Tekla Structures data exchange formats

The following tables list the interoperability possibilities of Tekla Structures.

The Compatible file formats list includes the possible file formats for import and export in Tekla Structures.

The Simplified Trimble to Trimble data exchange, Compatible software with direct links, and Compatible software (file-based workflows) lists include software that are compatible with Tekla Structures.

Some of the listed software have a direct link with Tekla Structures. Many direct links are available in Tekla Warehouse. When you have a direct link to an application, and you export the model from Tekla Structures using that particular application, the model is opened in the application. Tekla Structures and the particular application need to be installed on the same computer.

Note: If you have a format or software that is not listed, please contact your local support.

Compatible file formats

The following table lists many of the different formats you can use in Tekla Structures to import and export data. in a column means that you can import or export the format.

To use some of the formats, you may need to download an extension from Tekla Warehouse.


Format	Import	Export	More information
3D geometry definition file format (.obj)			Download Multi converter from Tekla Warehouse.
aSa (.TEK)			Download Rebar Export from Tekla Warehouse. Rebar quantities and production geometry for cut & bend
Adobe PDF (.pdf)	*	**	Reference files in model *Standard reporting, documentation needs including 3D PDF capability.
Autodesk 3DS Max format (.3ds)			Reference files only. Note that a unity-based renderer Trimble Connect Visualizer is available in Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect products.
AutoCAD .dwg			3D geometry, 2D CAD drawings
AutoCAD .dxf			Limited CAD data file for 3D geometry, 2D CAD geometry
BIM Collaboration format (.bcf)			From Tekla Structures 2024 onwards, BCF Topics is supported in Tekla Structures as a Trimble Connect web-service. Alternatively, you can download a non-server functionality called BCF Comment tool, from Tekla Warehouse. External software houses such as Revizto, Kubus (BIM Collaboration) also offer functionality for Tekla Structures.
Blender files (.blend)			Reference files only.
BVBS (.abs)			Available in Tekla Structures. Rebar quantities and production geometry for cut & bend, mesh, lattice girder.
Collada (.dae)			Download Multi converter from Tekla Warehouse.
Conversion files (.cnv)			Text-based mapping file for Tekla Structures profile, twin profile, and material names with names used in other software. Edit in a text editor, such as Notepad.
Comma separated value files (.csv)			You can import and export hardware layout points in CSV files.
DSTV (.nc, .stp, .mis)	*	**	3D analytical geometry *Part data for manufacturing systems
EJE			US environment, Imperial role only
Elematic ELiPLAN, ELiPOS, Plant Control, FloorMES, WallMES (.eli)	*	**	Production status and dates *Element and material quantities, production geometry for casting, plotting and cutting, design status and notes
FabTrol Kiss (.kss)			Model data, attributes
FabTrol MIS Xml (.xml)			Status information
Filmbox (.fbx)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
GL Transmission Format (.glft)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
HMS (.sot)			Element and material quantities, production geometry for casting, plotting, design status and notes
IBB Betsy (.fa, .f, .ev)			Element and material quantities
IFC2x3 (.ifc)	*	**	BIM model, 3D geometry, 2D geometry, attributes. The IFC2X3 format (extrusion) can also be used in IFC object conversion to get native Tekla Structures members. *BIM model, 3D geometry, 2D geometry, attributes For a list of IFC applications certified by buildingSMART international, see Certified Software.
IFC4 (.ifc)			For a list of IFC applications certified by buildingSMART international, see Certified Software.
IFC4.3 (.ifc)			For a list of IFC applications certified by buildingSMART international, see Certified Software.
IFCXML 2X3 (.ifcXML)			For a list of IFC applications certified by buildingSMART international, see Certified Software.
IFCZIP 2x3 (.ifcZIP)			For a list of IFC applications certified by buildingSMART international, see Certified Software.
Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) (.iges, .igs)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
LandXML (.xml)
Microsoft Project (.xml)	*	**	Schedule information for Task manager *Schedule information to external project management software
Microstation (.dgn)	*	**	3D geometry *3D geometry, drawings
Oracle Primavera P6 (.xml)	*	**	Schedule information for Task manager *Schedule information to external project management software
Plant Design Management System (.pdms)
Point cloud (.e57, .las, .laz, .pts, .ptx, .js, .tzf, .tdx)	*		*classification is supported
Polygon File Format (.ply)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
Potree (.js)			Potree file structure is created when reading in other point cloud formats and can then be copied to a new location.
RIB iTWO-Export (.cpixml)			Quantities, material data, status data
SketchUp (.skp)			Popular 3d geometry file format
Staad ASCII (.std)	*	**	Use FEM import. *Use Staad.Pro. Modification of profiles in Staad.Pro handled in Tekla Structures.
Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf, .dat)			3D geometry Used in getting data to another software where native links do not exist.
Steel 2000
STEP AP203 (.stp, .step)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
STEP AP242 (.stp, .step)			Files can be referenced for 3D collaboration.
.tekla			Tekla internal format using TrimBIM, which is based on IFC file schema
Tekla Collaboration (.tczip)			Format used to zip IFC data, TrimBIM data, and metadata for some workflows, such as with Aveva E3D. Format can be read by Trimble Connect.
Tekla PowerFab (.pftx, .zip)	*	**	Status data *Model data, attributes, drawings, NC files, TrimBIM, also IFC files for combining and estimating
Tekla-FabTrol Report (.xsr)
Tekla Structural Designer model (.tsmd)			Analysis & Design model - newer format used in integration using inbuilt API processes.
Tekla Structural Designer neutral (.cxl)	*	*	*Analysis & Design model - older format, to be eventually replaced by the .tsmd format.
Tekla Structures shape (.tsc)	*	**	Import shapes *Export shapes
TrimBIM (.trb)			Trimble lightweight 3D geometry and metadata file format
Trimble Field Link (.tfl, .tflx, .txt, .cnx)
TubeNC (.xml)			Part geometry for manufacture
Unitechnik (.uni, .cam)			Element and material quantities, process information, production geometry for precast formwork, plotting, mesh-welding

