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I have a Validation > Model > Braces > Incorrect position of K-brace pair or There is an imbalance between the total load on the structure and the Vertical Forces in Nodes warning in the Process window

This article covers the following two questions: I have a Validation > Model > Braces > Incorrect position of K-brace pairWhy do I get this and how do I resolve it?I have a warning in the Process window stating that There is an imbalance between the total load on the structure and the Vertical Forces in Nodes. This…

My columns show a warning regarding lateral/strut restraints after designing them in Tekla Structural Designer

This article covers the design warning on column restraint provision

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Tekla Structural License Service 2026 Release Notes (V7.1)

Updates

Includes some minor updates and fixes

On-Premises - Sentinel RMS Licensing

Includes Sentinel RMS 10.1 which ensures that products are fully supported on Windows 11 when using on-premises Sentinel RMS licensing.

Supported operating systems

Only 64-bit operating systems are supported.For the client PC the following…

Tekla Structural License Service 2026 Release Notes (V7.0)

Updates

Includes some minor updates and fixes

On-Premises - Sentinel RMS Licensing

Includes Sentinel RMS 10.1 which ensures that products are fully supported on Windows 11 when using on-premises Sentinel RMS licensing.

Supported operating systems

Only 64-bit operating systems are supported.For the client PC the following…

Tekla Structural Design Suite 2026 Release notes

The Complete Structural, Analysis, Design and Calculation Suite: Tekla Structural Design Suite combines Tekla Tedds & Tekla Structural Designer delivering a single high-value easy-access subscription. The only subscription an engineer performing structural analysis and calculations will need.Release notes and system requirements for each…

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…

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…

ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED when attempting to sign in to Tekla desktop software

Overview

We have identified a sign-in issue affecting some users ofTekla desktop software.The issue is caused by one or more Windows 11 updates — specifically:Security Update: KB5066835Non-Security Update: KB5065789Microsoft has since released acritical hotfix to address this issue.

Sign-In Error Example

When…

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…