You can upload content, such as custom components, profiles, shapes, material grades, bolt assemblies, and reinforcements, from a Tekla Structures model.

1. Start Tekla Structures and open the model from which you want to upload content to Tekla Warehouse.
2. In a web browser, sign in to Tekla Warehouse.
3. Start the upload.
   1. Click Upload.
   2. Create a new collection by clicking Create, or, below the Upload content to an existing collection heading, select the collection where you want to add content and click Continue.
4. On the Content item information page, enter the following information about the content:
   1. Enter a name, a code name, and a short description. The name and description will be visible in the content item card.

      The code name is a unique identifier for your content. You can enter the code name yourself or click Use the suggested code name to generate it automatically. The code name can include lowercase letters, numbers, and selected special characters (_, -, @). You cannot change the code name after you have saved the content item.

   2. Enter a detailed description for your content. This description affects how your content item appears in search results.
   3. Select properties that help users search for and find your content.
   4. Enter support information, such as a complete URL to a website or email. If you enter an email address, add mailto: as a prefix.
   5. Add a thumbnail.
5. Click Next.
6. (Optional) On the Content item details page, add additional information.
   1. To allow only customers with a valid Tekla subscription or maintenance agreement to download the content, select Yes for Subscription required to download.
   2. Add information about the possible additional cost of using the content.
      Tip: If there is an additional cost for the content, add the payment information in the Detailed description box.
   3. Select if users can comment on your content.
   4. Provide links to help and peer support by entering their URLs.
   5. Enter legal information, such as copyright and additional terms for the content.
   6. Enter keywords for search. Keywords help users find the content more easily in search results.

      Separate keywords with commas, for example: keyword1,keyword2. If a keyword consists of multiple words, use an underscore (_) between words. Do not use spaces between words. Only underscores and commas are allowed as special characters.

   7. To link to other related content, enter the content ID or the complete URL to the content item.
      Tip: You can find the content ID in the URL of the content item.
7. Click Next.
8. On the Version & files page, select Files from a Tekla Structures model as the upload type, then click Continue.
9. Select the content to upload.
   1. Expand the content categories from which you want to upload content.
   2. Select the checkboxes next to the objects that you want to upload.
   3. Click Select.
10. Enter or select the version and compatibility information.
    1. Tekla Warehouse suggests 1.0.0 as the initial version number. You can modify the version number until you save the version. The number must comply with semantic versioning rules (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH). After saving, the version number cannot be changed.
    2. (Optional) Add a version name.
    3. Add compatible software products.
    4. Add compatible software versions.
    5. (Optional) Add compatible operating systems.
11. (Optional) Add additional information.
    1. To add release notes, upload a file by clicking Select file or write the release notes in the text box.
    2. Add information about prerequisites and recommendations.

       For example, you can describe here if the content only works in certain Tekla Structures environments, or if the content requires other content items to be downloaded.

    3. To link to other related content, enter a text for the link in the Link text box and the URL in the URL box. To add multiple links, click Add link.
12. Click Next.
13. Finish the upload by clicking Publish.

You can add files manually to share items such as model object property files, model templates, drawing layouts, drawing templates, cloning templates, and report templates.

1. Sign in to Tekla Warehouse.
2. Start the upload.
   1. Click Upload.
   2. Create a new collection by clicking Create, or, below the Upload content to an existing collection heading, select the collection where you want to add content and click Continue.
3. On the Content item information page, enter the following information about the content:
   1. Enter a name, a code name, and a short description. The name and description will be visible in the content item card.

      The code name is a unique identifier for your content. You can enter the code name yourself or click Use the suggested code name to generate it automatically. The code name can include lowercase letters, numbers, and selected special characters (_, -, @). You cannot change the code name after you have saved the content item.

   2. Enter a detailed description for your content. This description affects how your content item appears in search results.
   3. Select properties that help users search for and find your content.
   4. Enter support information, such as a complete URL to a website or email. If you enter an email address, add mailto: before the email address.
   5. Add a thumbnail.
4. Click Next.
5. (Optional) On the Content item details page, add additional information.
   1. To allow only customers with a valid Tekla subscription or maintenance agreement to download the content, select Yes for Subscription required to download.
   2. Add information about the possible additional cost of using the content.
      Tip: If there is an additional cost for the content, add the payment information in the Detailed description field.
   3. Select if users can comment on your content.
   4. Provide links to help and peer support by entering their URLs.
   5. Enter legal information, such as copyright and additional terms for the content.
   6. Enter keywords for search. Keywords help users find the content more easily in search results.

      Separate keywords with commas, for example: keyword1,keyword2. If a keyword consists of multiple words, use an underscore (_) between words. Do not use spaces between words. Only underscores and commas are allowed as special characters.

