Tutorials
New ways to manage drawing content
These improvements are available starting from Tekla Structures 2018.
In this video we introduce:
The Drawing Content Manager - a new interactive tool for checking and editing marks, notes and model objects in the current drawing.
Improved mark placement
New ways to interact with drawing marks
April 5, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Common options and settings in Tekla Structures
In this video we take a quick look at some of the most common settings you may want to make when starting a project. Watch to see a review of several options including:
Standard bolt diameter and grade when components are set to "Default"
Dual-Dimensioning in Imperial and Metric - often needed for government contracts in the US
Standard units - commonly used for more accurate gauge material modeling
March 12, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
New feature: Rebar shape placing tool
Tekla Structures 2017i introduces a new tool for creating rebar sets. With Rebar shape placing tool you can reinforce both parts and pour objects using predefined bar shapes. The rebar sets you create may extend across single or multiple objects. You can easily select cross sections or object faces that you want to reinforce, and then, using preview and direct modification, place rebar sets in the model.
March 12, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Point clouds from 3D scanning
You can now insert point clouds into Tekla Structures 2018. In construction, the point clouds are mainly used in renovation projects to define the building or structure that is to be renovated. They can also be used to get the exact position of existing machinery, pipework or landscape that needs to be taken into consideration on the site. You can also use them for checking execution by importing them as build points into a model to be compared to the design.
March 9, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Property pane for model objects
In Tekla Structures 2018 most model objects now have a property pane in the modeling mode. The new property pane replaces the previously used model object properties dialog boxes. The new property pane has several benefits compared to the previously used property dialog boxes:
March 9, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Rebar shape placing tool
In this video, we create rebar sets using the Rebar shape placing tool. We will use the following predefined rebar shapes: straight, U-shape, L-shape, and stirrup.
March 1, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Add material back to cuts
This video shows a feature that many Tekla modelers, especially on the steel side, are not aware of. If you need to modify the shape of a cut, you don't always need to accomplish it with one command or object, instead you can actually cut the cut to restore material to your steel objects. In this video we show a simple real world example how we can add a radius chamfer to a flange notch without recreating the overall cut.
February 15, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Applications & components catalog - Published attributes
Learn how to create your own published attributes, so that components can be applied much quicker in the model with your saved settings, instead of having to individually load and apply different settings each time.
February 15, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Create a corner base plate using US Base plate (1047)
In this video, we cover how to use the US Base Plate (1047) to create a plate for a corner column. Learn how to identify and remove unnecessary bolts to create a specific pattern without needing to explode or manually modify the parts.
February 14, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Export to Steel Erection Bid Wizard
This video shows the Export To Steel Erection Bid Wizard extension which creates a report that can be exported to the Steel Erection Bid Wizard software. The Steel Erection Bid Wizard software is an estimating solution for erectors.
You can download the extension from Tekla Warehouse.
February 14, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Create custom profiles using DWG files
You can import custom cross sections and add them as DWG profiles to the profile catalog. This video shows you:
The basics of importing a profile from DWG
How to prepare a file for import
Tips for best results
February 14, 2018
by Tekla User Assistance
Import DWG into Template Editor to customise Title blocks
In this video we show how to create a custom Title block within the Tekla Template Editortool in Tekla Structures that is used for creating and modifying templates to be used in drawings and reports using an existing DWG file as a starting point.
The video covers:
February 12, 2018
by Trimble Solutions UK
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Integration with Tekla Structures - Video 4 of 4
This is the last of four videos dealing with the specific integration between Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures. In this lesson you will learn about advanced integration techniques when using our Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures products.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Integration with Tekla Structures - Video 3 of 4
This is the third of four videos dealing with the specific integration between Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures. In this lesson you will learn about managing changes made to models when integrating between our Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures products.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Integration with Tekla Structures - Video 2 of 4
This is the second of four videos dealing with the specific integration between Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures. In this lesson you will learn about specific model exchange information, relating to BIMprocess of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycleBIM facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format. Integration between our Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures products.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Integration with Tekla Structures - Video 1 of 4
This is the first of four videos dealing with the specific integration between Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures. In this lesson you will learn a general introduction to the principles of BIMprocess of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycleBIM facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format. Integration between our Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures products.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Fundamentals - Video 4 of 4
This is the last of four videos dealing with the fundamentals of BIMprocess of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycleBIM facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format. Integration from Tekla Structural Designer. In this lesson you will learn about the integration of part or multiple models related to our Tekla Structural Designer product.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Fundamentals - Video 3 of 4
This is the third of four videos dealing with the fundamentals of BIMprocess of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycleBIM facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format. Integration from Tekla Structural Designer. In this lesson you will learn about the validation of data related to our Tekla Structural Designer product.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Fundamentals - Video 2 of 4
This is the second of four videos dealing with the fundamentals of BIMprocess of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycleBIM facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format. Integration from Tekla Structural Designer. In this lesson you will learn the principles of model exchange related to our Tekla Structural Designer product.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell
Tekla Structural Designer Integration: Fundamentals - Video 1 of 4
This is the first of four videos dealing with the fundamentals of BIMprocess of modeling and communicating the structure of a building in detail to benefit the entire construction life cycleBIM facilitates the exchange and use of building information in a digital format. Integration from Tekla Structural Designer. In this lesson you will learn a general introduction to the principles of BIM Integration related to our Tekla Structural Designer product.
February 1, 2018
by Marcus Mitchell