Simplified Trimble to Trimble data exchange

Work smarter, easier, and more collaboratively with connected data, solutions, and workflows. Tekla Structures can be purchased as part of a cost effective bundle of Trimble solutions. Below the workflow file formats are given in more detail. Note that it is possible to purchase bundles of software under a single license.


Trimble product	Import to Tekla Structures	Export from Tekla Structures
Plancal	IFC2X3 (.ifc) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)	IFC2X3 (.ifc) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
Projectsight	PDF	PDF
Realworks	.dwg, .dxf, .dgn, .las, laz, . pts, .tdx, .xml, .e57	.dwg, .trb, .dgn, .dxf, .ascii
Quadri		.ifc, LANDXML (.xml), .skp
SketchUp	SketchUp (.skp) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)	SketchUp (.skp) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
Tekla PowerFab	Tekla PowerFab Connector Import from Tekla PowerFab available in Tekla Structures File menu Direct link via Trimble Connect: Issue management service (.bcf) Production management: Fabrication Status information (via Status Share)	Tekla PowerFab Connector Direct link via Trimble Connect: Issue management service (.bcf) Production release (.pftx, .zip) PDF AutoCAD formats (.dwg, .dxf) Microstation (.dgn) BIM formats (.ifc, .trb) NC files (.nc1) Preliminary/Advanced Bill of Material (ABM) release (.trb) Estimating release (.ifc)
Tekla Structural Designer	Direct link (.tsmd) or .cxl format neutral file	Direct link (.tsmd) or .cxl format neutral file
Tekla Tedds	Direct data link: Tekla Tedds Integrator	Direct data link: Tekla Tedds Integrator
Trimble Business Centre	LandXML (.xml) Point clouds (.las, .laz, .js, .e57, .tdx, .tzf)
Trimble Connect	Collaboration workflows: Project & Team information Project controls: BCF Topics Digital construction information: 3D models: .ifc, .skp, .swg AutoCAD formats (.dwg, .dgn ) PDF	Collaboration workflows: Project controls: BCF Topics Digital construction information: .ifc 2D AutoCAD formats (.dwg, .dgn ) PDF
Trimble Field Link	Trimble Field Link (.tfl) Point clouds (.e57)	Trimble Field Link (.tfl) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Point data (.csv, .txt, .tflx)

Compatible software with direct links

The following tables list the software that have a direct link with Tekla Structures to import and export data.

