Files related to catalogs
Tekla Structures uses ASCII and binary files to manage profile, material, reinforcement, bolt, and bolt assembly catalogs.
Each environment has its own folder where the files related to different catalogs are stored. For example, ..\Environments\uk\general\profil\ contains the files for managing catalog files used in the United Kingdom. The exact file location might vary depending on the folder structure of your environment files.
| File type | File name | Used for | Default location |
|---|---|---|---|
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.inp |
profitab.inp |
Defines the names that you can use for parametric profiles. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil |
|
rebar_database.inp |
The rebar catalog. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil | |
|
mesh_database.inp |
The reinforcement mesh catalog. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil | |
|
You can define the file name while exporting. |
Created when you export rebar catalogs. |
You can define the folder while exporting. |
|
|
.cnv |
matexp_<software>.cnv |
Converting material names when transferring model information using links. For example, converts S235JR to FE360B for DSTV. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil |
|
prfexp_<software>.cnv |
Converting profile names when transferring model information using links. For example, converts HEA100 to HE100A for DSTV. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil | |
|
.clb |
For example, RU_CF.clb |
Contains the definitions of parametric profiles used in profitab.inp. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\common\inp |
|
.lis |
Many possible file names. You can define the file name while exporting. |
Created when you export bolt, profile, and material catalogs. |
Many possible folders. You can define the folder while exporting. |
|
.db |
assdb.db |
The bolt assembly catalog. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil |
|
screwdb.db |
The bolt catalog. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil | |
|
.bin |
profdb.bin |
The profile catalog. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil |
|
matdb.bin |
The material catalog. |
..\ProgramData\Trimble\Tekla Structures\<version>\Environments\<environment>\profil | |
|
.xml |
Many possible file names |
Attributes of shapes in the shape catalog, such as the name and GUID. |
<model_folder>\Shapes |
|
.tezor .xml |
Many possible file names |
Geometric properties of shapes in the shape catalog, such as coordinates. |
<model_folder>\ShapeGeometries |