Tekla Structures Glossary

Tekla Structures Glossary

January 2014

2014 Tekla Corporation

FOREWORDTekla Structures terminology project was originally launched in 2006 in order to compile a glossary of the key concepts related to Tekla Structures.

This glossary, created as a result of the project, is intended for technical writers, user interface designers, marketing people, trainers, and the end users of the software. The glossary aims to facilitate communications related to Tekla Structures by clarifying various concepts and terms.

The glossary explains the contents of 519 Tekla Structures related concepts. The relations between concepts are illustrated by means of concept diagrams, and the definitions and supplementary notes offer an effortless way to familiarize oneself with Tekla Structures terminology. The glossary gives also different types of recommendations on the usage of the English terms.

Terms have been compiled broadly, since the terminology is not fully established, but a large number of synonyms (that is, words with the same meaning) exist. In such cases the glossary gives recommendations on the terms to be used in the Tekla Structures user interface and the Tekla Structures related communication. The glossary also introduces new terms as proposed terms.

In spring 2010 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new and updated drawing concepts. Drawing production in Tekla Structures had been improved, and the updates in the glossary reflected these improvements.

In fall 2010 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new construction management and concrete concepts. Some analysis concepts were updated to reflect the improvements in analysis in Tekla Structures. Also a collection of concepts related to settings and properties and Tekla Structures intelligence was updated on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.

In fall 2011 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new concepts that mainly relate to Tekla Structures environments, profiles, and files. The updates were made to reflect the improvements in Tekla Structures and on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.

In fall 2013 Tekla Structures Glossary was revised with new concepts that mainly relate to Tekla Structures basic concepts, concrete building, drawings, files and folders, and analysis. Numerous concepts were updated to reflect the development of Tekla Structures and on the basis of comments received from the glossary users.

Several people from both Tekla and Sanastokeskus TSK have participated in compiling the glossary and given their expertise on both Tekla Structures and on terminology work to the project. In addition, a number of Teklans have taken part in the glossary project in the form of comments and feedback. Their expertise on different subject matters has proved to be indispensable for the project.

The Learning Materials Team from Tekla is the main contact in any questions related to the glossary.

Email: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword......................................................................................................................................................................................................2

List of Concept Diagrams.......................................................................................................................................................................4

Structure and Layout of the Glossary ...............................................................................................................................................5Grouping of the Glossary and Searching for Terms...............................................................................................................5Interpreting Diagrams.....................................................................................................................................................................6

1 Basic Concepts ..................................................................................................................................................................................101.1 Tekla Structures Objects ...................................................................................................................................................16

1.1.1 Model Objects ......................................................................................................................................................191.1.2 Building Objects ..................................................................................................................................................211.1.3 Cast Units ..............................................................................................................................................................261.1.4 Assemblies .............................................................................................................................................................281.1.5 Modeling Aids ......................................................................................................................................................301.1.6 Annotation Objects ............................................................................................................................................321.1.7 Components ..........................................................................................................................................................34

1.2 Settings and Properties .....................................................................................................................................................381.3 Tekla Structures Intelligence ...........................................................................................................................................441.4 View .........................................................................................................................................................................................471.5 Coordinates, Planes, Points, and Lines ..........................................................................................................................511.6 Modes ......................................................................................................................................................................................571.7 Functions ................................................................................................................................................................................58

2 Modeling .............................................................................................................................................................................................622.1 Model Types ..........................................................................................................................................................................622.2 Parts .........................................................................................................................................................................................652.3 Part Properties ......................................................................................................................................................................682.4 Details .....................................................................................................................................................................................712.5 Component Creation and Structure ..............................................................................................................................742.6 Component Objects in Steel Components ..................................................................................................................752.7 Tools .........................................................................................................................................................................................812.8 Numbering .............................................................................................................................................................................84

3 Drawing ...............................................................................................................................................................................................873.1 Drawing Types ......................................................................................................................................................................873.2 Drawing Layout and Views ...............................................................................................................................................903.3 Creating and Modifying Tekla Structures Drawings ................................................................................................93

4 Templates and Reports ................................................................................................................................................................105

5 System ...............................................................................................................................................................................................1085.1 Files and Folders ................................................................................................................................................................1095.2 Catalogs ................................................................................................................................................................................1145.3 Import and Export .............................................................................................................................................................116

6 Construction Management .........................................................................................................................................................119

7 Analysis .............................................................................................................................................................................................1227.1 Loads .....................................................................................................................................................................................1227.2 Analysis and Design .........................................................................................................................................................125

Index........................................................................................................................................................................................................131

LIST OF CONCEPT DIAGRAMSConcept diagram 1. Modeling with Tekla Structures ................................................................................................................10Concept diagram 2. Tekla Structures Architecture ....................................................................................................................13Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures Online Services ..............................................................................................................16Concept diagram 4. Objects ..............................................................................................................................................................17Concept diagram 5. Model Objects .................................................................................................................................................19Concept diagram 6. Building Objects .............................................................................................................................................21Concept diagram 7. Reinforcement ................................................................................................................................................24Concept diagram 8. Cast Unit ..........................................................................................................................................................26Concept diagram 9. Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................................28Concept diagram 10. Modeling Aids ..............................................................................................................................................30Concept diagram 11. Annotation Objects .....................................................................................................................................32Concept diagram 12. Components (parts of Tekla Structures functionality) ...................................................................34Concept diagram 13. Components (groups of model objects) ...............................................................................................36Concept diagram 14. Settings and Properties .............................................................................................................................38Concept diagram 15. Object Properties .........................................................................................................................................42Concept diagram 16. Tekla Structures Intelligence ...................................................................................................................44Concept diagram 17. Views ...............................................................................................................................................................47Concept diagram 18. Coordinate Systems ....................................................................................................................................51Concept diagram 19. Planes ..............................................................................................................................................................53Concept diagram 20. Points and Lines ...........................................................................................................................................55Concept diagram 21. Modes .............................................................................................................................................................57Concept diagram 22. Select ..............................................................................................................................................................58Concept diagram 23. Snap .................................................................................................................................................................60Concept diagram 24. Models ............................................................................................................................................................62Concept diagram 25. Part Types .......................................................................................................................................................65Concept diagram 26. Part Properties .............................................................................................................................................68Concept diagram 27. Bolt Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................71Concept diagram 28. Cuts and Fittings .........................................................................................................................................72Concept diagram 29. Component Creation ..................................................................................................................................74Concept diagram 30. Component Elements .................................................................................................................................75Concept diagram 31. Basic Component Objects .........................................................................................................................77Concept diagram 32. Additional Component Objects ..............................................................................................................79Concept diagram 33. Tools .................................................................................................................................................................81Concept diagram 34. Numbering ....................................................................................................................................................84Concept diagram 35. Drawing Types ..............................................................................................................................................87Concept diagram 36. Drawing Layout and Views ......................................................................................................................90Concept diagram 37. Drawing Settings and Properties ...........................................................................................................93Concept diagram 38. Associative Annotation Objects .............................................................................................................97Concept diagram 39. Independent Annotation Objects ........................................................................................................100Concept diagram 40. Indicators .....................................................................................................................................................102Concept diagram 41. Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................103Concept diagram 42. Editors and Templates .............................................................................................................................105Concept diagram 43. Files ...............................................................................................................................................................109Concept diagram 44. Folders ..........................................................................................................................................................112Concept diagram 45. Catalogs .......................................................................................................................................................114Concept diagram 46. Model Output .............................................................................................................................................116Concept diagram 47. Construction Management ....................................................................................................................119Concept diagram 48. Loads .............................................................................................................................................................122Concept diagram 49. Analysis Objects ........................................................................................................................................125Concept diagram 50. Analysis Settings .......................................................................................................................................128

STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT OF THE GLOSSARY

Grouping of the Glossary and Searching for Terms

The glossary has been grouped thematically into chapters, and the aim has been to place related concepts in each chapter close to each other.

At the end of the glossary, there is an alphabetical index. In addition to the preferred and deprecated terms, the indexes also include other terms closely related to the concept in question. These other terms have been provided with a reference to the preferred term and its number. The concepts have been numbered in the glossary.

The entry describing reference model is cited below as an example with explanations:

6 - consecutive entry number

- the subject area of the definition

reference model - English terms; the most preferred term is given first

not: reference object not: = the synonym does not have the same meaning as the preferred term or is linguistically erroneous

model which the designer can use as an aid when building a Tekla Structures model

- definition (begins with a lower-case letter, no full stop)

- italics = refer to a concept defined elsewhere in this glossary; italics serve as a link to the concept in question

A reference model is created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and imported to Tekla Structures. It appears in the background of the Tekla Structures model. The user can snap to reference model points (1). Tekla Structures does not save the reference model when the user saves the current Tekla Structures model, but saves the link to the reference model.

For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) model can be a reference model.

- notes supplementing the definition - further information on the concept, examples, information on the use of the terms, and so on.- indented- written as normal sentences

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The following symbols and notations have been used in certain cases with terms:

* proposed term

obsolete term

the subject area of the definition

verb part of speech (if other than a noun)

not: the synonym does not have the same meaning as the preferred term or is linguistically erroneous

rather than: the term is not preferred

(use in Tekla Structures and related materials)

additional information about usage of the term

/US/ American English

/UK/ British English

/IN/ Indian English

drawing (1) homonym; the number in brackets after the term indicates that the glossary contains several terms that have identical spellings but different meanings

pl plural

Interpreting Diagrams

The concept diagrams and the glossary are intended as presentation formats supporting each other. The diagrams illustrate the relationships between concepts and help the reader to understand entities. They do not portray any individual situation, event, or system, and they should not be confused with, for example, organisation charts.

The concept relations appearing in this glossary and their established notations are described in the following:

Concept each concept is represented in the diagram by a preferred term and a definition, for example

as follows:

assemblybuilding object that representsa structure that consists of oneor several parts and possiblyother items

the diagrams also include auxiliary terms, which are not printed in boldface, or auxiliary definitions; they facilitate the interpretation of the diagrams but are not defined in the glossary

the diagrams do not include any synonyms or notes (given in the glossary)

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Generic relation (tree diagram) between a broader superordinate concept (associative annotation object) and a narrower

subordinate concept (dimension and mark) the subordinate concept has all the characteristics of the superordinate concept and at least

one additional characteristic, and it covers a smaller set of objects than the superordinate concept

a subordinate concept can be regarded as a special case of the superordinate concept for example:

other

associative annotation objectannotation object that is updatedaccording to the changes made to therelated model object

markassociative annotation object thatis used for the identification of anindividual building object and thatdisplays a set of propertyelements that the user hasselected (2)

dimensionassociativeannotation objectthat representsbuilding objectmeasurements

Partitive relation (rake diagram) subordinate concepts relate to parts of the whole to which the superordinate concept relates the subordinate concept does not have the characteristics of the superordinate concept as in

a generic concept system double line: several such parts are typically needed to form a whole nested assembly, for example, consists of a parent assembly and one or several sub-

assemblies for example:

sub-assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that is subordinateto a parent assembly

parent assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that issuperordinate toassemblies on thelower assembly level

nested assemblyassembly that consists ofseveral assemblies onmany assembly levels

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Associative relation (arrows)

a wide range of concept relations that cannot be classified as generic or partitive for example, relations based on time, location, function, tool, or origin the type of the relation usually appears from the linguistic form of the definition for example, the relations between assembly, assembly hierarchy, and assembly level are

associative

assembly levelassembly's place in theassembly hierarchy

assembly hierarchyarrangement of assembliesthat describes themanufacture and erecting ofthe actual assembly to be built


Multidimensional concept system multidimensionality = bold lines the basis for dividing the concepts into different dimensions is often indicated beside the

dimension line the superordinate concept leads to different selections of subordinate concepts when

different bases for division are used subordinate concepts that belong to a single dimension (those indicated below a single

bold line), that is, those with the same basis for division, are always mutually exclusive subordinate concepts from several different dimensions can be combined to form new

concepts basic assembly and single-part assembly, for example, are in different dimensions but can

be combined; in other words, a single-part assembly can also be a basic assembly

basic assemblyassembly that is anindependent unit onone assembly level



single-part assemblyassembly that consists ofone part

assembly thatconsists ofseveral parts

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Mixed concept system the same concept system includes several different types of concept relations, for example,

both generic and associative relations.

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Dashed lines illustrate concept relations that are important for understanding the concept but irrelevant for

defining it the relations do not appear from the definitions in partitive relations, illustrate a part that is optional (not necessary to build the whole entity).

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1 BASIC CONCEPTS

Tekla Structuresbuilding information modelingsoftware for the delivery processof design, detailing,manufacturing, and constructionorganizations

modelingsimulation of an object, a system,or a process that exists or willexist in the real world

building informationmodelingprocess of modeling andcommunicating the structure of abuilding in detail to benefit the entireconstruction life cycle

projectuniquely organized actionwhich aims atconstructing a structure,or a complex of structures

modelpattern of an object, a system,or a process that exists or willexist in the real world

reference modelmodel which thedesigner can use as anaid when building aTekla Structures model

Tekla Structures drawingdrawing (1) that includes the outputof the selected information in aTekla Structures model or a part ofthe model and other informationrelated to the model and the project

reportmodel output that is representedas a list of information for theentire Tekla Structures model,selected objects (1), or selectedTekla Structures drawings

Tekla Structures modelmodel that is built with TeklaStructures and that represents astructure to be constructed,containing information needed tomanufacture and construct thestructure, and other informationrelated to the project

other other

PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

drawing (1)building contractdocument that shows, ingraphic or pictorial form,the design, location, anddimension of the elementsof a project

other

according to how

the model is used

Tekla BIMsightsoftware for model-basedproject communication

SketchUpsoftware for 3D modeling

Concept diagram 1. Modeling with Tekla Structures.

