I’ve often been asked, “David, how can I copy a drawing view? Please, help!” It’s a common question, even among experienced users, because Tekla Structures doesn’t offer a straightforward option for copying drawing views. Many users end up scouring forums, reading through documentation, or seeking advice from other professionals in search of a solution. Thankfully, I’ve found a simple trick that lets you copy a drawing view in just a few seconds, saving both time and frustration. After learning this method, what once seemed complicated will become routine, making the task quick and easy from now on.
How to copy drawing view?
- In opened drawing select view
- Open its properties and click Apply and OK buttons
- Go to ribbon, open tab “Views” and click command “Area in drawing view”
- Select fragment of the view and place new view on the drawing
- Now select again view to copy
- Open its properties and select all checkboxes
- With opened properties select new created view
- Click Modify button
- Now all settings in the new view are the same as in old view.


