Tutorials
Formwork tools readily at hand
Tekla Structures 2020 streamlines the use of formwork tools. As an integral part of Tekla Structures, the tools are now ready to use out of the box.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 25, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Improved layering tools for rebar detailing
Layering tools are improved in Tekla Structures 2020 for rebar detailing.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 25, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Enhanced point cloud visualization including clash checking (Precast)
Visualize your survey data with intelligent point clouds in Tekla Structures in 3D.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Improved Floor layout tool
The improved Floor layout tool, purpose-built for creating and modifying precast hollowcore, half-slabs, double-tee, and solid slab floors, makes detailing of more complex hollowcore element structures faster and less error prone.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Complete visual drawing layout editor
The process for editing drawing layouts has been completely revamped making it possible for any project team member to achieve office standard drawings, quickly.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Easy visualization and editing of drawing views (Precast)
Finish your drawings faster and be confident that you are documenting exactly what you need. Tekla Structures now shows General Arrangement drawing views in the 3D model space. You can easily see which objects are included in a drawing view, and our direct modification feature allows you to adjust the view limits.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Wall layout turning corners
The latest addition to the sandwich wall functionality gives you more flexibility when detailing turning corners.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Improved DirectX 3D model view
DirectX 3D model views are improved in Tekla Structures 2020, including improvements to model views, snapping and opening view speed.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Tekla Model Sharing: Use Trimble Connect as the project folder
With the new option to use Trimble Connect Folder as the project or firm folder, the team can ensure controlled and centralized changes to Project and Firm folders defined using XS_PROJECT or XS_FIRM settings.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Preview of local changes before writing out
You can now review your own copy of the model showing the changes made to the local model before writing out.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Easy visualization and editing of drawing views (Steel)
Finish your drawings faster and be confident that you are documenting exactly what you need. Tekla Structures now shows General Arrangement drawing views in the 3D model space. You can easily see which objects are included in a drawing view, and our direct modification feature allows you to adjust the view limits.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
List solid error parts
Solid errors are now included when diagnosing a model.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Easy modeling of complex platework with lofted plates
It’s now easier to create lofted plates between construction objects including lines, arcs, and polycurves. The lofted plate tool can be used to easily create complex geometry with straight, single curved and double curved shapes.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Enhanced point cloud visualization including clash checking (Steel)
Visualize your survey data with intelligent point clouds in Tekla Structures in 3D.
Learn more about latest developments and new features at www.tekla.com/2020.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Unfolding of lofted plates
It’s now easier to create lofted plates between construction objects including lines, arcs, and polycurves. The lofted plate tool can be used to easily create complex geometry with straight, single curved and double curved shapes. You can also create unfolded single part drawings of single primitive lofted plates and tangentially continuous polycurves lofted plates. This enables modeling and unfolding of twisted plates, transitional duct work profiles, and other curved plates including bridge related plate work, vastly improving your ability to model complex projects.
March 24, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Tekla EPM Plugin for Tekla Structures
The Tekla EPM Plugincomponent that is developed using Tekla Open APIPlugin is a .dll file and loaded inside Tekla Structures process.Plugins can be started from the applications and components catalog. (formerly FabSuite TME) allows for seamless communication between Tekla EPM and Tekla Structures. The Tekla EPM Plugin integrates with Tekla Structures allowing you to:
March 10, 2020
by Tekla Support US
Tips and tricks: Hidden neighbor parts on drawings
Sometimes you need a dimension to provide a mark, such as the profile size, for another object or assembly near the drawing you are working on. By using hidden neighbor parts, you can turn on these objects for adding marks and dimensions, or just for checking purposes, without them showing up on the final printed drawing.
March 5, 2020
by Tekla User Assistance
Unfolding hints and tips for profiles
This video includes hints and tips on unfolding polybeams and contour plates for drawing and CNC production.
March 3, 2020
by Tekla tutorials
How to correctly unfold parts in Tekla Structures
Learn how to unfold polybeams and contour plates (joined together by using the bent plate command) for drawing and CNC production.
February 28, 2020
by Tekla tutorials
Using ready-made components from Tekla Warehouse
Learn how to use ready-made components from Tekla Warehouse in your bridge projects. In this example, we will download and install a jersey barrier component from Tekla Warehouse, and insert it into a model.
This video is a part of the Tekla Structures for bridge designers elearning course.
February 20, 2020
by Tekla tutorials