model.

Alternatively, you can first select a rebar set in the model, and then click on the contextual toolbar.

Phases

On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Phases.

Tekla Structures displays information about objects in different phases in a separate window.

Model size

On the ribbon, click the down arrow next to , and then select Model size.

Tekla Structures displays the quantity of all objects in the current model in a separate window.