Setting the data type of a value field in Template Editor

2023

Tekla Structures

The data type of a value field determines what kind of data can be displayed in the field. Many product attributes have the data type defined already, so you may not even have modify the value field data type.

To set or modify it, however, do the following:

Select and double-click the value field to open the Value Field Properties dialog box.
Select the Data type in the list:
- Number - an integer
- Number with decimals - a decimal number, set the number of decimals in the Decimal field.
- Text - plain text
Select the Meaning to apply from the list and then select the Unit.
If the Unit applies the precision property, set it in the Precision list.
Click OK.

Be sure that the data type matches the outcome of the value field formula. For string operations, for example, the Data type should be set to Text.

Setting the data type of a value field in Template Editor

Table of Contents