Tutorials

Learn the basics of the Applications & components catalog. In this video we will: Search for components Switch between different view modes Show selected components Create and modify groups Hide components

Learn to create and edit anchor bolt plans.

This video shows how to use Tekla Structures together with Trimble Connect(1) application for information sharing and collaboration for construction projects that is based on the Trimble Connect platform(1) Reference models are used in Trimble Connect application instead of using import and export.(1) Trimble Connect application includes web, desktop and mobile clients, and the Sync tool, for example.(2) Trimble’s platform for microservices in the cloud (2) Trimble Connect platform's microservices inclu

As construction schedules continue to get tighter, everyone on the team has to continue to find more efficient ways of working. With tight deadlines and frequent design changes, getting your drawings up to date in time for the deadline can be a crunch. In Tekla Structures, 2D drawings are just views into 3D model. When the model is updated, both the members and their annotations are also automatically updated within the drawings.

In this second video covering the Organizertool for categorizing and managing model information, object properties and object property queries, and model object classificationThe Organizer consists of two tools, object browser and categories., we take a look at the different Category types available and how to use them.

Pour unitentity that combines together a pour object and the other building objects that need to be in place before cast-in-place concrete can be pouredThe needed building objects can be reinforcement and embeds, for example. workflow using the formwork placing tools extension.

Check out the new weld improvements available in Tekla Structures 2018 and 2018i. We now have: New buttons to sync the above and below line property values. Support for near and far side polygon welds. Compound weld preps in the model.

This first video gives us the basics of some of the features and operations including with the US Imperial environment. We cover included categories, grouping, and exporting reports to excel.

Learn how to link documents from Tekla Structures to models in Trimble Connect(1) application for information sharing and collaboration for construction projects that is based on the Trimble Connect platform(1) Reference models are used in Trimble Connect application instead of using import and export.(1) Trimble Connect application includes web, desktop and mobile clients, and the Sync tool, for example.(2) Trimble’s platform for microservices in the cloud (2) Trimble Connect platform's microservices i

Let us show you how Tekla Structural Designer allows engineers to review model behavior graphically.  Take control of your building design and leverage your 3D model to better understand the results.  Watch this brief video to learn more about Tekla Structural Designer’s graphical capabilities.

In this video we learn about using some of the user-defined attributes (UDAs) in the US Imperial environment that can help automate some drawing processes. Use UDAs for things like: Camber Shear studs Drawing customization

In this video we cover how recording tedious or repetitive commands can help automate your workflows. We'll show how to quickly apply user-defined attributes that you may use frequently, but these same steps can be used to speed up many other processes as well.

Check out the brand new Document Manager in 2018i.  The Document Manager fully replaces the drawing listlist of drawings that provides information about the drawings in a particular model and that is used for searching, managing, and printing the drawingsIn the drawing list, the user can, for example, search, open, update, freeze, lock, and delete drawings.

In this video we look at a few of the workpoint creation tools that are available. These tools can come in handy when there is no snap function available for the situation you are working in. While there are many available, in this video we briefly cover three: Tangent to circle Intersection of two lines Intersection of part and line

With the new user interface changes in Tekla Structures 2018i you can now: Adjust your toolbar icon sizes Use the new show/hide toolbar switches Show parts in a selected view angle

In Tekla Structures 2018 modelling spiral beams is now easier and more accurate, and you can export them to 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.. You can quickly model and detail stringers and steps with the Spiral Staircase plugin, using spiral beams and bent plates.

In this video, we look at two ways to work with SketchUp models in Tekla Structures and where you can find them: The 3D SketchUp warehouse with free content for your use Importing as items and the differences in solids vs non-solids Importing as reference models and ideas for how these can be used for collaboration

Check out the second video of Bolting Tips within Tekla Structures. In this video, we will cover how to add slotted or oversized holes through multiple layers of material, all the controlling of hardware in the bolt assemblyset of bolt elements that consists of a bolt, a stud, or a screw, and possibly the related washers and nuts - washers, nuts, etc. as well as where these values come from within the model by taking a brief look at the bolt and bolt assembly catalogs.

Check out this video to see some tips & tricks for bolting in your Tekla Structures model. See examples of how to create manual bolt groups including: basic bolting through two plates, bolting through a tube, create staggered bolt or studbolt element that represents a metal rod or pin that is used to transfer loads Studs and other bolt elements are listed in the bolt catalog.A stud can be secured with two or more nuts and have threading at both ends, or it can be welded to steel parts, for example.

In this video we use the Floor Layout tool to quickly apply decking profiles, and direct modificationfunction that activates the mode where the model objects can be modified by using handlesDirect modification enables additional handles and modification options. tools to adjust the parts. In this video, we will learn: