Support articles
Detect clashes between welds and other objects
Question: When running a clash check on my model how can I make it check for overlapping welds?
Answer: When you run a clash check using Tekla Structures 2019i, you can check the model for duplicate and overlapping welds and for clashes that occur between welds and other objects such as parts and bolts. From the File menu > Settings > Options > Clash check. Ensure Exact solid weld clash check is set to Yes. Run the clash check, Tekla Structures will now check the welds against other welds, against bolts, and against the real geometry of the part profiles including roundings.
February 13, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Inquire Object: Part Position / Assembly Position
Question: When inquiring on an object, my Part Position, and Assembly Position sections both show up as the main assembly's position number. How do I make the Inquire object dialog also display the part position?
Answer: By default, Tekla only displays the Assembly position because the Advanced option XS_USE_ASSEMBLY_NUMBER_FOR is set to MAIN_PART, which means that it will always assign the assembly or cast unit number to the main part of an assembly or cast unit.
To change that outcome, the value must be left blank. This will allow you to get a part number, regardless of whether the
February 11, 2020
by Maria
How do I set the cover for rebar sets?
Q. How can I set the cover for rebar sets?
A. This article explains how to set default covers and covers by part or surface
A default cover that applies to all concrete parts can be set through Options. Concrete part user-defined attributes can be used to set different default covers for different part types. You can also set different covers for selected parts by changing the user-defined attributes of the selected parts. Surfaces can be used to set covers for selected faces. This is explained in more detail below and in the following article:Define the reinforcement cover thickness
1.
February 7, 2020
by Tekla Global Support
Templates created in version 2017i or later are not working in earlier versions of Tekla Structures
Q. When I open drawings (in version 2017 or earlier) templates created with the 2017i version of the Template Editor are not displaying in the drawing. How can I fix this?
A. From 2017i the template editor (v 3.50) adds attributes that did not exist in earlier versions. The template will not work in Tekla Strctures 2017 unless these attributes are removed from the template.
If recently created templates are not appearing in drawings it may be because the template contains attributes that are not compatible with the version of Tekla Structures you are using. To check if this is so, open the
February 7, 2020
by Tekla Global Support
How to workaround the limitation: Prefix and Postfix cannot be a plain number
Question: I would like to replace the numeric value of the dimension with a numeric prefix or a numeric postfix. Why can't a prefix or a postfix be a plain number?
Answer: This is to make sure you accidentally wouldn't confuse manually added values with the actual numeric dimension values. The prefix value cannot be plain numbers, and cannot end with a number when the numeric value of the dimension is visible. The postfix cannot be plain numbers, and the it cannot start with a number when the numeric value of the dimension is visible.
Workaround: You can enter a non-breaking space character
February 5, 2020
by Area Finland Service
Missing Drawings
Question: How can I verify that drawings for all parts are accounted for on the Document Manager?
Answer: Because there are different approaches to creating dawings in Tekla Structures, there are also several ways to ensure that all drawings are created. However, the best way to check after drawings have been created is by using the Document Manager to identify the objects in the model that have associated drawings as indicated in the linked article under section Find model objects that have associated drawings in Document manager.
To check after drawings have been created:
Sort your
January 31, 2020
by Maria
Studs on Drawings
Question: Is there a UDA attribute that I can use, which will allow me to quickly add that information to the part mark on a GA drawing so that the number of studs will show up?
Answer: The UDA marks for Virtual (or FIeld) studs are as follow:
USERDEFINED.SHEARSTUDS = Number of Virtual studs
USERDEFINED.size_STUD1 = Virtual Stud size
For the rest of the attributes, see the image below follow those names (case sensitive) preceded by USERDEFINED.
You could add all those to any mark with the UDA content and then add text for special characters, as shown below.
You can also use the
January 31, 2020
by Maria
Modeling with colors from version 21.1 and older
Question: We are moving from an old version of Tekla, where the modeling colors are brighter. In the new version that we are working on, the modeling colors are more opaque. Is there a setting we can change to view our 3D model with the old colors?
Answer: The modeling colors in Tekla Structures have changed since version 2016, but you can still use the ones from older versions by switching to the Class colors from version 21.1 and older option in the Display settings of the View properties.
For additional information about colors in the new User Interface, see 2016 UI Release notes under
January 31, 2020
by Maria
Relation Update Needed
Question: In the drawing list under the "changes" column, some of my GA drawings sporadically say, "Relation Update Needed." It will occasionally go away, but then it will be back 15 minutes later when I didn't touch that specific drawing. What is this message referring to?
Answer: This message occurs when, on a GA drawing, sections or details are created and then moved to another GA drawing.
If, in a given GA drawing where views were moved from you go back and make any changes to the detail or section symbol properties (even just a change to the color of the text), a Relation update
January 31, 2020
by Maria
Print everything in Black & White except the logo
Question: On our drawings, we would like to have our logo print in color but to have everything else in black. Is there a quick way to achieve this?
Answer: A quick way to do this is possible by inserting an image directly into the drawing.
In Tekla Structures, you can only either print everything from a template in color or B&W. Therefore, to achieve this using the template editor,
you would need to make every line and text in templates black except, of course, the image/ logo. Doing so would be time-consuming because you would have to revisit all the templates that are being used in
January 30, 2020
by Maria
Using the Template Editor without opening Tekla
Question: Is it possible to use the Tekla Template editor without opening Tekla Structures?
