DXF problems when using Polybeam “L” shape plates

The DXF format is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk to allow data interoperability between AutoCAD and other CAD programs.

Issue: One issue we faced when using the polybeam comments feature in Tekla is that if we used the feature to add comments on a DXF file imported into Tekla, then the output drawing will render the proper shape.

See the image below for the plate shape.

Try a contour plate.
This won’t work. This is best modelled as a countour plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the below for the DXF output shape. The bending portion will not appear properly.

DXF – this is output. It won’t work with polybeams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solution:

Don’t use poly beam comments in Tekla model to the “L” shape plates.

Instead, use the Contour plate comment to make the “L” shape plate in model.

 


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