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Contents
Introduction LESSON 1 1 2
2.1
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3.1 3.2
Opening a model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Model created in a previous version ....................................................................................................... 5 Importing a model ................................................................................................................................... 6
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4.1 4.2 4.3
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5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8
Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
View properties ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Display .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Creating a basic view............................................................................................................................ 11 Creating a top view ............................................................................................................................... 11 Moving a plane in a top view............................................................................................................ 12 Creating a grid view using two points ................................................................................................... 12 Creating a view using three points........................................................................................................ 13 Opening, closing, and deleting named views ....................................................................................... 15 Changing part representation in model views....................................................................................... 15
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Work area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Creating plane views along grid lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Common buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 21
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Snapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Snap switches....................................................................................................................................... 22
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Orthogonal snapping ............................................................................................................................. 23 Numeric snapping.................................................................................................................................. 23 Numeric location coordinates ................................................................................................................ 24 Creating a temporary reference point.................................................................................................... 25 Measuring distances, angles, and bolt spaces...................................................................................... 25
10 Mini Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
10.1 Customizing Mini Toolbar ...................................................................................................................... 26
11 Selection switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.1 Selection filters ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Selection filter example..................................................................................................................... 30 11.2 Selection examples ............................................................................................................................... 30
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14 Entering project information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 15 Switching between single-user and multi-user modes . . . . . . . . 39 16 Reference models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
16.1 Inserting a reference model................................................................................................................... 40 16.2 Hiding a reference model ...................................................................................................................... 41 16.3 Updating a reference model .................................................................................................................. 41 16.4 Detecting changes in reference models ................................................................................................ 42 Example............................................................................................................................................ 43 16.5 Handling large reference models........................................................................................................... 44
17 Model Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
17.1 Creating logical areas............................................................................................................................ 45 17.2 Creating object type categories ............................................................................................................. 46 17.3 Viewing logical areas and object type categories.................................................................................. 46
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18.1 Finding clashes in a model.................................................................................................................... 47 Changing the status of clashes ........................................................................................................ Changing the priority of clashes ....................................................................................................... Symbols used in clash checking ...................................................................................................... Grouping and ungrouping clashes ................................................................................................... Adding comments to a clash ............................................................................................................ Opening and saving clash check sessions....................................................................................... 48 48 48 49 49 49
18.2 Flying through the model....................................................................................................................... 50 18.3 Checking using reports ......................................................................................................................... 51
22 Phase Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
22.1 Dividing the model into phases ............................................................................................................. 64
23 Lotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
23.1 Creating a lot......................................................................................................................................... 64 23.2 Adding parts to a lot .............................................................................................................................. 65 23.3 Removing parts from a lot..................................................................................................................... 65 23.4 Deleting a lot ......................................................................................................................................... 66
25 Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
25.1 Searching drawings............................................................................................................................... 68 25.2 Filtering Drawing List contents.............................................................................................................. 69 25.3 Opening a drawing................................................................................................................................ 69
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26 Screenshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
26.1 Creating a screenshot ........................................................................................................................... 70 26.2 Screenshot settings ............................................................................................................................... 71
27 WebViewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
27.1 Publishing a model as a web page........................................................................................................ 72
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Introduction
Tekla Structures is Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that enables the creation and management of accurately detailed and highly constructable 3D structural models regardless of material or structural complexity. Tekla models can be used to cover the entire building process from conceptual design to fabrication, erection, and construction management. The 3D structural model includes the geometry and design of the structure, and all the information about profiles and cross sections, connection types, materials, structural analysis, etc. Tekla Structures drawings and reports are integrated with the models. Consequently, dimensions and marks are always correct. Drawings and reports can be created at any stage of the project and updated according to the changes in the model. Tekla helps all new Tekla Structures users to get started and to maintain their development. Our well-defined training course is a jump start to Tekla Structures software and helps to maximize using Tekla Structures to its full potential. During the basic training course, you will be taught the basic principles of Tekla Structures. Each training day contains several exercises so you will learn to apply what you have learned in theory. The instructor will show the correct solution to each exercise. You can freely ask the the instructor questions to make sure you have understood each point correctly. This training manual is intended to be used during a basic Tekla Structures training course, but you can also use it on your own after the training course. In addition, Tekla provides online learning material so the users can learn how to benefit from version improvements and adapt to using the new features. The following learning and support material is available on the Tekla Extranet (https:// extranet.tekla.com) for all our customers with a valid maintenance agreement. When the material is available also in the Tekla Structures software via the help menu, it is separately indicated.
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LESSON 1
In this lesson, you will learn the following things:
how to start Tekla Structures how to open and save a model how to move around in the model what views are and how they are created what the work area is how to create plane views along grid lines how to use the common buttons in the dialog boxes
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Saving a model
Tekla Structures prompts you to save the open model when you close Tekla Structures. You should also save your model regularly to avoid losing any work. Autosave also automatically saves your work at regular intervals. . Tekla Structures saves the model and the To save the model, click File > Save, or click message database stored appears on the status bar.
Autosave automatically saves your model and drawings at set intervals. To set the autosave interval, click Tools > Options > Options... > General.
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Opening a model
To open a model: 1. Click File > Open..., or click The Open dialog box opens. .
The information in the Designer and Description columns comes from the Project Properties dialog box.
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Select the model. By default, Tekla Structures searches for models in the ..\TeklaStructuresModels folder. If your model is in another folder, click Browse... to browse for the model folder, or use the Look in list with the recently used folders.
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Tekla Structures displays a warning when you open a model that was created in a previous Tekla Structures version.
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You can open the model by clicking OK. If you edit the model and want to save it, the following warning appears:
If you click Yes, the model is saved and it cannot be opened with the previous Tekla Structures version anymore. If you click No, the model is not saved. You can open and edit the model with the Tekla Structures version in which the model was initially created.
We recommend that you complete any models you have started using your current Tekla Structures version. Custom components and drawings created in an older version may not work properly in the new Tekla Structures version.
3.2
Importing a model
If you receive a detailed model, you can import it to Tekla Structures. Importing a model retains the numbering information and eases the file sharing because you do not need to upload or e-mail large model folders. To import a model: 1. Enable the model import. a Open the user.ini file in a text editor, for example Microsoft Notepad. The file is located in the ..\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Tekla Structures\<version>\UserSettings folder. b Add the advanced option set XS_ENABLE_MODEL_IMPORT=TRUE to the file. c Restart Tekla Structures to activate the advanced option. Click File > Import > Model.... Browse to the correct model folder to locate the model database (.db1) file that you want to import. Click Yes to continue. Click Yes to import all drawings that are associated with the mdoel.
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4.1
Zooming
The zoom tools allow you to focus in on a particular area, or pull out for a wider view. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out in the model: scroll forward to zoom in, scroll backward to zoom out. You can also zoom by clicking View > Zoom and selecting an option.
4.2
Panning
To pan, hold down the middle mouse button. When the pointer changes to a hand symbol, click and drag the model to move it anywhere in the view window. To activate or disable the middle button pan, click Tools > Options > Middle Button Pan, or Shift + M. There is a checkmark next to the menu option when the middle button pan is active.
4.3
Rotating
To rotate the model: 1. 2. 3. To set the center of rotation, press the V key. Pick the center of rotation. Hold down the Ctrl key and drag with the middle mouse button to rotate the model.
Views
A view is a representation of a model from a specific location. Each view is displayed in its own window in the Tekla Structures. There are several types of views. For example, you can create views of selected parts and components of selected assemblies and cast units along grid lines.
LESSON 1 Moving around in the view
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View properties
To define the view properties, click View > View Properties.... The View Properties dialog box opens.