1Tekla Structures

building information modeling software for the delivery process of design, detailing, manufacturing, and construction organizations

Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.

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building information modeling /US/; building information modelling /UK/; BIM

process of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycle

Building information modeling facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format.

3modeling /US/; modelling /UK/

simulation of an object, a system, or a process that exists or will exist in the real world

The product of modeling is a model.

4model

pattern of an object, a system, or a process that exists or will exist in the real world

5Tekla Structures model

model that is built with Tekla Structures and that represents a structure to be constructed, containing information needed to manufacture and construct the structure, and other information related to the project

A Tekla Structures model is the single source of information for Tekla Structures drawings and other model outputs, such as reports and NC files. This ensures that the information in drawings and reports is always up to date, since they react to modifications in the model and update accordingly.

Tekla Structures supports multiple users working concurrently on the same Tekla Structures model, even in different locations.

A Tekla Structures model can be utilized in other software.

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reference model not: reference object

model which the designer can use as an aid when building a Tekla Structures model

A reference model is created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and imported to Tekla Structures. It appears in the background of the Tekla Structures model. The user can snap to reference model points (1). Tekla Structures does not save the reference model when the user saves the current Tekla Structures model, but saves the link to the reference model.

For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) model can be a reference model.

7Tekla BIMsight

software for model-based project communication

Tekla BIMsight can be used for examining models created with different software, for example Tekla Structures models.

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8SketchUp

software for 3D modeling

SketchUp can be used for modeling part shapes.

9drawing (1)

building contract document that shows, in graphic or pictorial form, the design, location, and dimension of the elements of a project

10Tekla Structures drawing; drawing (2)

drawing (1) that includes the output of the selected information in a Tekla Structures model or a part of the model and other information related to the model and the project

Tekla Structures drawings react to modifications in the Tekla Structures model and are updated accordingly.

Tekla Structures includes the following types of drawings: single-part drawings, assembly drawings, cast unit drawings, general arrangement drawings, and multidrawings. Tekla Structures creates drawings using the drawing properties defined for each type of a drawing.

Every Tekla Structures drawing is made up of a drawing layout and drawing views.

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report

model output that is represented as a list of information for the entire Tekla Structures model, selected objects (1), or selected Tekla Structures drawings

Reports react to modifications in the Tekla Structures model.

Reports are for quantity surveying or any other measurement purpose.

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project

uniquely organized action which aims at constructing a structure, or a complex of structures

A project can include several models, for example Tekla Structures models.

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Tekla Structuresbuilding informationmodeling software for thedelivery process of design,detailing, manufacturing,and constructionorganizations

software

Tekla Structuresfunctionality

featurepart of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that ismaintained and ownedby Tekla and that isincluded in the TeklaStructures installation

extensionpart of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that isdeveloped with orwithout the help ofTekla in order toextend the capability ofTekla Structures, andthat is meant to beshared with otherusers, but that is notincluded in the TeklaStructures installation

other

Tekla StructuresconfigurationTekla Structuressoftware set-up for aspecific user group

Tekla Structuresenvironmentregion- orcompany-specificsettings andinformation that aredefined by Tekla or theuser to be used inTekla Structures

roleuser group profile in acertain TeklaStructuresenvironment that limitsthe available files andsettings

macro (1)saved series ofactions thatincludesinstructions for aprogram and thatcan be found in theMacros dialog

application

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corefunctionality

commondefaultenvironment

localenvironment

component (1)part of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that is usedfor creating a group ofmodel objects that areeasy to model andmodify as a single unit

software interface

Tekla Structuresuser interface

programminginterface to TeklaStructures

Tekla Open APIprogramminginterface to TeklaStructures that usesMicrosoft .NETFrameworktechnology

developer kitprogramminginterface to TeklaStructures thatuses RemoteProcedure Call(RPC) technology

other

Concept diagram 2. Tekla Structures Architecture.

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13Tekla Structures configuration; configuration not: profile (2)

Tekla Structures software set-up for a specific user group

Tekla Structures license is a permission to activate and use certain Tekla Structures configurations. A Tekla Structures configuration consists of a set of features that the user is entitled to based on the license agreement, and is the commercial part of Tekla Structures.

There are several Tekla Structures configurations, for example, Steel Detailing, Precast Concrete Detailing, Engineering, and Viewer.

A more detailed description of Tekla Structures configurations is included in the Tekla Structures product description document.

14Tekla Structures environment

region- or company-specific settings and information that are defined by Tekla or the user to be used in Tekla Structures

To be able to use Tekla Structures, the user must install the software, including the global settings (called common), and at least one Tekla Structures environment.

A Tekla Structures environment can be either default or local. The default environment is not related to any country standards, and it contains a basic set-up of Tekla Structures. The local environment is defined for a specific region, and the local environment settings may override the common settings.

Properties files form the largest part of a Tekla Structures environment. A Tekla Structures environment consists of, for example, profile catalogs, part property files, and drawing settings.

15role

user group profile in a certain Tekla Structures environment that limits the available files and settings

In Tekla Structures, different roles may be available in each Tekla Structures environment. Typically the following roles are available: all, concrete contractor, construction management, engineer, precast concrete detailer, rebar detailer, and steel detailer.

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feature rather than: function

part of Tekla Structures functionality that is maintained and owned by Tekla and that is included in the Tekla Structures installation

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extension not: external application; plug-in (2); .NET application; .NET plugin; API macro

part of Tekla Structures functionality that is developed with or without the help of Tekla in order to extend the capability of Tekla Structures, and that is meant to be shared with other users, but that is not included in the Tekla Structures installation

In Tekla Structures, extensions are .NET applications (.exe), plug-ins (.dll), macros (.cs), custom components, and RPC macros (system components, DevKit macros).

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component (1)

part of Tekla Structures functionality that is used for creating a group of model objects that are easy to model and modify as a single unit

Components (1) are located in the component catalog.

Components (1) can be used for creating, for example, parts, bolts (1), and reinforcing bars.

The created component (2) adapts to changes in the Tekla Structures model. For example, Tekla Structures automatically modifies a connection if the user modifies the parts it connects.

