Tutorials
Utilising cold rolled systems within Tekla Structures
Working in conjunction with the largest cold rolled manufacturers in the UK we have created tools to allow Tekla Structures models to utilise each cold rolled systems. Intelligent joints/macros allow rapid modelling and updating of cold rolled accessories.
November 27, 2017
by Trimble Solutions UK
New feature: Base points
Base points allow you to use another coordinate system needed for interoperability and collaboration by defining base points for IFC exports and reference model imports. This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2016i.
November 24, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Spiral beams
You can create spiral beams using Tekla Structures. Spiral beams can be used to model spiral staircases, parking ramps, and complex architectural shapes, for example. Spiral beams can be shown in drawings either folded or unfolded. This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2017i.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Easier editing of model object dimensions
You can now modify the dimensions of model objects within Tekla Structures even more quickly. Click a dimension, type a new value, and then press Enter. The dimension changes immediately. The yellow arrow defines the direction in which the object is extended or shortened. You can change the direction by clicking the arrows.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Layout editor
Check out the new Layout Editor that allows you to visually edit the layout directly on a drawing. This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2017 SP 3.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Detailing Manager
This video shows four examples of using Detailing Manager. Detailing Manager can be used to apply detailing components into any structure. With the help of Detailing Manager you can apply multiple detailing components with “one click" to the structure of the entire model. You can automate repetitive detailing tasks by defining the detailing rules using selection filters. This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2017.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Ribbon Customizer
The ribbon customizer is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get editor and allows you to
Create, rename, or delete ribbon tabs
Add, move, or remove ribbon commands
Modify the appearance of buttons, icons, and text
This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2016i.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Surfaces
The introduction of surface objects enables quick and correct surface area calculations of concrete objects. The use of surface objects automates tedious and traditionally manual tasks, and helps to make estimating formwork and concrete finish areas fast, easy and exact. This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2016.
This video has spoken narration in English.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Support for LandXML
Support for the LandXML file format is another interoperability improvement that shows Trimble’s commitment to Open BIM and enhances practical project collaboration. This feature is available starting from Tekla Structures 2016.
This video has spoken narration in English.
November 23, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Use Tekla Structures tools efficiently for structural steel estimation
In this video we take a look at combining many of the tools in Tekla Structures to illustrate different ways to use the Tekla model for structural steel estimating. We review using PDF or IFC files, automatically applying connections, and generating reports or exporting to MIS software to leverage the Tekla model from the very beginning of your project.
November 15, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Object level settings
Learn the basics of creating object level settings to understand how Tekla drawings can be better automated to match your standards when they are created. This example focuses on a plan drawing but these concepts can be applied to all drawing types.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Multidrawings
In this video we will review multidrawings in Tekla Structures. We will cover basic overview of multidrawings, best practices for drawings to be placed on multi-sheets as well as different methods to create the multidrawings.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Firm folders for Concrete - Part 2
After this video, you will be able to develop custom reports quickly from model information, reduce editing time for drawing production, and give access to files to everyone across your organization.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Firm folders for Concrete - Part 1
Check out this video to see how to set-up your firm folders for all your concrete projects. You will learn how to assign the location of your firm folder, define your own settings, create your model template, and add advanced options settings to initialization (.ini) files.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Numbering settings
In this video we will look at where you can find the different settings that affect numbering and part marks in Tekla Structures. We will review advanced options, numbering settings and what they mean as well as best practices for use in Tekla Structures.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Filters for Concrete 2 - Using filters in drawings and planning tools
Check out this video to learn how to create and use filters in drawings, Organizer, and Project Status Visualization tool. Work smarter in the model, reduce editing time in drawings, and manage your information more effectively by using out-of-the-box filters or creating your own custom filters.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Filters for Concrete 1 - Using filters and object representation settings in the model
Check out this video to learn how to create and use filters in the model. Work smarter in the model, reduce editing time in drawings, and manage your information more effectively by using out-of-the-box filters or creating your own custom filters.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Working with multi-level assemblies
In this video, we review multi-level assemblies in Tekla Structures:
A look at different ways multi-level assemblies can be created
Selection tools to work with multiple hierarchy levels
Sample of drawing properties included with the US Imperial environment
The video has spoken narration in English.
November 7, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Surface treatment - hints and tips
This video shows some tips and tricks to apply surface treatment to all faces, a single face, or a selected area of a part within a Tekla Structures model. This video will also show you how to quickly mark no-paint around contact points or bolt groups and to see how these tools affect your shop drawings.
November 6, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance
Modeling improvements: Easier editing of model object dimensions
You can now modify the dimensions of model objects within Tekla Structures even more quickly. Click a dimension, type a new value, and then press Enter. The dimension changes immediately. The yellow arrow defines the direction in which the object is extended or shortened. You can change the direction by clicking the arrows.
November 6, 2017
by Tekla User Assistance