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PowerFab MFA Using Passkeys

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PowerFab Unit Weight Export From Tekla Structures

1. Purpose and description

This application helps to extract the unit weight data to the Tekla PowerFab, a data exchange format for all the selected objects. Additionally, there is an option to import an Excel file and extract it to the PowerFab data exchange format.

2. System requirements

.NET Framework version: 4.8 and above.Tekla…

Changes to user membership and terminology in Tekla online services

To prepare for unifying user and license management systems across different Trimble products, changes to how users belong to organizations will take effect on February 14, 2026. These changes do not require any action from you, but will affect how you manage access rights for employees in your organization in the future.All existing employees in…

Mandatory Antivirus, Backup, & Other Third-Party Exclusions

To guarantee the stability of Tekla PowerFab and especially the Tekla PowerFab Remote Server Service, specific directories and processes must be strictly isolated from third-party monitoring. Antivirus, EDR, backup, and other third-party monitoring solutions may intercept file operations; without the mandatory exclusions detailed below, this…

Extra verification for signing in to Tekla products for enhanced security

If you sign in using only an email address and password, your sign-in process will change starting February 24, 2026. If you already use multi-factor authentication (MFA) or your company uses a single-sign-on (SSO) service that is federated with Trimble Identity, this change does not affect your sign-in process.2-step verification for all Trimble…

An Introduction to the PowerFab APIs

For developers looking to integrate with Tekla PowerFab, it's important to understand that there are two distinct APIs available. Each is designed for different use cases and uses different technologies. This article provides a high-level overview of both. For new and existing projects that require robust and comprehensive integration with…

How to request to be added to your organization in the Online Services

Follow these steps to join your organization and complete your Trimble ID setup:Note that if your Trimble Identity is already set up then you will be redirected toStep 5.Step 1: Sign In with Your Trimble IdentityGo toaccount.tekla.com.Click"Sign in with your Trimble Identity".If your company usesSingle Sign-On (SSO), donot click on"Create a…

Tekla PowerFab Silent Installation Guide

Install Tekla PowerFab automatically without any on-screen prompts using the Command Prompt.Step 1: Open Command Prompt in the Correct FolderFirst, you need to open the Command Prompt in the same folder where you saved the installer file (e.g., your Downloads folder). Here are two easy ways to do that:Method A: From the File Explorer Address Bar…

Shapes/Grades/Sizes ASCII Export Column Layout

The Shapes/Grades/Sizes ASCII export is a powerful tool for extracting shape dimension data into a simple .txt file. This functionality is ideal for migrating data, performing bulk updates, or integrating with external software.Because the exported file does not contain a header row, this guide provides a complete definition for each column. It…

"[X Module] is Being Written To": Understanding and Mitigating Write Lock Errors in PowerFab

Encountering the warning message "[X Module] is being written to [or read by] 'user' - unable to obtain write lock" within PowerFab can be disruptive to your workflow. This message indicates that the system is currently preventing your action to ensure data integrity. At its core, this is due to a mechanism called a "write lock." This article will…