eLearning course - Tekla Structures for steel detailers
Available versions: 2019 | 2020
This interactive eLearning course consists of tutorials that you can take in any order. The tutorials use the Default environment. The course is in English.
This tutorial is an introduction to the Tekla Structures for steel detailers elearning course: its content and how to navigate within the course.
Get to know the basic elements of the Tekla Structures user interface.
Learn how to open Tekla Structures and Tekla Structures models, use the ribbon, navigate in the model, create views, and use clip planes.
Learn how to get started with a new Tekla Structures project and how to set up project-specific information. Additionally, learn about grids and how to modify them, about creating views, and about using snap switches and selection switches.
Learn to model the basic steel structure of a building. Create steel framing and floor beams and learn how to effectively use the tools for copying objects, as well as how to modify multiple parts at a time.
Learn to model rafters and bracing.
Learn how to use the tool for moving objects and how to work on different work planes.
Learn how to use system components in Tekla Structures. Additionally, learn how to find and manage system components in the Applications & components catalog, how to add components to the model, and the basic principles of AutoDefaults.
Learn how to model base plates in Tekla Structures using system components.
Learn how to model beam to beam web connections in Tekla Structures using system components.
Learn how to model beam to column connections in Tekla Structures using system components.
Learn how to model two-sided connections in Tekla Structures using system components.
Learn how to model haunch connections in Tekla Structures using system components.
Learn how to model bracing connections in Tekla Structures using system components.
Learn how to detect clashes in Tekla Structures using the clash check manager.
Learn how to set view properties, and how to change the visibility of objects and components in a Tekla Structures model.
Learn how to create views for specific purposes in Tekla Structures, and how to use direct modification to resolve clashes.
Learn what a custom component is, and what the benefits of using custom components are. Get to know the different custom component types, and learn about parametric custom components.
Learn to create custom components in two ways: by modifying an existing component, and by creating a component from scratch.
Continue building the Steel detailers exercise model by completing tasks.
Learn to modify custom components. You will learn about parametric component behaviour, and how to bind a column to a plate. You will also learn how to add a thumbnail for a component.
Learn to export custom components from your model and import custom components to your model.
Learn how to add part cuts to beams, and how to modify the cuts.
Learn what numbering means, and how to plan the numbering of your project. Also, get to know where to find numbering related commands in the user interface, and how to change numbering settings.
Learn how to number the model, and how to check the numbering results.
Find out how drawings work in Tekla Structures. Learn about the basic principles: how drawings and the model interact with each other, and how drawing types and drawing levels work.
Find out how the drawing mode in Tekla Structures works. Learn how to use the document manager, how to open and close drawings, and how to work in the drawing interface. Also, familiarize yourself with the selection switches and snap switches available in the drawing mode.
Learn how to use the master drawing catalog to create single-part drawings and assembly drawings of selected parts. Also, learn how to create drawings using rule sets.
Learn how to edit drawings manually. Edit element colors, dimensions, part marks, and drawing layout.
Learn how to keep drawings up to date. Get to know when you need to update your drawings. Also, learn how to freeze, lock, and issue a drawing.
Learn what general arrangement drawings are and how to create and modify them.
Learn how to create and modify an anchor bolt plan.
Learn about Tekla Structures revision handling features.
Learn to break a Tekla Structures model down into smaller entities by dividing it into phases. Additionally, learn how to create and use object level settings, and show the different phases using different colors and part representation options in the drawing.
Get to know the concept of cloning drawings. Learn what cloning a drawing means and when it is useful to clone drawings. Additionally, get to know the different ways to clone a drawing.
Learn about templates in Tekla Structures. Learn how to customize your drawings according to your company by adding a logo to a template. Additionally, learn how to create a simple template, and how to add the template to a drawing layout.
Learn about drawing layout editor in Tekla Structures. Learn how to create a new drawing layout, how to adjust drawing sizes, frames and foldmarks. Additionally, learn how to add tables to drawing layouts, and how to adjust position of drawing views.
Learn how to show drawing views in Tekla Structures model and how to work with the drawing views. You will also learn how to modify selected views in the model.
Learn about printing drawings in Tekla Structures in general. Additionally, learn how to print general arrangement drawings as PDF files.
Learn how you can share the model for collaboration purposes using Trimble Connect.
Learn about the Publish to 3D PDF tool, which enables you to export your model to a 3D PDF. This way, you can communicate your work to others, who only need a PDF reader to explore the model.
Additionally, learn how to take the tool into use by downloading it from Tekla Warehouse, an online service...
Learn about NC (numerical control) files. Learn about NC files in general, and how to create NC files in DSTV format. Additionally, learn how to convert the NC files from DSTV to DXF format.
Learn about reports in general, and how to create different kinds of reports. Learn how to create a bolt list, material list, assembly list, and a report based on part phases.