Example: Creating an end plate connection

In this example, you will create a custom component based on an existing end pla
te component that we have exploded.

To explode a component, select the component, right-click and select Explode Com
ponent from the pop-up menu.
To create an end plate connection:
Click Detailing > Component > Define Custom Component... to open the Custom
Component Wizard.
On the Type/Notes tab, set Type to Connection.
Enter a Name for the custom component.
Click Next.
Select the objects to use in the custom component.

Use area selection (left to right) to select the objects.

Tekla Structures ignores the main part, secondary parts, grids and component
symbols when you are selecting objects to include in the custom component.
Click Next.
Select the column as the main part.
The main part supports the secondary part.
Click Next.
Select the beam as the secondary part.
The secondary part is supported by the main part.

When you select multiple secondary parts, pay attention to the order of sele
ction. The custom component will use the same selection order when you add the c
omponent in a model.
The maximum number of secondary parts in a custom component is 30.
Click Finish.
Tekla Structures displays a component symbol for the new component.
You have now defined a simple custom component, which you can use in locatio
ns similar to where it was originally created. This component is not intelligent
and Tekla Structures does not adjust dimensions to suit any changes in the mode
l. To make the custom component intelligent, you need to modify it in the custom
component editor.
See also
Creating custom components

Creating a custom component

Exploding components
Custom component editor
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