Profile Weight Checker (ML088)

Not version-specific

Tekla Structures

Environment

Construsoft European

You can use the tool Profile Weight Checker (ML088) for checking profile weights in the profile catalog. The weight is calculated though the API and is compared with the defined weight per unit length in the profile catalog. If the difference between the two values is greater than the defined percentage difference, this difference is written in the tool. If required, you can copy this information from the tool.

This tool does work only for profiles, not for plates.

Objects created

Use for

Compares the weight/meter defined in the profile catalog with the calculated weight based on cross section area and specific weight.

Before you start

Selection order

Part identification key

General tab

Tab General can be used to define which profiles, specific weight and deviation should be taken into account.

Option	Description
1	The options for calculation are: Selected Parts All Parts Selection filter
2	Image By using option A, Selection filter, this option will become available.
3	Define the specific weight to calculate with. Profile suppliers in many cases do use 8000 kg/m3. Bear this in mind to have a proper comparison. This option can only be used with an integer.
4	In case the difference is greater than the defined percentage difference, this difference is showed in the tool. The value can include one decimal.
	Example You need to use a rectangular hollow section profile that is not available in the profile catalog yet. You copy a comparable rectangular hollow section profile, and you modify the size of the rectangular hollow section profile. However, you forgot to modify the weight. We use rectangular hollow section profile RHS160/10 for making a RHS160/14. The weight per unit length for the rectangular hollow section profile RHS160/10 is 44,40 kg/m. Image So, the percentage difference in weight is 38,8 %. You can solve this problem by modifying the weight in the profile catalog. You can select a cell (or multiple cells) in the dialog box to copy the concerned value(s) to re-use these value(s).

About tab

Information about the "build" date of the tool. This date may differ from the date in the tool you are using, but the content may nevertheless be the same. This date may be required when you contact the helpdesk.

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