Snap to lines

Tekla Structures
2019
Tekla Structures

Snap to lines

You can snap to lines when you model objects that should be lined up with an existing object or a grid line, or you can snap to the extension lines of nearby objects.

Snap to a line

  1. Ensure that theSnap to line snap switch is active.
  2. Run a command that requires you to pick two or more points.

    For example, start creating a beam. When you move the mouse pointer over a nearby object, Tekla Structures automatically picks both ends of the line. The yellow arrow symbol indicates the direction of the points.

  3. To switch direction, move the mouse pointer closer to the opposite end of the line.
  4. Click the left mouse button to confirm the snap position.

    Tekla Structures creates the object. For example:

Snap to extension lines

You can snap to the extension lines of nearby objects. This can be useful, for example, when you want to align objects with one another.

  1. Ensure that the correct snap switches are active:
    • Switch onSnap to extension lines.
    • Switch on eitherSnap to intersection points orSnap to nearest points (points on line) if you are snapping to the intersection of an extension line and a grid line.
    • Switch offSnap to end points if you are working in 3D.
  2. Run a command that requires you to pick points.

    For example, start creating a plate or slab.

  3. Move the mouse pointer close to nearby objects to see the extension lines.

    When a line is found, you can move the pointer further away while keeping the snap.

  4. Pick the rest of the points.

    Tekla Structures creates the object:

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