Many direct links are available in Tekla Warehouse.

The tables also list the file formats that can be used if the direct link is not available.

Fabrication and production workflow support


Product	Company	Import to Tekla Structures	Export from Tekla Structures
BeamMaster	AGT		Direct Link
PEMA WeldControl	Pemamek		Direct Link
Pipelabo	Maruhide		Direct Link
ProCAM	HGG	Direct Link	Direct Link
Pro-Fit	Zeman		Direct Link
Raptor	Peddinghaus		Direct Link
Sicam	Controlled Automation		Direct Link
Steel Projects PLM	Steel Projects	Direct Link	Direct Link
StruM.I.S	StruM.I.S	Direct Link	BSWX (.bswx )
Vacam	Voortman		Direct Link

Design phase workflow support


Product	Company	Import to Tekla Structures	Export from Tekla Structures
AxisVM	Inter-CAD Kft.	Direct Link	Direct Link or .ifc
Microstation	Bentley	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf) STEP AP203/AP214/AP242 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP203/AP214/AP242 (.stp,.step)
ProjectWise	Bentley	Projectwise Drive AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn)	Projectwise Drive AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn)
Diamonds	Buildsoft	Direct Link KISS (.kss)	Direct Link KISS (.kss)
StruXML	StruSoft	Direct Link IFC2X3 (.ifc)	Direct Link IFC2X3 (.ifc)
IDEA StatiCa	IDEA StatiCa	PDF, .ifc	Direct Link: Requires IDEA StatiCa on the same machine. Link is installed through the IDEA software. IDEA StatiCa can also export .ifc models from designed connections. The reference connection model can be inserted as a reference model in Tekla Structures. Use the Export to IDEA StatiCa extension in Tekla Warehouse to export Tekla Structures connections directly to IDEA StatiCa connection (bypassing Checkbot).
Joints For Tekla	Progetto Archimede		Direct Link
BIM Connector	Lantek	Direct Link	Direct Link
LIRA-SAPR	LIRA-SAPR	Direct Link (Default, Russia)	Direct Link (Default, Russia)
LIRA 10	LIRA SOFT	Direct Link (Russia)	Direct Link (Russia)
Midas Gen	MIDAS	Direct Link	Direct Link
ModeSt	Tecnisoft	Direct Link	Direct Link
PowerConnect	Buildsoft	Direct Link	Direct Link
BIM Expert	Buildsoft	Direct Link	Direct Link
Qnect	Qnect	Direct Link	Direct Link
RFEM	Dlubal	Direct Link CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc)	Direct Link CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc)
RISA 3D (Suite)	Risa Technology	Direct Link (US market) AutoCAD (.dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)	Direct Link (US market) AutoCAD (.dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step)
RisaConnection	Risa Technology	Direct Link (certain markets )	Direct Link (certain markets )
Robot Structural Analysis Professional	Autodesk	Direct Link CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step)	Direct Link CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step)
RSTAB	Dlubal	Direct Link CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc)	Direct Link CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc)
SAP2000	Computers & Structures, Inc.	Direct Link	Direct Link
ETABS	Computers & Structures, Inc.	Direct Link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)	Direct Link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)
SCIA	Nemetschek	Direct Link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)	Direct Link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)
S-FRAME	S-FRAME Software Inc.	Direct Link Autodesk (.dxf)	Direct Link Autodesk (.dxf)
STAAD.Pro	Bentley	Direct Link (only geometry started in Tekla Structures can be round tripped) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf) ISM	Direct Link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) Staad ASCII file (.std) ISM

Compatible software (file-based workflows)

The following table lists Tekla Structures compatible software and the formats that you can import to and export from Tekla Structures.

For a list of IFC applications certified by buildingSMART international, see Certified Software.

To find out more about the various import and export tools, see Import to and export from Tekla Structures.


