Location of certain hidden files and folders

Tekla Structures
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Tekla Structures

Location of certain hidden files and folders

When Tekla Structures is installed in the ..\Program Files folder, some of the files needed to run Tekla Structures are located in hidden folders and are therefore invisible. You can see the hidden files and folders if you make them visible in the Windows Folder Options.

Note:

You can always check the settings below. If you run into problems with the settings, ask your administrator or local support for assistance.

Files related to the software

Software and, for example, the following files are installed under the ..\Program Files\Tekla Structures\<version>\ folder.

  • contentattributes_global.lst

  • contentattributes_userdefined.lst

    (in the USA environment: contentattributes_customer.lst )

Files related to environments

Environments and, for example, the following files are installed under the ..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\ folder. The exact file location may vary depending on the folder structure of your environment files.

  • analysis_design_config.inp

  • contentattributes.lst

  • dimension_marks.sym

  • InquiryTool.config

  • objects.inp

  • objects.inp

  • privileges.inp

  • product_finishes.dat

  • rebar_config.inp

  • TeklaStructures.lin

  • TilePatternCatalog.dtd

  • TilePatternCatalog.xml

Files related to user settings

User settings and, for example, the following files are installed under the ..\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\ folder.

  • user.ini

  • options.bin

  • customized property pane layout PropertyTemplates.xml file

  • customized ribbon and customized tab .xml files

  • customized contextual toolbar .xml files

  • customized toolbar .json files

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