Option
Name
Description Name of the view. You should give a view a unique name if you need to open it in later sessions. When you exit the model, Tekla Structures only saves named views. Switch between the 3D and Plane angle. Switch between the Orthogonal and Perspective projection. The options are available only in the rendered view type. Rotation angle around the z axis. Rotation angle around the x axis. View type defines the appearance of the view. The view type options are Rendered and Wire frame. Color and transparency settings that are applied to object groups in all views. View depth upwards from the view plane. The objects within the displayed depth and the work area are visible in the model
Angle Projection Rotation around Z Rotation around X View type Color and transparency in all views View depth: Up
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View depth: Down
Description View depth downwards from the view plane. The objects within the displayed depth and the work area are visible in the model Define the visibility and representation of object types. Define the visibility of object groups.
5.2
Display
You can define visibility and representation settings of object types in the Display dialog box. To open the Display dialog box, click View > View Properties..., and then click Display... in the View Properties dialog box. The Display dialog box contains the Settings and Advanced tabs.
Settings tab
You can define the visibility of object types on the Settings tab. You can also define the representation settings of model parts and components.
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LESSON 1 Views
The default representation mode for bolts is Exact. It shows bolts, washers, and nuts as solids. The Fast option displays the axis and a cross to represent the bolt head. Fast is the recommended representation mode for bolts, because it increases display speed significantly and consumes less system memory.
Advanced tab
You can define the visibility of a part center line, part reference line, part labels and connection texts on the Advanced tab. You can also define the size of points in views. In model increases the point size on the screen when you zoom in. In view does not.
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Sometimes the work area in the model can be huge because points are positioned far away from the origin of the model. To easily locate these points for deletion, change the Point size to 1000 or 1500.
5.3
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Select the plane parallel to the view plane. Enter the level coordinate of the view plane. Click Create.
Tekla Structures creates the basic view. The active properties of the View Properties dialog box are used in the view.
5.4
For example, if you want that the plane view is at level +4500, enter 4500 in the box.
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If you want to change the name of the view, double-click the view and enter the name in the
View Properties dialog box.
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When the direction is correct, pick the second point on the grid line. A new view is created.
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5.7
The Named views list contains the named views that are closed.
Opening views
To open views, select them and click the arrow to move the views to the Visible views list.
The number of the named views is unlimited, but the maximum number of open views is nine.
To close a view, move the view to the Named views list. To delete a view, select the view and click Delete.
To select multiple views on lists, use the Shift and Ctrl keys when you select views. To deselect views, hold down the Ctrl key.
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Example
Work area
The work area is the main area where you can edit the model. Tekla Structures indicates the work area of a view using green dashed lines. You can define the work area to suit particular situations, for example, to concentrate on a particular area of the model. Defining the work area makes it faster and easier to work with the model. Objects outside the work area still exist, but they are not visible.
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Work area The arrow symbol indicates the work plane. The green cube in a model view represents the global coordinate system. It is located at the global point of origin.
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Define the settings you need. For instance, you can define the number of views and the view name prefixes.
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Move views from the Named views list to the Visible views list. The direction of all views is -x, +y, and -z.
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Common buttons
Most of the Tekla Structures dialog boxes contain common buttons. These buttons mean the same thing in all dialog boxes. The common buttons are:
Button
Description Retains the properties in the dialog box without closing the dialog box. Tekla Structures uses these properties the next time you create an object of this type. Closes the dialog box without retaining the properties in the dialog box or modifying objects. Creates a new object using the properties in the dialog box. Fills the dialog box with the properties of the selected object. When you select several objects, Tekla Structures takes the properties at random from one of the selected objects. Displays the help topics for the dialog box. Modifies the selected objects using the properties in the dialog box, but does not retain the properties in the dialog box. Retains the properties in the dialog box and closes the dialog box. Tekla Structures uses these properties the next time you create an object of this type. Switches all the check boxes in the dialog box on and off.
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LESSON 2
In this lesson, you will learn the following things:
how to snap on points how to check distances and angles how to use and customize the Mini Toolbar how to control the selection of objects. how to modify the work area how to create, move, and delete clip planes
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Snapping
Most Tekla Structures commands ask you to pick points to position objects. Snap switches specify exact locations on objects, for example, end points, midpoints, and intersections. Snap switches help you to pick points to position objects precisely without having to know the coordinates or create additional lines or points. You can use snap switches any time Tekla Structures prompts you to specify a point, for example, if you are creating a beam.
9.1
Snap switches
The snap switches are located in the Snapping toolbar.
The two main snap switches define whether you can snap to reference points or any other points on objects. If both these switches are off, you cannot snap to any positions, even if all the other switches are on.
Button
Description You can snap to object reference points (points that have handles).
Symbol Large
Small
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You can have Tekla Structures display the snap symbols when you move the mouse pointer over objects. The snap symbol is yellow for model objects and green for objects inside components.
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Button
Description Snaps to points and grid line intersections. Snaps to end points of lines, polyline segments, and arcs. Snaps to centers of circles and arcs. Snaps to midpoints of lines, polyline segments, and arcs. Snaps to intersections of lines, polyline segments, arcs, and circles. Snaps to points on objects that form a perpendicular alignment with another object. Snaps to the line extensions of nearby objects, and reference and geometry lines of drawing objects. Snaps to any position.
Symbol
End points
Centers
Midpoints
Intersections
Perpendicular
Line extensions
Free
Nearest point
Snaps to the nearest points on objects, e.g. any point on part edges or lines. Snaps to grid lines, reference lines, and the edges of existing objects.
Lines
9.2
Orthogonal snapping
Use the shortcut O or click Tools > Ortho to activate orthogonal snapping. The mouse pointer locks to the closest orthogonal point on the plane (0, 45, 90, 135, 180 degrees, and so on). The mouse pointer automatically snaps to positions at even distances in the given direction.
9.3
Numeric snapping
Use the Enter a numeric location toolbar to enter position coordinates you want to snap to.
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To display the toolbar, initiate a command that requires you to pick positions, and then do one of the following:
Start entering the coordinates using the keyboard Click Tools > Enter a Numeric Location and select an option.
See Numeric location coordinates (p. 24) for information on location coordinates.
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Example
Polar coordinates
A distance, an angle on the xy plane, and an angle from the xy plane separated by angle brackets. Angles increase in the counterclockwise direction.
Absolute coordinates
Relative coordinates
One value
Two coordinates
If you omit the last coordinate (z) or angle, Tekla Structures assumes that the value is 0.
Three coordinates
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Repeat step 3 to create as many reference points as needed. Release the Ctrl key and pick the end point. Tekla Structures creates the object between the starting point and the end point.
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Bolt spaces Click Tools > Measure, or click one of the measurement buttons. Follow the instructions that vary according to the measurement option you selected. When you measure horizontal and vertical distances, use a plane view. To switch to a plane view, press Ctrl + P.
10 Mini Toolbar
You can use the Mini Toolbar to inquire objects and check the properties of the objects. The Mini Toolbar appears next to the mouse pointer when you select an object and fades out when you move the mouse further away or change the selection. You can change the position of the toolbar by dragging it and locking it to a new position with the lock button in the top right corner.
Move the mouse pointer on the Mini Toolbar to display it. Click to open the Customize Mini Toolbar dialog box. Select the elements you wish to show or hide. The Preview field shows what the toolbar will look like. Include macros and user-defined attributes in the Mini Toolbar.
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Select a macro or user-defined attribute in the list of macros and user-defined attributes. Click Add to Mini Toolbar after each selected macro and user-defined attribute. The added macros and user-defined attributes are shown in the list of visible elements.
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To remove macros and user-defined attributes from the Mini Toolbar, unselect them in the list of visible elements. Click OK.