Answer: Yes, you can open it without Tekla being opened. To do so:
Browse for the version of Tekla that you are using from the list of installed software at the Start menu (or Start screen depending on your OS).
Click the downward arrow to unhide the contents of the version, and you will find the Template editor there. After clicking on it, you will be prompted to choose an environment.
January 30, 2020
by Maria
Unable to Scale a Reference Model Using Reference Model Scale
Question: I am unable to scale my reference model. When using the Reference Model Scale tool, I am choosing my model, picking two points, and entering the distance. After hitting OK, nothing is happening. Why?
Answer: Both possibilities for this issue are rooted in your Selecting toolbar.
For this macro to work, you must be using Select reference models and Select components as indicated in the following linked article, under section Select an entire reference model.
Carefully review the steps below for a successful scaling of your model using Reference Model Scale:
Launch the Reference
January 29, 2020
by Maria
Why is the grid not visible in the 3D view?
Question:
I've created a grid and moved it by 2000 mm in the Z direction. Now I can see the grid in the correct position in an elevation view, but it disappeared from the 3D view. I have extended the view depth of the 3D view but the grid is still invisible. Why doesn't it show?
Answer:
A grid represents a three-dimensional complex of horizontal and vertical planes as illustrated in the image below:
The projection of the grid planes is scribed on the view plane using dash-and-dot lines. View depth has no effect on grid visibility - the grid is only shown on the view if any of the
January 29, 2020
by Area Finland Service
Tekla Structures 2020 India environment Release Notes
1. Steel Settings:
1.1 Drawing Layout Updates
All drawing attributes modified which are available in "Steel" and "Engineering" role as per new drawing layoutplan of a drawing that includes the table layout and definitions of the sheet sizeTekla Structures includes several predefined drawing layouts, which are drawing-type specific. The user can also create new drawing layouts. changes.
All drawing layout files modifiied as per new drawing layout changes.Steel role:
.Engineering role:
1.2 Steel Components:
1.2.1 System components:
The below information helps you to know about the fixes &
January 29, 2020
by Trimble Solutions India
How to get total count of similar rows in report
Question: We have created multi sheets for the assembly drawing. How to get count for number of sheets created for particular assembly drawing using report file.
Answer: To get the count of similar rows in report, in Drawing row we used a valuefield with number 1, Data type as "Number" & used option "sum values across all rows". So whenever similar row will come, it will add one to existing value.
Output will be as shown below.
Template is attached for reference.
January 28, 2020
by Shreyas Joshi
Selecting the correct graphics card for Tekla Structures in Windows
Many computers, especially laptops, have more than one graphics card available. Such systems often default applications to use the less powerful graphics card to save power. To ensure the best possible performance, make sure that Tekla Structures always uses the most powerful graphics card on your computer.
If you have a capable graphics card, but DirectX rendering seems to be slower than OpenGL rendering, your computer is most likely not using the correct graphics card for Tekla Structures.
To check which graphics card is being used, see How to check the graphics card used for Tekla
January 16, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
How to check the graphics card used for Tekla Structures
If your computer has more than one graphics card, you should always check which card is used for Tekla Structures in Windows Task Manager app to make sure your most powerful graphics card is in use.
Open a model in Tekla Structures.
Open the Windows Task Manager app.
If you see a More details button in the lower left corner, click it. You should see the apps in a table with details on their resource usage.
Check the GPU Engine column for Tekla Structures to see the number of the GPU that is currently active, e.g., GPU 0 - 3D.
If the column is not visible, right-click any of the visible
January 16, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Tekla Structures software maintenance lifecycle
We may provide service pack updates to previously released Tekla Structures versions generally up to two years after the version is initially released. These introduce enhancements and fix errors that are found after the software is released. You can download service pack versions at the Tekla Downloads service.
Currently, the following versions may still receive new service pack updates:
2020
2019i
2019
2018i
You can continue using older versions, but you should not expect any software updates to be available.
New major versions of Tekla Structures are included in Tekla Structures
January 16, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
How to show parameters from a parametric profile in a report/template, for example from a TT concrete profile?
First, export the profile and then open profile.clb with a text editor, notepad for example. Then to call “b2”- Distance between ribs you can use the text which is present in the description row as an attribute.
For example, GetValue("PROFILE.albl_Distance_between_ribs") in the Formula box in Value Field Properties dialog. In a similar way you can call other parameters as well.
January 15, 2020
by Tekla Global Support
Custom component list - India Environment
Below is the concrete custom components list for India Environment
Sl.No
Custom Component
Desccription
Location/Role
1
Canti_beam Rein
This component is used to create reinforcement for cantilever beams.
It works for tapered beam with varying cross section.
Rebar-Detailer, Precast Detailer
2
Cast-In-Plate
This component is used to create different types of cast in plates as shown below.
There are nine number of cast-in-plate types included in this component.
Rebar-Detailer,Precast Detailer, Contractor
3
CIP_Pile_2
This component is used to place pile cap with 2
January 13, 2020
by Trimble Solutions India