Hide or show all reference models at one go

You can now hide or show all reference models in the Tekla Structures model at one go with the new All button.

This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2023 SP1.

Use project location when inserting IFC2x3 reference models

When inserting an IFC2x3 reference model that has a project location available, you can enable the project location by setting the new model-specific advanced option XS_USE_PROJECT_LOCATION_IN_IFC2X3_IMPORT to TRUE in the Import category of the Advanced options dialog box. When this advanced option is set to TRUE, the project location is applied and the reference model is inserted away from the Tekla Structures model origin. The default value is FALSE.

IFC export now supports exporting spaces

The IFC2x3 export and IFC4 export now support the export of spaces. To export spaces:

• IFC2x3 export: Select the Spaces option in the Object types section on the Advanced tab.

• IFC4 export: Select the Spaces option in the Object types section.

For more information about spaces in Tekla Structures, see Building hierarchy.

IFC4 export: Project properties used if object property not found

When an attribute or a property is not found from the object itself, Tekla Structures tries to fetch it from the project.

CSV file import and export

You can now import and export layout points in CSV files (.csv) in Layout manager to get control points directly into your model. When using CSV files, there is no need to change the file extensions or delimiters anymore to use the files.

Improved visualization of imported points

It is now easier to compare the as-built conditions inside your model, and update the model according to how it is actually built on the site.

All supported design point types imported from Trimble FieldLink files (.tflx) are now shown in the Layout manager dialog box using different colors and symbols, depending on the visual classification type of the point. The imported points are shown in the model by the class color that most closely matches the color of the point icon.

Supporting more symbols and colors offers more precise information on the layout, making it easier for you to navigate the layout both on the site and in the model.

Point grouping support in point files

You can now import and export point files (.txt) that contain the group names of exported points. The group names are listed in the files under a new column called GROUP.

Inches supported

Layout manager now supports importing coordinates from .txt and .csv files that are specified in inches (in).

Also, coordinate units are now shown in the header rows in the Layout manager import and export dialog boxes so that it is easy to see which units are used.

Layout manager now supports layout arcs

You can now import and export layout arcs in .tflx files in Layout manager. This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2023 SP1.

Control writing sawing angles to NC for profiles

If you do not want to write sawing angles to the NC file header for profiles, set the new, model-specific advanced option XS_DSTV_NO_SAWING_ANGLES_FOR_PROFILES_NEEDED to TRUE. This advanced option was added to support the identical functionality for plates, and cases where the AK block is preferred by a DSTV viewer or NC machine. The default value FALSE means that sawing angles will be written to the NC file header for profiles. This new advanced option is located in the CNC category of the Advanced options dialog box.

Earlier, when the advanced option XS_DSTV_CREATE_AK_BLOCK_FOR_ALL_PROFILES was set to FALSE, NC file headers were created with no sawing angles. Now the writing of sawing angles has been changed to follow the advanced option XS_DSTV_NO_SAWING_ANGLES_FOR_PROFILE_NEEDED.

Improved radial cuts in NC

Radial cuts in a slightly angled beam are now exported to NC with the correct geometry.

Before the fix:

After the fix:

Placing of holes in DSTV/NC export

• Earlier, when you exported a plate or an I beam and selected the option to rotate the part to get pop-marks in the front side, regular holes in the front side were moved to the back side. This has now been fixed, and regular holes now follow the side of the AK block, making the fabrication more efficient.

• Earlier, when you exported L profiles, through holes could be created on top or bottom profile faces, causing missing holes in certain viewers. Now the BO block for these holes is always created on the bottom face.

Coupler export settings moved to Mechanical connections tab

Settings related to coupler export have been moved from the Advanced tab to the new Mechanical connections tab.

On the Mechanical connections tab, set Export reinforcement coupler data to Yes to export coupler or thread data. Then enter the UDAs for the connection method, product, and product code for the rebar start and rebar end separately, for example, METHOD_START, METHOD_END, PRODUCT_START, PRODUCT_END, CODE_START, and CODE_END.

Define reinforcement position using multiple template attributes

You can now use multiple template attributes when you define the Reinforcement position using the Reinforcement template option on the Data content tab. Use empty space as a separator between the template attributes. For example, enter SHAPE POS.

New option for defining a mapping file for materials and grades

Now the name of the reinforcement material or grade can be mapped to another name, which is defined in a mapping file. You can define the mapping file using the new option, Mapping file, on the Parameters tab. This feature allows you to match the requirements of the software processing of the BVBS data if there are different reinforcement materials or grades to be used. By default, the mapping file is located in the model folder, but it can also be used from the folders defined by the advanced options XS_SYSTEM, XS_PROJECT, and XS_FIRM.