Save Grid To File
1. Purpose and description
The Save Gridmodeling aid that represents a three-dimensional complex of horizontal and vertical planes
In Tekla Structures, grids are used as an aid in locating objects in a model. The grid is shown on the view plane by dash-and-dot lines. It is also possible to show grids and grid line labels in drawings, and to modify grid properties in the drawings.
It is possible to have more than one grid in a model. For example, a large-scale grid for the entire structure, and smaller grids for some detailed sections.
To File extension allows the user to save and load grid(s) that can't be saved in the out-of-the-box grid dialog box. This includes directly modified grids and individually added grid lines.
In Tekla Structures, grids are used as an aid in locating objects in a model. The grid is shown on the view plane by dash-and-dot lines. It is also possible to show grids and grid line labels in drawings, and to modify grid properties in the drawings.
It is possible to have more than one grid in a model. For example, a large-scale grid for the entire structure, and smaller grids for some detailed sections.
To File extension allows the user to save and load grid(s) that can't be saved in the out-of-the-box grid dialog box. This includes directly modified grids and individually added grid lines.
2. System requirements
Environments: Default
Languages: English
Languages: English
3. Installation
To install the applicationpart of Tekla Structures functionality that is developed in order to extend the capability of Tekla Structures but that is not included in the Tekla Structures installation
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- Make sure Tekla Structures is closed.
- Install the appropriate installation package that you can download from the Tekla Warehouse.
- Open Tekla Structures
- Before version 2016: A new toolbar icon which will launch the tool should now be visible when a model is opened. For 2016 version and newer: a new thumbnail in the Applications and components side pane will appear.
4. Usage
- Launch the tool by clicking icon/thumbnail.
- Highlight the grid(s) that should be saved for future use and then click Save Grid Data. (If no grid is selected then all the grids in the model will be caputred and stored in the xml file)
- A Save As dialog box will appear that will allow you to name and save the file in the desired location. Name the xml file and Click Save. (The default location is in the attributes folder of the current modelmodel that is active in Tekla Structures
The current model can be a single-user model, a shared model or a working model.
folder). - Click Create Grid From File to load into the model a previously saved grid.
- Browse to and highlight the xml file and click Open.
- The grid will then be inserted into the model.
5. Additional Information
- You can select single or multiple grid systems (or by default all grid systems in the model) and save the grid planesingle horizontal or vertical plane of a grid
data. If you need the systems to remain independent then you should save each system individually and re-create from the saved files. - Due to an ommission in 2019 Final, 2019 SP1 is needed for this application to work. For details on the ommission see https://forum.tekla.com/index.php?/topic/23493-tekla-structures-2019-gridplane-exception/?hl=serializable
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