Product	Company	Import to Tekla Structures	Export from Tekla Structures
Adapt	Nemetschek	AutoCAD (.dwg)	AutoCAD (.dwg)
Advanced Steel	Autodesk	CIS/2 LPM5 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)	CIS/2 LPM5 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)
Allplan/ Planbar	Nemetschek	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn)
ANSYS	ANSYS	IGES (.iges, .igs)	IGES (.iges, .igs)
ArchiCAD	Graphisoft / Nemetschek	AutoCAD (.dwg) IFC2X3 (.ifc) IFC4 (.ifc)	AutoCAD (.dwg) IFC2X3 (.ifc) IFC4 (.ifc)
Armaor	Ariadis		BVBS (.abs)
Artube	Adige		STEP (.stp, .step) IGES (.iges, .igs) IFC (.ifc)
aSa Rebar	Applied Systems Associates Inc		aSa Rebar file (.TEK)
ASI analysis	Applied Science International LLC		Staad ASCII file (.std)
AutoCAD	Autodesk	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
AutoCAD Civil 3D	Autodesk	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) Microstation (.dgn) LandXML files (.xml)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
AutoPLANT	Bentley	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
AutoVue	Oracle		AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
Aveva E3D	AVEVA	Workflow installer for Tekla Structures Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf, .dat) .ifc based Tekla Collaboration files (.tczip)	Installer for Import/export Aveva E3D/PDMS from/to Tekla Structures Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf, .dat) .ifc based Tekla Collaboration files (.tczip)
AviCAD	Progress/EBAWE		Unitechnik (.cam) BVBS (.abs)
Bentley Building Systems	Bentley	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
Bentley OpenRoads Designer	Bentley	LandXML files (.xml)
Betsy	IBB – Consultants & Engineers		Betsy (.fa, .f, .ev) RIB iTWO (.cpixml)
Cadmatic	Cadmatic	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3 (.ifc)
CADWorx Plant	Intergraph / Hexagon	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp,.p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp,.p21, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp,.p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp,.p21, .step)
CAESAR II	Intergraph / Hexagon	AutoCAD (.dwg)	AutoCAD (.dwg)
ConSteel	ConSteel Solutions Limited		ASCII
Corobs	Müller Opladen		TubeNC (.xml)
DDScad	Graphisoft	IFC2X3 (.ifc) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)	IFC2X3 (.ifc) AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
Digital Project	Gehry Technologies	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IGES (.iges, .igs) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
ebos	Progress Software Development		Unitechnik (.cam) ProgressXML (.pxml)
ELiPLAN, Plant Control, FloorMES, WallMES	Elematic	ELiPLAN (.eli)	ELiPLAN (.eli)
ELiPOS	Elematic		ELiPLAN (.eli)
ETABS	Computers &Structures, Inc.	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
FabTrol MRP (FabTrol is end-of-life, contact us regarding Tekla PowerFab	FabTrol	FabTrol MIS XML (.xml)	FabTrol MIS XML (.xml) FabTrol KISS File (.kss) Tekla-FabTrol Report (.xsr)
FXTube	Mazak		STEP (.stp, .step) IGES (.iges, .igs) IFC (.ifc)
GSA	Oasys	CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) Rhino/Grasshopper	CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) Rhino/Grasshopper
GT Strudl	Hexagon	AutoCAD (.dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)	AutoCAD (.dxf)
HMS	HMS		HMS (.sot)
HOOPS	Tech Soft 3D		AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
Inventor	Autodesk	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IGES (.iges, .igs) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
iTWO	RIB Software AG		CPIxml (.xml)
LEIT2000, iTWO-MES	RIB SAA		Unitechnik (.cam)
LP-System	Lennerts & Partner		BVBS (.abs)
MagiCAD	Progman	AutoCAD (.dwg) IFC2X3 (.ifc)	AutoCAD (.dwg) IFC2X3 (.ifc) Hole Reservation Manager
MasterFrame	MasterSeries	DSTV96 (.nc, .stp, .mis)	DSTV96 (.nc, .stp, .mis)
Mesh Welding	EVG (Filzmoser)		Unitechnik (.cam) BVBS (.abs)
Mesh Welding	A.W.M.		Unitechnik (.cam)
Mesh Welding	Progress / EBAWE		Unitechnik (.cam) ProgressXML (.pxml)
Microstation	Bentley	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IGES (.iges, .igs) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IGES (.iges, .igs) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
