Tekla Structures 2018 US environments Release Notes
- Common to all US Roles
- Steel Detailing Role
- Engineering Role
- Precast Detailing Role
- Cast In Place Role / Rebar Detailing Role
1 Common to all US Roles
1.1 Environment ini files
The following variable was modified in the US environment ini files:
- Modified
- XS_SOLID_BUFFER_SIZE - this variable was modified by increasing the value from 480000 to 1000000. This increase will help decrease performance issues.
1.2 Catalogs
Profile Catalog
- The Profile catalog has been updated based on the latest AISC Steel Construction manual (15th Edition).
Reinforcing Bar Shape Catalog
- The following shapes were added to the Reinforcing Bar Shape Catalog.
1.3 User-Defined Attributes
The following changes were made to the objects.inp file used by all roles.
- Tekla Structural Designer UDAs - The following UDAs have been added to this tab.
- Release Info UDA - the following UDA has been added to this tab.
1.4 Components
System Components
- updated attributes for these fixed Concrete and Steel components.
Custom Components
- Removed -
The following custom components have been removed from the US environment.
- Masonry (CMU) Components - use the CMU Tools located in the Tekla Warehouse instead.
- Bent Rebar Components
1.5 Drawings
Dimensioning
To support the customize dimension line arrow functionality, all dimension and leader attributes have been updated so the resulting symbols are what you would expect.
2 Steel Detailing
2.1 Steel Detailing Role
The Steel Detailing Role was created to include only the items needed to use Tekla Structures for Steel Detailing and Steel Fabrication. This Role combines the contents of the environment folders with the contents of the us_roles\steel folders. The Role_Steel_Detailing.ini file located in the usimp (usmet) folder runs after the env_US_imperial.ini (env_US_metric.ini) file is run.
2.2 Model Template
The Steel Detailing role’s model template has been updated to support the new/updated Custom Components.
2.3 User-Defined Attributes
There are no role-specific UDA changes that affect Steel Detailing.
2.4 Modeling
There are no role-specific Modeling changes that affect Steel Detailing.
2.5 Components
Published Attributes
The following Publish Attributes and Groups have been added to the Applications & Components catalog.2.6 Reports
There are no role-specific Report changes that affect Steel Detailing.
2.7 Templates
- Updated
- TypeAM-Drg_Handrail_TL_BOM - Added a column for Material Grade.
2.8 Drawings
GA Drawing attributes
The following GA Drawing attributes have been updated.- Plan - the default filters and object level settings have been tweaked to better output stair assemblies.
BEFORE AFTER
View Properties
The following View Properties attribute has been updated.- Sectcut - this attribute has been updated to improving the resulting view.
3 Engineering
3.1 Engineering Role
The Engineering Role was created to include items an engineer needs to use Tekla Structures. This Role combines the contents of the environment folders with the contents of the us_roles\engineering folders. The Role_Engineering.ini file, located in the usimp (usmet) folder, runs after the env_US_imperial.ini (env_US_metric.ini) file is run.
3.2 Model Templates
The Engineering role’s model template has been updated to support the new/updated Custom Components.
3.3 User-Defined Attributes
There are no role-specific UDA changes that affect Engineering other than those mentioned above in the Common section.
3.4 Modeling
There are no role-specific Modeling changes that affect Engineering.
3.5 Components
- Edge and Corner (62) - The standard attribute for this component has been updated to match industry standards.
- Mesh Bars - a new attribute named "No Splice" has been added so customers can quickly load a preset without splicing.
3.6 Reports
There are no role-specific Report changes that affect Engineering.3.7 Templates
There are no role-specific Template changes that affect Engineering.3.8 Drawings
There are no role-specific Drawing changes that affect Engineering.
4 Precast Detailing
4.1 Precast Detailing Role
The Precast Detailing Role was created to include only the items needs to use Tekla Structures for Precast Detailing. This Role combines the contents of the environment folders with the contents of the us_roles\precast folders. The Role_Precast_Detailing.ini file located in the usimp (usmet) folder runs after the env_US_imperial.ini (env_US_metric.ini) file is run.
- Modified
- XS_ATTRIBUTE_FILE_EXCLUDE_LIST - this variable has been modified to also include the following text; cu_standard;standard_assembly_;standard_cast_unit_;RebarMeshView;standard_single_part_
4.2 Model Template
The Precast Detailing role’s model template has been updated to support the new/updated Custom Components.
4.3 User-defined Attributes
There are no role-specific UDA changes that affect Precast Detailing other than those mentioned above in the Common section.
4.4 Modeling
Parts
- Added or Updated
Steel column attributes- Cip_Hardware
- Field Hardware
- Precast_Embed Secondary
- Precast_Embed
- Precast_Insert
- Cip_Hardware
- Field Hardware
- Precast_Embed Secondary
- Precast_Embed
- Precast_Insert
- Cip_Hardware
- Field Hardware
- Precast_Embed Secondary
- Precast_Embed
- Precast_Insert
- standard
- Precast_Corner_Column
- Precast_Exterior_Column
- Precast_Interior_Column
Concrete beam attributes
- standard
- Precast_Anti-Skid
- Precast_DoubtTee
- Precast_ItBeam
- Precast_Ridges
- Precast_Stair
- Precast_Stringer
- standard
- Precast_RampWall
- Precast_ShearWall
- Precast_VerticalWall
- standard
- Cip_Topping
- Cip_Wash
- Precast_Anti-Skid
- Precast_FlatSlab
- Precast_Landings
- Precast_Ridges
- Precast_Stair
- Precast_Stringer
- Removed
Steel column attributes- CipHardware
- FieldHardware
- Embed
- Embed_Secondary
- Insert
- Embed
- Embed_Secondary
- Insert
Assemblies
- Added
The following attributes have been added for Precast Cast Units.
- Anti-skid
- Column
- Double Tee
- Flat Slab
- Wall_Horizontal
- It Beam
- LB Spandrel
- Landings
- Ledge Beam
- NLB Spandrel
- Wall_Ramp
- Rectangular Beam
- Ridges
- Wall_Shear
- Start
- Stringers
- Wall_Vertical
- Pad Footing
- Strip Footing
- Topping
- Wash
Selection Filters
A new selection filter named Precast_Sandwich Panel has been added.Object Representation
The standard attribute has been modified to display pieces over 60,000 lbs as red.Organizer
A new property template named Mesh Reinforcement was added in the Organizer.The Categories section now has three groups; Cast Units, Reinforcement and Hardware.
4.5 Components
System Components
- Added
- Wall layout - 18 new attributes have been created for this component.
- Automated reinforcement layout - double tee beam - the standard attribute has been updated in this component.
Applications & Components catalog
The following components have been reorganized from the Precast Detailing > More Components group to the Precast Detailing > Reinforcement group.- Mesh Bars
- Mesh Bars by Area
- Multi Wire Size Mesh
- Post Tensioning Plugin
- Rebar Coupler
- Rebar End Anchor
- Rebar End Trimming
- Rebar Hole
- Reinforcement Strand Layout (66)
- Slab Reinforcement Tool
- Wall Panel Reinforcement
- Wall to Wall Connection
- Wall Groove Seam Detail
4.6 Reports
- Added
The following reports have been added to this role.
- 320 CIP Hardware All.rpt
- 325 CIP Hardware All.xls.rpt
- Updated
The following reports have been updated in this role.- 230 Hardware All.rpt - Organized by Type of Hardware (Precast, CIP, Erection Material)
- 230 Mesh List - Now displays reinforcement per individual cast unit
- 530 Drawing Status Shop - Calculates the percentage based on Number of Cast Units instead of the number of pieces
- 630 Erection Sequence – Used the ORDER template attribute that works with the Construction Sequencer
- Removed
The following reports have been removed from this role.- 336 Concrete Takeoff
4.7 Templates
There are no role-specific Template changes that affect Precast Detailing.
4.8 Drawings
- Added
The following drawing settings were added to this role.- Cast Unit Drawing Properties
- Cast Unit Drawing Properties - View Creation
- View Properties
- Removed
The following drawing settings were removed.- StraightBars
- Section
- new_standard
- new_standard_2
- new_Stair
- new_Doubletee_Form
- new_Doubletee_Form2
- new_Beam
- new_Beam_2
- Detail
- CU_RebarView
- CU_FormView
5 Cast In Place / Rebar Detailing
5.1 Cast In Place (or Rebar Detailing) Role
The Cast In Place (and Rebar Detailing) Role was created to include only the items needs to use Tekla Structures for Cast In Place / Rebar Detailing projects. This Role combines the contents of the environment folders with the contents of the us_roles\castinplace folders. The Role_Cast_In_Place.ini (or Role_Rebar_Detailing.ini) file located in the usimp (usmet) folder runs after the env_US_imperial.ini (env_US_metric.ini) file is run.
5.2 Model Template
The Cast In Place (and Rebar Detailing) role’s model template has been updated to support the new/updated Custom Components.
5.3 User-defined Attributes
There are no role-specific UDA changes that affect Cast In Place (and Rebar Detailing) other than those mentioned above in the Common section.
5.4 Modeling
- Added
The following Reinforcing bar, Reinforcing bar group and Rebar Set attributes were added.
- Composite
- Embed bars
- Ties
- Stirrups
- Lifting-ErectingBar
- Removed
The following Reinforcing bar and Reinforcing bar group attributes were removed.
- DowelBars
- EmbedBars
- EmbedRebar
- Liftin-ErectingBars
- Stirrup
- StirrupBars
- StraightBar
- TieBars
- UBar
- Ubars
5.5 Components
There are no role specific Component changes that affect Cast In Place (and Rebar Detailing) other than those mentioned above in the Common section.
5.6 Reports
There are no role specific Report changes that affect Cast In Place (and Rebar Detailing).
5.7 Templates
There are no role-specific Template changes that affect Cast In Place (and Rebar Detailing).
5.8 Drawings
- AddedNew Object Level Settings settings have been added.
- Color Concrete Faces by CIP Type
- Color Concrete Faces
6 Download Previous US Localization Notes
If you missed what was done by your local technical team in previous versions (2017i and earlier) you can download the at localization notes here.