Create model templates
Model templates allow you to start a model with predefined company templates and settings. This can be especially useful for sub-contractors.
Only single-user models can be created with model templates. If you wish to create a multi-user model using a model template, create the model in single-user mode and then switch to multi-user mode.
By default, the model template folder is saved in your environment folder. Use the advanced option XS_MODEL_TEMPLATE_DIRECTORY to define a different location.
Create a new model template
You can create your own model templates and use them for creating new models. You can select which catalogs, custom components, model subfolders, drawing templates, and report templates from the model are included in the model template.
Modify an existing model template
To modify an existing template, save the model as a new template. Alternatively, you can modify the template by copying new or updated files directly to the model template folder.
- Create a model using the existing model template.
- Make the needed changes.
- Save it as a new model template.
Download model templates
You can download, share, and store model templates using Tekla Warehouse.
Model template options
Use the Save as model template dialog box to define which files and folders are included in the model template.
Setting |
Files and folders included |
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Profiles |
profdb.bin profitab.inp |
Materials |
matdb.bin |
Components and sketches |
ComponentCatalog.txt ComponentCatalogTreeView.txt xslib.db1 thumbnail_bitmap.arc *.dat files CustomComponentDialogFiles folder |
Attribute definitions |
Includes all attribute definitions of the current model. |
Bolts and bolt assemblies |
screwdb.db assdb.db |
Reinforcement |
rebar_database.inp RebarShapeRules.xml rebardatabase_config.inp rebardatabase_schedule_config.inp |
Meshes |
mesh_database.inp |
Options |
Includes all options of the current model. |
Drawing templates |
*.tpl files |
Report templates |
*.rpt files |
Include model subfolders |
Lists all subfolders found in the model folder. The selected folders are included in the model template. The attributes folder, which contains part and drawing properties, is included by default. |