Multiframe	Daystar Software Inc.	AutoCAD (.dxf) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)	AutoCAD (.dxf) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)
Nastran	Hexagon	AutoCAD (.dwg) IGES (.iges, .igs)	AutoCAD (.dwg) IGES (.iges, .igs)
NavisWorks	Autodesk	NWS	Autodesk Data Exchanger, Autodesk Desktop Connector AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IFC2X3 (.ifc) IFC4 (.ifc) Microstation (.dgn)
NX (Unigraph)	Siemens	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IGES (.iges, .igs) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
PDMS/E3D	AVEVA	Tekla Collaboration files (.tczip) Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf, .dat)	Tekla Collaboration files (.tczip) Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf, .dat) Tekla Collaboration files (.tczip) Export from Tekla Structures to Aveva E3D/PDMS Import/export Aveva E3D/PDMS from/to Tekla Structures
PDS	Intergraph / Hexagon	Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.dat)	Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.dat)
PDS	Peikko Group Corporation	Plug-ins	Plug-ins
PRIAMOS	GTSdata		CPIxml (.xml) Unitechnik (.cam)
ProStructures	Bentley	Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) Microstation (.dgn) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdf, .sdnf)
Pro/Engineer	PTC	IGES (.iges, .igs) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
ProFit	Progress/EBAWE		BVBS (.abs)
Prokon	Prokon	CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)	CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)
PythonX	Lincoln Electric		DSTV
RAM Structural System	Bentley	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step)
Revit	Autodesk	IFC2X3 (.ifc) AutoCAD (.dwg .dxf)) Autodesk Desktop Connector Autodesk Data Exchanger	IFC2X3 (.ifc) Revit (.rvt) - extension in Tekla Warehouse Autodesk Desktop Connector AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) Autodesk Data Exchanger
Rhinoceros / Grasshopper	McNeel North America	Tekla Rhino / Grasshopper live link Geometry Gym link IGES (.iges, .igs) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	Tekla Rhino / Grasshopper live link Geometry Gym link STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)
RinasWeld	Kranendonk		IFC2X3 (.ifc)
SACS	Bentley	AutoCAD (.dxf) Steel Detailing Neutral Format (.sdnf)
SAFE	Computers & Structures, Inc.	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) IGES (.iges, .igs)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)
Schnell Software	Schnell Software		BVBS (.abs) Unitechnik (.cam)
SDS/2	Nemetschek	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) Microstation (.dgn)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 manufacturing (.stp, .p21, .step) Microstation (.dgn)
Smart 3D (SmartPlant / SmartMarine)	Intergraph / Hexagon	Smart 3D Interoperability extension CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) Microstation (.dgn) IFC2X3 (.ifc), with SmartPlant 3D	CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step) CIS/2 LPM6 design (.stp, .p21, .step) Microstation (.dgn)
SOFiSTiK	SOFiSTiK	Tekla Rhino/Grasshopper live link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC 2x3 (ifc)	Tekla Rhino/Grasshopper live link AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
Solibri	Solibri		IFC2X3 (.ifc)
SolidEdge	Siemens	AutoCAD (.dxf) Microstation (.dgn) IGES (.iges, .igs) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dxf) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
SolidWorks	Dassault	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IGES (.iges, .igs) IFC2X3, IFC4 (.ifc) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3, IFC4 (.ifc) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
Soulé	Soulé Software Inc.		.xml BVBS (.abs)
SPACE GASS	SPACE GASS	Rhino / Grasshopper CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)	Rhino / Grasshopper CIS/2 LPM6 analytical (.stp, .p21, .step)
TurboCAD	IMSI Design	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP203/AP214 (.stp, .step)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) Microstation (.dgn) STEP AP214 (.stp, .step)
UniCAM	Unitechnik		Unitechnik (.cam, .uni, .uxml)
Vernon	Lincoln Electric		TubeNC (.xml)
VectorWorks	Nemetschek	IFC2X3, IFC4 (.ifc) IGES (.iges, .igs)	AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf) IFC2X3, IFC4 (.ifc)