Properties of the objects.inp file
Properties of the objects.inp file
User-defined attributes are used when the predefined object properties are not sufficient but more properties are needed. For example, comment, locked, and erection status are user-defined attributes.
definitions. For general information on modifying the definitions, such as file locations and reading order, see Define and update user-defined attributes (UDAs).
The example below shows the main properties of objects.inp.
Property |
In the example |
Description |
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attribute or unique_attribute |
attribute |
attribute is a regular attribute, which is copied with other part properties. unique_attribute is a non-copyable attribute. The value of the attribute is never copied to another part. For example part checking status attributes usually cannot be copied. |
attribute_name |
MY_INFO_1 |
Attribute name, used to find the attribute value. Ensure that Tekla Structures does not already use the attribute name you use. Consider using a prefix that ensures the name is unique, for example, your initials, or an abbreviation of your company name. The attribute name is case-sensitive. Do not use spaces or reserved characters in attribute names. The maximum length of the name can be 19 characters. To include the attribute in a report or template, add the name of the attribute to your layout in the Template Editor. When you run a report or create a drawing, Tekla Structures displays the current value of the attribute. |
label_text |
My Info 1 |
Label that Tekla Structures displays in the dialog box. Some default attributes have prompts like j_comment , meaning that the prompt comes from the joints.ail message file. |
value_type |
string |
integer or float for numbers string for text string_not_modifiable for text whose modification is prevented. A field with the string_not_modifiable property is always displayed as dimmed and it cannot be switched on or off. The value in the field is not saved when clicking the Apply button or modified when clicking the Modify button. option for lists date for date with small calendar date_time_min for date and time [12:00] with small calendar date_time_sec for date and time [12:00:00] with small calendar If you change the value type of a field that already contains values in the model, make sure that the values are valid for the new data type and verify the results. |
field_format |
%s |
Definition of the field format in the dialog box
|
special_flag |
no |
no or yes For parts: consider in numbering For drawings: display the attribute value in Document manager For other elements: no effect |
check_switch |
none |
none This option is not used. |
attribute_value_max |
0.0 |
0.0 This option is not used. |
attribute_value_min |
0.0 |
0.0 This option is not used. |
Comments
Apparently in some cases the maximum length is 17 characters, not 19.
https://forum.tekla.com/index.php?/topic/24854-maximum-variable-length-f...
Hi,
Thank you for forwarding us the conversation. We will have a look at the case.
BR
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