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TEKLA Structure Software Notes - Basic

The document provides an overview of Tekla, a 3D BIM software, detailing its functionalities such as modeling, detailing, and checking. It includes information on licensing costs, version releases, differences between single-user and multi-user access, and various types of drawing sheets. Additionally, it lists shortcut keys for efficient use of the software and instructions for installation and registration of the Tekla Student License.

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TEKLA Structure Software Notes - Basic

The document provides an overview of Tekla, a 3D BIM software, detailing its functionalities such as modeling, detailing, and checking. It includes information on licensing costs, version releases, differences between single-user and multi-user access, and various types of drawing sheets. Additionally, it lists shortcut keys for efficient use of the software and instructions for installation and registration of the Tekla Student License.

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Steel Structures

Software notes
(version 21.0)

PREPARED BY

K. LALITH KUMAR

ONLINE TRAINER
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

CHAPTER 1 –INTRODUCTION OF TEKLA------------------------- 1 - 9

CHAPTER 2 – CHECKLISTS -------------------------------------------- 10 - 11

CHAPTER 3 –EDITING SHORTCUTS -------------------------------- 12 - 15

CHAPTER 4 – AUTOMATION SETTINGS -------------------------- 16 - 31

WELD CONNECTION FOR SKEWED BEAM ---------------------- 32


CHAPTER -1
INTRODUCTION OF TEKLA

DEFINATION:
Tekla is a 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) Software. In which we can
perform
1. Modeling
2. Detailing / Editing
3. Checking

TEKLA LICENSE COST: Tekla License Cost ranges upto 13Lakhs.

a) For Modeling : 8 Lakhs


b) For Detailing : 5 Lakhs

VERSIONS:

Every year they launch 2 versions. That is in first 6 months they launch one
version and in another 6 months they launch another version.

For Example:

If they launch 1.0 and 1.1 versions in 1 year

The version which they launch in first 6 months is called “General Version”
(i.e; 1.0).

The version which they launch in second 6 months is called “Intermediate


Version” (i.e; 1.1).

1
COMPANY VERSIONS

1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 2.1, ……………….16.0,


X-STEEL 16.1
17.0, 17.1, 18.0, 18.1, …………..21.0,
TEKLA 21.1
2016, 2016i, 2017, 2017i, 2018, 2018i,
TRIMBLE TEKLA 2019, 2019i, 2020

Note:

1. If the model is open in the latest version then it again won’t be open in
the previous version.
2. If the model is open in the backdated version then it can be opened in the
latest version.

2
FLOW CHART

IFA: Issue For Approval

BFA: Back From Approval

IFF: Issue For Fabrication

RFI: Request For Information

3
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SINGLE USER AND MULTI -USER:

SINGLE USER MULTI USER

Single Person can access More than 1 person can access


Direct save and exit Inform to some one

Process Time Process Time

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAWING SHEETS:

1. Assembly Drawing sheets (A) : In One Sheet only one main member
with including connecting members.

2. Single Part Drawing sheets (W) : In One Sheet only one connecting
member without including main member.

3. Multi Sheet Drawings (M) : In One Sheet more than one main member
without including connecting members.

4. Gathered Drawing Sheets : In One Sheet only two are more connecting
members without including main members.

5. General Arrangement Drawing Sheets (G) : AB plans, Erection sheets


etc..,

4
ASSEMBLY DRAWING SHEET:

5
SINGLE PART DRAWING SHEET

6
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DWGS

7
TEKLA SHORTCUT KEYS

Drawing list (in 3D) Ctrl + L

Drawing list (in 2D) Ctrl + O

Properties Alt + Enter

Last Command Enter

Inquire Object Shift + I

Middle Button Pan Shift + M

Fly Shift + F

Print Shift + P

Interrupt Esc

Advance Options Settings Ctrl + E

Undo Ctrl + Z

Redo Ctrl + Y

Ortho O

View List Ctrl + I

Copy Ctrl + C

Move Ctrl + M

Hide/ Show Mini Tool Bar Ctrl + K

Save Ctrl + S

Recreate Drawings Shift + R

8
3D / Plan View Ctrl + P

Rotation Ctrl +R

Open Next Drawing Ctrl + Pg Dn

Open Previous Drawing Ctrl + Pg Up

User Defined Attribute Alt + U

Selection Filter Ctrl + G

Phase Manager Ctrl + H

Select all Ctrl + A

Zoom Original Home

Set Drawing Color Mode B

For more shortcut commands:


https://teklastructures.support.tekla.com/system/files/files/2018-Tekla-
Structures-KB-Shortcuts-flyer-web.pdf

For Tekla Student License Registration:


https://youtu.be/nMO-8d5Hcgs

For Tekla Installation:


1. Install the setup file (Tekla Structures Learning)
2. Install the Environments

Note:
Turn ON the Internet before opening the software, then login with your login
id and password. Once the pop-up box of software has opened, Turn OFF the
Internet, then click on OK.

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