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Tekla Structures 2020 Finland environment Release Notes
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2020 Final version:General settings
Drawings
Service Pack 1 updatesService Pack 3 updatesService Pack 4 updatesService Pack 5 updatesService Pack 7 updates
1. General Settings
1.1 Environment initialization files
Role FIN_Rakennesuunnittelija and ENU_Contractor: disabled the new visualization setting for hidden lines on DirectX renderingprocess of making the model object faces visibleThe rendered model object faces can be transparent or non-transparent mode due to possible performance issues in specific cases with e.g. formwork items. In general, the setting increases
March 3, 2020
by Area Finland Service
Testing connection between client and server computer
Question:
How can I test whether a client computer can connect to a server computer?
Answer:
The following steps have been tested on Windows 10.
1. Start PowerShell on the client computer.
2. If you do not know the IPv4 address of the server computer, you can request it by typing ping -4 [SERVER_NAME].
You should replace [SERVER_NAME] with the actual name of the server.
3. Test the connection by utilizing the port numbers defined in the tekla.lic file:
Test-NetConnection -ComputerName IPv4_SERVER -Port 27007
Test-NetConnection -ComputerName IPv4_SERVER -Port 1234
You should
February 26, 2020
by Area Finland Service
Formwork condition for a column
Question: How do you set up a formwork condition for a column in Tekla Structures using the Formwork placing tools?
Answer: We can configure conditions through the Formwork placing tools - Walls. Definition of a new condition happens in two phases. First you need create the needed sub-assemblies and once you have all needed sub-assemblies available you can define a new condition by giving it a name and specifying which sub-assemblies are used in the new condition. Let's keep things simple and break it down into two exercises. First we'll create a column and add panels, ties and braces.
February 20, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Tekla EPM Plugin
The Tekla EPM Plugin (formerly FabSuite TME) allows for seamless communication between Tekla EPM and Tekla Structures. The Tekla EPM Plugin integrates with Tekla Structures allowing you to:
Export the Tekla Structures model into a compressed EPM XML file. This single file contains the Drawings, Revisions, Bill of Materials, User-Defined Attributes, CNC Files, and Drawing Files.
Import an EPM XML file into Tekla Structures to update the model with the current status information and colorize the model based on those statuses.
Installation
The Tekla EPM Plugin supports and is installed with
February 17, 2020
by Tekla Support US
Wrong quantity exported to NC files with certain settings
We have a serious defect which might lead to wrong number of parts to be fabricated, if you use the following settings in the NC DSTV export:
XS_SECONDARY_PART_HARDSTAMP=TRUE
Hard stampinformation written in an NC file that sets the NC machine to create a text mark, containing information on the part or assembly, in a partHard stamp can contain, for example, a project and lot number, phase, or part and assembly position. contains assembly positionposition number that is assigned to an assembly or a cast unit
This might lead to unnecessarily fabricated parts.
The problem is in Tekla
February 17, 2020
by Tekla Global Support
Improvements to the Document manager
Question: I'm new to the Document managertool that is used for listing and managing drawings and other types of documentsWith the document manager the user can, for example, reorganize, update, freeze, lock, and delete drawings.The user can also organize file documents, such as PDF, NC, and DWG files, and drawings, in document categories, and search documents and open drawings.Document manager is replacing drawing list from the version 2018i onwards., do you have a quick overview of how it works?
Answer: With the Document manager you can list and manage your drawings and other types of
February 14, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Create 3D renders and animations
Question: What software works best with Tekla Structures to create model flythrough animations?
Answer: For Tekla Structures 2019 the Trimble Connect visualizertool that creates photorealistic renderings of the model or selected model objects and can be used for taking screenshots and creating animations that demonstrate the design and build options of the modelTrimble Connect Visualizer shows the model’s material types and sets it in a scene. is available from the Tekla Warehouse and runs as a separate applicationpart of Tekla Structures functionality that is developed in order to extend
February 14, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Attaching point cloud with URL option (internet)
Question: I am working on a renovation project using a point cloudgroup of measured points that are imported to Tekla Structures as one unitPoint clouds can be placed by the model origin or by a defined base point. within my model. My computer is working very slowly and whenever I zoom into the model it takes a while to show the point cloud each time. How can I improve this?
Answer: Point clouds are groups of measured points on the surfaces of objects created with 3D laser scanners and can be large files, which can affect computer speed. You can now use point clouds through the internet to
February 14, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Export into Autodesk Revit format
Question: For reasons beyond my control I have no option but to work using .rvt files rather than .ifcfile format commonly used in BIM that facilitates software interoperabilityIFC is an open specification developed by the IAI (International Alliance for Interoperability).Model can be exported into an IFC file. files, can I export from Tekla Structures to .rvt?
Answer: The Export to Revit Geometry extension allows the export of model parts, from Tekla Structures, to a native Autodesk® Revit® project .rvt file. The extension is available from Tekla Warehouse This file is ideally utilised for
February 14, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Quickly search in model for objects
Question: I'm working on a large model, what is the easiest way for me to quickly select all columns on only the first floor?
Answer: The Search in model command allows you to search the whole model or a selected portion of the model using name, profile, material, or position numberidentifier that is assigned to all similar parts, assemblies, cast units, or reinforcementPosition number consists of a prefix, separator, and running number. The prefix is part of the position number, identifying a numbering series. The running number is part of the position number, and is the assigned number in
February 14, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
Create item shapes and edit model geometry
Question: I've imported a Sketchup (.skp) file into my Tekla Structures model, I'm wanting to model a few other parts and then save these parts and the imported shape as one object. What is the best way to do this and can I then duplicate this object throughout my model?
Answer: It's great to hear you're utilising the functionality to import a Sketchup file. Firstly let's attach the parts and your imported shape together to create one object. From the Edit menu, select Added material > Attach to part. Select the part/s to attach to and then select the part/s you want to attach. Confirm
February 13, 2020
by Trimble Solutions UK
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
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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
Field (virtual) stud marks on drawings
Question: Is there a UDA attribute that I can use, which will allow me to quickly add Field stud information to part marks 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 Field studs
USERDEFINED.size_STUD1 = Field Stud size
For the rest of the attributes, see the image below. Follow the same names (case sensitive) preceded by USERDEFINED.
You could add all those values to any mark with the corresponding UDA content, and then add text for special characters as shown below.
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 (in some versions this occurs even with just a change to the
January 31, 2020
by Maria