Use the Layout arc tool to create layout arcs. Layout arcs are created between layout points.

Before you start:

• Create layout points in your model.

• Ensure that the Select components selection switch is activated.

1. On the Manage tab, click Layout manager.

2. Click the Layout arc button.

   Tekla Structures opens the Layout arc dialog and the Applications & components catalog in the side pane.

3. In the Layout arc dialog, define the layout arc properties on the Parameters tab:

   Option	Description
   Name	Name of the layout arc If you do not enter a name, Layout manager adds a number as the name.
   Description	Description of the layout arc
   Size	Diameter of the layout arc Layout manager uses the XS_IMPERIAL advanced option to determine the units. Set XS_IMPERIAL to TRUE to use imperial units.
   Class	Class of the layout arc
   Part name	Name of the part that the Layout arc tool creates in the model
   Group Name	Select a group from the Group Name list or create a new group by entering a name. These groups are the groups that are listed in Layout manager.
   Is circle	For an imported arc, select how the arc is shown in the model. To show the arc as a complete circle, select Yes. This property is exported to and imported from .tflx files.
   Part numbering	Part prefix and start number for the part position number
   Assembly numbering	Assembly prefix and start number for the assembly position number

4. Select the start layout point for the arc in the model.

5. Select the end layout point for the arc in the model.

6. Select a layout point on the arc.

   The layout arc is created when you select the point on the arc, and it is added to the group that you selected in the Layout arc dialog. To close the Layout arc dialog, click OK.