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You can control object selection by using the selection switches. The selection switches are located in the Selecting toolbar.
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Button
Description Turns all switches on. Select all object types, except for single bolts. Select component symbols.
Select points.
Select welds.
Select planes.
Select distances.
When you click any object belonging to a component, Tekla Structures selects the component symbol and highlights (does not select) all component objects. Objects created automatically by a component can be selected.
LESSON 2 Selection switches
When you click any object in an assembly or a cast unit, Tekla Structures selects the assembly or cast unit and highlights all objects in the same assembly or cast unit.
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Button
Select tasks. Select selection filters. The list lists both standard and userdefined selection filters. Create your own selection filters.
11.1
Selection filters
By using selection filters you can select particular objects. Tekla Structures contains several selection filters by default. If you use, for example, the columns filter, you can only select columns in the model. The Selection Filter list lists the standard and user-defined filters.
Selection filters Click to open the Object Group - Selection Filter dialog box
Defining your own filters
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Click the Selection Filter button, or click Edit > Selection Filter... to open the Object Group - Selection Filter dialog box. Find a filter which has close to the same settings as you need. Modify the settings, then enter a new name in the Save as box. Click Save as, then OK to exit. You can now choose the new filter from the list.
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Use the selection filter to select the parts whose class is two.
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LESSON 2 Selection switches
Selection examples
Ensure that the Select assemblies selection switch is active.
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To define the level on which to select objects in nested components or assemblies, hold down the Shift key and scroll with the mouse wheel. Level 0 is the highest assembly level.
Level 0 Level 1 The level of the selected assembly is displayed in the status bar. Level 0:
Level 1:
When you generate reports, drawings, NC files or other types of output of the beam, ensure that switch is active. You can then select all the objects. the Select objects in components The report displays information of the beam and the end plates.
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The Select components switch selects objects at the highest level. The end plates created by a component are highlighted but are not selected, and the information of them is not displayed in the report.
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Alternatively, hold down the Ctrl and Shift keys when clicking View > Redraw All to hide the green work area box. To make the box visible again, click View > Redraw All again.
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Repeat step 2 to create as many clip planes as needed. To finish creating clip planes, press Esc, or right-click and select Interrupt.
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Select the clip plane you want to move. Click the clip plane symbol and drag it to a new location.
You can change the location of the clip plane symbol down the Shift key and dragging the symbol.
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LESSON 3
In this lesson, you will learn the following things:
how to enter project information how to switch between single and multi-user modes how to use reference models how to use the Model Organizer how to check the model how to make inquiries about objects how to represent objects in model views how to use the project status visualization tool how to use the phase manager how to create and define lots
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The contents of the Tekla Structures Project (1) dialog box depend on the Tekla Structures environment. The default tabs and options of the dialog box are different in different Tekla Structures environments.
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Click OK to save your changes and close the Tekla Structures Project (1) dialog box. Click OK to save your changes and close the Project Properties dialog box.
To open a multi-user model in single-user mode: 1. 2. Click File > Open... to open the Open dialog box. Select the multi-user model. The Model type column indicates whether the model is a single-user or a multi-user model. The button with three men indicates a multi-user model.
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Opening singleuser model in multi-user mode
Right-click and select Open as single-user model from the pop-up menu.
To open a single-user model in multi-user mode: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click File > Open... to open the Open dialog box. Select the single-user model. Right-click and select Open as multi-user model from the pop-up menu. Tekla Structures prompts for the name of the server. In the Open as multi-user model dialog box, enter the server name or select it from the list, and then click OK.
LESSON 3 Switching between single-user and multi-user modes
16 Reference models
A reference model is a file which helps you to build a Tekla Structures model. A reference model is created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and imported to Tekla Structures. For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heating, ventilating and airconditioning (HVAC) model can be used as a reference model. Reference models can also be simple 2D drawings that are imported and then used as a layout to directly build the model on.
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AutoCAD (*.dxf) AutoCAD (*.dwg) MicroStation (*.dgn, *.prp) Cadmatic models (*.3dd) IFC files (*.IFC) IGES files (*.igs, *.iges) STEP files (*.stp, *.STEP) Tekla WebViewer XML files (*.xml)
You can snap to reference model geometry. Tekla Structures loads the reference model from the file each time you open your model. It does not save the reference model when you save the current model. The filename extension of a saved reference model properties file is *.rop.
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Set the scale for a DWG or a DXF file already in AutoCAD. When you define the measurement unit for a DWG or a DXF file and save the file in AutoCAD, the unit is recognized in Tekla Structures and the reference model is scaled correctly. 4. 5. Click OK. Pick the position for the reference model origin. Tekla Structures inserts the reference model.
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In the Import dialog box, select the updated file and click OK. Click Modify.
You can also update all the reference models in one go. To update all reference models: 1. 2. Click File > Reference Model List... to open the Reference Models dialog box. Click Reload All. Tekla Structures goes through all the reference models and regenerates the reference models that have a newer modified date than the one already in the cache. However, this is not the recommended way to update reference models since it is time-consuming and affects the system performance.
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Properties dialog box.
Browse for the name of the old file by clicking the Browse... button next to the Old file
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Select an option in the Show list in the Change detection section. For example, select Changed to see the changed objects in a reference model.
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The following example shows how the changes are displayed in the reference model: The old file:
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The Show option has been set to Changed in the Reference Object Properties dialog box:
Large, highly-detailed reference models contain lots of snap points. To speed up snapping, activate only the snap switches you need. Split large reference models into smaller ones and display only the parts you need in the model.
17 Model Organizer
LESSON 3 Model Organizer
Use Model Organizer to manage and view different logical areas and object types in your model. You can classify information according to your needs.
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Model Organizer can be used in construction planning and management. You can divide a large model into logical sections and floors to help create building schedules, lots, and erection sequences, and categorize object types, for example, based on purchasing contracts. You can categorize both native Tekla Structures objects and reference objects.
Each part can belong to only one section and one story, but to several object type categories. To open the Model Organizer, click Tools > Model Organizer....
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You can also add objects to the selected section or story by right-clicking the object in the model and selecting Model Classification > Add to Selected Classification from the pop-up menu.
In large projects, you can create sites for your project by right-clicking Logical Areas and selecting Show Site(s). You can hide the sites by selecting Hide Site(s).
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Clash checking Flying through the model Checking using reports Checking the views
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IFC DWG DGN Click Tools > Clash Check Manager. In the model, select the objects you want to include in the clash check. Alternatively, if you are using Model Organizer, select the sections and storys for which you want to run the clash check. Right-click and select Select in the Model.
Do not run the clash check for the entire model. For best results, run the clash check only for appropriate sections and storys.
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Click to check the objects. You can continue working during the clash check. When the clash check is complete, the status bar message changes from Clash checking in progress to Ready. To highlight a clash in the model, select a row in the list of clashes. The related model objects are selected.
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Flag (none)
Description The default state. The clash is not new, modified, resolved, or missing. All clashes are marked as new when they are found for the first time. If the object has been modified (for example, if the profile has changed), the state changes to modified when you re-run clash check. Only certain object properties affect this flag. To see which properties have an effect, right-click one of the column headings. Both visible and hidden properties affect the flag.
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Description If the objects no longer clash, the state changes to resolved when you re-run clash check. If one or both of the clashing objects have been removed from the model, the state changes to missing when you re-run clash check.
To group clashes: 1. 2. 3. In Clash Check Manager, select the clashes you want to group. Right-click and select Group > Group from the pop-up menu. If you want to add clashes to an already existing group, select the clashes and the group, and then repeat step 2.