   7. To link to other related content, enter the content ID or the complete URL to the content item.
      Tip: You can find the content ID in the URL of the content item.
6. Click Next.
7. On the Version & files page, select Files from your device as the upload type, then click Continue.
8. Select the files, then click Open.
9. From the File type list, select a type for the file.
   • For model templates, select Model template.
   • For cloning templates, select Cloning template.
   • For all other file types, select General - to Model folder.
10. Enter or select the version and compatibility information.
    1. Tekla Warehouse suggests 1.0.0 as the initial version number. You can modify the version number until you save the version. The number must comply with semantic versioning rules (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH). After saving, the version number cannot be changed.
    2. (Optional) Add a version name.
    3. Add compatible software products.
    4. Add compatible software versions.
    5. (Optional) Add compatible operating systems.
11. (Optional) Add additional information.
    1. To add release notes, upload a file by clicking Select file or write the release notes in the text box.
    2. Add information about prerequisites and recommendations.

       For example, you can describe here if the content only works in certain Tekla Structures environments, or if the content requires other content items to be downloaded.

    3. To link to other related content, enter a text for the link in the Link text box and the URL in the URL box. To add multiple links, click Add link.
12. Click Next.
13. Finish the upload by clicking Publish.

Applications are software that use Tekla Open API to interact with Tekla Structures, such as data integration links to design solutions.

1. Sign in to Tekla Warehouse.
2. Start the upload.
   1. Click Upload.
   2. Create a new collection by clicking Create, or, below the Upload content to an existing collection heading, select the collection where you want to add content and click Continue.
3. On the Content item information page, enter the following information about the content:
   1. Enter a name, a code name, and a short description. The name and description will be visible in the content item card.

      The code name is a unique identifier for your content. You can enter the code name yourself or click Use the suggested code name to generate it automatically. The code name can include lowercase letters, numbers, and selected special characters (_, -, @). You cannot change the code name after you have saved the content item.

   2. Enter a detailed description for your content. This description affects how your content item appears in search results.
   3. Select properties that help users search for and find your content.
   4. Enter support information, such as a complete URL to a website or email. If you enter an email address, add mailto: before the email address.
   5. Add a thumbnail.
4. Click Next.
5. (Optional) On the Content item details page, add additional information.
   1. To allow only customers with a valid Tekla subscription or maintenance agreement to download the content, select Yes for Subscription required to download.
   2. Add information about the possible additional cost of using the content.
      Tip: If there is an additional cost for the content, add the payment information in the Detailed description box.
   3. Select if users can comment on your content.
   4. Provide links to help and peer support by entering their URLs.
   5. Enter legal information, such as copyright and additional terms for the content.
   6. Enter keywords for search. Keywords help users find the content more easily in search results.

      Separate keywords with commas, for example: keyword1,keyword2. If a keyword consists of multiple words, use an underscore (_) between words. Do not use spaces between words. Only underscores and commas are allowed as special characters.

   7. To link to other related content, enter the content ID or the complete URL to the content item.
      Tip: You can find the content ID in the URL of the content item.
6. Click Next.
7. On the Version & files page, select Application as the upload type, then click Continue.
8. Select the files to upload, then click Open.

   You can upload the following types of files:

   • .msi

   • .tsep

   • .zip

9. From the Platform list, select the platform:
   • 64-bit
   • 32-bit
   • Platform independent
10. Enter or select the version and compatibility information.
    1. Tekla Warehouse suggests 1.0.0 as the initial version number. You can modify the version number until you save the version. The number must comply with semantic versioning rules (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH). After saving, the version number cannot be changed.
    2. (Optional) Add a version name.
    3. Add compatible software products.
    4. Add compatible software versions.
    5. (Optional) Add compatible operating systems.
11. (Optional) Add additional information.
    1. To add release notes, upload a file by clicking Select file or write the release notes in the text box.
    2. Add information about prerequisites and recommendations.

       For example, you can describe here if the content only works in certain Tekla Structures environments, or if the content requires other content items to be downloaded.

    3. To link to other related content, enter a text for the link in the Link text box and the URL in the URL box. To add multiple links, click Add link.
12. Click Next.
13. Finish the upload by clicking Publish.

3D model products are objects that have fixed geometry, such as embeds, formwork, or accessories. You must create the 3D objects using 3D modeling software before creating a 3D product catalog in Tekla Warehouse.

1. Sign in to Tekla Warehouse.
2. Start the upload.
   1. Click Upload.
   2. Create a new collection by clicking Create, or, below the Upload content to an existing collection heading, select the collection where you want to add content and click Continue.
3. On the Content item information page, enter the following information about the content:
   1. Enter a name, a code name, and a short description. The name and description will be visible in the content item card.

      The code name is a unique identifier for your content. You can enter the code name yourself or click Use the suggested code name to generate it automatically. The code name can include lowercase letters, numbers, and selected special characters (_, -, @). You cannot change the code name after you have saved the content item.

