2.9.5 The “Copy Special - to another plane” tool in Tekla Structures
This tool executes copying objects to the new coordinates, as well as
Using this tool requires high precision and attentiveness as it presumes
continuously selecting a lot of points: coordinates from where to copy
an object, and the coordinates to where to copy an object.
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Try out using this tool by testing the following example: create a column
with a plate on its surface, as it is shown below:
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The algorithm for copying an object to another plane is as follows:
Make sure all operations are canceled or press the Esc key.
Rotate the view in the way shown below.
Select the object required to get copied.
Enable the “Copy Special - To another plane” tool.
Select the first point indicating the origin of the coordinates, from
where the object will get copied.
Select the second point indicating the X-axis direction from where the
object will get copied.
Select the third point indicating the Y-axis direction from where the
object will get copied
Select the fourth point indicating the origin of the coordinates, to where
the object will get copied.
Select the fifth point indicating the X-axis direction to where the object
will get copied.
Select the sixth point indicating the Y-axis direction to where the object
will get copied.
Further, it is possible to continue indicating the other 3 points set,
thus creating additional object copies.
To disable the “Copy Special - To another plane” tool, press
the Esc key.
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Compare your results to those presented below. Continue copying by indicating