US Contractor: Resources by Tekla Function
The contents of this page aim to help users by aggregating Tekla Structures video content available from Trimble. This content is organized by function, meaning that it is grouped by tool or ribbon, such as the File Menu or Concrete Ribbon. Links to relevant video content outside of eLearning or instructor-led material are provided for each tool or section of tools as they are available. Where no video content is available, a link to that tool's User Assistance page is provided until such a time as one becomes available.
Additional resources, video or otherwise, are available outside of this page. Users are still encouraged to search the TUA for content on important topics, but they can rely on this page to provide a baseline set of resources in one place.
The following are some tips for utilizing this page or finding related content:
- If you do not know which tool can help perform a task or function, or where that tool is located you can conduct a search of this page using your web browser's search function.
- First, click the Expand All button below to expand all collapsible categories and then utilize CTRL+F to activate the Find function in your web browser (where available).
- In this search field use key terms or phrases to find any matching content.
- Examples: Organizer, Quantities, Edit Report, etc.
- If no matches come up, you can also search the TUA with the same term or reach out to our US Support Team for further assistance.
- Bookmark frequently referenced pages or resources to make finding them easier.
- If you are looking for in-depth topics, be sure also consider the structured learning paths outlined in the US Contractor: Getting Started Guide.
Modeling Environment
The following sections pertain to the model-specific areas corresponding to the user interface of Tekla Structures using the USA Environment.
Getting Started
Function | Video Content |
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Start Using |
How to start using your Tekla product First steps with Tekla Structures |
Creating New Models | |
User Interface |
File Menu
Steel Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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General |
First steps - Creating steel parts |
Steel Column | |
Steel Beam |
Modeling steel columns and beams Modeling beam-to-column connections |
Steel Plate | |
Steel Item | |
Bolt | |
Welds | |
Assembly |
Concrete Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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General | Creating concrete parts Exploring model information |
Concrete Column |
First steps - Creating concrete columns |
Concrete Beam |
First steps - Creating concrete beams |
Concrete Panel | Creating concrete parts |
Concrete Slab | |
Pad Footing | |
Strip Footing | First steps - Creating foundations Modeling Footings |
Wall Layout Tool |
Modeling Foundations Elements - Part 1 (FND Walls & Elevator Pit) Modeling Foundations Elements - Part 3 |
Floor Layout Tool |
Modeling Foundations Elements - Part 2 (Slab on Grade) |
Concrete Item |
Creating Custom Shapes for Use with the CMU Tools in Tekla Structures |
Cast Units |
Remove objects from cast units |
Pour Management |
Rebar Ribbon
Edit Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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Cuts | First steps - Creating concrete beams |
Split & Combine | Creating concrete parts |
Surfaces | No video is currently available, see documentation: Add surface treatment to parts & Add surfaces to part faces and pour object faces |
Chamfer Edge | No video is currently available, see documentation: Chamfer part corners and edges |
Attach to Part | No video is currently available, see documentation: Attach parts to each other |
Item Geometry | No video is currently available, see documentation: Create shapes |
Copy & Move | New Copy/Move preview in Tekla Structures 2021 |
Measure | No video is currently available, see documentation: Measure objects |
Grids | |
Construction Objects |
Curved Construction Objects and Radial Grids Easily Move or Adjust Groups of Objects with Magnetic Construction Objects |
Batch Editor |
Easier Editing of Identical Assemblies and Cast Units with Batch Editing |
View Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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Creating Views | |
Clip Planes | User interface - concrete contractor |
Work Area | No video is currently available, see documentation: Define the work area |
Work Plane | Working with PDF References |
Rendering | First steps - Start learning Tekla Structures |
Visualization | |
View Properties | Model view settings |
Filters | |
Representation | |
Screenshot |
No video is currently available, see documentation: Take screenshots |
Drawings & Reports Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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General |
First steps - Creating drawings Revising the model and updating drawings The Advantages of 3D Model-based Drawings for Concrete and Related Materials |
Document Manager | Drawing mode in Tekla Structures |
General Arrangement Drawings (GA) |
Creating and modifying construction drawings Creating general arrangement drawings Create detailed object-level settings in drawings Printing drawings in Tekla Structures Creating GA Drawings for Concrete Structures GA Drawings – Object Level Settings for Concrete |
Fabrication Drawings |
Modify cast unit drawing in Tekla Structures Create detailed object-level settings in drawings Cloning Template and Drawing Automation Setup |
Master Drawing Catalog | |
Multidrawing | |
Numbering |
About numbering in Tekla Structures |
Reports |
Manage Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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Organizer |
First steps - Managing model information Model information management using Organizer Create Custom and Property Categories in the Organizer Creating and modifying templates Create Organizer Report Templates for Quantity Takeoff Create and modify color sets in Organizer Formwork reporting Tekla Structures: Organizer Overview with Masonry |
Building Hierarchy | No video is currently available, see documentation: Building Hierarchy |
Phases | |
Locks | Lock Model Objects/Drawings in Tekla Model Sharing |
Convert IFC | |
Clash Check | |
Layout Manager | Managing layout points |
Task Manager |
Tekla Structures Construction Management Module: Task Manager (old Tekla UI) |
Project Status | Task visualization Project Status Visualization |
Trimble Connect Ribbon
Formwork Ribbon
Masonry Ribbon
Function | Video Content |
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General |
Masonry Tutorials - Introduction |
CMU Wall | |
CMU Wall Opening | Masonry Tutorials - Lesson 3 |
CMU Corner Fit | Masonry Tutorials - Lesson 3 |
Masonry Block | Masonry Tutorials – Lesson 1 |
Radial Array | Masonry Tutorials - Lesson 5 |
Additional CMU Tools | Masonry Tutorials - Lesson 3 Documentation: Concrete Masonry (CMU_ Tools) |
Block Tags (Using Macros) | Concrete Masonry Role Recording Macros in Tekla Structures |
Bricks on Wall | No video is currently available, see documentation: Bricks on Wall |
Shape Catalog |
Creating Custom Shapes for Use with the CMU Tools in Tekla Structures |
Applications & Components
The following sections pertain to extensions and components only found in the Applications & Components side pane. This is not a complete list and it is not the intent to make it so, however, more resources will be added over time.
Function | Video Content |
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Concrete Stairs Tool | |
Construction Sequencer | Construction Sequencer |
Crane Tool | |
Design Group Numbering | No video is currently available, see documentation: Design Group Numbering macro & Number parts by design group |
Detailing Manager | No video is currently available, see documentation: Detailing manager |
Form Face Creator | Creating form faces |
Geometry Detailing Strip | Geometry Detailing Strip for Precast Reveals |
Palletizer | Palletizer For Tekla Structures |