Tutorials

Learn the basics of creating object level settingsdrawing settings that affect the representation of selected drawing objectsObject level settings can be defined when creating a new drawing or when modifying an open drawing.Object level settings can be use in a drawing or in a drawing view in order to change the representation of the chosen drawing objects. to understand how Tekla drawings can be better automated to match your standards when they are created.

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.

After this video, you will be able to develop custom reports quickly from model informationinformation stored to the modelModel information covers, for example, model objects, and drawing and project information., reduce editing time for drawing production, and give access to files to everyone across your organization.

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 folderfolder that is used for storing Tekla Structures-related files customized for a particular organizationA Tekla Structures user can, for example, customize a company’s cloning templates and save them in a sub-folder located under the firm folder.

In this video we will look at where you can find the different settings that affect numberingprocess of assigning position numbers to parts, cast units, assemblies, or reinforcementIn Tekla Structures, the position numbers assigned in the numbering are shown in marks and templates, for example. and part marks in Tekla Structures.

Check out this video to learn how to create and use filters in drawings, Organizertool that is used for categorizing and managing model information, object properties and object property queries, and model object classificationOrganizer consists of two tools, object browser and categories., and Project Status Visualizationtool that is used in the modeling mode for visualizing the properties of model objectsThe project status visualization tool can be u

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.

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.

This video shows some tips and tricks to apply surface treatmentbuilding object that represents finishing of a partThe term surface treatment is used in concrete detailing. For concrete parts surface treatment includes surface mixes, tiles, and flat finishes, such as troweling and sandblasting.The term surface finish is used in steel detailing.

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.

In this video, we create rebar sets for curved concrete structures. First, we will create crossing bars that follow the bottom and side faces of the beam. After that, we will create longitudinal bars at the bottom face of the beam. These features are available starting from Tekla Structures 2017i.

Use the Floor Layout tool to create floors built of precast filigree and hollow core slabs.

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.

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.

This video shows how to model reinforcing bars for elliptical/curved parts.

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.

The 2D Library is a powerful tool for presenting typical details and instructions. It's quick and easy to build up your own company library of 2D details and you can create details out of many kinds of drawing objects, such as parts, texts, notes, shapes, or DWG files. You can insert details in drawing views and drawings in any model.

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.

Check this short overview of the Snapshot overlaydrawing snapshot displayed on top of a drawing or a modelSnapshot overlays can be used to view the contents of the drawings directly in a model view without opening the actual drawing. Drawing snapshots can also be shown against the latest version of a drawing, or against another drawing in the drawing mode.

This video shows how to add a classification code to objects with Organizertool that is used for categorizing and managing model information, object properties and object property queries, and model object classificationOrganizer consists of two tools, object browser and categories. Categories, and how to export the code with the objects to an IFCfile format commonly used in BIM that facilitates software interoperabilityIFC is an open specification dev