Tutorials
Updates to property pane and UDAs
Tekla Structures 2019i introduces improvements in the property pane and the Property pane editor, making viewing and modifying of user-defined attributes (UDAs) easier and more straightforward.
October 7, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
New tools for detailing transmission towers
The new Transmission Tower Collection includes a set of tools developed based on customer needs. It includes:
1. Tower Line Tool
2. Tower View Creator
3. Tower Member
4. Tower Bent Member
5. Tower Bent Plates
6. Gage Line
7. Gage Line by Point
8. Clip off Cut
9. Plan Cut
10. Back Cut
11. Flange Cut
12. Cut Open Angle
The collection is available at Tekla Warehouse.
October 7, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Trimble Connect Visualizer
Starting from Tekla Structures 2019i, you can now access Trimble Connect Visualizer directly from Tekla Structures. Enhance your presentations with compelling, descriptive content that demonstrates design and build options. Clearly communicate the structural strategy for feedback from the widest stakeholder audience to drive productivity and project quality gains.
October 7, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Custom components - More with variables and formulas
In this video we look at some other functions with variable types, and how some variables work together to control special object properties. We also show a simple example of an if/then statement to control changes in output.
September 24, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Lofted plate
Tekla Structures 2019i introduces a new part type called lofted plate. It allows you to model transitions, rolled plates, warped plates and plates with a double-curve.
September 18, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Set default values automatically
In Tekla Structures 2019i, when you modify properties in the property pane, you can use the new Set default values automatically option to switch between automatic and manual applying of properties for the next objects of the same type.
September 12, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Search in model
Now you can quickly search for objects in the entire model or within the selected model objects by using the Model search toolbar. When you run a search in the model, Tekla Structures searches for objects whose property values contain the search term, and then highlights and selects the objects that have matching property values.
September 12, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Geometry editing mode: A new way to modify shape geometry
From Tekla Structures 2019i onwards, you can use the geometry editing mode to modify the geometry of items and create new shapes. This can be useful when you are planning drainage and need to create sloping slabs.
September 9, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Find and fix overlapping numbers
Numbering affects many stages of your project, from creating drawings and reports to construction. In this video, we will show how you can find and fix overlapping numbers in your models using the numbering history log and Organizer.
The part about the numbering history log starts at 1:21.
The part about Organizer starts at 4:50.
August 13, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Create bolt holes
In Tekla Structures, you can create 4 types of bolt holes: round, slotted, oversized, and tapped. We will show how you can create different types of holes and hole groups and how you can adjust existing holes.
August 12, 2019
by Tekla User Assistance
Basic Modeling for Precast - Publishing output files
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Basic Modeling for Precast - Editing drawings
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Basic Modeling for Precast - Creating drawings
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Basic Modeling for Precast - Modeling reinforcement
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Basic Modeling for Precast - Modeling cuts and blockouts
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Basic Modeling for Precast - Modeling cuts and blockouts
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Basic Modeling for Precast - Modeling stairs
This course is designed to teach you the basics of modeling a structure using Tekla Structures for Precast.
July 15, 2019
by Tekla Support US
Creating reports
Learn about reports in general, and how to create different kinds of reports. Learn how to create a bolt list, material list, assembly list, and a report based on part phases.
This is tutorial 5/5 in the Project deliverables module and 39/39 in the Tekla Structures for steel detailers elearning course.
July 10, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Working with NC files
Learn about NC (numerical control) files. Learn about NC files in general, and how to create NC files in DSTV format. Additionally, learn how to convert the NC files from DSTV to DXF format.
This is tutorial 4/5 in the Project deliverables module and 38/39 in the Tekla Structures for steel detailers elearning course.
July 10, 2019
by Tekla tutorials
Exporting to 3D PDF
Learn about the Publish to 3D PDF tool, which enables you to export your model to a 3D PDF. This way, you can communicate your work to others, who only need a PDF reader to explore the model.
Additionally, learn how to take the tool into use by downloading it from Tekla Warehouse, an online service for storing and sharing Tekla Structures content.
This is tutorial 3/5 in the Project deliverables module and 37/39 in the Tekla Structures for steel detailers elearning course.
July 10, 2019
by Tekla tutorials