The basic functionality of copying and moving objects is the same in models and drawings. You can copy and move objects linearly, with rotation, and with mirroring.
Duplicate objects
Two objects are considered duplicates if they have the same size and orientation. Tekla Structures checks for duplicate objects when you copy and move objects or create new parts in the same location as an existing part. If duplicates are found, you can choose whether to keep or delete them.
Use the advanced option XS_DUPLICATE_CHECK_LIMIT_FOR_COPY_AND_MOVE to define the maximum number of objects that can be counted as duplicates while copying or moving objects.
Note: Tekla Structures does not check for duplicates when you copy objects using a modeling tool, such as the Array of objects (29) component.
Connected objects
When you copy objects that are connected to another part (such as connections and bolts), Tekla Structures tries to find suitable new main parts for these copied objects. If none are found, some of the connected objects may not be copied at all. After copying, check that all of the objects have been copied correctly.
Assemblies and cast units
If you copy or move objects from an assembly or cast unit, Tekla Structures copies the assembly structure if possible. For example, sub-assemblies are copied as sub-assemblies if a parent object is found.
Reinforcement and surface treatment
If you copy or move reinforcement or surface treatments, and want them to adapt to the part they are copied or moved to:
The reinforcement handle or surface treatment handles must be in part corners.
The parts between which you copy or move must have the same number of cross section corners.
Circular parts must have the same cross section dimensions.
Drawing objects
You can copy and move drawing objects between drawing views that have different scales.
