If you need to edit a table in a drawing layout, you can open it in Template Editor (TplEd). In Template Editor, drawing layout tables are called templates.

1. In a drawing, double-click the table you want to modify.

   The following dialog box opens:

   

2. Click Template editor.

   Tekla Structures starts Template Editor, and the selected template is displayed.

3. Modify the template:
   • To modify the value field properties, double-click a value field, adjust the properties, and click OK.

     For example, change the value field name, font size, and allowed text length. The value field name will be shown in the content browser and in the template.

     

   • To modify the text properties, double-click a text, adjust the properties, and click OK.

     For example, enter a name for the text object and change the font size. The name will be shown in the content browser.

     

     Pay attention to the content browser on the left while you are adding content to the template. It shows you the added content objects and allows you to quickly select and work with the content objects. When you select an object from the content browser, the object is also selected in the template.

     

   • You can change the color of a text object. To do this, double-click a text object in the template, and in the object properties, click the button next to the font setting. Then click the color box and select a standard color or custom color.

     

   • You can make the template look nicer by repositioning labels and value fields, cropping the rows, or adding lines to separate the columns and rows. Cropping removes any unnecessary space from around the rows.
     • To crop the row, select the row, right-click, select Crop, and then select the desired crop option.
     • Drag the text labels and value fields to reposition them if necessary.
     • Draw lines in the template between columns and rows by using the graphical tools.

       

     • Double-click the created objects to change the color and other properties.

       For example, double-click a frame and adjust the frame line properties.

       

       You can change the color of a shape object. To do this, double-click a shape object, such as a line, and in the object properties, click the color box and select a custom color.

       

4. Save the changes by selecting File > Save, or Save as to use another folder, for example the model folder.