It is often caused, there is a need to partially hide several structural
elements avoiding changing the work area view borders. By using
the “Hide” tool it is possible to withdraw any parts located
at any place. To enable the tool to proceed on selecting a required element
and in the right-click menu activate the respective tab.
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Tekla Structures v2021
Hidden elements, such as beams and columns, are displayed as simple wires,
or lines, with no regard to the profile types. Plates are displayed as
lines intersecting at the vertexes of the polygon shape.
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Tekla Structures v2021
To restore the view, select the respective tab in the right-click menu
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Try out selecting and hiding other structural elements, as well as restoring
Till now hiding any element was followed by substituting it with a line.
In case it is required to completely hide a part, then prior to selecting
a part, press and hold on to the “Shift” key and proceed on
enabling the “Hide” tool.
Tekla Structures v21.1
Tekla Structures v2021
Thus the parts are completely withdrawn from the view. It is important
to consider that hidden parts are not deleted. Redrawing the view automatically
brings them back.
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Tekla Structures v2021
Restore the view.
Tekla Structures v21.1
Tekla Structures v2021
The “Hide” tool is of frequent use. Try out yourself applying