   2. Enter a detailed description for your content. This description affects how your content item appears in search results.
   3. Select properties that help users search for and find your content.
   4. Enter support information, such as a complete URL to a website or email. If you enter an email address, add mailto: before the email address.
   5. Add a thumbnail.
4. Click Next.
5. (Optional) On the Content item details page, add additional information.
   1. To allow only customers with a valid Tekla subscription or maintenance agreement to download the content, select Yes for Subscription required to download.
   2. Add information about the possible additional cost of using the content.
      Tip: If there is an additional cost for the content, add the payment information in the Detailed description box.
   3. Select if users can comment on your content.
   4. Provide links to help and peer support by entering their URLs.
   5. Enter legal information, such as copyright and additional terms for the content.
   6. Enter keywords for search. Keywords help users find the content more easily in search results.

      Separate keywords with commas, for example: keyword1,keyword2. If a keyword consists of multiple words, use an underscore (_) between words. Do not use spaces between words. Only underscores and commas are allowed as special characters.

   7. To link to other related content, enter the content ID or the complete URL to the content item.
      Tip: You can find the content ID in the URL of the content item.
6. Click Next.
7. On the Version & files page, select 3D product catalog as the upload type, then click Continue.
8. To add products, define the properties and information for each 3D model product.
   1. To define the product geometry file and to add the product to the catalog, in the Geometry file column, click Select file. Select the file, then click Open.

      The accepted file types for geometry files are .skp, .tsc, .dxf, .dwg, .ifc, .ircZIP, .ifcXML, .igs, .iges, .stp, .step, and .dgn.

      The geometry file name is shown as the shape name in the Shape catalog dialog in Tekla Structures.

   2. To add a thumbnail for the product, in the Thumbnail file column, click Select file. Select the file, then click Open.

      The image must be in .bmp format.

   3. Enter a name, product code, product weight, weight unit, and material.

      The name is shown as the item name in the property pane in Tekla Structures. The product code is shown as the component name in the Applications & components catalog.

   4. (Optional) To include other properties or information about the products, enter a property name in the Custom attribute name box, then click Add custom attribute.

      A new column with the property name is added.

9. To add multiple products, click Add 3D product.
10. Enter or select the version and compatibility information.
    1. Tekla Warehouse suggests 1.0.0 as the initial version number. You can modify the version number until you save the version. The number must comply with semantic versioning rules (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH). After saving, the version number cannot be changed.
    2. (Optional) Add a version name.
    3. Add compatible software products.
    4. Add compatible software versions.
    5. (Optional) Add compatible operating systems.
11. (Optional) Add additional information.
    1. To add release notes, upload a file by clicking Select file or write the release notes in the text box.
    2. Add information about prerequisites and recommendations.

       For example, you can describe here if the content only works in certain Tekla Structures environments, or requires other content items to be downloaded.

    3. To link to other related content, enter a text for the link in the Link text box and the URL in the URL box. To add multiple links, click Add link.
12. Click Next.
13. Finish the upload by clicking Publish.

A partner website URL lets you share files from your company's website in Tekla Warehouse without uploading the files to Tekla Warehouse. You can share any type of individual files or send Tekla Warehouse users to your company's download website, where they can select the files to download.

1. Sign in to Tekla Warehouse.
2. Start the upload.
   1. Click Upload.
   2. Create a new collection by clicking Create, or, below the Upload content to an existing collection heading, select the collection where you want to add content and click Continue.
3. On the Content item information page, enter the following information about the content:
   1. Enter a name, a code name, and a short description. The name and description will be visible in the content item card.

      The code name is a unique identifier for your content. You can enter the code name yourself or click Use the suggested code name to generate it automatically. The code name can include lowercase letters, numbers, and selected special characters (_, -, @). You cannot change the code name after you have saved the content item.

   2. Enter a detailed description for your content. This description affects how your content item appears in search results.
   3. Select properties that help users search for and find your content.
   4. Enter support information, such as a complete URL to a website or email. If you enter an email address, add mailto: before the email address.
   5. Add a thumbnail.
   6. Expand the Advanced options for partners heading and select I'll provide a partner website URL.
   7. In the Partner website URL text box, enter or paste the URL of the download website or the individual file.

      For example:

      • Download website: https://www.example.com/downloads

      • Individual file: https://www.example.com/downloads/software.zip

4. (Optional) On the Content item details page, add additional information.
   1. To allow only customers with a valid Tekla subscription or maintenance agreement to download the content, select Yes for Subscription required to download.
   2. Add information about the possible additional cost of using the content.
      Tip: If there is an additional cost for the content, add the payment information in the Detailed description box.
   3. Select if users can comment on your content.
   4. Provide links to help and peer support by entering their URLs.
   5. Enter legal information, such as copyright and additional terms for the content.
   6. Enter keywords for search. Keywords help users find the content more easily in search results.

      Separate keywords with commas, for example: keyword1,keyword2. If a keyword consists of multiple words, use an underscore (_) between words. Do not use spaces between words. Only underscores and commas are allowed as special characters.

   7. To link to other related content, enter the content ID or the complete URL to the content item.
      Tip: You can find the content ID in the URL of the content item.
5. Click Next.
6. Finish the upload by clicking Publish.