Create model objects

Tekla Structures
2018
Tekla Structures

Create model objects

There are several ways to create model objects in Tekla Structures.

You can create different types of model objects , such as parts and items, bolts, reinforcement, and cuts, using the commands on the ribbon.

Some ribbon commands have a keyboard shortcut that speed up your modeling work. You can customize the keyboard shortcuts and assign your own shortcuts for the most used commands.

Alternatively, you can start many of the commands that create model objects in the property pane.

Create a model object

  1. Run a command that creates a model object, such as a part.
    • On the ribbon: click a command. For example, clickto create a steel beam.
    • In the property pane: ensure that you have nothing selected in the model. Click the Object type list button and select from the list the object you want to create.
  2. Pick points to place the model object in the model.

    Tekla Structures creates the model object using the current properties of the object type.

  3. Follow the status bar messages to get instructions on how to proceed.
  4. To create more model objects with the same properties, pick more points.

    The command runs until you end it or start another command.

Delete an object

  1. Select the object.
  2. Press Delete.
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