Ungrouping clashes
To ungroup clashes: 1. 2. In Clash Check Manager, select the clash group you want to ungroup. Right-click and select Group > Unroup from the pop-up menu.
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To Open a session
Do this 1. 2. 3. Click . In the Open dialog box, select a session. Click OK. .
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without running clash check. Save the current session Click Save the current session under a different name or in a different location 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Save only selected clashes 1. 2. 3. . icon.
Click Save as. In the Save As dialog box, browse to the folder where you want to save the session. In the File name box, enter a new name. Click Save. In the list of clashes, select the clashes you want to save. Click the arrow button next to the A pop-up menu appears. Click
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By default, clash check sessions are stored as XML files in the ..\TeklaStructuresModels\<model>\Clashes folder. Tekla Structures creates the folder automatically when you open Clash Check Manager for the first time.
The Fly command only works rendered views with Projection set to Perspective.
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c Click Modify. Click View > Fly. Select a view. The mouse pointer changes into an arrow and a cross. The arrow indicates the current flying direction.
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Drag the mouse to move around in the model. To fly forward, move the mouse forward.
To change the flying direction, drag the mouse in the desired direction. The flying speed grows exponentially when you are approaching the model from a distance. To move up or down, hold down Ctrl and drag the mouse forward or backward. To change the camera angle, scroll with the mouse wheel. To fly in the in the direction of the camera angle, hold down Shift and scroll forward or backward.
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Bolt, nut, washer, and material lists ID lists The main feature of the ID lists is that the lines that contain profiles can be selected. As a result, the accompanying profile will be highlighted in the model. This is useful if a profile is hard to locate. User-defined attributes list A user-defined attribute list can be used to check that the correct profiles are shortened.
To check using reports: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Drawings & Reports > Numbering > Number Series of Selected Objects. Click Drawings & Reports > Create Report..., or click The Report dialog box opens. Select a report from the report templates Click Create from all or Create from selected button. .
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Delete the part. Click Edit > Undo, or click . The part and the accompanying objects are displayed.
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When calculating the center of gravity of an object, bolts and welds are not taken into account whereas polygon cuttings, part cuttings, fittings, and line cuts are taken into account in the calculation.
To inquire the center of gravity: 1. 2. Select an object. Click Tools > Inquire > Center of Gravity.
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Changing the settings in the Object Representation dialog box affects all model views.
This example shows how to create a new object group where all columns will be represented in blue with 70% transparency. To create object representation settings: 1. 2. Click View > Representation > Object Representation.... The Object Representation dialog box opens. Click the Add row button. A second object group is added. Initially, the new object group has the same properties as the first object group. In the Object group list box, select All to activate the arrow button. Click the arrow button to open a drop down menu. The drop down menu contains all the default options for object groups. Select Create new group... from the list. The Object Group - Representation dialog box opens. In the Category list box, select Part. In the Property list box, select Name. The part name is used for selecting columns. In the Condition list box, select Equals. In the Value list box, enter COLUMN. Note that all the letters must be capitalized. In the box next to the Save as button, enter a name for the group. For example, column. You will be able to reuse the new object condition in other models.
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Click Close. The Object Group - Representation dialog blox closes. Note that the Object Representation dialog box is still open. In the Object Representation dialog box, in the Color list box, click Color by class to activate the arrow button. Click the arrow button and select blue color from the drop down menu. In the Transparency list box, click Visible list box to activate the arrow button. Click the arrow button and select 70% transparent from the drop down menu. Click Modify.
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Click Define Custom Colors and create a color of your own: a Click a color in the color window and then click the desired color depth on the color bar on the right, or enter RGB values.
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6. Click OK. 7. Select the desired Transparency option. 8. Click Save to save the changes. 9. Click Modify to change the representation of the objects. When you open the Object Representation dialog box the next time, the Color list shows a maximum10 colors that you last defined above the dashed line.
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display the erection schedule for groups of parts using different colors identify the parts that are scheduled to be fabricated during a specific time period.
You can define tasks for parts and assemblies with Task Manager. Project status visualization can then be based on the tasks.
The following example demonstrates how the project status visualization tool works. In the example, we
add planned erection dates create object representation settings review the status of objects in the time scale with the project status visualization tool.
We add planned erection dates for parts. To add planned erection dates: 1. 2. 3. Double-click a part to open the part properties dialog box. Click User-defined attributes... On the Status tab, modify the value of the user-defined attribute Erection Scheduled.
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Ensure that all the check boxes are cleared. Select the Erection Scheduled check box. Select all the parts for which you want to use the same erection date. To make it easier to select parts, create a separate selection filter for each group of parts.
7. Click Modify. 8. Repeat steps 17 for each group of parts in your model. You can select the dates but allocate them at least for the time period of one month.
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Objects which have been erected over a week before the review date will be displayed in gray. Objects which have been erected in the previous week will be displayed in blue. Objects which are planned to be erected in the following week will be displayed in red. Objects which are planned to be erected in the future will be displayed in transparent yellow. All objects without a set erection date will be displayed in transparent white. Click View > Representation > Object Representation... to open the Object Representation dialog box. Click Object group... button to open the Object Group - Representation dialog box. Create an object group whose planned erection date is over a week before than the review date: In the Category list box, select Task.
In the Property list box, select Planned Start Date. In the Condition list box, select Earlier than. In the Value list box, select Select date... to open the Select Date dialog box. Enter 7 in the day(s) before the review date box and click OK.
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22 Phase Manager
Use phases to break up a model into sections. Only parts can be split into phases. Phases are often used to indicate erection sequences. You can create reports and views, hide objects, and copy objects from other models, according to their phase number. Used the Phase Manager dialog box to create phases. You can open the Phase Manager dialog box from Tools > Phase Manager... or by using the shortcut Ctrl + H.
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Option The Number box The Name box The Filter button
Description You can enter the number of the phase in the Number box. You can enter the name of the phase in the Name box. You can use the Filter button to filter the listed phases by the number and/or criteria that has been entered in the Number and Name boxes. The Set Current button determines to which phase the object belongs. The current phase is indicated by @ character. The Add button can be used to create new phases. The Delete button can be used to delete phases. The Phases by objects button can be used to determine in which phase(s) the selected object(s) belong to. If you select objects that belong to several phases, they are highlighted in the Phase Manager. The Objects by phases button can be used to determine which objects belong to the selected phase. The object will be highlighted in the model.
LESSON 3 Phase Manager
The Add button The Delete button The Phases by objects button
The Modify phase button can be used to change the phase for one or more objects.
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23 Lotting
With lots you can group assemblies for transporting to site. Lotting means that you evaluate specific model parts with respect to the number of units that can be carried by a transfer vehicle. For example, you can calculate how many concrete truck deliveries are needed to pour the footings or slabs for a specific portion of the model. With this information, it is easier to determine area requirements and create an erection schedule. When you define lots, you must take into account the load-carrying capacity of the vehicle, because a lot cannot exceed the maximum total load capacity. You can calculate truck load sizes based on material weights and model quantities. For most model parts, the weight is based on the size, length, and material of the part.
To view the properties of a part, right-click the part and then select Inquire > Part or Properties...
The basic lotting process is the same for steel and concrete parts. However, if you are using cast-in-place concrete, remember that the concrete is transported in a volumetric container (for example, in a ten-cubic-yard truck). In that case, you must calculate the weight-carrying capacity of the concrete vehicle before defining the number of lots.
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Click Tools > Lotting to display the Lotting dialog box. Click Properties... to display the Lot Properties dialog box. Type a name in the field at the bottom of the dialog box. Type a lot number in the Number field. Type the maximum weight of the lot in the Max weight field. Click Add. Tekla Structures creates an empty lot with the defined properties.