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macro (1)

saved series of actions that includes instructions for a program and that can be found in the Macros dialog

In Tekla Structures, macros (1) are recorded or created manually and stored as *.cs file in a folder defined with the advanced option XS_MACRO_DIRECTORY.

Macros can, for example, be used for creating Tekla Structures drawings or reports.

Macros (1) are a part of Tekla Structures functionality, and they can be either features or extensions.

Macros (1) are sometimes used to run an application.

20Tekla Open API not: Tekla Structures .NET API

programming interface to Tekla Structures that uses Microsoft .NET Framework technology

Tekla Open API enables creation of applications, macros (1), extensions, and plug-ins (1), and is a trademark of Tekla.

21developer kit not: Developer Kit; Developer-Kit; developer-kit

programming interface to Tekla Structures that uses Remote Procedure Call (RPC) technology

Developer kit is used for creating system components.

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Tekla Structuresbuilding informationmodeling software for thedelivery process of design,detailing, manufacturing,and constructionorganizations

software

other

Tekla UserAssistanceonline help and self-supportservice for Tekla Structures

Tekla Campusonline portal service forstudents to learn Teklabuilding informationmodeling tools

Tekla Structureslearning edition

other

Tekla Structuresstudent license

Concept diagram 3. Tekla Structures Online Services.

22Tekla User Assistance

online help and self-support service for Tekla Structures

Tekla User Assistance includes instructions, support articles, and instructional videos, and it offers a possibility for feedback.

23Tekla Campus

online portal service for students to learn Tekla building information modeling tools

Tekla Campus offers a student license for downloading a Tekla Structures learning edition, and it includes a learning environment for Tekla BIM tools.

1.1 Tekla Structures Objects 24verbexplode

to ungroup the objects (1) that are parts of another object (1) or a component (2)

In Tekla Structures, it is possible to explode components (2), cast units, and assemblies.

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model objectobject (1) that isrepresented in a TeklaStructures model

object (1)collection of human and computerinterpretable data that is needed tomodel, manufacture, and construct astructure

object typecollection of data thatdescribes an object (1)that represents thecommon characteristicsshared by a number ofindividual objects

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building objectobject (1) that representssomething that will exist inthe real building or beclosely related to it

informationknowledge that concernssuch things as facts,concepts, objects, events,ideas

datarepresentation of information in aformalized manner suitable forcommunication, interpretation,storing, or processing

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individual objectobject (1) that exists ina Tekla Structuresmodel, or in a TeklaStructures drawing orother model output

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associative objectdrawing object (1) that isupdated according to thechanges made to a modelobject in the modeling mode

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modeling aidobject (1) that representsinformation that is onlyrelevant in building aTekla Structures model

annotation objectdrawing object (1) thatrepresents informationthat is only relevant in aTekla Structures drawing

drawing object (1)object (1) that isrepresented in a TeklaStructures drawing

according to the purpose of use

of the drawing object

other

Concept diagram 4. Objects.

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information

knowledge that concerns such things as facts, concepts, objects, events, ideas

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26data

representation of information in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, storing, or processing

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object (1)

collection of human and computer interpretable data that is needed to model, manufacture, and construct a structure

28object type

collection of data that describes an object (1) that represents the common characteristics shared by a number of individual objects

For example, beam, construction line, and mark are object types.

29individual object

object (1) that exists in a Tekla Structures model, or in a Tekla Structures drawing or other model output

30model object; object (2)

object (1) that is represented in a Tekla Structures model

A model object is either created in a Tekla Structures model or imported into a Tekla Structures model.

31drawing object (1)

object (1) that is represented in a Tekla Structures drawing

32associative object

drawing object (1) that is updated according to the changes made to a model object in the modeling mode

All the associative annotation objects and the building objects that are represented in Tekla Structures drawings are associative objects.

33annotation object

drawing object (1) that represents information that is only relevant in a Tekla Structures drawing

An annotation object can be either an associative annotation object or an independent annotation object.

For example, dimensions, marks, texts, and symbols (2) are annotation objects.

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34building object

object (1) that represents something that will exist in the real building or be closely related to it

A building object is always created in a Tekla Structures model, but it is also represented as a drawing object (1) in a Tekla Structures drawing in which its properties can be modified.

35modeling aid

object (1) that represents information that is only relevant in building a Tekla Structures model

For example, grids, points (2), construction lines, construction circles, reference models, and reference drawings are modeling aids.

1.1.1 Model Objects

object groupmodel objects with settingsthat match the settings thatthe user has defined for acertain purpose

model objectobject (1) that isrepresented in a TeklaStructures model

component objectsingle model object thatbelongs to a component (2)

reference model objectmodel object that is anindividual part of an importedreference model

Tekla Structuresmodel objectmodel object that is createdin Tekla Structures orimported into it

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phasegroup of model objects in a TeklaStructures model that the user cancreate for a desired purpose

phase namedescription thatindicates a phase

phase numbernumeric value thatindicates a phase

solid objectmodel object thatis represented asa closed 3Dboundaryrepresentation

according to

representation

OtherOther

solid modeling

Concept diagram 5. Model Objects.

36Tekla Structures model object

model object that is created in Tekla Structures or imported into it

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37reference model object

model object that is an individual part of an imported reference model

The user can define user-defined attributes for a reference model object.

The reference model objects can be moved to a Tekla Structures model that is currently being worked on.

Information included in a reference model object can be saved in the model database.

38component object

single model object that belongs to a component (2)

Component objects created by a component (1) can be modified separately or as a group.

39solid object

model object that is represented as a closed 3D boundary representation

Solid objects are based on solid modeling and they can be described as being watertight. Solid objects can be poured, detailed, and deformed, for example.

40object group

model objects with settings that match the settings that the user has defined for a certain purpose

In Tekla Structures, an object group is used on the one hand to control the transparency and coloring of model objects in the views and on the other in project management. Object groups can also be used in a selection filter to select (1) all objects (1) that match certain properties.

41phase

group of model objects in a Tekla Structures model that the user can create for a desired purpose

Phases can be used to distinguish existing parts or parts that will be created or demolished.

It is possible to copy model objects from another Tekla Structures model based on their phase.

42phase name

description that indicates a phase

43phase number

numeric value that indicates a phase

It is possible to create reports and views, hide model objects, and copy model objects from other Tekla Structures models, according to their phase number.

All new model objects are given the current phase number.

