Tutorials

Creating a template in Template Editor

Learn how to create a simple graphical template in the Template Editor to use in your drawings.
November 5, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
3.5
  • Template Editor
  • Templates

Cloning drawings

Learn how to clone a drawing by using the cloning templates in the Master Drawing Catalog and by using a drawing in Document manager of the current model.
November 4, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2

Modifying a general arrangement drawing

Learn how to modify a general arrangement drawing by: Showing hidden lines Adding and editing part marks Adding and editing a note
November 4, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2
  • General Arrangement drawing
  • part mark
  • hidden lines

Creating a general arrangement drawing

Learn how to create a general arrangement drawingdrawing that is created from one or more model views and that shows information needed to understand the general arrangement of structural elements on a projectGeneral arrangement drawings show how parts, assemblies, cast units, or pour objects are located in a building., how to add a drawing title block in the drawing, and how to move and resize the views in the drawing.
November 4, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2.5
  • General Arrangement drawing

Freezing, locking and issuing drawings

Learn how to Freeze a drawing to prevent associative objects from updating on top of the drawing views Lock a drawing to indicate that a drawing is not available for editing Mark a drawing ready for issuing
November 4, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2

Showing and hiding objects

Learn how to show, hide and control the appearance of parts and other model objects.
November 4, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
3

Applications & components catalog

Learn how to use the Applications & components catalog: search for components switch between view modes show selected components add and modify groups
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
1
  • Applications & components

Changing the class of parts

Learn how to change the class of parts. Additionally, learn how you can use selection filters to select only certain parts of the model.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2

Modeling steel rafters

Learn how to model steel rafters, and how to modify part properties and save them for future use. Additionally, get to know how to specify the coordinates to a certain position in the model.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2
  • rafters

Modeling steel columns

Learn how to model steel columns, and how to modify the properties of the columns.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
3.5

Creating model views

Learn how to create plan views, basic model views, and views along grid lines. Additionally, learn how you can create views by defining two points.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
3
  • model views

Measuring

Learn how to use the Measure command to measure the distance between two points in Tekla Structures.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2

Rendering modes

Learn about the different rendering modes for parts and components: wireframe, shaded wireframe, greyscale and rendered. Additionally, learn how to show only the selected part or component.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2

Clip planes

Clip plane is a tool that hides a portion of the model in a model view. Learn how to create, move and delete clip planes.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
2
  • clip planes

Navigating in a model

Learn how to zoom, pan and rotate a model. Additionally, learn about the rotation view point.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
0

Opening and creating models

Learn how to open and create models in Tekla Structures.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
0

GA Drawings for Precasters

This video shows some of the GA drawings basics in Tekla Structures.
October 30, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
5
  • General Arrangement drawing
  • GA drawing
  • precast

Wall Layout for Precasters

This video shows how to utilize the Wall Layout tool in Tekla Structures. Wall Layout tools is a set of components that you can use for creating and modifying all common types of concrete walls, such as solid precast panels from single layers to double walls and sandwich walls, and different wall structures that are cast on the site. The wall structure may contain several layers, for example, structural layers, insulation, void, and surface treatments. You can use direct modification to flexibly change the wall geometry, layer offsets, openings, and seam lines.
October 30, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
0
  • Wall layout tools
  • precast

Custom Parts for Precasters

This video shows how to create a part custom component in Tekla Structures.
October 30, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
0
  • Custom Parts
  • precast

Custom Connections for Precasters

This video shows how to create a connection custom component in Tekla Structures.
October 30, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
0
  • custom components
  • custom connections
  • precast

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