If you do not find a suitable dimension
line arrow in the Arrow list in the dimension properties, you can create and use an arrow of your own.
First you need to create the arrow symbol in the Symbol Editor, and save the
created symbol in the dimension_arrows.sym
file. Then you need to add the position of the new
symbol in the dimension_arrows.sym
file to the configuration file
dimension_arrows.txt file. This file tells which arrows are
available for use in your environment. Finally, you need to create a bitmap for the
new arrow to be used in dimension properties.
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On the
File menu, click
to open the Symbol Editor.
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Open the
dimension_arrows.sym
file located in the Common environment
(...ProgramData\Trimble\TeklaStructures\<version>\Environments\common\symbols)
or in your environment under the \symbols
folder.
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Click an empty symbol slot and sketch your symbol with drawing tools.
You can also import AutoCAD or MicroStation files through
.
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When the symbol is completed, point the symbol slot to check the number of the new symbol at the bottom of the window.
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Save the
dimension_arrows.sym file by clicking
.
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Click
to close the Symbol Editor.
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Open the
dimension_arrows.txt file located in the same symbols folder as the
dimension_arrows.sym file.
The file contains a list of symbol numbers.
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Add the number of your symbol preceded by two zeros (00) in the correct position and separate it with a comma:
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Click
to save your change.
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Create a bitmap of the new arrow and save it in the
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla
Structures\<version>\Bitmaps folder on your computer.
Use the following naming convention in the file name:
dr_dialog_dim_arrow_type_004.bmp.
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Finally, restart
Tekla Structures.
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Check that the the new arrow is displayed in the
Arrow list:
Note:
We
recommend you define a firm
folder for symbols, because the default folders are overwritten when you
upgrade to a newer version of Tekla Structures. Add the firm folder to the advanced option DXK_SYMBOLPATH.