2.5.2 The “Construction line” tool in Tekla Structures
A line
is an elementary construction geometry tool used for creating complex
objects.
The algorithm for creating a line of an arbitrary length (without specifying
Make sure all tools and operations are canceled or press the ESC key.
Enable the“Add construction line” tool.
Indicate the first point of the line.
Indicate the second point of the line.
To disable the “Add construction line” tool, press the Esc
key.
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While creating lines, note that TS offers discrete steps, which are defined
Use the following algorithm to create a line of a definite length
Make sure all tools and operations are canceled or press the ESC key.
Enable the “Add construction line” tool.
Indicate the first point of the line.
Define the line direction by the mouse cursor and type in the length value
from the keyboard. The value automatically gets inserted into the dialog
box “Enter a numeric location”.
Press the Ok button or the Enter key.
To cancel the “Add construction line” tool, press the Esc
key.
Go to the line settings menu by executing a double-click at the object.
The "Extension of the construction line"
tool allows extending a construction line from its starting point, as
well as its endpoint. The default value of this parameter is set up to
1000mm. Set up the “Extension” parameter value to 0.
Thus the construction line will be confined exactly between the starting
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Set the extension field value to 10 000 mm.
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Remember that the “Modify" button applies changes only to the
selected objects. The “Apply” button executes no changes in
the model but sets up the default values for the subsequently created
objects.
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The “Modify” button applies changes to the selected objects
and sets up the default values for the subsequently created objects.
The “Color” field
defines the color on the construction line. Setting an appropriate color
of a construction line provides better visibility and readability of the
auxiliary geometry shapes.
Note that construction lines (objects) are displayed only in the 3D model
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The “Magnetic” field
of a construction line by default is deactivated. Activating it makes
all the parts, which points are allocated on the construction line, automatically
move in case of the construction line’s displacement.