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1.1.2 Building Objects

building objectobject (1) that representssomething that will existin the real building or beclosely related to it

partbuilding objectthat is a basicelement of aTekla Structuresmodel and thatcan be modeledand detailedfurther

assemblybuilding object thatrepresents astructure thatconsists of one orseveral parts andpossibly other items

cast unitbuilding objectthat representsa concretestructure thatconsists of oneor several partsand possiblyother items

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reinforcementbuilding object thatrepresents steel bars thatare cast into the concretein such a manner that thesteel and the concrete acttogether in resisting forces

embedbuilding object thatrepresents an itemthat is to be cast intoa concrete structureand that is used toconnect structures oras an aid whenconstructing astructure

according to what

the building object represents

surface treatmentbuilding object thatrepresents finishing ofa part

cutting partbuilding objectthat creates apart-shapedhollow

assemblymain partpart that existsin an assemblyor cast unit andthat determinesassembly orcast unitnumbering andthe direction ofassembly orcast unitdrawings

assemblysecondarypartpart that existsin an assemblyor cast unit andthat isconnected to anassembly mainpart

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reinforcing barreinforcement thatrepresents a steel barused to increase thetensile strength ofconcrete

reinforcement meshreinforcement thatrepresents a mesh ofsteel bars in twoperpendicular directions

development lengthlength of an embeddedreinforcement required todevelop the design strength ofthe reinforcement at a criticalsection

compositeconstructionstructure of partsthat have beenproduced bycombiningdifferent materials(such as steeland concrete, orcast-in-place andprecast concrete)in such a way thatthe combinedparts act togetheras a single part

cast unittypeproperty of aconcrete part ina cast unit thatdefines if thestructure typeof the part isprecast or castin place

weldconnectingbuilding objectthat joins steelparts orassemblies toform an assembly,or attaches tothem

according to the grouping of building objects

pour breakbuildingobject used tosplit a pourobject intosmaller pourobjects

pour objectbuilding objectthat is formed ofone or morecast-in-placeconcrete parts

other

reinforcementspliceconnectingbuilding object thatjoins reinforcingbars

connectingbuilding object

bolt (1)connectingbuilding objectthat is defined inthe boltassembly, andthat fastens partsor assemblies orattaches to them

Concept diagram 6. Building Objects.

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44part (use in Tekla Structures and related materials); piece /US/ (allowed in unofficial communication)

building object that is a basic element of a Tekla Structures model and that can be modeled and detailed further

The main concrete parts are: beam, polybeam, column, pad footing, strip footing, panel, and slab.

The main steel parts are: beam, curved beam, orthogonal beam, polybeam, column, twin profile, and contour plate.

45assembly main part; cast unit main part; main part (1)

part that exists in an assembly or cast unit and that determines assembly or cast unit numbering and the direction of assembly or cast unit drawings

The assembly main part in a steel assembly has other parts welded or bolted to it. By default, the assembly main part is not welded or bolted to any other parts.

The cast unit main part in a concrete cast unit is, by default, the one with the largest volume of concrete.

The user can change the main part in an assembly or a cast unit.

46assembly secondary part; cast unit secondary part; secondary part

part that exists in an assembly or cast unit and that is connected to an assembly main part

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composite construction

structure of parts that have been produced by combining different materials (such as steel and concrete, or cast-in-place and precast concrete) in such a way that the combined parts act together as a single part

48bolt (1)

connecting building object that is defined in the bolt assembly, and that fastens parts or assemblies or attaches to them

49weld

connecting building object that joins steel parts or assemblies to form an assembly, or attaches to them

50reinforcement splice

connecting building object that joins reinforcing bars

Reinforcement splices are used to extend reinforcing bars by lapping or welding them or by using couplers. With a reinforcement splice there is continuity of tensile stress in the reinforcement when the concrete part is subjected to a flexural or tensile load.

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51cut length

bolt (1) property that indicates the depth at which Tekla Structures searches for the sections of the bolted parts

Cut length determines whether the bolt (1) will go through one flange or two, for example.

52cutting part

building object that creates a part-shaped hollow

53assembly

building object that represents a structure that consists of one or several parts and possibly other items

Typically, an assembly is a steel structure.

54cast unit

building object that represents a concrete structure that consists of one or several parts and possibly other items

55cast unit type

property of a concrete part in a cast unit that defines if the structure type of the part is precast or cast in place

56embed rather than: embedded object

building object that represents an item that is to be cast into a concrete structure and that is used to connect structures or as an aid when constructing a structure

For example, a cast-in socket is an embed that is placed in concrete structures to allow parts to be bolted together on site. In Tekla Structures, embeds are modeled as steel sub-assemblies that are inside a concrete nested assembly.

57development length; Ld rather than: bond length

length of an embedded reinforcement required to develop the design strength of the reinforcement at a critical section

Development length is usually at the end of a reinforcement. It depends on concrete strength, reinforcing bar diameter, and angle of anchorage.

See also embed.

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58surface treatment (in concrete detailing); surface finish (in steel detailing)

building object that represents finishing of a part

Surface treatment for concrete parts includes flat finishes, surface mixes, and tiles.

Surface finishes for steel parts include fire-proofing and unpainted areas.

In the Tekla Structures user interface, the command Create Surface Treatment creates both concrete surface treatment and steel surface finishes as well as paint treatments.

59grouting

action of filling voids with grout

Grout is a flowing concrete that hardens after application.

reinforced concrete (1)concrete structure which containsreinforcement designed on theassumption that the concrete andreinforcement act together in resistingforces

reinforcementbuilding object that represents steel barsthat are cast into the concrete in such amanner that the steel and the concreteact together in resisting forces

reinforcing barreinforcement thatrepresents a steelbar used toincrease the tensilestrength of concrete

reinforcementmeshreinforcement thatrepresents amesh of steel barsin twoperpendiculardirections

prestressingstrandreinforcement thatrepresents a groupof wires spuntogether

lacer barreinforcing barthat is placed atthe sides of afooting

stirrupreinforcing bar that isused in parts locatedin mainly horizontalposition and that istransverse to theother reinforcementwhich is parallel tothe part

tiereinforcing bar that isused in parts locatedin mainly verticalposition and that istransverse to theother reinforcementwhich is parallel tothe part

other

otherprestressingtendonreinforcement thatrepresents reinforcingbars or wires that areused to produce acompressive stress inprestressed concrete

reinforcingbar groupgroup ofreinforcing bars

reinforcementspliceconnectingbuilding object (1)that joinsreinforcing bars

rebar shape managertool for customizing the bendingshapes of reinforcing bars

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

Concept diagram 7. Reinforcement.

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60reinforcement; reinforcement object

building object that represents steel bars that are cast into the concrete in such a manner that the steel and the concrete act together in resisting forces

Reinforcement types are reinforcing bars (also referred to as rebars), reinforcement meshes, and prestressing strands.

61reinforcing bar group; rebar group

group of reinforcing bars

62reinforcing bar; rebar

reinforcement that represents a steel bar used to increase the tensile strength of concrete

63rebar shape manager

tool for customizing the bending shapes of reinforcing bars

Rebar shape manager can be used for bending shapes only and not for any other reinforcing bar properties.

