Where has the Steel + command gone?

Question

I have just updated to Tekla Structural Designer Service Pack 1 and notice that the Steel + command has disappeared from the ribbon. How can I get it back?

Answer

We have rationised the Show\Alter State group and placed common commands under a single command called the Show/Alter State command at the end of the ribbon group

Old Location

The Steel + command up to and including Tekla Structural Designer v17.0.0.37 was accessible directly from the Review ribbon tab > Show\Alter State group.

You could then define the Characteristic to work with, the Material type and the Parameter (section, grade or both)

 

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New Location

The command is now accessible via the Review ribbon tab > Show/Alter State command under [A]ttribute = Steel Section and [M]ode = Review

You can then set the Characteristic and Material type as before.

For the eagle eyed, you will note that the Parameters option has not been carried over.

 

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I notice the Parameter option has disappeared. What about copying the Grade or both the Section and Grade?

Parameters

Old Location

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New location

The option to copy both Steel section and grade at the same time is no longer available.

A new [A]ttribute = Steel has been created to cover the Steel Grade.

You will therefore need to look at both [A]ttribute = Steel Section and  [A]ttribute = Steel separately to copy both the section and grade.

The [M]ode option allows you to decide if you are Copying or Reveiwing

 

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