Catalog files

Tekla Structures
2018
Tekla Structures

Catalog files

Tekla Structures uses ASCII and binary files to manage profile, material, reinforcing bar, bolt and bolt assembly catalogs.

Each environment has its own folder, where the files related to different catalogs are stored. For example, ..\environments\uk\profil\ contains the files for managing catalog files used in the United Kingdom.

The following table lists files and file types related to catalogs.

File type File name Used for Located in

.inp

profitab.inp

Defines the names that you can use for parametric profiles.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

rebar_database.inp

Contains details of the reinforcement used in concrete structures. Includes both the standard bending radii and the standard hook dimensions.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

mesh_database.inp

Contains details of the reinforcement meshes used in concrete structures.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

.cnv

matexp_<software>.cnv

Contains information to convert material names when transferring model information using links. For example, converts S235JR to FE360B for DSTV.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

prfexp_<software>.cnv

Contains information to convert profile names when transferring model information using links. For example, converts HEA100 to HE100A for DSTV.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

.clb

For example, RU_CF.clb

Contains the definitions of parametric profiles used in profitab.inp.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\common\inp

.lis

You can define the file name while exporting.

Created when you export bolt, profile and material catalogs.

You can define the folder where to export the files.

.db

assdb.db

The bolt assembly catalog.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

screwdb.db

The bolt catalog.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

.bin

profdb.bin

The profile catalog.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

matdb.bin

The material catalog.

..\ProgramData\Tekla Structures\<version>\environments\<environment>\profil

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