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Learn more about how to use Tekla Structures for Construction Management by watching interactive video tutorials. The models used in the tutoriasl are from a live project, and you can watch each of the nine videos or just the most interesting ones. The First steps with BIM - Interactive tutorials are available on the Tekla website, at www.tekla.com/bimlessons.
LESSON 3 Watch how to use BIM in a live project
Clash detection & management Clash Check Clash Communication RFI management
Construction management Quantity take off and estimating Model based scheduling, part1 Model based scheduling, part2
Do not forget to watch the Top New Feature videos that are published with each Tekla Structures main version. Top New Feature videos introduce the new features and show how to use them. The Top New Feature videos are available on the Tekla website, at www.tekla.com/ topnewfeatures.
See also
www.tekla.com/bimlessons www.tekla.com/topnewfeatures
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In this lesson, you will learn the following things:
how to display the drawings in the model how to create screenshots how to publish models as web pages how to open models in Model Reviewer
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25 Drawings
All drawings in a Tekla Structures model are displayed in the Drawing List dialog box. You can open and print drawings, and search and sort drawings on the list according to different criteria. You can also modify the drawings, but you cannot save your changes. You can open the Drawing List in the model by selecting Drawings & Reports > Drawing List (Ctrl + L) or, when a drawing is open, by clicking Drawing File > Open (Ctrl + O).
You need to have the templates used in the drawings, otherwise the drawings are not displayed correctly.
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Do this Select a set of drawings from the select drawing set list. Saved search results are also displayed in this list. Click Show all. Click Invert. This feature allows you to list the opposite of the current content. For example, if you had selected to display
Locked drawings, clicking Invert shows all
drawings except the locked ones. List selected drawings only List up-to-date drawings only List drawings that need to be updated Lists only drawings associated with the objects you have selected in the model. Selecting parts that have drawings. Select parts that do not have drawings.
Select objects does not work in
Select the drawings and click Selected. Click Up to date. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. Click Up to date. Click Invert. Select objects in the model. Click By parts. In the Drawing List, press Ctrl + A to select all drawings. To highlight the parts that have drawings, click Select objects.
After completing the previous step you can highlight the parts that do not have drawings by holding down the Ctrl key and selecting the entire model (hold down the left mouse button and drag all the way from left to right). Click the column name.
To Open a drawing from the model or when a drawing is open Open the next or the previous drawing on the list
Do this While you have the Drawing List open, double-click the drawing on the list.
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A screenshot is a picture of a dialog box, view, or the entire Tekla Structures window. You can use screenshots in posters, brochures, or other material to show projects carried out using Tekla Structures.
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For more information on screenshot settings, see Screenshot settings (p. 71).
Option
View name View View without borders Rendered view
Description Shows the selected view name. Includes the view content and window borders in the screenshot. Includes only the view content in the screenshot. Use for high resolution screenshots from rendered views. The Options... button displays the Screenshot Options dialog box. Places the screenshot on the clipboard. Saves the screenshot to a file.
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Description The width of the screenshot. Uses the same unit as other dimensions in modeling. The height of the screenshot. Uses the same unit as other dimensions in modeling. The pixel density (DPI) of the screenshot. There are limitations to pixel density. You can change the DPI using a graphics editor.
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Uses white background. Uses smooth lines to decrease jagged edges. Sets the line width.
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You can publish your Tekla Structures models as web pages that can be viewed via the Internet using a web browser. The WebViewer files can also be used as reference models.
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If you want to publish a web page of selected parts, select Selected parts. Change the page title if required. In the File name box, enter the destination path and file name for the published model. By default, Tekla Structures creates a PublicWeb folder with sub-folders in the current model folder, and places the published model there. Click Publish. If you select the Open in browser check box, the model opens in your web browser.
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Easily pan, rotate, zoom, and fly through the model See important part information Fly through a set of saved locations in the model to present it to the project team Use clip planes to slice through walls and crowded areas of the model Email models easily to other parties Create and manage markups (redlines) of specific areas in the model Visually track project statuses with different colors in the model
You can use the Model Reviewer tool to improve project communication. In Tekla Structures, you can publish a model in .wrm, .xml or .zsol format. You can then send the published model to other project participants. After installing the tool, those involved in the project can open the model and add comments to it. You can download and install Model Reviewer from Teklas website. Go to http:// www.tekla.com/international/solutions/building-construction/Pages/web-models-modelreviewer.aspx and click the Free Download link. To learn more, watch the introductory video on the download page.
When you save the model and the markups in Model Reviewer, the file is saved in .wmr format.
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In this lesson, you will learn the following things:
how to use Tekla Structures Help how to save your favorite Help topics
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Click Help > Tekla Structures Help. Press F1. If you have a dialog box open, pressing F1 takes you straight to the related topic.
If you want to quickly learn how to use Help and its seach functionalities efficiently, watch the
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To Display the search results in alphabetical order Display the location of a topic in the hierarchical list of topics Find a specific word or phrase in the open topic Move forward and backward through previously viewed topics Show or hide the navigation pane Disable the highlighting of search terms in the search results Return to the Help cover page
Do this Click the Title column heading. Click Locate on the Help toolbar. Click the topic and press Ctrl + F. Click Forward or Back on the Help toolbar. Click Show or Hide on the Help toolbar. Click Options > Search Highlight Off. Click Home on the Help toolbar.
Search filter
Search previous results
Description Narrows down the search results. The next search will be performed within the topics that were found in the previous search. Includes topics that contain words similar to your search term. For example, also the plural form of the word is included in the search. Searches for words only in topic titles. If the search term appears only in the body of a topic, it is not included in the search results.
To enable or disable a search filter, select or clear the corresponding check box on the Search tab.
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Task Manager Guide
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Conventions used in this guide ........................................................................................................................... 3
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Introduction to Task Manager .................................................................. 7 Installing and running Task Manager ...................................................... 9
2.1 2.2 2.3 Installation............................................................................................................................................... 9 Starting Task Manager ........................................................................................................................... 9 Exiting Task Manager ........................................................................................................................... 10
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Defining a production rate for a task ................................................................................................ 25 Tracking a task schedule ................................................................................................................. 25 Defining additional information for a task ......................................................................................... 26 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Saving a task ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Removing a task ................................................................................................................................... 26 Selecting multiple tasks in the task list ................................................................................................. 27 Selecting multiple tasks in the Gantt chart............................................................................................ 27
10 Viewing tasks........................................................................................... 43
10.1 Highlighting a task ................................................................................................................................ 43 10.2 Viewing related tasks............................................................................................................................ 44 10.3 Viewing related model objects .............................................................................................................. 44 10.4 Viewing selected tasks ......................................................................................................................... 44 10.5 Filtering visible tasks............................................................................................................................. 45 10.6 Creating a view or selection filter for tasks ........................................................................................... 45
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Task Manager is a tool for contractors, sub-contractors, and project managers. Task Manager allows you to incorporate time-sensitive data into 3D Tekla Structures models and to control the schedule at various stages and levels of detail throughout the project. With Task Manager, you can create, store and manage scheduled tasks, and link the tasks to their corresponding model objects. On the basis of the tasks, you can create customizable model views and comprehensive 4D simulations of the progression of the project. You can create tasks interactively or by importing tasks from external project management tools such as Microsoft Office Project or Primavera P6. The import functionality allows you to preserve any schedules that you have created outside the model environment, and thereby maintain schedule intelligence and organization. You can supplement imported schedules with more detail in Task Manager. The above workflow matches what can be found in a normal project delivery an increasing awareness of activities that support higher level project objectives and milestones. Task Manager gives you a logical storage space for this information, and helps you extend schedule control into powerful 3D representations.
