Custom Components in Tekla Structures

Recently, I was asked if it was possible to set stiffener plates in components to be rounded to a specific width tolerance for using flat bar sizes. The answer is Yes - this video is a quick overview

A recent discussion made me realize that I had never considered a quick way to identify parts that had changed after a specified date, without the use of a manually applied UDA. After some research, I

In this month's Tips and Tricks we show how to add a custom image such as a company logo to your drawing templates. In previous videos, we've shown how to import a DWG file to the Template Editor: htt

This month's tips and tricks cover a few dimensioning commands that can help with quicker and more accurate drawing editing. We show Parallel and Perpendicular dimensions along with best practices for

The UI overhaul in Tekla 2016 brought the new ribbon interface along with the ability to customize it to your needs. Since then the customization dialog has gone through some changes, so we're taking

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 t

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

Recently we showed how to create your own model template for Tekla Structures - if you missed it, the video is here: https://youtu.be/Xmr9awPz_0s This month we show how to create custom groups in your

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 pa

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 se

A lot more Tekla users are receiving IFC files and with that, we need to know how to work with them. This introduction to some of the basics of IFC covers import, filters, and converting objects.

Sometimes you need a dimension to or provide a mark, such as the profile size, for another object or assembly near the drawing you are working on. By using hidden neighbor parts, you can turn on these

This month we take a quick look at some drawing functionality you may not have been aware of, and a tip to help you plan out and organize your multidrawings better.

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?

This month we give a brief overview of the Autoconnection/Autodefaults settings in Tekla Structures and how they work. With more people estimodeling than ever before, configuring these settings to you

In this video we look at some other functions with variable types, and how some variables work together to control special object properties.

In this month's tips and tricks we continue with discussing ways to make your custom components more intelligent.