You can add new options to the Subtype list in the Surface treatment properties by editing the product_finishes.dat file.
Note: This section is for advanced users.
- Copy the product_finishes.dat file to your firm, project, or model folder. The file is located under the \ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments folder. The exact file location may vary depending on the folder structure of your environment files.
- Open the copied file using any text editor.
The first section of the file explains the available types of surface treatment. The surface treatment types are hard-coded, so do not modify this section:
- Go to the sections that define the options for each type of surface treatment:
- Add rows to define new options.
- Define the surface treatment type. For example, 1 for concrete finish.
- Define a code for the surface treatment option. For example, MF for Magnesium Float.
- Define the full name of the surface treatment option. For example, Magnesium Float. Remember to enclose the name in double quotes " ".
- Save the file.