You can use all Task Manager functions in the Full and Construction Management configurations. In other Tekla Structures configurations, you can view the created task schedules and task information.
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Installation (p. 9) Starting Task Manager (p. 9) Exiting Task Manager (p. 10)
2.1 Installation
Task Manager is delivered with your Tekla Structures product package. No special installation is required.
You can use all Task Manager functions in the Full and Construction Management configurations. In other Tekla Structures configurations, you can view the created task schedules and task information.
You can use all Task Manager functions in the Full and Construction Management configurations. In other Tekla Structures configurations, you can view the created task schedules and task information.
You do not need to save the tasks separately when exiting Task Manager. When you save the model in Tekla Structures, the related tasks are automatically saved with the model.
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This section introduces the Task Manager user interface and explains how to run commands in Task Manager.
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Task list (p. 11) Gantt chart (p. 11) How to run commands (p. 13)
Modifying a task (p. 21) Showing and hiding task list items (p. 15)
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Gantt chart symbols (p. 12) Modifying Gantt chart appearance (p. 16)
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Description Task that is not linked to any model object. Planned start and end dates.
Summary task. Summary tasks can contain other summary tasks as subtasks. Dependency between tasks.
Defining general task properties (p. 22) The task is marked as locked in the task list.
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In the task list or Gantt chart, select the task you want to modify; then right-click and select a command from the pop-up menu.
Selecting multiple tasks in the task list (p. 27) Selecting multiple tasks in the Gantt chart (p. 27)
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This section explains how to change some general view settings in Task Manager.
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Enlarging icons (p. 15) Showing and hiding task list items (p. 15) Keeping Task Manager window on top (p. 16) Modifying Gantt chart appearance (p. 16) Modifying Gantt chart timescale (p. 16) Modifying Gantt chart colors (p. 17) Modifying the appearance of dates and months (p. 17)
When you open Task Manager the next time, the selections you made in the previous Task Manager session are in use.
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Click any of the options to switch them on or off. A check mark option indicates that it is visible.
in front of the
To Show or hide the name of the contractor assigned to the task Show or hide non-working days Show or hide the actual start and end dates
Do this Click Contractors. Click Non-Working Days. Click Actual Dates. You must define the actual start and end dates in the task list to be able to show them in the Gantt chart. Click Planned Dates.
Click
and select the timescale setting. You have the following options:
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To make the timescale wider, for example from weeks to months, drag the mouse to the right. To make the timescale narrower, for example from weeks to days, drag the mouse to the left.
To zoom to a task in the Gantt chart, select a task and press Ctrl + 1. To zoom back to the whole scenario, press Ctrl + 2. To place the Gantt chart symbol of the selected task in the middle of the chart, press Ctrl + 3.
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Click > Set Colors.... Click the color you want to change. Select a color in the Color dialog box. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Click the Windows Start button. Click Control Panel. Go to Regional and Language Options and select the format you want to use. Click OK. Restart Tekla Structures for the change to take effect.
Task list (p. 11) Gantt chart (p. 11) Modifying Gantt chart appearance (p. 16)
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Creating a task (p. 19) Creating a subtask (p. 20) Defining a task type (p. 20) Defining a contractor (p. 21) Modifying a task (p. 21) Saving a task (p. 26) Removing a task (p. 26) Selecting multiple tasks in the task list (p. 27) Selecting multiple tasks in the Gantt chart (p. 27) Arranging tasks (p. 27)
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If the task list already contains tasks, Task Manager uses the properties of the selected task as a basis when creating new tasks.
If the newly created task is not shown in Task Manager, click anywhere in the task list to update the view.
You can use Model Organizer when creating tasks. Select logical areas and object types in Model Organizer. In Task Manager, select a task, right-click and select Add selected objects. You can use all Task Manager and Model Organizer functions only in the Full and Construction Management configurations.
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Modifying a task (p. 21) Adding objects to a task (p. 33) Importing and exporting tasks (p. 37) Selecting objects
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Define a production rate for the task type. a Select a unit. b Define the quantity. c Define the time. Link the task type to the user-defined attributes for planned and actual dates.
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Click Modify to apply the changes. Click OK to close the dialog box. To remove a task type, select the task type and click Remove.
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Linking a task to user-defined attributes (p. 34) Defining a production rate for a task (p. 25) Importing task types (p. 38) Exporting task types (p. 39)
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Alternatively, you can modify tasks directly in the task list. To modify a task property, click the field to activate it and then enter a new value. With some task properties you need to select the value from a list. To modify a date field, click the field. Click the down arrow select a date from the pop-up calendar that appears. and
The gray fields in the task list cannot be modified. Task Manager selects or clears these check boxes automatically depending on the task properties.
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Defining general task properties (p. 22) Defining a task schedule (p. 22) Managing individual objects in a task (p. 23) Selecting multiple tasks in the task list (p. 27)
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Defining a task schedule (p. 22) Managing individual objects in a task (p. 23) Tracking a task schedule (p. 25) Task dependencies (p. 29)
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Before you define the planned schedule, make sure that you have defined the needed general properties for the task. To define a task schedule: 1. 2. 3. Select the task in the task list. Right-click and select Task Information... > Scheduling. Select the scheduling mode. a Fixed start and end allows you to select both the planned start date and the planned end date. b Fixed start allows you to select the planned start date. Define the planned start date. Define the planned end date. Optional: Define the planned length of the task. You can define the planned length instead of the end date in the Fixed start and end scheduling mode. Shift corresponds to working day, defined in
Periods > Set working day. > Non-working
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Optional: Define the work duration in hours in the Fixed start mode. Click Modify to apply the changes. Click OK to close the dialog box. You can also modify the duration of the task in the Gantt chart. Place the mouse pointer over the edge of the task bar in the Gantt chart. The mouse pointer changes into a double-ended arrow. Hold down the left mouse button, and then drag the egde to the right or left.
To modify the start date of the whole project, click > Change Project Start Date. Select a new date in the dialog box that opens. All the start dates in the current scenario are changed.
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Make sure that you have defined task types and linked them to userdefined attributes for planned and actual dates.
To define planned and actual dates for individual objects in a task: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Task Information... > General. Select a task type in the Task Type list. Go to the Objects tab. The objects belonging to the selected task are shown. Select the date for an object in the Planned date or Actual date list.
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You can define both the planned and actual date, or only either of them. The information you define here is also shown when you open the properties of the object in Tekla Structures. If you have manually entered dates for objects, you can check that the dates are within task dates. In Task Manager, click red in the task list.
> Check Dates. Conflicting dates are shown in
If you link an object to a user-defined attribute, you are recommended to keep the object within one scenario. If the dates in a task change, the user-defined attribute dates change as well. The changed dates are then used in all the scenarios the object belongs to. 6. 7. 8.
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Optional: Define the actual or planned work duration for an object. Click Modify to apply the changes. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Defining the order of objects in a task (p. 24) Defining a task type (p. 20)
Select the objects in the list, click Select order from model, and in the model, click the objects in the desired order. You can use all of the above when defining the order within one task.
You can show the order information in the model. On the Objects tab, select one or more objects and press Ctrl + D. The order information is shown on the selected objects in the model. For example, 2-1 means the object belongs to the second task in the task list and that it is the first object in the task. To clear the numbers from the model, right-click and select Update
Window.
When you define the cast-in-place work order or work groups within a task, the Custom Inquiry tool is useful for planning the appropriate quantities for each group or lot.
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5. Click OK to close the Task Types dialog box. 6. In the task list, select the task type for the task. 7. Click the task list to show the rate in the Planned Production Rate column. When you assign the task type for a task, the production rate is shown in the Planned Production Rate column in the task list. It is also useful to show the overall quantity for a task, for example the number of objects or the size of an area linked to the task. To do this, click
>Task List Items > Quantity.