64stirrup

reinforcing bar that is used in parts located in mainly horizontal position and that is transverse to the other reinforcement which is parallel to the part

Stirrups are used to take the shear force in the structure and prevent buckling of main bars in compressed structures.

Typically, stirrup is a bar or a wire, either single leg or bent into an L, a U, or rectangular shape, and located perpendicular to or at an angle to a longitudinal reinforcement.

65tie

reinforcing bar that is used in parts located in mainly vertical position and that is transverse to the other reinforcement which is parallel to the part

66lacer bar; face bar

reinforcing bar that is placed at the sides of a footing

Lacer bars are used, for example, in pile caps.

67reinforcement mesh; mesh

reinforcement that represents a mesh of steel bars in two perpendicular directions

In Tekla Structures, the reinforcement mesh bars in one direction are called main bars and reinforcement mesh bars perpendicular to them are called crossing bars.

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68prestressing strand; prestressed strand; strand

reinforcement that represents a group of wires spun together

69prestressing tendon; tendon

reinforcement that represents reinforcing bars or wires that are used to produce a compressive stress in prestressed concrete

Besides the actual reinforcing bars or wires, prestressing tendons may comprise an anchorage.

Prestressing tendons are used in prestressed reinforcement.

1.1.3 Cast Units

precast concretecast unit type wherethe concrete isformed, cast, andcured before movedto its final position

cast-in-placeconcretecast unit type wherethe concrete isformed, poured, andcured in its finalposition

prestressed concreteconcrete structure in whichinternal stresses have beenintroduced to increase itsability to withstandtension and stress that willbe produced by loads

concrete structure

reinforced concrete (1)concrete structure whichcontains reinforcementdesigned on the assumptionthat the concrete andreinforcement act together inresisting forces

cast unitbuilding object thatrepresents aconcrete structurethat consists of oneor several parts andpossiblyother items

concrete part

cast unit typeproperty of aconcrete part in acast unit that definesif the structure typeof the part is precastor cast in place

shear reinforcementreinforcement provided toresist shear force

pour objectbuilding object that isformed of one ormore cast-in-placeconcrete parts

pour phasepart property thatdefines whichcast-in-placeconcrete parts form apour object

pour breakbuilding object usedto split a pour objectinto smaller pourobjects

reinforcementbuilding object that represents steelbars that are cast into the concretein such a manner that the steel andthe concrete act together in resistingforces

other

cast-in-placeconcrete part

pour viewview that displayscast-in-placeconcrete partsmerged into pourobjects

pour numberproperty of a pourobject used to definepours

GENERIC PARTITIVE ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

pourgroup of pour objectsthat defines howmuch concrete ispoured at one go

Concept diagram 8. Cast Unit.

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70precast concrete

cast unit type where the concrete is formed, cast, and cured before moved to its final position

71cast-in-place concrete; CIP; cast-in-situ concrete /UK/; poured concrete /US/; reinforced concrete (2) /IN/

cast unit type where the concrete is formed, poured, and cured in its final position

72pour rather than: pour unit

group of pour objects that defines how much concrete is poured at one go

73pour number

property of a pour object used to define pours

74pour object

building object that is formed of one or more cast-in-place concrete parts

The cast-in-place concrete parts are merged into one pour object if they have the same material grade and they touch each other. Pour objects are visible in pour view.

75pour break

building object used to split a pour object into smaller pour objects

76pour phase

part property that defines which cast-in-place concrete parts form a pour object

Pour phase can be used to prevent cast-in-place concrete parts from merging into one pour object.

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prestressed concrete

concrete structure in which internal stresses have been introduced to increase its ability to withstand tension and stress that will be produced by loads

Prestressed concrete is reinforced concrete (1). In reinforced concrete (1), prestressing is commonly introduced by tensioning the prestressing tendons.

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reinforced concrete (1)

concrete structure which contains reinforcement designed on the assumption that the concrete and reinforcement act together in resisting forces

Reinforcement in reinforced concrete (1) is usually steel bars, wire, or welded wire fabric. It may also be structural fiber of some other material.

In Tekla Structures, reinforced concrete (1) is modeled with reinforcement objects.

79shear reinforcement not: web reinforcement

reinforcement provided to resist shear force

Shear reinforcement in beams is in form of stirrups and in columns in form of ties.

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1.1.4 Assemblies

sub-assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that is subordinateto a parent assembly

basic assemblyassembly that is anindependent unit onone assembly level

parent assemblyassembly in a nestedassembly that issuperordinate toassemblies on thelower assembly level

assembly levelassembly's place in theassembly hierarchy

assembly hierarchyarrangement of assembliesthat describes themanufacture and erecting ofthe actual assembly to be built




single-part assemblyassembly that consists ofone part

assembly thatconsists ofseveral parts

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lot numbernumerical valuethat indicates a lot

lotconsignment ofassemblies fortransportationto site

control numberuser-defined attribute of anassembly or a cast unit thatidentifies a the assembly or castunit main part

assembly position codecode that indicates an assembly'sposition in relation to grid lines

Concept diagram 9. Assemblies.

80basic assembly

assembly that is an independent unit on one assembly level

81nested assembly not: multi-assembly; multi-level assembly

assembly that consists of several assemblies on many assembly levels

Nested assemblies include elements that are manufactured as sub-assemblies.

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82parent assembly not: super assembly

assembly in a nested assembly that is superordinate to assemblies on the lower assembly level

83sub-assembly

assembly in a nested assembly that is subordinate to a parent assembly

84single-part assembly

assembly that consists of one part

85assembly hierarchy

arrangement of assemblies that describes the manufacture and erecting of the actual assembly to be built

86assembly level

assemblys place in the assembly hierarchy

The assembly level is expressed as a number.

87lotting

process of creating lots and adding assemblies to them

88lot

consignment of assemblies for transportation to site

It is possible to use lot numbers and descriptions in reports.

89lot number

numerical value that indicates a lot

90control number; ACN not: assembly control number

user-defined attribute of an assembly or a cast unit that identifies a the assembly or cast unit main part

A control number does not affect numbering.

Control numbers are running numbers.

