Tutorials
Issuing drawings
Learn how to use Document manager to list and manage your drawings and other types of documents efficiently.
Learn how to revise, issue, and print drawings
May 19, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Importing Tekla Structural Designer model for rebar into Tekla Structures
Learn how to import a Tekla Structural Designer model for rebar into Tekla Structures.
You will learn to compare imported rebar to design intent, and investigate additional import options.
You will learn to merge an updated design model into Tekla Structures and compare the models.
May 18, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Publishing model information in Trimble Connect
Learn how to export a file from Tekla Structures in IFC 4 format, and how to upload it to Trimble Connect. Learn how to use the Trimble Connect user interface and how to handle data in Trimble Connect.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Customizing Tekla Structures
Learn how to customize Tekla Structures with input and data files.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Drawing layout editor for rebar detailers
Learn about drawing layout editor in Tekla Structures. Learn how to create a new drawing layout, how to adjust drawing sizes, frames, and fold marks. Additionally, learn how to add tables to drawing layouts, and how to adjust position of drawing views.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Creating rebar marks in drawings
Learn about the three different levels on which you can set drawing properties in Tekla Structures.
Learn how to add and modify reinforcement marks in drawings.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Creating rebar drawings
Learn how to create general arrangement drawings and how to use Drawing content manager and 2D library.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Organizer for rebar detailers
Learn how to use Organizer. Learn the basics of Organizer, how to create reports, modify templates, and how to create custom categories.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Numbering rebars
Learn how to number a model and how to check the numbering results.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Tekla Structures for rebar detailers
This tutorial is an introduction to the Tekla Structures for rebar detailers elearning course.
May 14, 2021
by Tekla tutorials
Optimize material usage with rebar nesting
You can now generate cutting patterns for reinforcing bars to reduce waste during cutting. With this new extension, you can calculate optimal amounts and lengths of stock-length reinforcing bars, for example 12 or 16 m, based on the selected rebar or the rebar of the entire model. You can export the results to text files for further processing in Microsoft Excel, for example. Now you can accomplish this task more effectively and enjoy clear improvements regarding waste reduction and cost optimization.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Roofing Cladding Tool
This new extension allows you to define the contour of an area and configure its content (number of layers, profile, and orientation of elements, management of finishes, creation of openings, contour and openings edges offset management)
Download extension: https://warehouse.tekla.com/#!/catalog/details/4c56988c-9f02-4f59-8fc6-866dc12e825a
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Improvements in drawing associativity
Tekla Structures 2021 keeps improving on drawing dimension associativity, with new support for dimension tag content. Additionally, you can associate dimensions to objects during creation of the dimension. With this added control, you can be confident that drawing dimensions can react correctly to changes in the model and /or cloning of the drawings.
Learn more about the latest developments and new features at https://www.tekla.com/2021
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Working with PDF reference models
In this video, we discuss working with PDF references, including how to insert them both horizontally and vertically as well as a few tips and tricks.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Create custom keyboard shortcuts
Learn how to create custom keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflows in Tekla Structures. We also share a few of our favorite commands to use with a custom hotkey.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Mapping IFC file properties
Many times we're importing and converting IFC files from software products other than Tekla. Because of this, you will find that names of materials and shapes may not match the way we name them, and the conversion will fail to identify the shape or grade of a part.
In this video, we take a look at updating the mapping settings so that converted parts show up with the correct material grade the first time.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Additional property sets for your IFC files
Have you ever wondered if you could include more information in your IFC files? This Tips and Tricks video shows how you can add custom values like User-Defined Attributes to your IFC export, whether you are using them for Estimodeling or for collaboration with other project teams.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Create a standard parts model
Many fabricators use standardized pieces for their connections, whether they are shear plates, clip angles, or some other commonly used part. When these need to have a common piece mark, a standard parts model helps define those marks.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance
Create model templates
Model templates are an easy way to save standard job properties and things like custom components so that your model is ready when you start a new project. These can be saved locally or set up on a server for your team, and in this video, we take a look at how to do so.
April 16, 2021
by Tekla User Assistance