Tekla Corporation has launched the annual main version of the world's leading product modeling software. Tekla Structures 12 is an even more effective tool for the entire structural design process, from conceptual design to fabrication, erection and construction.
Tekla Structures is a fully integrated building information modeling (BIM) solution that enables the implementation of an entire building project using a single model. The most significant innovation in this version is its open application programming interface (open API), which makes it possible to tie the different design applications and disciplines into a common 3D product model (BIM, Building Information Modeling). The open API is implemented using Microsoft .NET technology.
As we want to promote the global adoption of open building information modeling (BIM), Tekla Structures 12 supports the open API. This facilitates the integration of different design applications, such as analysis and design software into the modeling environment. The open API also makes it possible to develop additional functionality into the Tekla Structures platform, reports Ragnar Wessman, Director of Tekla Structures product management at Tekla Building & Construction.
The integrated BIM process of Tekla Structures product also cater to an even more extensive user base; in addition to steel, precast concrete and wood structure engineers, the software offers increased project management support for contractors.
 Other particularly significant new functionalities are automatic anchor bolt plans and creation and processing of multilevel assemblies. Anchor bolts are the one of the first drawings made in any project, so the new automation feature may save up to days on preparing plans. The modeling, processing, numbering, reporting and printing of multilevel assemblies not only saves time, but also reduces errors noticeably. There is a discernible trend towards pre-engineered buildings; therefore, these functionalities were deemed important.
- Tekla Structures 12 is a great version. Just one example is the arrival of multi-level assembly functionality which is very welcome addition to the software. It provides big and very valuable benefits for our fabrication planning. Simply put: it saves money, comments Lee Moore, Tekla Structures Coordinator at M&D Drafting Ltd, Canada (www.mddrafting.com)
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Tekla Structures is a fully integrated 3D solution that enables creation and management of complete 3D building models regardless of material or structural complexity. The Tekla Structures solution covers the whole structural design process from conceptual design to detailing, fabrication and erection.
The exceptionally seamless collaboration and information management applications in Tekla Structures are based on Tekla's world leading building modeling solution sBIM (Structural Building Information Modeling). The same model can be utilized for producing analysis and design results, drawings and reports. Therefore, steel, concrete and structural design professionals can work with the same shared, always up-to-date model in every stage of a building project. Tekla Structures minimizes overlapping work phases and errors, which translates into shorter project lead times, significant cost savings and improvement in building quality in other words, it increases the competitiveness of the entire structural engineering industry in the future.
Tekla Structures is the first modeling software to support open structural Building Information Modeling (BIM), based on collaboration of several parties using a common product model. Open BIM interfaces make different design applications and work phases work together, making it possible to produce and manage all design information within a single 3D product model. Tekla Structures has been developed to provide an open environment through standard (such as IFC) interfaces and Tekla Open API collaboration. The software communicates with other applications or can stand alone as a platform for customizable internal solutions. The comprehensive software application covers all materials and disciplines, enhancing an integrated workflow with all project parties.
To see the features changed from the previous versions of XSTEEL, please use the links below.
(The zip files contain Power Point Presentations)
 XSTEEL v9
Tekla Structures v10
Tekla Structures v11
 Tekla Structures Release Notes v12
Please contact baser@comp-engineering.com for more information and Demo CD ROM. or call 0049 6406 73667 You can also use Information Request Form on our internet site.
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Nested assemblies
You can now add sub-assemblies and parts to already existing assemblies. A
sub-assembly is an assembly that is added to another assembly to form a hierarchical
assembly. We use the term nested assemblies to describe this type of
assembly.
Using nested assemblies is useful when you are modeling split trusses, brackets,
railings or pipe racks, for example.
A sub-assembly is treated in the same way as an assembly in Tekla Structures:
- It gets its own assembly mark
- It appears in lists of materials in templates and reports.
You can create a separate assembly drawing of a sub-assembly.
Create, select, and modify single grid lines
In addition to creating entire grids, you can now create single grid lines, and
select, modify, copy, and move individual gridlines. Gridlines now also have
handles.
Warping steel parts
You can now use the warping functionality also in Steel Detailing configuration.
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- Saving and freezing associative drawings: When you change a drawing and then save it, Tekla Structures asks you whether
you want to keep the changes.
- Nested assablies: You can create assembly drawings of sub-assemblies. Creating sub-assemblies in
the model allows you to produce less complicated drawings, which are easier to
read and to understand. This reduces the risk of errors in the shop.
- Display large dimension values more clearly: You can now use different number formats for dimensions to make large dimensions
easier to read in shop and erection drawings. For example you could format 15432 to appear as 15,432 or 15 432.
- Define elevation level: You now have the option to define the elevation level in general arrangement
drawings and in drawing views also according to the view plane.
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| To learn all the improvements in the new version please see: Tekla Structures Release Notes v12 |
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