91assembly position code

code that indicates an assemblys position in relation to grid lines

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1.1.5 Modeling Aids

modeling aidobject (1) that representsinformation that is only relevant inbuilding a Tekla Structures model

gridmodeling aid thatrepresents athree-dimensionalcomplex of horizontaland vertical planes

grid linesingle line thatvisualizes a singlegrid plane on a viewplane

grid planesingle horizontal orvertical plane of a grid

point (2)modeling aid thatrepresents adetermined place ina coordinate system

construction lineconstruction objectthat represents a linebetween two points (2)

construction planeconstruction object thatrepresents a plane

construction circleconstruction object thatrepresents a circle

measuremodeling aid thatdisplays angles,the distancebetween twopoints (2), or thelocation of boltgroupsgrid point

point (2) at theintersection oftwo grid lines

other

reference modelmodel which thedesigner can use asan aid when buildinga Tekla Structuresmodel

grid line labelname of a grid line

grid label frameframe of a grid linelabel in a TeklaStructures drawing


construction objectmodeling aid thatrepresents a shape orsurface and that helps inplacing other objects (1)

constraintmodeling aid thatrepresents adependencybetween two modelobjects

Concept diagram 10. Modeling Aids.

92grid

modeling aid that represents a three-dimensional complex of horizontal and vertical planes

In Tekla Structures, grids are used as an aid in locating objects (1) in a Tekla Structures model. The grid is shown on the view plane by dash-and-dot lines. It is also possible to show grids and grid line labels in Tekla Structures drawings, and to modify grid properties in the drawings.

It is possible to have more than one grid in a Tekla Structures model. For example, a large-scale grid for the entire structure, and smaller grids for some detailed sections.

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93grid plane not: gridplane

single horizontal or vertical plane of a grid

94grid line not: gridline

single line that visualizes a single grid plane on a view plane

95grid line label; grid label

name of a grid line

96grid label frame

frame of a grid line label in a Tekla Structures drawing

97point (2)

modeling aid that represents a determined place in a coordinate system, compare with point (1)

98grid point

point (2) at the intersection of two grid lines

99construction object

modeling aid that represents a shape or surface and that helps in placing other objects (1)

100construction line

construction object that represents a line between two points (2)

101construction plane

construction object that represents a plane

102construction circle

construction object that represents a circle

103measure

modeling aid that displays angles, the distance between two points (2), or the location of bolt (1) groups

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104constraint

modeling aid that represents a dependency between two model objects

Constraints are used in a model view, in custom components, and in profiles (1).

With constraints it is possible to straighten lines, create 90 degree angles, force lines to meet, close the shape, and add chamfers in the corners of a profile (1), for example.

1.1.6 Annotation Objects

dimensionassociative annotationobject that representsbuilding objectmeasurements

markassociative annotation object that isused for the identification of anindividual building object and thatdisplays a set of property elementsthat the user has selected (2)

annotation objectdrawing object that representsinformation that is only relevant ina Tekla Structures drawing

texttext file

additional markmark that the useradds in an open TeklaStructures drawing

automatic markmark that Tekla Structurescreates in a TeklaStructures drawing basedon the mark properties of abuilding object


associative annotation objectannotation object that is updatedaccording to the changes made tothe related model object

independent annotation objectannotation object that is not linked to theTekla Structures model

symbol (2) otherother

automatic dimensiondimension that TeklaStructures creates in aTekla Structures drawingbased on the dimensioningproperties of the drawing

additional dimensiondimension that the user addsin an open Tekla Structuresdrawing

Concept diagram 11. Annotation Objects.

105dimension

associative annotation object that represents building object measurements

A dimension consists of dimension lines, extension lines, a dimension mark, dimension tags, and possibly other elements.

106automatic dimension

dimension that Tekla Structures creates in a Tekla Structures drawing based on the dimensioning properties of the drawing

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107additional dimension

dimension that the user adds in an open Tekla Structures drawing

108mark

associative annotation object that is used for the identification of an individual building object and that displays a set of property elements that the user has selected (2)

Examples of marks are part mark, bolt mark, and reinforcement mark.

109automatic mark

mark that Tekla Structures creates in a Tekla Structures drawing based on the mark properties of a building object

110additional mark

mark that the user adds in an open Tekla Structures drawing

Additional marks are typically used for temporary, revision-related, or other similar types of information. Examples of the additional marks that the user can add in a Tekla Structures drawing include part marks, bolt marks, connection marks, level marks, revision marks, and weld marks.

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1.1.7 Components

connectioncomponent (1) for creating suchcomponent objects thatautomatically connectcomponent secondary parts to acomponent main part and createthe necessary other objects (1)

system componentcomponent (1) that isincluded in a TeklaStructures configurationand whose componentobjects and compositionthe user can modify withinthe limits of the component(1) properties

custom componentcomponent (1) that the usercreates and uses for creatingmodel objects whosecomposition the user canmodify as a group

detailcomponent (1) for creating suchcomponent objects that automaticallyconnect to a component main part ata picked location

seamcustom componentfor creating suchcomponent objectsthat connect partsalong a line pickedusing two points (1)

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custom partcustom componentfor creating a partthat cannot becreated by usingany existing partcommand or partprofile (1)


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AutoConnectiontool that createsconnections withpredefined properties incertain framingconditions

up directionconnection or detail property thatindicates how the created connectionis rotated around the componentsecondary part, or the created detailaround the component main part,relative to the current work plane

AutoDefaultspredefinedproperties thatAutoConnectionuses when creatingconnections

other

component (1)part of Tekla Structures functionalitythat is used for creating a group ofmodel objects that are easy to modeland modify as a single unit

modeling toolsystem componentfor creating andassemblingcomponent objectsfor building astructure

plug-incomponent (1) thatis developed usingTekla Open API

according to the

development method

componentdeveloped usingdeveloper kit

component (2)group of model objectscreated by a component (1)and that Tekla Structurestreats as a single unit

Concept diagram 12. Components (parts of Tekla Structures functionality).

111system component

component (1) that is included in a Tekla Structures configuration and whose component objects and composition the user can modify within the limits of the component (1) properties

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112modeling tool not: macro (2)

system component for creating and assembling component objects for building a structure

113custom component

component (1) that the user creates and uses for creating model objects whose composition the user can modify as a group

114custom part

custom component for creating a part that cannot be created by using any existing part command or part profile (1)

Typically, custom parts are used to create parts that have a complex composition. For example, castellated beams and sandwich panels are often created as custom parts.

115seam

custom component for creating such component objects that connect parts along a line picked using two points (1)

116connection not: joint

component (1) for creating such component objects that automatically connect component secondary parts to a component main part and create the necessary other objects (1)

A connection can be a system or a custom component. Other objects (1) can include bolts (1), welds, cuts, and fittings.

117AutoConnection

tool that creates connections with predefined properties in certain framing conditions

118AutoDefaults

predefined properties that AutoConnection uses when creating connections

119up direction

connection or detail property that indicates how the created connection is rotated around the component secondary part, or the created detail around the component main part, relative to the current work plane

The up direction options are +x, -x, +y, -y, +z, -z, and auto.

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120

detail

component (1) for creating such component objects that automatically connect to a component main part at a picked location

A detail can be a system or a custom component. For example, an alignment hook or a steel column base plate is a detail.