To show the actual production rate in the task list, click List Items > Actual Production Rate.
> Task
If you change the duration of the task, the production rate is changed. Also, if you change the production rate, the duration of the task is changed.
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Define the actual start date. Define the actual end date. Optional: Define the actual length of the task. Defining the actual length affects the actual end date. Define the completed workload. Define the actual production rate. Define the actual work duration. Click Modify to apply the changes. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Defining general task properties (p. 22) Defining a task schedule (p. 22) Managing individual objects in a task (p. 23)
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Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Delete. Click Yes to confirm.
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Drag across the rows that you want to select. Click a single row, and then hold down the Ctrl key while you click other rows that you want to select. Click the first row of the selection and then hold down the Shift key while you click the last row of the selection.
Select an area in the Gantt chart. Select a time period in the Gantt chart by dragging the mouse on the header line.
The tasks within the selected area are highlighted in the task list.
Selecting an area in the Gantt chart or a time period in the Gantt chart header line functions in the same way as selecting an area in a model.
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Do this Select a task and click or task is in the desired location. until the
To make a summary task or change a subtask to a task, select a task and click . .
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Do this Select a task and click . This expands the hierarchies that are on the same level. To expand the hierarchies of all tasks, hold down the Ctrl key and click .
Collapse task hierarchies Select a summary task and click . This collapses the hierarchies that are on the same level. To collapse the hierarchies of all tasks, hold down the Ctrl key and click Change the sort order of tasks .
Click the column heading you want to sort by. To reverse the sort order, click the column heading again.
Save the sort order of tasks Click Revert to the saved sort order of tasks Click and select Return to Saved Order. and select Save Current Order.
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Task dependencies (p. 29) Creating a dependency between tasks (p. 30) Modifying a dependency between tasks (p. 30) Removing a dependency between tasks (p. 31)
Finish-to-Start (FS): The preceding task must finish before the dependent task can start. Start-to-Start (SS): The preceding task must start before the dependent task can start. Finish-to-Finish (FF): The preceding task must finish before the dependent task can finish. Start-to-Finish (SF): The preceding task must start before the dependent task can finish.
The dependencies are represented by arrows in the Gantt chart. The arrow points to the start or the end of the other task, depending on their relationship.
A predecessor is a task that must be completed before the dependent task. It is not possible to create circular dependencies in Task Manager. You can define whether the dependent task is always moved when the preceding task is moved or whether the dependent task is only moved forward when the preceding task is moved forward.
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Creating a dependency between tasks (p. 30) Modifying a dependency between tasks (p. 30)
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Removing a dependency between tasks (p. 31) Defining general task properties (p. 22)
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Select the dependency type from the Type list. Optional: To change the delay between the tasks, enter a new value (days) in the Lag list. Click Modify to apply the changes. Optional: Go to the General tab, General properties > Dependency to define the direction the dependent task is moved to when the preceding task is moved. Click OK to close the dialog box.
To modify a dependency in the Gantt chart: In the Gantt chart, right-click a dependency. Modify a dependency in the Gantt chart. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the dependency type. Optional: Change the lag value (days) and press the Enter key. The changed dependency is immediately visible in the Gantt chart.
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Select a task in the task list. Right-click and select Task Information... > Dependencies. Select the task and click Remove.
To remove a dependency in the Gantt chart: In the Gantt chart, right-click a dependency. In the pop-up menu that appears, select Delete.
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This section explains how to link a task to one or more model objects. It also explains how to remove existing objects from the task.
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Adding objects to a task (p. 33) Removing objects from a task (p. 34) Copying objects to another task (p. 34) Linking a task to user-defined attributes (p. 34)
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In Task Manager, right-click the selected task and click Add Selected Objects.
Click the view in Tekla Structures and then click the task again in Task Manager to verify that the objects were successfully added. As a result, Task Manager changes the color of the task bar in the Gantt chart and selects the Task linked to model check box.
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Removing objects from a task (p. 34) Copying objects to another task (p. 34)
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In Task Manager, right-click the selected task and click Remove Selected Objects. In Task Manager, right-click the selected task and select Task Information... > Objects. Select the objects you want to remove and press the Delete key.
Click the view in Tekla Structures and then click the task again in Task Manager to verify that the objects were successfully removed.
Adding objects to a task (p. 33) Copying objects to another task (p. 34)
Select a task in the task list. Click > Keep Selection. All objects linked to the task stay selected. Select the task you want to copy the objects to. Click
> Add Selected Objects.
Adding objects to a task (p. 33) Removing objects from a task (p. 34)
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Click > Task Types.... Select the user-defined attribute from the list for each task type. Click Modify to apply the changes. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Defining a task type (p. 20) Managing individual objects in a task (p. 23) Adding properties
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This section explains how to import and export information between Task Manager and external project management software.
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Imported task information (p. 37) Importing tasks (p. 37) Exporting tasks (p. 38) Importing task types (p. 38) Exporting task types (p. 39)
By default, scheduled dates are imported to Task Manager as planned dates. To import baseline dates to planned dates, you need to select this option in the Import Tasks dialog box.
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Click Browse... to locate the file to import. In the Open dialog box, browse for the import file (.xml), and then click Open. Define the import options: a Append imported tasks to scenario adds the imported tasks at the end of the task list. b Override existing tasks replaces the existing tasks with the imported tasks. c Override selected properties of existing tasks imports certain task properties. When you select this option, a list where you can select the properties is displayed.
5. Click OK. Imported tasks are marked as imported and locked in Task Manager to make it easier to see what has changed.
Dependencies between tasks are imported and exported. The links between Task Manager and the model are imported and exported.
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Select a task in the task list. Click > Task Types.... Click Export.... In the Save As dialog box, browse for the export file and select it, or enter a file name in the File name field. Click Save.
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Managing scenarios
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This section explains how to create and remove scenarios in Task Manager.
To move between the different scenarios, click you want to view or modify, and click Open.
If you link an object to a user-defined attribute, you are recommended to keep the object within one scenario. If the dates in a task change, the user-defined attribute dates change as well. The changed dates are then used in all the scenarios the object belongs to.
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Removing a scenario (p. 42) Managing individual objects in a task (p. 23)
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Click . Select the scenario you want to remove. Right-click and select Delete. In the dialog box that opens, click Yes to confirm.
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Viewing tasks
This section explains the different methods you can use to view, highlight, and filter tasks.
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Highlighting a task (p. 43) Viewing related tasks (p. 44) Viewing related model objects (p. 44) Viewing selected tasks (p. 44) Filtering visible tasks (p. 45) Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 45)
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In Tekla Structures, click to activate the Select Tasks switch. Place the mouse pointer over a model object. If the object belongs to a task, Tekla Structures highlights the task.
Viewing related tasks (p. 44) Viewing related model objects (p. 44) Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 45)
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Highlighting a task (p. 43) Viewing related model objects (p. 44) Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 45)
Highlighting a task (p. 43) Viewing related tasks (p. 44) Creating a view or selection filter for tasks (p. 45)
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Click Click
Only the tasks in the current scenario in Task Manager are used for filtering.
To create a selection filter for tasks that have a start date and a task type: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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In Tekla Structures, click Edit > Selection Filter.... Click Add row. Enter the planned start date, for example 15.01.2009. Enter the task type, for example Fabrication. Enter the filter name next to the Save as button, then click Save as.
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This section explains how to customize the Task Manager calendar by adding non-working time such as vacations and public holidays.
