Template attributes represent object properties. You can use template attributes in value field formulas and row rules to get the required data from the product database. At run-time, the product replaces the attribute with the actual value of the corresponding object property.
For example, if you include the attribute WEIGHT in a report template, Tekla Structures displays the weight of the model object in the report.
By default, these attribute files are located in..\Program Files\Tekla Structures\<version>\nt\TplEd\settings, but the location may be different in your environment.
Template attributes are defined in the following files:
File name | Description |
|---|---|
contentattributes.lst | This is a container file listing all the files that contain the actual attribute definitions. The files are added with This file is overwritten in the installation when you install a newer version of your product. Ensure that you make a copy of this file before updating. Generally, there is no need to modify contentattributes.lst. Do not modify it if you are not an administrator. |
contentattributes_global.lst | This file contains attributes that are hard-coded into the program. Do not modify this file. |
contentattributes_userdefined.lst | This file contains user-defined attributes, the same as in the objects.inp file. This file is overwritten in the installation when you install a newer version of your product. To use your own attributes in templates and reports, create a copy of this file and add the necessary attributes to that file. |
See also
See your product documentation for more information on product-specific attributes.