121

plug-in (1) rather than: plugin

component (1) that is developed using Tekla Open API

Plug-in is a .dll file and loaded inside Tekla Structures process.

Plug-ins can be started from component catalog.

explodeto ungroup theobjects (1) thatare parts ofanother object (1)or component (2)

nested componentcomponent (2) that consists ofseveral components (2)

basiccomponent

component levelcomponent's (2) place inthe component hierarchy

component hierarchyarrangement ofcomponents (2) thatdescribes the internalstructure of a nestedcomponent

sub-componentcomponent (2) in anested component thatis subordinate to aparent component

parent componentcomponent (2) in anested component that issuperordinate to thecomponents below it inthe component hierarchy

component symbolsymbol in a Tekla Structures model thatindicates a component (2) type, functionsas a link to component (2) properties, andcan be used to control component objects


component (1)part of Tekla Structuresfunctionality that is used forcreating a group of modelobjects that are easy to modeland modify as a single unit

component objectsingle model object thatbelongs to acomponent (2)

component (2)group of model objects that iscreated by a component (1) andthat Tekla Structures treats as asingle unit

Concept diagram 13. Components (groups of model objects).

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122component (2)

group of model objects that is created by a component (1) and that Tekla Structures treats as a single unit

Components (2) adapt to changes in the Tekla Structures model. For example, Tekla Structures automatically modifies a connection if the user modifies the parts it connects.

123nested component

component (2) that consists of several components (2)

Nested components include elements that are modeled as sub-components.

124parent component

component (2) in a nested component that is superordinate to the components (2) below it in the component hierarchy

125sub-component

component (2) in a nested component that is subordinate to a parent component

126component hierarchy

arrangement of components (2) that describes the internal structure of a nested component

127component level

components (2) place in the component hierarchy

The component level is expressed as a number.

128component symbol

symbol in a Tekla Structures model that indicates a component (2) type, functions as a link to component (2) properties, and can be used to control component objects

Component symbol of a connection or a detail also indicates the status of the connection or the detail using colors.

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1.2 Settings and Properties PARTITIVEGENERIC ASSOCIATIVE MULTIDIMENSIONAL

advanced optionssettings used tocustomize TeklaStructures for specificcompanies, standards,users, or user groups

general settingssettings that are usedto control the generalfunctions of thesoftware

settingscollection of choices defined by a software useror predefined in the software in order to controloperations of the software

propertiescollection ofcharacteristics of anitem in a softwareapplication

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active settingssettings related toan item type andapplied to all newitems of this type

object propertiespropertiesassociated withan object type

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to all future items or in a single case only

settingsmodified inorder tobe used in asingle case

modeling settingssettings applied in themodeling mode

drawing settingssettings that are definedby giving valuesto the propertiesassociated with a TeklaStructures drawing

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user-specificadvanced optionsadvanced options thataffect all models the userhas

model-specificadvanced optionsadvanced options thataffect the current model

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129settings pl

collection of choices defined by a software user or predefined in the software in order to control operations of the software

Settings may affect general functions of the software (see general settings) or a specific function. Examples of settings in Tekla Structures include display settings, numbering settings, and color settings. Also advanced options are a category of settings.

The user can define settings, for example, by entering a value or by selecting a value among the available ones. Settings are often defined in dialog boxes or drop-down lists.

Giving values to properties also influences operations of the software. Therefore, values given to properties are also regarded as settings. For example, values given to grid properties form part of general modeling settings.

It is difficult to give a rule on the use of the terms settings and properties. When referring to operations of the software, the term settings is used (for example, rotation settings, display settings, numbering settings). When referring to real-world entities (see building object), such as parts or details, the term properties is used.

When referring to items or objects (1) that only exist in the software (such as points (2), grids, and views), it is possible to use either the term settings or the term properties. The term settings is used when the viewpoint is that of the software user (the user defines settings by giving values to properties related to the item in question, for example, view settings). The term properties is used when the viewpoint is that of the item in question (the item has properties, for example, view properties).

130general settings pl; options pl

settings that are used to control the general functions of the software

For example, autosave interval and mouse settings are general settings in Tekla Structures. General settings can be saved for each Tekla Structures model or as a standard file.

In Tekla Structures, general settings are defined in the Options dialog box.

131advanced options pl not: variables pl

settings used to customize Tekla Structures for specific companies, standards, users, or user groups

In Tekla Structures, advanced options are settings that are used, for example, in a specific project or geographical area, or by a specific company.

In Tekla Structures, advanced options usually begin with the initials XS and are followed by the name of the function, for example XS_BACKGROUND_COLOR.

132role-specific advanced options pl

advanced options that work for all users with the same role

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133user-specific advanced options pl not: user variables pl

advanced options that affect all Tekla Structures models the user has

User-specific advanced options set the users personal preferences, for example, the background color of the model views.

User-specific advanced options are saved in the options.bin file.

134model-specific advanced options pl

advanced options that affect the current model

Model-specific advanced options are saved in the model options and drawing options databases.

135system-specific advanced options pl not: system variables pl

advanced options that affect all sessions and work for all users and in all Tekla Structures models

System-specific advanced options are read from initialization files.

136active settings pl rather than: current properties pl; applied values pl

settings related to an item type and applied to all new items of this type

In Tekla Structures, settings related to an item type are activated by clicking Apply or OK in the properties dialog box.

137modeling settings pl

settings applied in the modeling mode

Examples of modeling settings include rotation settings, color settings, transparency settings, display settings and numbering settings.

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138properties pl not: attributes pl

collection of characteristics of an item in a software application

The selection of properties related to each item is usually predefined in the software. Properties related to parts, for example, include name, profile (1) and material. The software user can also create certain properties (see user-defined attributes).

The software user can give values to properties, or the values can be predefined in the software (see settings).

In Tekla Structures, the term properties often refers to a dialog box in which the properties related to an item can be given values (for example, Grid Line Properties).

Dialog boxes called properties (for example, Grid Line Properties) are used for defining settings. For this reason, the term settings is sometimes used as a synonym for the term properties.

It is difficult to give a rule on the use of the terms settings and properties. When referring to real-world entities (see building object), such as parts or details, the term properties is used (for example, part properties, detail properties). When referring to operations of the software, the term settings is used (for example, rotation settings, display settings, numbering settings).

When referring to items or objects (1) that only exist in the software (such as points (2), grids, and views), it is possible to use either the term properties or the term settings. The term properties is used when the viewpoint is that of the item in question (the item has properties, for example, view properties). The term settings is used when the viewpoint is that of the software user (the user defines settings by giving values to properties related to the item in question, for example, view settings).

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properties associated with an object type

Usually a single object property includes a default value that the user can modif

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