To start collaboration between Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect, you need to link your Tekla Structures model to a Trimble Connect project.

1. To start linking your model to a Trimble Connect project, do either of the following:
   1. To link a new model, select the Start Trimble Connect collaboration check box while creating the model,
   2. To link an open model, go to the File menu and select > Start collaboration.
2. According to your needs, do either of the following:

   • To link the model to a new Trimble Connect project, type a name for the project in the field at the top of the Select project dialog box.

   • To link the model to an existing Trimble Connect project, select the project from the list at the top of the Select project dialog box.

3. Select the geographical location of the project from the Project Server Location list.
4. Select your Trimble Connect license from the License list.
5. Click Create or OK.