Install Tekla Structures service packs

Service packs contain fixes to problems found after a main version release. Service packs can also include new features and improvements that change existing features. We recommend that all users install the latest service pack.

Service pack software installation files are stand-alone installers that contain the main software version content and all changes made in previous service packs. You do not need to separately install the related Tekla Structures version or any previous service packs. For example, you can install service pack 2 without installing service pack 1. If you have the related Tekla Structures version or a previous service pack installed on your computer, you do not need to remove it before installing a new service pack.

We recommend that you also check for updates to all standard Tekla Structures environments that you are using. Installing the latest version ensures that the environments work correctly with the new service pack.

You can find the service pack software and environment installation files in Tekla Downloads. Service packs are available for all users with a valid maintenance agreement.

Note:

You need to be logged in with administrator rights to install the software on your computer.

Install a Tekla Structures service pack

You can install a service pack to update a Tekla Structures version or a previous service pack.

Install the Tekla Structures service pack software.
1. Download the service pack software installation file from Tekla Downloads to your computer.
2. Double-click the installation file to run the installation.
3. Follow the steps in the installation wizard to complete the installation.
  
  Note that if you have the related Tekla Structures version or a previous service pack already installed, you cannot select the installation folder. The service pack will be installed to the same folder as the version that you are updating.
  
  If you do not have the related Tekla Structures version or a previous service pack installed, you can select the installation folder and the model folder.
Install updated versions of the environments you use if updates are available.

Note that the location of the environment installation folder depends on where you have installed the software. You cannot select the environment installation folder in the installation wizard.

You do not need to remove any environments. Installing a newer version of an environment automatically upgrades the older version of that environment.
1. Download the needed environment installation files from Tekla Downloads to your computer.
2. Double-click the installation file to run the installation.
3. Follow the steps in the installation wizard to complete the installation.
  
  You can select in the installation wizard that the environment setting files (.tsep) are installed when running the environment installation wizard.
  
  If you do not select to do this, the environment setting files are installed to the environment folder when you start Tekla Structures after the installation. Tekla Structures opens a dialog box that shows the installation progress.

Install an earlier Tekla Structures service pack

We recommend that you use the latest Tekla Structures service pack. In certain situations, you may need to revert to an earlier Tekla Structures service pack, or the related Tekla Structures version, even though you are already using a newer service pack.

Tip:

To easily revert to the previous installed service pack, go to Windows Control Panel > Recovery > Open System Restore. Search for the service pack version in the list and revert back to it.

If you want to use an earlier service pack than the previous installed, follow the steps below:

Uninstall the Tekla Structures service pack software you are now using in Windows Control Panel.
Uninstall the related environments in Windows Control Panel.
Install the Tekla Structures service pack software.
1. Download the software installation file of the service pack from Tekla Downloads.
2. Double-click the installation file to run the installation.
3. Follow the steps in the installation wizard to complete the installation.
  
  You can select the installation folder and the model folder.
Install the Tekla Structures environments you use.

The latest environments are in Tekla Downloads.
1. Download the environment installation files related to the service pack that you have installed.
2. Double-click the installation file to run the installation.
3. Follow the steps in the installation wizard to complete the installation.
  
  You can select in the installation wizard that the environment setting files (.tsep) are installed when running the environment installation wizard.
  
  If you do not select to do this, the environment setting files are installed to the environment folder when you start Tekla Structures after the installation. Tekla Structures opens a dialog box that shows the installation progress.