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Non-working time (p. 47) Adding non-working time to the calendar (p. 47) Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 48) Importing a holiday file (p. 48) Importing calendar information (p. 48)
When you add or modify a non-working day, the task duration (Planned End Date or Actual End Date) is not automatically changed. This means that the workload of a task may change because of the non-working days.
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Adding non-working time to the calendar (p. 47) Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 48) Importing a holiday file (p. 48)
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Non-working time (p. 47) Removing non-working time from the calendar (p. 48)
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Click > Import... . Click Browse to locate the file to import. In the Open dialog box, browse for the import file, and then click Open. Select the Import calendar check box. The imported calendar information will overwrite the existing calendar information. Click OK.
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This section explains how to visualize task schedules using the project status visualization tool available in Tekla Structures. In the following example, you will first create object groups to define which tasks are shown in the model. After that you will create object representation settings to define how the tasks are shown in the model. Finally, you will visualize the task schedule using the project status visualization tool.
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Example: Creating object groups (p. 51) Example: Creating object representation settings (p. 52) Example: Visualizing the task schedule (p. 53)
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Enter a name for the group, for example Completed. Enter the name in the field next to the Save as button, and then click Save as. Repeat steps 3 - 4 to create an object group called Started. Use the following settings:
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Repeat steps 3 - 4 to create an object group called All. Use the following settings:
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When you have created all the required object groups, click Close.
Example: Creating object representation settings (p. 52) Example: Visualizing the task schedule (p. 53) Object groups
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Enter a name for the object representation settings, for example Tasks, and then click
Save as.
Example: Creating object groups (p. 51) Example: Visualizing the task schedule (p. 53) Object representation settings
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In Tekla Structures, click Tools > Project Status Visualization.... Select Tasks from the Object representation list. Click the step buttons to change the Review date and to view the changes in the model.
Example: Creating object groups (p. 51) Example: Creating object representation settings (p. 52) Visualizing project status
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This section explains how to create reports from task information and how to print task schedules that include both the task list and the Gantt chart.
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Task information reports (p. 55) Previewing a schedule before printing (p. 55) Printing a schedule (p. 56)
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If the task list is very long, it is spread out on several pages. Zoom the page in or out Print the current page Return to Task Manager
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Index
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actual schedule ............................................................ 25 adding days to calendar.................................................... 47 objects................................................................... 33 additional information ................................................... 26 adjusting summary tasks.............................................. 20 alternative scenarios .................................................... 41 arranging tasks............................................................. 27 dependencies ...............................................................31 dependencies between tasks ................................ 29, 30
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enlarging icons .............................................................15 exiting Task Manager ...................................................10 expand..........................................................................27 exporting task types ..............................................................39 exporting tasks ...................................................... 37, 38
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calendar..................................................................47, 48 customizing ........................................................... 47 importing ............................................................... 48 Task Manager ....................................................... 47 changing colors Gantt chart ............................................................ 17 changing view settings ................................................. 15 collapse ........................................................................ 27 commands.................................................................... 13 Task Manager ....................................................... 11 contractors.................................................................... 21 copying objects task........................................................................ 34 creating tasks...................................................................... 19 creating reports ............................................................ 55 task information..................................................... 55 customizing calendar.................................................... 47
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filtering tasks ......................................................................43 filtering tasks.................................................................45
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Gantt chart....................................................................11 changing................................................................17 colors.....................................................................17 showing and hiding items ......................................16 symbols .................................................................12 timescale ...............................................................16
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hiding Gantt chart items ...................................................16 task list items.........................................................15 hierarchy of tasks .........................................................27 highlighting tasks ..........................................................43 holiday files...................................................................48
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date fields ..................................................................... 21 defining order ............................................................... 24 defining task properties ................................................ 22 defining task schedule planned end date .................................................. 22 planned start date ................................................. 22
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importing calendar.................................................................48 holiday files............................................................48 non-working time ...................................................37 schedules ..............................................................37 task types ..............................................................38 tasks ................................................................. 7, 37 importing tasks..............................................................37 indentation ....................................................................27 installing Task Manager..........................................................9 installing Task Manager..................................................9
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object groups tasks ......................................................................51 object representation settings tasks ......................................................................52 order of objects task ........................................................................24 organizing tasks ............................................................27
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predecessors ................................................................29 printing schedules .................................................. 55, 56 printing task schedules .................................................55 printing tasks.................................................................55 production rate ..............................................................20 task ........................................................................25 project status visualization ............................................53
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lag time .........................................................................30 language settings..........................................................17 linking model objects to task.............................................33 tasks ......................................................................34 user-defined attributes...........................................34
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managing dates actual dates ...........................................................23 planned dates ........................................................23 work duration .........................................................23 managing hours ............................................................23 managing individual objects..........................................23 model objects adding....................................................................33 linking to task.........................................................33 task ........................................................................33 modifying appearance of dates and months ..........................17 date fields ..............................................................21 dependencies ........................................................30 task properties .......................................................21 tasks ......................................................................19 modifying timescale ......................................................16
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regional settings............................................................17 removing dependencies ........................................................31 non-working days...................................................48 objects ...................................................................34 scenarios ...............................................................42 tasks ......................................................................26 unrelated objects ...................................................44 reports creating ..................................................................55 tasks ......................................................................55
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saving tasks ..................................................................26 scenarios................................................................ 41, 42 tasks ......................................................................41 schedules........................................................................7 exporting ................................................................38 importing ................................................................37 previewing..............................................................55 printing ............................................................ 55, 56 visualizing ..............................................................53
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searching tasks ............................................................ 45 selecting commands............................................................. 13 task........................................................................ 27 tasks...................................................................... 27 selection switch ......................................................43, 44 showing tasks...................................................................... 44 sort order ...................................................................... 27 starting Task Manager.................................................... 9 subtasks ....................................................................... 20 symbols ........................................................................ 12
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task copying objects ..................................................... 34 duration ................................................................. 25 production rate ...................................................... 25 removing objects ................................................... 34 selecting ................................................................ 27 task completeness........................................................ 25 task dependencies ....................................................... 29 task information ............................................................ 26 reports ................................................................... 55 task list ......................................................................... 11 hiding items ........................................................... 15 showing items ....................................................... 15 Task Manager commands............................................................. 11 installing .................................................................. 9 view settings.......................................................... 15 task properties.............................................................. 22 task scenarios .............................................................. 41 task schedule defining schedule .................................................. 22 tracking schedule .................................................. 25 vizualising.............................................................. 51 task types ..................................................................... 20 exporting ............................................................... 39 importing ............................................................... 38
tasks ...............................................................................7 arranging ...............................................................27 changing the order ................................................27 creating..................................................................19 dependencies ................................................. 29, 30 exporting......................................................... 37, 38 filtering............................................................ 43, 45 hierarchy................................................................27 highlighting ............................................................43 importing................................................................37 linking to model object.................................... 19, 33 modifying ...............................................................19 modifying the properties ........................................21 object groups.........................................................51 object representation.............................................52 organizing..............................................................27 previewing .............................................................55 printing............................................................ 55, 56 removing................................................................26 saving ....................................................................26 searching...............................................................45 selecting ................................................................27 showing .................................................................44 sort order ...............................................................27 subtasks ................................................................20 viewing ........................................................... 43, 44 viewing related tasks .............................................44 visualizing..............................................................53 workload ................................................................47 timescale ............................................................... 11, 16 Gantt chart.............................................................16 tracking task schedule ..................................................25
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view settings large icons .............................................................15 stay on top.............................................................16 Task Manager .......................................................15 viewing related model objects ............................................44 related tasks ..........................................................44 selected tasks........................................................44 tasks ............................................................... 43, 44 visualizing project status...............................................53 vizualising schedule......................................................51
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