Copy objects
You can copy objects in a number of different ways. When you copy an object, Tekla Structures copies all objects connected to it, including the components.
Copy by picking two points
The basic way to copy objects in a model or drawing is by defining the origin and one or more destination points.
Copy linearly
In the model, you can create multiple copies of an object in the same linear direction.
Copy by specifying a distance from origin
You can copy objects to a new position in the model or drawing by specifying a distance from the origin. Use the Enter a Numeric Location dialog box to specify the distance.
Copy using drag-and-drop
You can copy objects by using drag-and-drop.
To copy grid labels in a drawing, first select the grid label and then either activate the Select grid line selection switch or select the grid label handle.
Copy objects to another object
In the model, you can copy objects from an object to other similar objects. This is useful, for example, when you detail previously modeled parts. The objects that you can copy between can have different dimensions, length, and rotation.
- Select the objects you want to copy.
- On the Edit tab, click .
- Select the object to copy from (source object).
- Select the objects to copy to (target object).
Copy all content to another object
In the model, you can copy objects from an assembly or cast unit to other similar assemblies or cast units without individually selecting each object to copy. This is useful, for example, when you have detailed an assembly and want to copy all details to another similar assembly.
- Ensure that the Select assemblies selection switch is active.
- Select the assembly or cast unit to copy from (source object).
- On the Edit tab, click .
- Select the assemblies or cast units to copy to (target objects).
As a result, Tekla Structures copies the following objects:
- Secondary parts
- Reinforcement, bolts, and welds
- Cuts, fittings, and edge chamfers
- Sub-assemblies
- Components
Tekla Structures does not copy pour breaks, or secondary parts created by a component that has also created the assembly main part. If some of the objects to be copied already exist in the assembly or cast unit to copy to, Tekla Structures may create duplicate objects. Tekla Structures warns you about duplicate secondary parts, reinforcement, and sub-assemblies, but not about duplicate bolts, welds, cuts, or components.
Copy to another plane
In the model, you can copy objects from the first plane you specify to the second (and third, etc.) plane you specify. The position of the copied objects relative to the second (and third, etc.) plane remains the same as the position of the original objects relative to the first plane.
- Select the objects you want to copy.
- On the Edit tab, click .
- Pick the point of origin of the first plane.
- Pick a point on the first plane in the positive x direction.
- Pick a point on the first plane in the positive y direction.
- Repeat steps 3–5 for all destination planes.
Copy from another model
You can copy objects from another model based on phase numbers. Note that Tekla Structures copies secondary parts from the model only if they belong to the same phase as their main part. This also applies to component objects.
If you copy pour breaks from another model, the copied pour breaks automatically adapt to the target model. Always check that the copied pour breaks have adapted correctly.