Tekla Structures uses image files in several places:
In templates in drawings
In drawing snapshots
In component dialog boxes and thumbnails
In drawing line types
In the surface treatmentbuilding object that represents finishing of a part
The term surface treatment is used in concrete detailing. For concrete parts surface treatment includes surface mixes, tiles, and flat finishes, such as troweling and sandblasting.
The term surface finish is used in steel detailing. For steel parts surface finishes include fire-proofing and unpainted areas.
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In the Master Drawing Catalog for thumbnails and sample images
In profile properties dialog boxes
The following image file formats are supported in Tekla Structures :
In templates: bmp , gif , grd , jpg , ppm , pgm , rle , tiff and xkrl
In drawing snapshots, and int thumbnail and sample images for the Master Drawing Catalog : png