Tutorials
Starting new bridge projects
Learn how to start a new bridge project in Tekla Structures, and how to define project properties for your model. Learn about grids and how to modify them, how to use reference models and base points, and how to add them to your model. Finally, learn how to work with views.
December 20, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Bridge design workflow
Learn what the acronyms BIM and BrIM mean and how the Tekla Structures workflow for bridges covers the way from road data to fabrication and erection.
December 20, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
User interface - bridge designer
Get to know the basic elements of the Tekla Structures user interface.
Learn how to open Tekla Structures and Tekla Structures models, use the ribbon, navigate in the model, create views, and use clip planes.
Additionally, learn how to hide and show parts, and how to use selection switches and snap switches.
December 20, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Tekla Structures for Steel and Miscellaneous Detailing
Tekla Structures, the most advanced building information modeling (BIM) software on the market, enables highly effective modeling and detailing of commercial, industrial, and miscellaneous steel structures as well as specialty structures such as PEMB, Offshore, and Bridges. Tekla provides a BIM-based solution to increase productivity through higher automation of detailing, fabrication, and project management along with an interface to the best MIS systems and CNC machinery available.
November 14, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Modeling tips and tricks
In this video, we cover some little things that may help you model faster. Want to automatically have the model rotate at a point? Wonder why your grid is red? Ever accidentally 'drop' or deselect a group of objects while panning or rotating? This video is for you.
November 14, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Creating reports
Learn how to create a bolt list, material list, and an assembly list report.
November 5, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Creating NC files in DSTV format
Learn how to create NC files in DSTV format, how to include pop-marks and contour marks in your NC files, and how to view the files.
November 5, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Sharing a model with Trimble Connect
Learn how to share a model for project collaboration using Trimble Connect.
November 5, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Printing drawings in Tekla Structures
Learn how to print drawings, and about the different printing options.
November 5, 2019
by Tekla 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
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
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
Creating a general arrangement drawing
Learn how to create a general arrangement drawing, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Modeling steel columns
Learn how to model steel columns, and how to modify the properties of the columns.
November 1, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
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