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=Step 1 - Find the Coordinates= | =Step 1 - Find the Coordinates= | ||
- For IFC files | <b>- For IFC files</b> | ||
Open the IFC file with notepad and look for 'IFCCARTESIANPOINT' | Open the IFC file with notepad and look for 'IFCCARTESIANPOINT' | ||
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These will be your coordinates | These will be your coordinates | ||
-For DWG files | <b>-For DWG files</b> | ||
Open the DWG file with Autodesk TrueView and look for the Locate Point button | |||
Open the DWG file with Autodesk TrueView and look for the Locate Point button. | |||
Select a location close to your model and it will provide coordinates in the console | Select a location close to your model and it will provide coordinates in the console | ||
<b>NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE TO CONVERT THE MODELS UNIT OF MEASUREMENT TO MILLIMETERS</b> | |||
[[File:RModel2.PNG|frameless|700px]] | [[File:RModel2.PNG|frameless|700px]] | ||
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In Tekla structures, go Project properties > Base points | In Tekla structures, go Project properties > Base points | ||
[[File:RModel3.PNG|frameless|300px | [[File:RModel3.PNG|frameless|300px]] | ||
Import your coordinates from earlier and give your point a name | Import your coordinates from earlier and give your point a name | ||
[[File:RModel4.PNG|frameless|500px | [[File:RModel4.PNG|frameless|500px]] | ||
=Step 3 - Import= | =Step 3 - Import= | ||
When Importing your reference model, use the newly created base point as your 'Location By:' | When Importing your reference model, use the newly created base point as your 'Location By:' | ||
[[File:RModel5.PNG|frameless|500px]]] | [[File:RModel5.PNG|frameless|500px]] | ||
=Step 4 - Export= | |||
When you're ready to export your file, make sure you choose your created base point as 'Location By:' | |||
[[File:RModel6.PNG|frameless|500px]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:51, 2 July 2024
When importing models from programs outside of Tekla Structures you will more often than not find them far outside the regular boundaries. First instinct is to move the reference model into your working space, however, this creates issues later down the track when exporting your handrails in a 3D format to send to customers.
This guide will show you how to import reference models into your working space while also allowing you to export to the customer with everything lined up.
Step 1 - Find the Coordinates[edit]
- For IFC files
Open the IFC file with notepad and look for 'IFCCARTESIANPOINT'
These will be your coordinates
-For DWG files
Open the DWG file with Autodesk TrueView and look for the Locate Point button. Select a location close to your model and it will provide coordinates in the console
NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE TO CONVERT THE MODELS UNIT OF MEASUREMENT TO MILLIMETERS
NOTE: If your coordinates are or close to 0,0,0 you wont need to continue
Step 2 - Create a new Base Point[edit]
In Tekla structures, go Project properties > Base points
Import your coordinates from earlier and give your point a name
Step 3 - Import[edit]
When Importing your reference model, use the newly created base point as your 'Location By:'
Step 4 - Export[edit]
When you're ready to export your file, make sure you choose your created base point as 'Location By:'
