You can edit the properties of a single grid line.

1. Ensure that theSelect grid line selection switch is active.
2. Double-click a grid line.
3. Modify the grid line properties.
4. Click Modify to save the changes.

Use direct modification to move single grid lines.

1. Ensure that theDirect modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that theSelect grid selection switch is active.
3. Select the grid.
4. Select the grid line you want to move.
5. Drag the grid line to a new location.

   You can also use the keyboard to enter a numeric location.

   To start with the negative sign (-), use the numeric keypad. To enter an absolute coordinate, first enter $, then the value. Press Enter to confirm.

Use direct modification to stretch, shrink, or incline single grid lines.

1. Ensure that theDirect modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that theSelect grid selection switch is active.
3. Select the grid.
4. Select the grid line.
5. Drag a grid line handleto a new location.

Use the contextual toolbar to change the label of a single grid line.

1. Ensure that theDirect modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that theSelect grid line selection switch is active.
3. Select a grid line.
4. On the contextual toolbar, enter a new label.

   

If you move the outermost grid lines using the line handles, Tekla Structures stretches or shrinks the perpendicular, crossing grid lines accordingly by default. You can switch this off temporarily.

1. Ensure that theDirect modification switch is active.
2. Ensure that theSelect grid selection switch is active.
3. Select the grid line.
4. On the contextual toolbar, click theTurn grid line stretching off button.

Use the Grid Line Properties dialog box to view and modify the properties of a single grid line. The units depend on the settings in File menu > Settings > Options > Units and decimals .